Manchester United held Premier League leaders Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge for some much-needed respite.
Liverpool crushed Southampton 4-0 to put pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea, while Arsenal got back on track with a 2-0 win over Newcastle as Eddie Howe suffered his first defeat as Magpies manager.
Catch up with all the pre-match press conference of the Premier League’s top bosses as Jurgen Klopp spoke on Ralph Rangnick’s potential arrival at Manchester United while Michael Carrick was unable to provide an update.
The arrival of Antonio Conte at Tottenham has roused the optimism of Spurs fans and top FPL managers alike.
Manchester United are reportedly close to agrreing terms to bring in Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, with German expected to recieve a consultancy role at the end of the year to help pick the new full time manager.
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara insists he “100 per cent” made the right choice moving to Anfield and is fully committed to the club despite being linked with a return to Barcelona.
Mauricio Pochettino was unwilling to discuss rumours linking him with Manchester United as he prepared for Paris St Germain’s Champions League clash across town at Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola believes Mauricio Pochettino can be considered an elite manager without major trophy triumphs to his name as he talked up his opponent for Wednesday evening in his pre-match presser.
Manchester United started life without Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a 2-0 win away against Villareal to book their spot in the last-16, while Chelsea thumped Juventus 4-0 at Stamford Bridge to seal their progression.
The axe finally fell on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's time as Manchester United manager following a 4-1 thrashing by lowly Watford, while Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool pulled away in the battle for the Premier League title.