Chief footballer writer Miguel Delaney answers readers’ Premier League questions – from Ruben Amorim’s abrupt exit at Manchester United and Xabi Alonso’s sudden availability to mounting pressure on Thomas Frank and the likelihood of late January transfer surprises

The under-pressure Spurs boss had lunch with Nick Beucher, Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham on Monday.

The next three weekends of relentless action will put us within touching distance of a definitive answerCheltenham opens its doors for the final time before the festival meeting for an eight-race Trials Day card on Saturday, marking the start of a frenetic 15-day period of action during which, according to recent figures as least, trainers will apply the …

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For the first time in seven years, London played host to an NBA fixture as the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic went head-to-head at the O2 Arena on Sunday.

Diaz was at the centre of dramatic and extraordinary scenes in injury time in Rabat, after he went down for a foul in the box and drew a penalty on the heels of a lengthy VAR check.

When Per Mertesacker informed the Arsenal hierarchy that he would be stepping down as academy manager, Mikel Artetafelt the news with some force.

LEWIS STEELE: In a controversial final, hosts Morocco were given a last-minute penalty which sparked fury on the pitch and in the stands, with Thiaw ordering his squad to leave in protest.

The 33-year-old has been a bit-part player under Nuno Espirito Santoand was poised to cancel his contract this week with Everton, Celtic and Al Shabab among those showing interest.

In The Box meets the appetite for football's watch-along style. Though Sky Sports' brains trust have come up with the idea of a watch-along without a match to actually watch.

MATT BARLOW: Frank ate with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, sporting director Johan Lange and Nick Beucher, influential son-in-law of the club's co-owner Vivienne Lewis, before taking training.

The local lad is on his second loan away from Old Trafford, but his future remains uncertain.

Mathys Tel has been axed from Tottenham's squad for the Champions League after Dominic Solanke's return from injury.

Thomas Frank is in an uphill battle to keep his job as Tottenham manager after a disastrous start to the season.

The legendary tennis ace has called his rival out.

The transfer window is in full swing and as ever Championship clubs are looking to the Premier League for players on the periphery that could be available on loan.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank says he is taking confidence from a Monday lunch with Spurs bosses amid pressure over his position.

Cigar-crowned Mike Ditka outfits. A snow-glittered Soldier Field. A Caleb Williams miracle. Chicago Bears bedlam. Chicago Bears heartbreak. It was emotion-strangling NFL playoff football at its quintessential box office best.

Former England captain Heather Knight says she is "certainly committed" to continue playing despite taking up as a position as general manager of London Spirit in The Hundred.

The Buffalo Bills sack coach Sean McDermott after their NFL play-off defeat by the Denver Broncos on Saturday.