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Ian Herbert: Van Gaal beaming about Falcao like a doting father

It is Louis van Gaal’s habit to peer intently at the player sitting beside him at a press conference table. He loves those who have powers of self-expression and it was Radamel Falcao’s willingness to speak in the English language which most delighted him.

Evertons Roberto Martínez expands on Tom Cleverley loan deal failure

Rise above Manchester United a factor, says Everton manager I dont think there is any bad feeling between the clubs Tom Cleverley glad to escape Manchester United negativity Continue reading...

Van Gaal: Welbeck is not up to the standard we expect at United

Louis van Gaal, the Manchester United manager, has provided a brutal assessment of his decision to let Danny Welbeck leave Old Trafford, declaring that the player simply did not deliver to the same level as Wayne Rooney or Robin van Persie – who provide the “standard” the club…

Tom Cleverley delighted to be away from the ‘negativity’ of Old Trafford

Old Trafford may be the self-styled Theatre of Dreams but Tom Cleverley has admitted he is delighted to have made the break from Manchester United and put the “negativity” of a nightmare season behind him.

Tom Cleverley glad to escape Manchester United negativity at Villa

Cleverley hurt by abuse from United fans Midfielder is on loan for season at Aston Villa Evertons Martínez on failed move for Cleverley Continue reading...

Rodgers claims England ignored Sturridge plea

Daniel Sturridge asked not to do the England training session that led to a hamstring injury which will keep him out for the next three weeks.

Wilshere: Arsenal would never sell me to a big rival for £16m

Jack Wilshere last night expressed his surprise Manchester United sold Danny Welbeck to Arsenal so cheaply and insisted the north London club would not do United a similar favour.

Rome trip helped sign Welbeck, says Wenger

Arsène Wenger yesterday revealed the details of his remarkable transfer deadline day, in which he met Pope Francis, managed Diego Maradona and signed Danny Welbeck.

Pardew: I have lost the fans’ trust at Newcastle

Alan Pardew has conceded he has lost the trust of the Newcastle supporters as he fights to save his position at the club.