Romelu Lukaku makes perfect impact as Man United run rolls on

Belgian striker scores with first touch before Marcus Rashford seals fourth win in a row

Following dark Mourinho days joy has returned to Old Trafford

Manchester United’s next three matches are eminently as winnable as the opening two

Paul Pogba: ‘We won trophies with José and I want to thank him’

Solskjaer says Manchester United teams always play well in second half of the season

Solskjaer arrives in England as Mourinho releases statement

Norwegian ready to take the reins for rest of season with Cardiff up first on Saturday

United hope Solskjær can sway want-away stars to stay

Temporary manager could convince a number of players to remain at Old Trafford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed as Manchester United caretaker manager

Former United striker will be assisted by Mike Phelan until the end of the season

All in the Game: Farewell Claudio, the sausageman

Also, Arsene Wenger and his unsavoury company, Merson at it again and more

Michael Walker: Race to the bottom starting to gather pace

Premier League relegation battle adds intrigue to a season that is rewarding mediocre

Michael Walker: Allardyce back to Bolton and where it all began

Crystal Palace manager had eight memorable years at club but left under a cloud

FA Cup third round: Five things to look out for this weekend

A meeting of new managers, Stam’s homecoming and a chance for Irish to impress

Hull sack manager Mike Phelan after poor Premier League run

Former Manchester United player was only appointed on permanent basis in October

West Bromwich Albion come from behind to sink Hull

Baggies keep boinging as Tigers’ survival prospects look increasingly bleak

Robert Snodgrass rejects new Hull contract and targets January exit

Scotland international has been club’s outstanding player in a difficult season

Mike Phelan: video technology ‘around the corner’

Hull manager praised midfielder Robert Snodgrass for apology after dive on Saturday

Ramírez sinks Hull to give Middlesbrough vital three points

Mike Phelan’s side remain second-bottom as Uruguayan nods Boro four clear of drop

The weekend’s Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension news, head-to-head rivalry, match odds and more

David Moyes stands by Mike Phelan decision ahead of reunion

Former Manchester United manager faces the long-time assistant he dispensed with

Arsene Wenger: West Ham trouble is a blow for supporters of safe standing

‘I’m surprised even more than disappointed... It is not a very good advert to come back’

Hull City appoint Mike Phelan as permanent manager

Phelan had been in caretaker charge since the summer departure of Steve Bruce

Diego Costa inspires as Chelsea end run of defeats

Spanish striker sets up Willian before scoring second against beleaguered Hull City

Liverpool are red hot right now - but Jurgen Klopp still wants more

Mamadou Sakho’s pre-match social media outburst has cut no ice with his manager

Five goal Liverpool continue impressive form to ease by Hull

Irish midfielder David Meyler scores for 10-man Hull City but visitors are torn apart

The weekend’s Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension news, head-to-head rivalry, match odds and more

West Ham fall apart as Watford run in four goals

Bournemouth get first win; Snodgrass earns late draw for Hull; Zaha seals win for Palace

Hull’s bright start more a blip than trend – they’re still relegation fodder

The club’s good start surely cannot last and they remain joint favourites to go down

Mike Phelan says his situation has not changed despite beating the champions

‘I was asked to take pre-season and I’ve done that, I was asked if I would take the game today and I have done that now’

Roberto Martínez heads Hull City managerial shortlist

Caretaker boss Mike Phelan also among those vying to replace Steve Bruce

Australian teenager in court over terror plot

Boy (17) appears in children’s court charged with planning a terrorist act in Victoria state

Chelsea ride their luck against Hull but stretch gap at top

Steve Bruce’s side rally from two down but late Remy goal gives league leaders the points

Robin van Persie feeling good ahead of Liverpool clash

Manchester United striker insists he has no worries over fitness after slow start to season

Alex Ferguson: David Moyes’s failure at Manchester United was not my fault

‘Massive jump’ from Everton was too much says legendary boss in updated book

Ken Early: If van Gaal’s withering verdict doesn’t fire up Welbeck, nothing will

At Arsenal, he’ll have a manager who’ll trust him to get on with it his own way, and that could be exactly what he needs. The transfer that seemed to please nobody might work out for everybody yet

Giggs denies Manchester United is betraying its tradition selling its younger players

Nicky Butt admits promoting home-grown talent must take back seat under Louis van Gaal

Louis van Gaal told to keep splashing the cash

Manchester United manager will be given another war chest to spend in January window

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