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Wednesday December 6

Arsenal told to be like Manchester United

10:25: Arsenal have been told to be like Manchester United and focus on winning the Europa League by Sol Campbell.

“I think the main priority [for Arsenal] is to get back into Champions League, they need to get back into the big time," Campbell told ESPN.

"They might have to do it the Man United way - win the Europa League. Hopefully they can do that, but it's not easy."

Pogba opens up

10.15: Paul Pogba has opened up on his red card against Arsenal.

Speaking for the first time about the controversial incident following United’s Champions League win over CSKA Moscow, Pogba said: “I know Hector and I would never give him a tackle like this.

“Unfortunately for me I thought he would put his feet [into the tackle] and he was in a position that was a disadvantage for me.

"It looks very bad but the intention wasn't like that. The referee gave me the red card and that’s football.

“I'm very disappointed to miss the derby because when you are in football you really want to play in these games.

“I really want to help the team and wanted to be there because obviously we are playing City and in this moment we need points and we need to win. It's an important moment, an important game so, like I say, I’m disappointed.

“Unfortunately for me I won't play. That's destiny. I say destiny because I cannot go back in the past. You have to think about the future, the present, obviously, and then after it's the future.”

Souness slam

09.15: Graeme Souness has hit out at Paul Pogba, claiming he will never be a top player.

He told Irish television channel TV3: “When he is on the ball, there’s lots of things to admire. He’s powerful, he’s got good technique, he can wrong foot people, he can ping the ball.  

"Where I question him, whether he'll ever be a top player, is his understanding of the game.

“This isn’t me being an ex-Liverpool player caning a Man Utd player. I thought the same when he was a Juventus player.”

After analysing Pogba’s performance against CSKA, He added: “That is basic stuff you learn in the youth team.

"He's 24 years old if he's not got it now when is he gonna get it?

"He hasn't taken a big game by the scruff of the neck and dominated it.

"He hasn't got a basic understanding of his position, I can't see that changing.”

Mourinho orders

08.00: Jose Mourinho ordered Antonio Valencia, Romelu Lukaku and Ander Herrera to head straight to the dressing room ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Manchester City. 

Manchester United geared up for their crunch Premier League clash with a 2-1 champions League win over CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford last night.

Moscow took a surprise lead early on but the Red Devils rallied through Marcus Rashford and Lukaku, with the latter going on to be substituted.

And the Manchester Evening News say Mourinho ordered the Belgian - as well as Valencia and Herrera - to go straight to the dressing room.

Normally, such an act would suggest that the trio had picked up injuries.

But Mourinho supposedly wants them in peak condition for the game against City, knowing the title is on the line.

United need to win the game at Old Trafford if they are to have any hope of landing the prize for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

Mesut Ozil £22m swoop

07:30: Manchester United will reportedly try to sign Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil next month, with Jose Mourinho unwilling to wait until the summer.

Manchester United have emerged as key players in the transfer battle for Arsenal ace Ozil, with Mourinho keen to add the Germany international to his squad.

Mourinho previously managed Ozil at Real Madrid and the two have remained close in the time since the Portuguese’s departure.

Many expect Manchester United to wait until the summer to sign Ozil, where they can lure him to Old Trafford on a free transfer.

But Spanish website Don Balon say Mourinho wants a deal done next month as he aims to reel in Manchester City at the Premier League summit.

Ally McCoist swipe at Romelu Lukaku 

07:00: Romelu Lukaku is not a natural goalscorer, according to Ally McCoist.

The Belgian striker got off to a flying start after joining United in a £75million deal from Everton in the summer.

Seven goals in his first seven Premier League games was evidence of his potency.

But after going through a barren spell in recent months, United fans were quick to criticise the 24-year-old.

And the Scot reckons Lukaku is a different type of striker and isn’t a natural goalscorer.

“It takes you know different strengths and weaknesses to play up front and as I say if you want somebody upfront who is a real powerhouse again somewhere like at the Emirates Stadium to get up the park to hold up to give you defenders and midfield a rest, win you a throw in near the opposition goal, win you a free-kick, Lukaku is absolutely perfect for that,” McCoist told BBC Radio 5 live.

Jose Mourinho swipe

06:30: Jose Mourinho has aimed a barb at Manchester City ahead of the weekend’s clash.

Manchester United host their crosstown rivals on Sunday (4.30pm).

The Manchester derby has assumed more of an important role in recent years, with City continually challenging for the title ever since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

And when questioned about how his side are shaping up ahead of the derby showdown, Mourinho said: “No. Our opponents always have issues and they have big issues and in the end everybody is ready to play. 

“They have phenomenal organisation, we are a bit more humble. When we have a problem, we have a problem.”

Jamie Redknapp Ander Herrera claim

06:00: Jamie Redknapp has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at Manchester United star Paul Pogba ahead of the Manchester derby.

Jose Mourinho will be without Pogba, who was sent off for an ugly challenge on Hector Bellerin during United’s 3-1 win away to Arsenal on Saturday.

While Pogba’s three-match absence could hurt United, Ander Herrera is likely to fill the void.

And Redknapp is convinced that Herrera is the type of player that could nullify Kevin De Bruyne.

"Because Herrera has no ego, he'll happily go and follow De Bruyne round,” Redknapp told Sky Sports’ The Debate Show.

"And rightly so because he's a fantastic player.

"It gives you a different gameplan if Herrera is in there."