TOTTENHAM LOSES, AS MANCHESTER CRUISE ON THREE

In the Europa league yesterday, Tottenham lost unexpectedly to Gent via a 59th minute strike from Jeremy Perbet, Meanwhile Manchester United won by three goals to nil against French club Saint-Etienne. Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the star of the show scoring all three goals. The first which came fifteen minutes into the game, after which he went on to score late in the game at the 75th and 88th minute via a penalty.
Other results include
FC Krasnodar 1 - 0 Fenerbahce
AZ Alkmaar 1 - 4 Lyon
Astra Giurgiu 2 - 2 Genk
Borussia Moenchengla... 0 - 1 Fiorentina
Celta Vigo 0 - 1 Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Rostov 4 - 0 Sparta Prague
Ludogorets Razgrad 1 - 2 FC Koebenhavn
Olympiacos 0 - 0 Osmanlispor FK
Anderlecht 2 - 0 Zenit St. Petersburg
Athletic Bilbao 3 - 2 APOEL Nicosia
Hapoel Beer Sheva 1 - 3 Besiktas
Legia Warszawa 0 - 0 Ajax
PAOK Thessaloniki FC 0 - 3 Schalke 04
Villarreal 0 - 4 Roma

BENITEZ AND HENRY ON ARSENAL SHORTLIST

The gunners faithful have become restless and impatient with their manager, with the consistent display of mediocrity that has characterized their seasons for the past 8 years. News around reports that the Gunners have made inquiry on former Liverpool and Chelsea boss, Rafa  Benitez while also keeping tabs on club legend Theiry Henry.

STUBBORN BURNLEY HOLDS CHELSEA TO A DRAW

After Tottenham's defeat to Liverpool on Saturday. League leaders had the chance to go ten clear but were held to a draw but a resilient Burnley side.  Pedro fired in early to give the visitors a much deserved lead but twelve minutes into the second half Burnley equalised through a free kick by Robie Brady. All efforts to reclaim the lead were futile as the match eventually ended in a full time draw.,

MANCHESTER CITY THUMPS WEST HAM 4-0

In a game that saw Gabriel Jesus shine providing an assist and a goal. Manchester City won West ham by four goals to nil. De Bryune opened the scoring in the 17th minute and 12 minutes later David Silva doubled the lead, before Gabriel Jesus scored a tap in after he was squared the ball by Raheem Sterling closing the scoring for the first half. The final goal came in the 67th minute of the second half, from a penalty after Raheem sterling was brought down in the box,  Yaya Toure calmly converted to seal the win.

MANCHESTER UNITED PLAY OUT DRAW

The hosts dominated the match but could not find a way past the Tigers goalkeeper, who brilliantly kept out Zlatan Ibrahimovic's long-range strike and Paul Pogba's driving effort in the first half.

In between, Harry Maguire should have done better with a header which he put wide of goal.

Jukapovic who was in top form for most of the match made his best save to keep away Juan mata's strike at  the back post, before putting out a curler from Pogba within the second 45 minutes

The visitors could have won it with five minutes to go, but on-loan Lazar Markovic's clipped shot came back off the post and Abel Hernandez struck tamely at David de Gea.

The point keeps United in sixth place, but allowed Hull to move off the bottom of the table.

With Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool dropping points. Manchester United failed to take an advantage and close the gap, the remain four points behind Manchester City

CHELSEA DEFENDER IVANOVIC FINALLY DEPARTS

After many years with Premier League giants Chelsea, Serbian international, Branislav Ivanovic has finally left the club for Russian side, Zenit St. Petersburg. He left in this january transfer bringing an end to his successful career at Chelsea. Ivanovic lost his place as a result of Marcos Alonso's arrival and inability to fit into the new 3-4-3 system. He played his last game against bristol city where he had the chance to bid his farewells to the club supporters.

RYAN MASON THANKS FANS FOR SUPPORT

The Hull star spent a number of tense days in hospital following the sickening collision last weekend but was discharged on Monday, much to the delight of football fans across the country.

Mason has also paid tribute to the general public for their inspiring messages of support, not to mention his family and friends.

A statement read: “I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support that has been shown to both me and and my entire family over the past week or so.

"It has been an emotional roller coaster and I feel lucky to be alive, but I’m happy to say that I’m now at home resting and recovering.

"My fiancé and family have read so many messages of support to me over the past week, To have had so many messages of support to me over the past week.

"To have had so many people send messages to me, including from fellow players, clubs (in particular the support shown to me from both Hull City and Tottenham Hotspur), so many fans as well as the support I have received from the general public around the world has been completely overwhelming