When Liverpool and Manchester United clash at Anfield on Sunday, there will be more at stake than just the usual bragging rights. The bitter rivals are engaged in a battle for the Premier League title, with leaders United sitting three points clear of second-placed Liverpool. We take a closer look at three duels that will define the vital showdown
Manchester United star, Bruno Fernandes alongside Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has won the Premier League Player and Manager of the month of December respectively. Fernandes upon receiving his accolade has become the first footballer in the English top-flight to be named Player of the Month four times in a single calendar year. The playmaker won the individual accolade for the months of February, May, November and December.
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has picked up a coaching role as the new manager of Derby Country Football Club. Rooney will lead the team for a two and a half year deal expected to run until the summer of 2023.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has seen off competition from the likes of Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho to be crowned football coach of the decade.
Napoli has confirmed that record-signing Victor Osimhen remains positive for COVID-19 after a fresh coronavirus test was conducted on him on Monday. The Italian club stated this on their Twitter handle.
Portugal and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo who is widely considered as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, has now equalled Josef Bican’s record of 759 goals to become the joint-highest scorer for club and country.
