The embattled manager received the vote of confidence as his team struggle to score goals and pick up points under-fire Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been given the full backing of the club's technical director Edu but relief won't be felt in the form of big-money signings during the January transfer window.

Bayern Munich forwards Robert Lewandowski alongside former world best players Lionel Messi and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated for FIFA Player of the Year for 2020. Kevin De Bruyne, Sadio Mane, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Sergio Ramos, Mohamed Salah, Thiago Alcantara and Virgil van Dijk were all shortlisted for the award. The 11 of them have dropped out of the running leaving the magnificent duo and an in form Lewy.

The Spain goalkeeper has Dean Henderson breathing down his neck for a start for the Red Devils. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has offered his backing to David De Gea, saying the Spain international goalkeeper is a player Manchester United can rely on.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice from the penalty spot to win his battle with rival Lionel Messi and guide Juventus to a 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday, earning the Italians top spot in Champions’ League Group G. The former Real Madrid striker and his Argentina counterpart traded Ballon d’Or wins for a decade between 2008-2017 and were figureheads for the dueling.