Sir Alex Ferguson perfectly summed up why Jose Mourinho failed at Man Utd before he did

direct to your inboxManchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has heaped praise on Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes but played down comparisons between the two ahead of today's Manchester derby.United welcome City to Old Trafford sitting one point above Pep Guardiola's men in the Premier League table after 11 games played.Much of United's recent success can be attributed to the arrival of Fernandes in the last season's January transfer window with his performances in November recognised with the Premier League Player of the Month award.Given the importance of both players to their respective sides and their roles in the team, the pair are regularly compared with supporters engaging in fierce debate over who the superior player is.De

straight to your inboxPablo Zabaleta says John Stones would not be part of his ideal back four for Manchester City.The centre-back has been in excellent form since being recalled to City's starting line-up, having effectively found himself as sixth-choice centre-back during the summer.It has led to plenty of debate over what City's strongest defence is, with Aymeric Laporte missing four of their last five games.The likes of Nathan Ake, Eric Garcia and summer signing Ruben Dias are also vying for places at centre-back, whilst there is also a lot of competition in both full-back positions.Speaking to Ladbrokes, former City defender Zabaleta says this is a perfect situation for Pep Guardiola - but that he has a clear strongest back four in his

Celtic's 3-2 win over Lille on Thursday night. Already some supporters had indicated their intentions to march on Parkhead at the weekend before the club's next domestic game against Kilmarnock on Sunday.

Anthony Joshua will defend his titles against Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev.The 31-year-old is returning to the ring after a year away, when he won back the WBA, IBF and WBO titles from Andy Ruiz Jr last December.AJ is one of the world’s most famous athletes, and has many adorning fans.As his celebrity profile has grown, he has predictably been linked to a number of high profile people, but rarely speaks about his personal life.But will all his accolades, does he have time for a girlfriend? Here is a look inside AJ’s love life and previous relationships.Joshua is single, and says he is still looking for the right person.Joshua told The Sun: “I don’t have a girlfriend and I haven’t had one for a while.“But as I get older I do think it would be nice

Kate Middleton, Prince William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis addressed to NHS staff has emerged online.The charming photo features the happy royals sitting on a bench with a pile of wood behind them. In the snap, Princess Charlotte sits on her mum’s knee while Prince George is smiling next to his dad.

After struggling to find love on Love Island and Celebs Go Dating, Amy Hart has opened up about the kind of man she's looking for.The reality star, who recently wowed fans with a classy look as she revealed she loves her new smile, is hoping for it to be third time lucky as she embarks on a mission to find her perfect man on MTV's Celeb Ex In The City. Speaking exclusively to OK! Online, Amy shared details about her dream man and said: "It's really difficult because I always say I don't have a type.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bill Bailey imagined all kinds of scenarios ahead of his stint in the BBC ballroom dancing competition, however, the comedian did not expect to be one step away from the final.The 55-year-old quickly became a fan favourite on the 2020 series and now the Glitterball trophy is within touching distance.In a new interview, the Never Mind the Buzzcocks star said he thought he might be the “joke act” of the contest.That was certainly not the case as the musician, whose natural musicality along with the expert tutorage from his dance partner Oti Mabuse, has made it to the semi final.When asked if he suspected he would be a natural on the dance floor, Bill said “Not at all”.“I fully expected not to be able to do it,” he

Johnstone, downed two bottles of Buckfast and a bottle of whisky before getting behind the wheel and smashing his car through a fence onto the railway line on August 15.

Jurgen Klopp has credited Little Mix pop star Perrie Edwards for her role in helping her boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back to fitness.

Burt Reynolds' death sent shockwaves through the showbiz world, Hollywood mourning the film great who'd wracked up credits from Boogie Nights to Deliverance, from The Longest Yard to Smokey and the Bandit.

Anthony Joshua faces one more challenge before a potential unification clash with Tyson Fury.

straight to your inboxJohn Stones can still play for England at Euro 2020 as he emerges from a prolonged dip in form and arrives into the best years of his career, according to Joleon Lescott.Stones lost his place in the national team after falling well down the pecking order at Manchester City last season, with questions over his future at the club. However, with Barcelona's interest in Eric Garcia offering him encouragement to stay, the 26-year-old has knuckled down, gotten over personal issues and injury problems and is now in line to start the Manchester derby ahead of Aymeric Laporte.

Manchester City are reportedly eager to sign Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland as early as next summer, in a blow to rivals Manchester United. Haaland has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League having impressed since joining Dortmund from RB Salzburg in January.

The Mirror said.Bourgeois said: “I ask God to forgive all those who plotted and schemed against me, and planted false evidence."I did not commit this crime."Bourgeois is the 10th person to be executed since Attorney General William Barr announced in July 2019 the revival of capital punishment for federal death row inmates.A report by the Federal Bureau of Prisons said Bourgeois "physically and emotionally tortured, and then beat to death his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter".His execution also comes nearly 24 hours after the federal execution of Brandon Bernard, whose execution drew anger from celebrities and politicians who fought until the end to halt the execution.The 40-year-old dad who was on death row for the killing of two Christian

January Jones has been making the best of the COVID-19 pandemic, rolling out her vast collection of swimwear over the summer.And the two-time Golden Globe nominee appears to be unfazed after being accused of a 'desperate cry for attention.'She poked fun at haters Friday as she took to Instagram with a throwback of herself rocking a sexy yellow bikini in her memorable role as Betty Draper in Mad Men, during an oddly relevant scene.

Anthony Joshua is back in action tonight for the first time since he won back his three heavyweight world titles from Andy Ruiz Jr just over a year ago.

Manchester United are set to face a gruelling February and March with 14 games in just seven weeks.Fixture congestion is commonplace this season with a shorter campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic.Plenty of managers have already bemoaned the lack of rest and options available to them, with many wanting five substitutions per game.Though United could feel the brunt in 2020 as they drop into the Europa League following their knockout in the Champions League.Should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side advance into the Europa League last 16 as well as progressing in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, they could be involved in 14 matches in 49 days.Their nightmare run could start with a Premier League clash at Arsenal on January 30 and include trips to

St Mirren will get the chance to play their forfeited games - but isn’t holding his breath for a positive outcome. The Buddies were rocked by the news the SPFL were handing their postponed matches to opponents Motherwell and Hamilton as 3-0 victories as part of their punishment for breaking Covid-19 protocols.

Jim Goodwin feels that time is now as his side head into a crucial festive period that could make or break their season.While the Buddies have had to face numerous challenges on and off the park already this campaign, one thing that has been unwavering is Goodwin’s support of his players.He has waxed lyrical on how well they have trained, how well they have dealt with the coronavirus outbreaks that ripped through the club and how well they have shut out the noise of negative voices in the press and on social media.Now, with a run of seven games in the next three weeks, the gaffer is asking his attacking players to step up to the plate and prove their worth to the club.“We’ve got some very good players in the forward areas and are now

Dan Walker's golf drama with GMB host 'Piers pretended to strangle me'[LATEST]Jeremy Clarkson issues plea to Richard Hammond amid shark attack[TV]Countdown's Susie Dent reacts to Nick Hewer's exit amid replacement[TWITTER]"Though I did get a bit of shock recently," James added to Prima.He went on: "My eyesight is starting to go, so I bought a bigger TV for my bedroom, 85 inches big, and I accidentally caught myself on my Saturday morning show."I looked at myself and thought, 'Jesus, I look massive! Oh… I am massive!'"James recently explained he was inspired to lose a few pounds after getting criticism online."I've lost a stone-ish.