Wenger suffers first third-round exit

Arsene Wenger lost an FA Cup third-round tie for the first time as holders Arsenal were stunned 4-2 by Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Coutinho agrees big-money Barcelona switch

Barcelona have confirmed a deal is in place for the big-money signing of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, the Brazil international set to move for a reported fee of £142million.

Van Dijk nets winner for Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk immediately began repaying his £75-million transfer fee as he scored Liverpool’s winner in a 2-1 FA Cup third-round triumph over Merseyside rivals Everton.

Lingard, Lukaku late show sends United through

Jesse Lingard again came up with the goods and Romelu Lukaku was also on target as Manchester United left it late to seal a 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Derby County.

Chelsea complete protracted Barkley signing

Chelsea has announced the signing of Ross Barkley from Everton, the playmaker joining the Premier League champions for a reported £15-million.

Arsenal complete signing of Greek defender Mavropanos

Arsenal has announced the signing of Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, who joins the Premier League club from PAS Giannina.

Lukaku fit to face Derby – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has declared striker Romelu Lukaku fit to face Derby County in the FA Cup on Friday.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah wins African footballer of the year

Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah won African Footballer of the Year, with Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang second and third.

Son rescues a point for Spurs

Son Heung-min cancelled out a similarly improbable long-range strike from Pedro Obiang as Tottenham snatched a 1-1 draw against West Ham.

5 ways Jurgen Klopp can improve Liverpools squad in January

January offers a time for managers to enforce their squad ahead of the second half of the season and – even after the much-needed addition of a new centre-back – there’s plenty of ways Jurgen Klopp can bolster his squad this winter…