Media reports have linked 19-year-old Norwegian - Erling Haaland, who has scored 28 goals in 22 matches this season, with a switch to several top European clubs including United but Berbatov said there was no need for them to bring another forward in.

Manchester United must focus on Rashford, Martial, don't need Haaland: Berbatov

Liverpool did not disclose the fee but British media have reported that his release clause was 7.25 million pounds ($9.30 million) and that the 24-year-old would officially join from the Red Bull Salzburg on January 1.

Liverpool reach agreement with Salzburg to sign Minamino

Raheem Sterling's second-half double ensured City warded off a shock to win 3-1 at League One Oxford, while United ended fourth-tier Colchester United's fairytale run with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.

Manchester City to compete Manchester United in League Cup semi-finals derby

Wijnaldum was injured in Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League win over Watford on Saturday but travelled with the squad to Qatar. Klopp said that the 29-year-old's problem was not as serious as initially feared but that they would monitor how it responded to treatment over the coming days.

Liverpool's Geroginio Wijnaldum to miss Club World Cup semi-final

Guardiola said Arteta will be at Oxford United on Wednesday for City's League Cup quarter-final but appears resigned to the prospect of losing his right-hand man.

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola expects quick decision on Arteta over Arsenal move

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen's knack for complex strategy has helped steer him into the upper echelons of an unlikely competition, Fantasy Football. The Norwegian stands third on the Premier League's official fantasy football competition (FPL), only being knocked off the top spot on Monday after Crystal Palace's 1-1 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Chess grandmaster Carlsen makes a splash in Fantasy Football

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday said Arsenal's Mesut Ozil "had been completely deceived by fake news and false statements" after the midfielder criticised the country’s policy toward its Muslim Uighur minority.

China says Arsenal's Ozil 'deceived by fake news' after Uighur comments

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has agreed on a contract extension until 2024, the Premier League club announced on Friday. Former Borussia Dortmund manager Klopp took the reins at Liverpool in October 2015 and guided them to back-to-back Champions League finals in 2018 and 2019, winning their sixth European cup last season.

Football: Liverpool manager Klopp extends contract to 2024

Liverpool moved into the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Salzburg on Tuesday as a potentially tricky encounter turned into a second-half cruise with quickfire goals from Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah.

Champions League: Liverpool advance to last 16 with 2-0 win in Salzburg

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has all the attributes to be as good as five-times Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.

Football: Rashford can be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo, says Solskjaer

Arsenal scored three quickfire second-half goals through Gabriel Martinelli, Nicolas Pepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to beat West Ham United 3-1 away as they ended a seven-match winless run in the Premier League on Monday.

Premier League: Arsenal stage comeback to sink West Ham and end winless run

Leicester City set a club record of eight successive top-flight wins after two goals from Jamie Vardy helped them to an impressive 4-1 Premier League victory at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Premier League: Leicester break club record with 4-1 win at Villa

Everton are working with anti-discrimination group Kick It Out to investigate reports of homophobic chanting by fans during their 3-1 win over Chelsea at Goodison Park, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

Everton investigate 'homophobic' chants at Chelsea fans

Beth England and Maren Mjelde both scored within the space of two minutes as Chelsea came from a goal down to beat title rivals Manchester City 2-1 while Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 on Sunday.

Resilient Chelsea bounce back to beat Manchester City 2-1

The balance of football power in Manchester has swung comprehensively to City from United on the field and the Premier League champions are now on the verge of toppling their neighbours in the financial stakes as well.

Manchester City flex financial muscle to leave Manchester United lagging behind

Everton have sacked manager Marco Silva the day after dropping into the relegation zone following a 5-2 defeat at Merseyside rivals Liverpool, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Football: Everton sack manager Silva after Merseyside derby humbling

Arsenal lost to Brighton & Hove Albion at home for the first time ever on Thursday night as goals by Adam Webster and Neal Maupay lifted the visitors to a 2-1 victory in the Premier League.

Premier League: Arsenal slump to first home defeat by Brighton

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says smiles are back on the faces of his Manchester United players after their victory against Tottenham as he prepares to take on defending champions Manchester City.

Solskjaer says 'smiles back on Manchester United faces' ahead of derby

Tammy Abraham scored a goal and set up another on his return from injury as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday to put their Premier League campaign back on track after two straight defeats.

Premier League: Abraham return helps Chelsea beat Villa

Jose Mourinho's return to Old Trafford ended in defeat as Marcus Rashford scored twice for Manchester United in a deserved 2-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Premier League: Rashford double as United spoil Mourinho's return

Liverpool's bandwagon rolled on as they crushed Merseyside rivals Everton 5-2 at Anfield but Leicester City's pursuit continued with a seventh successive Premier League victory to stay eight points behind on Wednesday.

Premier League: Liverpool enjoy derby demolition as it sets new club record, Leicester still chasing

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus struck twice and Rodri scored a screamer in a 4-1 win at Burnley on Tuesday as the champions showed signs they may be able to keep the Premier League title race alive.

Premier League: Jesus double gives Manchester City much-needed win at Burnley

Pep Guardiola says he will not be splashing out in January to revive Manchester City's flagging Premier League title fortunes despite the yawning gap to leaders Liverpool.

Guardiola rules out Manchester City January spree

Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time equaliser earned Sheffield United a 3-3 draw against Manchester United at Bramall Lane in the Premier League on Sunday after the visitors had been on the verge of a thrilling comeback victory.

English Premier League: Manchester United denied comeback win by late McBurnie equaliser

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