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Five Man Utd winners and losers from Mauricio Pochettino's Old Trafford arrival (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Manchester United are poised to unveil Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager and the Argentine's arrival will be positive for some and bad news for others at the club

Morgan Rogers sends Chelsea star two-word message after team-mate copies him (opens football.london in a new tab)

Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli is rated enormously highly by those within Chelsea as the teenage midfielder continues to catch the eye of many

Marcus Rashford agrees to new Man United plan with Mauricio Pochettino's arrival imminent (opens Manchester Evening News in a new tab)

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has agreed to a new plan as he braces for the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino

'He'll be backed considerably' - Is Pochettino set for a busy January transfer window? (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett explains why Manchester United boss Mauricio Pochettino could be set for a busy January transfer window.

Mauricio Pochettino faces immediate Man Utd problem already setting him up for failure (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Manchester United are set to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach after sacking Michael Carrick - and the new boss will face an immediate problem

Birmingham lead & Boro's Lankshear reliance - Championship talking points (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

We are a third of the way through the Championship season!

England vs Spain was Raheem Sterling at his very best - his decline was sad, steep and rapid (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Raheem Sterling stole the show against Spain in Seville eight years ago, but after leaving Manchester City four years later his career entered a state of lasting decline

McIlroy overcomes late stumble to take share of lead in Dubai (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Rory McIlroy took a big step towards clinching his eighth Race to Dubai title on Thursday, rallying from a late stumble to take a share of the 36-hole lead alongside Tyrrell Hatton at the DP World Tour Championship.

Morgan Rogers hits back at Cole Palmer claims after Chelsea star comes under fire (opens football.london in a new tab)

Cole Palmer has come under fire in recent times regarding his commitment to the England national team but his Chelsea colleague Morgan Rogers has now defended him

Cameron to reignite Mayer rivalry in rematch on Jake Paul bill (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Chantelle Cameron and former world champion Mikaela Mayer will meet in a rematch on the Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe bill on Christmas Eve.

Scotland hand first start to in-form youngster as formation shake-up sees Billy Gilmour miss out – predicted XI (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

With Nations League promotion looking like a tall order, tonight's clash could allow the Dark Blues boss to mix things up a little with his team selection

Kohli out for duck in triple-wicket-maiden as India hammered by NZ (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

New Zealand's Matt Henry reduced India to 0-3 by inflicting ducks on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer during a stunning first-over triple-wicket-maiden as the tourists crumpled to 89 all out in a 244-run…

Jan Paul van Hecke reflects on Tottenham start and reveals Roberto De Zerbi's role in transfer (opens football.london in a new tab)

Roberto De Zerbi cherry-picked Jan Paul van Hecke in the summer, prising the defender from Brighton in a deal worth £52m.

BBC to show Dover v Leicester and Salisbury v Blackpool (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Non-league clubs Dover Athletic and Salisbury will stage the BBC's two chosen FA Cup second-round ties next month.

Dele Alli in line for enormous payday with ex-Tottenham star set for life (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

As Mauricio Pochettino heads towards Manchester United, his former protege Dele Alli is set to make a fortune with his latest deal

Prince William breaks golden rule on visit to watch Aston Villa with Buckingham Palace 'concerned' (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Prince William appears to have caused a stir at Buckingham Palace after embarking on a trip to watch a football match in Spain

John Souttar Rangers transfer exit route re-emerges while £6m star backed for international bow - Ibrox bulletin (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

Scotland defender Souttar has fallen down the pecking order at Ibrox following the arrivals of Ben Godfrey and Olwethu Makhanya last summer

'It's over' - The games that spelt the end for Man Utd managers (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Take a look at the final games for permanent Manchester United managers since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club.

The club preparing to play again after the death of a player (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Non-league Hendon are preparing to return to action for the first time since midfielder Ezekiel Williams died earlier this month.

Fernandes rejects second Man Utd contract offer (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes rejects the club's second contract offer, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season.

Celtic directors see pay packets rocket after revenue drop as cost of Champions League failure laid bare (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

The club are counting the cost after failing to make the league phase for the last two seasons

Sacked Man Utd man labelled 'extremely arrogant' was the real target of Bruno Fernandes' anger (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Bruno Fernandes broke ranks at Manchester United and one of the sources of his anger has departed the club

How Ferguson-inspired Pochettino can succeed where Carrick failed at Man Utd (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

With Mauricio Pochettino set to become Man Utd manager, we analyse if he can clear the tactical hurdles others haven't.

Pochettino to take over at Manchester United; Grealish apologises to Everton fans: football – live (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

USMNT head coach is due to speak later on Friday