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Ruben Amorim urges Marcus Rashford to show he wants to return to his best - as Man United head coach vows to 'help him' regain form and reveals problem position for dropped England star  -  

Pep Guardiola speaks for the first time after appearing with cuts and marks on his face and joking about 'self-harm'  
How Ben Stokes got me through the agony of losing my sister even while he dealt with his own tragedy, reveals Pakistan captain Shan Masood -  

Ruben Amorim plays down Ed Sheeran's awkward post-match interview gatecrash as Man United boss insists 'it was nothing' despite popstar labelling himself a 'b****nd'  -  

Frank Lampard nearing a return to management as new Coventry head coach - with the Championship side increasingly confident in securing the former Chelsea boss  
Man United 'draw up four-man striker shortlist for January' - as Red Devils target reinforcements for new head coach Ruben Amorim 
Favourites Aston Villa, Liverpool and Celtic all to win in the Champions League on Wednesday night is 7/1 
Jude Bellingham reveals reason he opted for Real Madrid move over Liverpool - as England star prepares to face Reds in Champions League -  

Fresh David Coote allegations spark the EFL into urging clubs to step up security around officials - with chief exec 'deeply concerned' after ref is accused of discussing booking a player with a fan before a game in 2019  
The two midfielders Man City are eyeing to freshen up their ageing squad as time starts to catch up with Pep Guardiola's Dad's Army, writes JACK GAUGHAN -  

David Coote breaks silence after allegations surfaced that he discussed booking a player with a fan before a match in 2019 - as suspended referee releases statement amid FA investigation  
PLAY TEAMSHEET: Can YOU remember the Man United team that beat Man City 1-0 in April 2010? 
Ange Postecoglou reveals impact of Vicario on transfer plans