Manchester United MUST consult Sir Jim Ratcliffe if they want to sack Erik ten Hag while the INEOS owner’s £1.3billion investment is being ratified - with approval process set to take between four and six weeks.

Joey Barton carries on crusade against female pundits as he calls it 'nonsense' and 'tokenism' that ex-Liverpool Women's goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis is included as expert by Amazon for the Reds' win over Burnley.

while Bayern Munich and Real Madrid both want Raphael Varane in January as Arsenal target Sporting Lisbon defender

TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Manchester City are close to signing the 'next Lionel Messi'.

while the Eagles are 4/1 to claim victory at Stamford Bridge

Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea side head into their clash with Crystal Palace as favourites despite their shaky form.

Jamie Carragher's cheeky dig at Man United BACKFIRES after they mount unlikely comeback from two goals down to stun Aston Villa.

as he prefers to highlight 'amazing' season before reluctantly addressing the defeat

Unai Emery gives awkward answer in post-match interview after Aston Villa surrender two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Manchester United.

as comeback win over Aston Villa eases pressure on Erik ten Hag

Bruno Fernandes admits he questioned 'am I even good enough to be here' amid Man United's dreadful form.

but Erik ten Hag's side reminded everyone just what this club feels like when it turns the other way IAN LADYMAN: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS team saw a glimpse into just how bad it is at Man United.

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