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Paul Pogba was at the centre of the transfer saga of the summer, eventually moving to Old Trafford from Juventus for a fee of £89million. He has struggled for form in the Premier League.

MATT LAWTON - INVESTIGATION: The storm engulfing Sir Bradley Wiggins intensified on Friday night when it emerged that he committed a 'whereabouts failure' before Rio.

MIKE KEEGAN: Ched Evans is to pursue millions of pounds in lost earnings after being found not guilty of rape. Evans' lawyers are likely to launch a £500,000 claim against Sheffield United and Brabners.

Antonio Conte views N'Golo Kante as a crucial part of Chelsea's future. However the Italian conceded that Kante's willingness to give everything sometimes makes him over-eager.

Andy Cole thinks Liverpool's 'sexy' attacking football makes them Premier League title contenders. The former Manchester United man praised Jurgen Klopp's side for their energy.

Jose Mourinho says he would be 'really sad' if Manchester United's showdown with Liverpool is tarnished by sick chants from fans, but does not fear the personal abuse he faces at Anfield.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman and his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola used to room with each other back in the 1990s and they meet regularly now to talk about football.

Ben Duckett outshone Haseeb Hameed in the battle to become Alastair Cook's next opening partner in Tests while captain Joe Root lasted just nine balls in England's opening practice fixture.

Mauricio Pochettino believes Eric Dier faces more of a battle for his spot in Tottenham's midfield than last season. Dier is trying to regain his best form and is in competition with Victor Wanyama.

Slaven Bilic has rubbished suggestions that Simone Zaza's loan spell at West Ham could be cut short. The misfiring striker is on loan for the season from Juventus, but has failed to score in five outings so far.

Steve McClaren has apologised to Derby County fans over the manner of his departure from the club 17 months ago but insisted he was not guilty of treachery.

JACK GAUGHAN: Liverpool and Manchester United will renew their rivalry on Monday when they go head-to-head. Ahead of the match, we select a composite XI from the two probable line-ups.

Conte confirmed Terry was fit for selection after training this week and stressed his desire for 'English spirit' at the back. But the Chelsea captain appears to be fighting for one of three places.

The Chesterfield striker has already served half of a five-year prison sentence he was given after he was originally convicted of the crime in 2012.

Benteke enters Saturday's home game with West Ham on a high after a fine week both on and off the field. He scored a hat-trick for Belgium on Tuesday and his partner gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday.

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri believes the England team could benefit from the passion shown by his lion-hearted striker Troy Deeney. 'He's not only technically good but has good character.'

Ahead of this weekend's matches in the Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks.

Ten years ago to this day, the Premier League witnessed one of the most horrific moments in its history when Stephen Hunt clashed with Petr Cech.

Joey Barton was originally due to face a Scottish Football Association judicial panel on October 27 but it is understood that he has asked for extra time to prepare his case this week.

EXCLUSIVE: Banned Saracens winger Chris Ashton could call time on his England career after a meeting with Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal about a move to France.

NIK SIMON AT SCOTSTOUN: It was no surprise that Richard Cockerill pardoned himself for his language before making his feelings known about Leicester's opening night implosion in Europe.

Whenever Calum Clark needed a dose of perspective during his 11-month rehabilitation, he would reflect on the crippled healthcare system in Sierra Leone.

STUART FRASER IN SHANGHAI: Such has been the level of Andy Murray's performances during this year's Asia swing that the world No 2 hasn't felt the need to speak much to Ivan Lendl.

Moussa Dembele definitely won't be playing for England. That sound you hear is Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania and Malta defenders breathing a deep sigh of relief.

David Moyes was one of the names linked with the Scotland national team job this week and the Glaswegian admits it is a position in which he would be interested - but he is backing Gordon Strachan.

Nacer Chadli will be buying Tony Pulis dinner after regaining his place in the Belgium squad and fulfilling the West Bromwich manager's prediction when the playmaker signed.

Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford was added to Gareth Southgate's senior squad this week following an injury to Tom Heaton and he watched from the bench during the goalless draw in Slovenia.

QPR have announced that manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has the unanimous support of the board following an internal investigation prompted by allegations made in the Daily Telegraph.

England will travel to Germany for a friendly in Dortmund on March 22, the Three Lions have announced. The clash will be the first game for whoever takes over as permanent England boss.

England coach Eddie Jones has held clear the air talks with Premiership clubs over concerns about the intensity of a recent training camp that left a string of players nursing serious injuries.

Matt Mullan wants the talented crop of players at Wasps to create their own history in the Champions Cup. The club have won Europe's top prize on two occasions and are eyeing a third triumph.

JEFF POWELL: Tyson Fury's meltdown has reduced him from the heavyweight champion of the world to a fallen giant at rock bottom. But it is not terminal. Not quite. Not yet.