Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville's comments give Erik ten Hag a Man United conundrum

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has joked that he subbed Son Heung-min against Arsenal to help him beat Mohamed Salah to the Golden Boot.Son threw a strop when he was hauled off during Thursday night's 3-0 crushing north London derby win over Arsenal. He was not happy at having to come off having just scored to move within one goal of Liverpool star Salah at the top of the Premier League goalscoring charts.But Conte had one eye on Sunday's clash with Burnley and wanted to rest Son for what he reckons will be a "sporting war". And he joked that taking him off also kept the forward hungry because it stopped him overtaking Salah's mark already!Conte said: "It was a strategy! A strategy because in this way I push him on Sunday to try to score and not be relaxed and stay top scorer because now he has one goal less than Salah."No, I'm joking.

Gary Neville branded Arsenal's Rob Holding a "little boy" after the defender was sent off in the Gunners damaging 3-0 North London derby defeat to Tottenham.Holding received his marching orders with just 33 minutes on the clock at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the defender was run ragged by Spurs striker Son Heung-min. Having already been cautioned following a third foul on Korean, Holding was then sent for an early bath after a cyclical block on the Tottenham forward.The red card effectively extinguished all hopes Mikel Arteta's men harboured of mounting a comeback after Harry Kane had put the home side in front from the spot. And it's fair to say a disbelieving Neville was left less than impressed by Holding's reckless play.‘"What is he doing? What is he doing?! Oh my goodness," blasted Neville while commentating on the game for Sky Sports.

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller wanted the fans to be involved in their trophy celebrations, and climbed the railings at the Allianz Arena to hand over the Meisterschale.The Bavarian giants have now one the trophy ten times in a row, since Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund side were the last team to stop them. But with fans back at full capacity after a difficult period, Muller wanted to make sure that the fans got their moment.Bayern lifted the trophy in front of a full stadium, but Muller quickly climbed the railings to hand it over to the fans.

Tottenham's 3-0 win over Arsenal with the South Korean aiming to catch Mo Salah in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.Tottenham, who are in a race of their own, moved to within a point of the Gunners after giving their north London rivals a bit of a spanking in the derby, with the fourth and final Champions League spot still very much up for grabs.Son grabbed Tottenham's third on the night, and his 21st in the Premier League this season, moving his tally to within one of Salah's, though manager Antonio Conte decided to withdraw the 29-year-old with just under 20 minutes to go, despite the fact the game was won.Unsurprisingly, Son didn't take it too well, and looked absolutely devastated while being consoled on the bench by one of his colleagues.After the game, he told reporters that he was "disappointed" that he came off, but that he also "respects" Conte's decision."I mean obviously I want to play always, but what can I say, he is the manager and it is the gaffer's decision and I need to accept that," Son said. "[Conte] said we have an important game on Sunday, so it is no big deal.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane says Son Heung-Min is "one of the best players we have ever seen in the Premier League" and insists the South Korean doesn't get the credit he deserves.The Irishman, who made over 300 appearances for the north London club across two spells, suggested that if Son played for Real Madrid or Barcelona he'd be talked about in the 'top bracket'."For me, honestly, I think he is one of the best players we have ever seen in the Premier League. I don’t think he gets the respect that he should get," Keane said ahead of Tottenham's clash with Arsenal on Thursday night."I never hear people speaking about him like the big teams when they are being mentioned, like the Real Madrid’s and the Barcelona’s of this world."Some of the goals that he scores, Harry [Kane] is making him a better player.

Manchester City were thought of as the 'Noisy Neighbours'.In the nine years since Sir Alex Ferguson - who famously coined the label - departed, City have finished above Manchester United in the Premier League ever single season.United might always be 'bigger', but City are undeniably 'better' in almost every conceivable metric - and have been for almost a decade - and the enormous gulf between the two sides was illustrated after the Citizens' 5-1 thrashing of Wolves on Wednesday night.Pep Guardiola's side currently have a goal difference 71 higher than Ralf Rangnick's struggling Red Devils, with City on +72 and United only just breaking even with +1."Imagine if we didn't buy Ronaldo," one United fan tweeted in response to the stat."And next season they have Haaland, goal difference of +100 incoming," a rival fan joked.United's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday embodied their wretched season, and aptly consigned them to their worst ever finish to a Premier League campaign.The club have arguably never looked more rudderless, and following years of poor spending, corporate mismanagement and tactical inefficiency, Erik ten Hag's arrival at the club seemingly can't come soon enough.What will the gap in goal difference be between City and Utd next season? Let us know what you think in the comments section belowHaving failed to replace Sergio Aguero over the summer following their lengthy but ultimately unsuccessful pursuit of Harry Kane, City went into the season with just one recognised striker - Gabriel Jesus.As such, there were concerns that there wouldn't be enough goals in the team, but it didn't take long for fans' fears to be allayed.

Gerard Pique was forced to name 'the best and worst' players at Manchester United after signing for the club.

Liverpool's Champions League final against Real Madrid - and the referee already has a history with the Reds' European Cup exploits. Turpin, 39, was the fourth official when Jurgen Klopp's side faced Los Blancos in Kyiv - when now-exiled goalkeeper Loris Karius dropped two clangers to hand victory to the newly-crowned Spanish champions.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous SIU celebration during Manchester United’s FA Youth Cup victory on Wednesday.The Spaniard, 17, found the back of the net with a 77th-minute penalty - United’s second goal during their 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest - and proceeded to emulate the superstar with the subsequent move. The goal was quite fortuitous as Garnacho appeared to be brought down on the edge of the box by Zach Abbott rather than inside it.Garnacho added to his first goal and Rhys Bennett's opener to cancel out Joshua Powell’s level for the away side, as United clinched their 11th FA Youth Cup title.A record 67,492 were at Old Trafford to witness the final, a huge leap from the previous best of about 37,000 against Arsenal in 2007.

Jurgen Klopp in the summer window, especially with uncertainty over the futures of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Here are four players who could add a fresh dimension to what is already a world-class stable of forward options.Perhaps the best way to match City's signing of Haaland would be to go out and secure the services of world football's other golden boy - Kylian Mbappe.There's a strong chance the Frenchman will be available this summer too, as he is yet to sign fresh terms with Paris Saint-Germain on a contract that runs out at the end of the campaign.

Manchester United’s youngsters will be aiming to emulate the famed 'Class of 92' as they look to create their own piece of history this week.

Pep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players not to change their approach for the final three games of the season despite knowing they only need seven points to be crowned Premier League champions ahead of Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp has reacted to the news that Liverpool's title rivals Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Erling Haaland this summer.City announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign the 21-year-old striker after triggering his £51million release clause. The club's official statement also explained that the deal is subject to agreeing personal terms with the Norwegian, although he is understood to have had a medical in Belgium on Monday.After Liverpool's comeback win over face Aston Villa on Tuesday night, Klopp reacted to the news during his post-match press conference.The Liverpool boss told reporters: “How much better does he make them? A lot! Unfortunately he’s a really good signing.

Pep Guardiola has been hailed as having a greater influence on Europe football than the late Joyan Cruyff.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s purported conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson is ‘not out of the ordinary’ according to Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Ralf Rangnick’s side’s promising 1-1 home draw with Chelsea and 3-0 victory against Brentford was followed up with a dismal 4-0 drubbing away to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Manchester United are now in their "natural place" such is the nature of their incredible downward decline.The disgraced Red Devils were put to the sword against Brighton on Saturday as the Seagulls recorded their first home win since Boxing Day. The 4-0 thumping condemns United to their worst ever Premier League season - Ralf Rangnick's side can now only achieve a maximum points tally of 61, three less than their previous low in David Moyes' solitary season in charge."It will never be seen as acceptable but right now, this is United's natural place in the modern Premier League — chasing Champions League qualification," wrote Crouch in his column for the Daily Mail.

Manchester United's 4-0 defeat to Brighton and says Sir Alex Ferguson would have ripped into his dressing room had he been in charge.United suffered one of their most embarrassing defeats of the Premier League era on Saturday evening as Graham Potter's Brighton dished out a seaside walloping at the Amex Stadium.Moises Caicedo opened the scoring after 15 minutes, but the real damage was done early in the second half when Marc Cucurella, Pascal Gross and Leandro Trossard all scored in a devastating 11 minute spell for the hosts. Interim boss Ralf Rangnick looked powerless in his technical area as he watched this latest disaster unfold.

Liverpool's "juggernauts" have been backed to win both the Champions League and the Premier League, despite Manchester City being in pole position for the title.Jurgen Klopp's side had their hopes of a historic quadruple rise and fall last week as they reached the final of Europe's top club competition but dropped points on the domestic front in a 1-1 draw with Tottenham. That left them three adrift of top spot after City beat Newcastle 5-0 with three games to go.But Jonathan Woodgate believes they will overcome the deficit because of Pep Guardiola's injury woes.

Jurgen Klopp says Erling Haaland will make Manchester City stronger in their battle with Liverpool for silverware, domestically and in Europe.

Rio Ferdinand has apologised to Jose Mourinho after the ex-Manchester United manager was mocked for claiming that clinching second spot in the Premier League with United was one of his 'biggest achievements'.United have struggled ever since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down back in 2013, but Mourinho did enjoy some success during his tenure at Old Trafford. The Portuguese chief won the Carabao Cup and the Europa League in his first season in Manchester but he was given the boot in 2018.Speaking a year later, Mourinho was ridiculed after claiming that his achievements at United ranked as one of the best in his career.

Manchester United fan is cheering on Liverpool until the end of the season with the hope of landing a £100,000 bet. Conflicted Red Devils supporter Phil Worthington, 72, placed a £100 wager on United's bitter rivals to do the quadruple at odds of 1,000/1. The married dad of two placed the bet in August when Liverpool's chances of an awesome four-some seemed like a pipe dream.But fast forward nine months and Jurgen Klopp's side stand on the brink of history.