Kylian Mbappe is leading a 'core' of dissatisfied Real Madrid stars looking to force Alvaro Arbeloa out of the club as they 'do not believe he has the necessary authority'.

Klopp has entered 'first talks' with a Real Madrid legend acting as an 'intermediary', who's 'confident' of persuading him to take up the reins at the Bernabeu

Cole Palmer scored yet another first-half hat-trick for Chelsea while Viktor Gyokeres' Arsenal role was realised and Chris Sutton witnessed "the worst piece of defending I've ever seen".

Newcastle are now firmly in crisis and Howe is on the edge after defeat to Brentford leaves them as close to the relegation zone as Champions League qualification.

Rio Ferdinand isn't sure Michael Carrick has the "stature" for Manchester United and insists his former club should consider a huge transfer U-turn.