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Speaking to Pep Guardiola in the summer, he was reflecting on the arrival of long-time confidant Juanma Lillo, the celebrated ideas man he had once moved to Mexico just to work with, as his new assistant.

He was making the point that this was the one appointment at Manchester City over which it was essential that he had complete autonomy.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed plans are afoot for Manchester United to strengthen before trying to hit the benchmark set by Premier League champions Manchester City.

City’s third title in four seasons was confirmed on Tuesday by Leicester’s first Old Trafford win since 1998, sealed by goals from Luke Thomas and Caglar Soyuncu.

Barcelona’s title hopes were dealt a massive blow after they twice blew the lead to draw 3-3 at Levante.

A late goal from Sergio Leon meant Barca could only climb above Real Madrid into second, a point behind leaders Atletico Madrid, with two matches left to play. Both Madrid sides will play their game in hand over the next couple of days.

Thomas Tuchel has vowed not to let disagreements over transfer targets sour relations at Chelsea in the same way they did during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.

Tuchel fell out with PSG sporting director Leonardo over player recruitment and was sacked on Christmas Eve last year.

Brendan Rodgers admits Leicester City have made hard work of qualifying for the Champions League this season.

The Foxes have slipped to fourth in the Premier League table ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Manchester United with Friday’s surprise 4-2 defeat to Newcastle allowing Chelsea to overtake them with a 2-1 win at Manchester City.

Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean will miss Euro 2020 after Norwich confirmed a knee ligament injury will rule him out for 12 weeks.

McLean went off early in the second half of Norwich’s final Championship game after being denied by a sliding challenge in the penalty box during the champions’ 2-2 draw with Barnsley.

Sir Alex Ferguson has praised the job Steven Gerrard has done as manager of Rangers, describing it as „magnificent“.

Ferguson told the Guardian Gerrard’s ability to handle press conferences was something with which he has been especially impressed.

Tranmere Rovers have sacked manager Keith Hill despite finishing in the League Two play-off places.

Tranmere drew 0-0 at home to Colchester United on Saturday, a result which secured seventh place for the club but has transpired to be Hill’s final match in charge.

Ian Dawes will take charge for the play-offs

Manchester United teenagers Amad Diallo and Shola Shoretire are set to feature against Leicester with fixture congestion making it „impossible“ to field a full-strength side, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

United can close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to four points if they win their two midweek games, but fitting four matches into eight days leaves Solskjaer with no option

The possibility of the Champions League final being held at Wembley appears to be growing closer.

UEFA is still torn on whether to host the final in Turkey as planned on May 29 or move it to the UK.

The UK government is meeting virtually with UEFA and the FA on Monday to discuss the situation, and a decision is expected to be made by Tuesday.