Willian, who joined the Blues in 2013, left the club at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract.

After all the semi-finals and final are at Wembley – why wouldn’t an England fan think that a major tournament is theirs for the taking?

Who could possibly think that snooker is boring, I thought. Of course, the answer to that question is, well, most people.

Henderson, 23, has yet to make a first-team appearance for Manchester United, but has hit the headlines for his performances with loan club Sheffield United this season.

Although Solskjaer has backed David De Gea at every opportunity since taking over at the club, the Spaniard’s post World Cup dip in form is becoming harder to ignore.

Most places have already been clinched: but the Western Conference 8th seed and the Eastern Conference 7th and 8th seeds are yet to be decided.

While the two have some work ahead to reach their rearranged finals in Portugal and Germany respectively, you would think that a Manchester derby for the Super Cup Final is not as remote a possibility as one would expect.

United have been named as the least cost-effective side, according to new figures from Bet Victor.

United need only to avoid defeat in their last two games to guarantee a place in the top four – a feat that was improbable at the start of the year.

It is possible that Pozzo thought Pearson’s dismissal might shock the players into action, but Manchester City, comfortable in second place, slotted four past them at Vicarage Road.

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