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Southampton ended United's 10-match unbeaten run with a 1-0 victory that dislodged Louis van Gaal's side from third place in the Premier League.

A goal in each half from Oscar and Diego Costa handed Chelsea a 2-0 win over Newcastle, a result that moves Mourinho's side two points clear atop the Premier League.

Third-placed United, unbeaten in their last 11 matches in all competitions, host fourth-placed Southampton at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Frank Lampard says he didn't sign a contract to join New York City FC in August 2014, contradicting the Major League Soccer team's original announcement.

The 34-year-old captain agreed this week to continue his illustrious career in California with the Major League Soccer champions.

Ancelotti remains loyal to off-form Bale despite criticism during the team's poor start to 2015 but needs the Welshman to return to his swashbuckling best.

The early elections will cut short the current board's mandate, which was to expire at the end of the 2015-16 season.

Podolski met coach Roberto Mancini at the Serie A side's training ground and said his goodbyes to Arsenal.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said there are no limits to his side's ambitions for the new year after seeing them lift five titles last year.

Gerrard's glittering 16-year Anfield career will come to an end in May when he leaves to join an undisclosed team in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.

Mourinho made similar noises of complaint when Chelsea did not get a penalty against Southampton in last Sunday's 1-1 draw.

Ashley Young could be out for "many weeks" after he limped off with a hamstring injury during the 1-1 draw at Stoke City on Thursday.

Chelsea's defeat means they are joined on 46 points at the top of the league by Manchester City who beat Sunderland 3-2 on Thursday.

After a dire opening to the season, Van Gaal has steadied the ship and Thursday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Stoke City made it 10 games in a row without defeat.

"We are improving every week and we shall be better in 2015. Just watch," said Van Gaal.

Real Madrid have made it clear to Manchester United and other possible suitors for his signature that Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price.