Jose Mourinho declared Manchester United needed a miracle to finish in the top four this season, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put them there after just a few weeks in charge. The Red Devils are unbeaten following Mourinho’s sacking, with eight league wins from nine under their new interim boss. They were languishing eleven points adrift of fourth when Solskjaer took charge in December, but their sensational resurgence has seen them climb above Chelsea and into the Champions League qualification spots. Speaking to Brazilian outlet RedeTV after December’s 2-2 draw at Southampton, Mourinho said: “Last year, we said that getting in second place was a fantastic thing due to the…

EA Sports have released their Fifa 19 Team of the Week with three Premier League stars making the starting XI. Manchester City duo Aymeric Laporte and Raheem Sterling are in after playing a big part towards helping the Citizens thrashing Chelsea 6-0 at the weekend. However, an arguably surprise inclusion has seen Manchester United man Paul Pogba make the cut despite his sending off in the Red Devils’ Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford. How many matches will Paul Pogba miss?  But the Frenchman was in outstanding form during United’s 3-0 victory at Fulham last weekend, bagging two goals at Craven Cottage. There are also places in the…

Sergio Ramos is being investigated by UEFA over an alleged intentional booking after he reportedly told reporters he ‘forced’ a yellow card in Real Madrid’s Champions League defeat of Ajax. Ramos, the Real captain, was booked for a cynical challenge on Kasper Dolberg late on in his side’s 2-1 victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena. That booking was his third in this season’s Champions League, and it came as Ramos was making his 600th appearance for the club. It means he will now miss the second leg clash with Ajax at the Bernabeu, but, crucially, will be available to play in the quarter finals should Real progress. Many viewers were suspicious…

Norwich leapfrogged Leeds at the top of the Championship after crushing Bolton 4-0 while Sheffield United climbed to second after beating Reading by the same scoreline. Following their defeat at Preston in midweek, the Canaries surrendered top spot to Leeds but Daniel Farke’s men responded brilliantly with a ruthless display against a lacklustre Bolton. Teemu Pukki, Marco Stiepermann and Buendia Emi were all on the score sheet within the first 34 minutes at the University of Bolton Stadium, setting them on their way to a routine victory. Pukki book-ended the scoring in the 56th minute as Norwich leapfrogged Leeds, who now have a game in hand, with Bolton remaining second…

talkSPORT.com rounds up all the biggest transfer news and gossip from Sunday’s papers and online… Everton will attempt to hire Leeds United’s Marcelo Bielsa as their new manager if Marco Silva is sacked. Silva is believed to be at risk of losing his job following Saturday’s defeat by Watford, his former club. (Mirror) Jean-Philippe Gbamin is a summer target for Arsenal with Unai Emery keen on bringing new defenders to the Emirates. Mainz want £40million for the 23-year-old centre-back. (Express) Manchester City are to sign Morten Spencer of Sunderland for £200,000. Spencer is a 14-year-old winger who has represented England at youth level. (Sun) Fulham wonderkid Ryan Sessegnon is wanted…

Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard went off injured on the stroke of half-time during the Red Devils’ Champions League match at home to Paris Saint-Germain. Lingard was replaced by the much-maligned Alexis Sanchez after picking up a hamstring injury in the closing stages of the first-half. Meanwhile, things got worse for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he was forced to take off United striker Anthony Martial, who was struggling at points with a knock before Lingard picked up his injury. Juan Mata replaced the Frenchman. It’s not clear what the extent of Lingard and Matrial’s injuries are but it is an untimely one not just because United are losing key players…

Kylian Mbappe helped an injury-stricken Paris Saint-Germain move 12 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win over Saint-Etienne on Sunday. The 20-year-old volleyed home the winning goal on 73 minutes to take his league goal tally to 19 for the season. PSG are missing star forwards Neymar (foot) Edinson Cavani (thigh), while Marco Verratti is nursing his way back from an ankle injury. Despite their injury issues, PSG boss Thomas Tuchel has refused to play contract rebel Adrien Rabiot, who is reportedly set to join Barcelona on a free transfer this summer. Tuchel’s lack of options saw him show his thrifty side – not something you…

Norwich regained their spot at the top of the Championship after putting East Anglian rivals Ipswich to the sword with a 3-0 win at Carrow Road. Two goals from Temmu Pukki as well as Onel Hernandez’s goal just 80 seconds into the game ensure the comfortable victory for the Canaries. The win took Norwich two points above Leeds, who drew at Middlesbrough on Saturday, and left Town rooted to the foot of the table nine points from safeti. To cap a miserable day for the visitors, manager Paul Lambert was sent off just before the interval after an angry altercation with one of the home coaches and had to watch…

Leeds United have frozen their season ticket prices for the 2019/20 campaign… regardless of a potential promotion to the Premier League. The Championship leaders have confirmed current General Admission Season Ticket holders will pay the same rate next term as they have for the better part of a decade, with this set to be the eighth year in a row season ticket prices have been frozen. Leeds also announced the introduction of a new price category for supporters aged between 16-18, while all season ticket holders will receive a ‘special complimentary gift pack’ ahead of the start of next season to celebrate the Elland Road club’s centenary year. Angus Kinnear,…

Football fans had their collective minds blown when Aaron Ramsey’s reported pay packet was revealed following his decision to leave Arsenal and sign for Juventus. Many Brits players have tried and failed to cut it abroad. Gareth Bale has won multiple trophies in Spain, while Jadon Sancho has become an England international at Borussia Dortmund. However, none have come as close to the almost mythical status John Charles enjoys at Juventus. Born 40-odd miles down the road from Caerphilly-native Ramsey, albeit 59 years earlier, Swansea lad Charles was revered both at home and in Italy where he was idolised by the Juve faithful. This week marks 15 years since his death at the age of 72. Without doubt, Charles is the greatest Brit to…