The 31-year-old has played a key role for the resurgent Red Devils.

Manchester United were pipped to the 2012 title by Manchester City, only learning of Sergio Aguero’s late winner after their win over the Black Cats.

However, the Old Trafford boss has insisted that ‘clarity is important’.

Ballard’s 24th-minute dismissal came when the visitors were leading 1-0.

Forest thrashed Sunderland 5-0 to move eight points clear of Tottenham.

Morgan Gibbs-White starred in a first-half rout for the Europa League semi-finalists.

After being 3-1 up at one point, home side edges thrilling 4-3 verdict at Villa Park.

The Italian’s first game in charge ended in defeat, with Spurs sitting two points adrift of safety in 18th place in the Premier League.

Nordi Mukiele’s deflected strike left Spurs in the bottom three.

Roberto De Zerbi has to quickly improve Tottenham’s fortunes to avoid a catastrophic relegation from the Premier League.

Spurs are embroiled in a relegation battle and onto a third head coach of the season.

Archie Gray has starred for Spurs in a sorry season.

Three Tottenham fan groups made clear their opposition to De Zerbi’s appointment on Friday.

Referee Anthony Taylor briefly paused the game and spoke to both managers and club officials.

Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida spoke to the match officials during an injury stoppage in the second half.

Trailing to Anthony Gordon’s early opener, the Black Cats levelled through Chemsdine Talbi.

The winger, formerly on Newcastle’s books, scored the only goal on his return to the north-east.

Vale earned their first win over top-flight opposition since a fourth-round win against Everton 30 years ago.

Ross Stewart netted the spot-kick.

The Black Cats end a four-game winless run in the league.

It was a lively affair on the south coast.

Alex Iwobi made sure of the points for the visitors after Enzo Le Fee had given the hosts hope following Raul Jimenez’s double.

Habib Diarra’s first-half penalty decided the contest.

The Championship hosts proved stubborn opponents.

The Reds safely saw out the game to move three points away from the top four.

The Sweden striker came off the bench to score twice and seal a 3-0 win over Sunderland.

The Hammers beat Sunderland on Saturday.

All the home side’s goals came in the first half.

The Eagles slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland – their 10th successive game in all competitions without a win.

Oliver Glasner confirmed he would be leaving the club at the end of the season and Marc Guehi is close to a move away, adding to FA Cup humiliation.

Mackems goalkeeper Roefs saved all three of Everton’s penalties in the shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra-time at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

After Ben Davies put Spurs ahead, they sat off in the second half and Sunderland eventually made their pressure count.

It has been a season to remember so far for the Black Cats.

Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Phil Foden were the scorers for the home side.

Sunderland had taken the lead through Chemsdine Talbi’s strike and could have won it late on.

Guendouzi made 82 appearances for Arsenal.

Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola backed Rodri to recover his top form and full fitness for Manchester City.

Mount said the team were “100 per cent behind the gaffer”.

Second-half goals from Josh Cullen and Jaidon Anthony gave the Clarets their first points back in the big time.

The former Celtic and Sunderland striker, who was over the alcohol limit, drove at an estimated 160 km/h and nearly collided with another motorist shortly after midnight on January 6th, 2023.

The 60-year-old resigned as Birmingham boss in May.