IAN LADYMAN: Arsene Wenger did leave behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexanadre Lacazette, two of the most gifted and exciting forward players in the Premier League.

IAN LADYMAN: If you were to ask Liverpool fans whether they would prefer to lift the Carabao Cup at Wembley or the Club World Cup in Doha on Saturday, many would plump for the former.

IAN LADYMAN: It would be nice to one day be known as the manager who finally figured how to get the best out of Mesut Ozil. Equally, it would be foolish for Mikel Arteta to waste time trying.

IAN LADYMAN: Do now have to consider that Rudiger may have been mistaken in what he thought he heard? We must have a look at how quickly the modern world rushed to judgment.

IAN LADYMAN: Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward must be the only man running a Premier League football club who gets stick for making them money.

Buried within all of Jurgen Klopp's rant about the Africa Cup of Nations moving back to a January slot was one very simple but important modern truth: Money comes first, everything else follows.

IAN LADYMAN: Chris Wilder has enjoyed his time in the Premier League but thinks it is nowhere near as exacting a division as he thought and has been surprised by the lack of quality in the top flight.

IAN LADYMAN: People at City have moved mountains to give Guardiola the environment he demanded at the Etihad. If he walks as soon as the wind changes, it would not say great things.

There has been an asterisk against much of Manchester City's recent achievement ever since UEFA opened their investigation against the English champions in 2018.

IAN LADYMAN: Lamenting this week of the passing of Harry Gregg, I found myself thinking about Sir Bobby Charlton and, in turn, the 1966 World Cup final.

IAN LADYMAN: Common sense gives Lampard at least one more season. Common sense says a young, bright manager is given opportunity to plan properly in a way that few of his predecessors were.

IAN LADYMAN: Atletico Madrid prevailed against Liverpool so Diego Simeone's defensive masterclass had proved his brilliance. Except it didn't, not really.

IAN LADYMAN: Football has a bigger heart and much greater intelligence than many may think and during this tricky time we are beginning to see it but the game needs to do more to publicise it.

IAN LADYMAN: Barely a month into football's current state of inertia and the head of FIFA has arrived with a basketful of meaningless platitudes to make us all feel better. 'Health must come better.'

IAN LADYMAN: As English football conjures ever more fanciful ways to conclude an interrupted season, this is the problem. Anyone can get coronavirus, that includes footballers.

Radamel Falcao has been reduced to tears by his Manchester United nightmare, according to his former agent. The 29-year-old has also expressed fear of an injury playing for the Under 21s.

SIMON JONES: Juventus have opened discussions with Monaco over a deal for Radamel Falcao. Manchester United will send the striker back to French league side at the end of the season.

Misfiring Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao was given a boost when he hugged a young supporter and posed for a selfie while on international duty with Colombia in Bahrain.

Liverpool will be offered the chance to sign Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao on loan this summer. The Colombian striker has disappointed since his loan to Old Trafford.

Radamel Falcao has admitted for the first time that he is likely to leave Manchester United at the end of the season with the club set to reject turning his loan move into a permanent deal.

Manchester United benchwarmer Radamel Falcao sent a message to Louis van Gaal with two clinical goals for Colombia in their friendly in Bahrain on Thursday night.

It's Hot or Not time again as Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm this week and what's been leaving him cold inside.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao remains determined to break back into Louis van Gaal's starting XI despite talk of a permanent move to Juventus this summer.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao equalised Colombia's international goals record with a 74th-minute penalty in his country's 3-1 away win over Kuwait in a friendly on Monday.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao still 'has faith' that he could stay with the Old Trafford club next season. Colombia international has managed just four goals in 19 games for Louis van Gaal’s side.

River Plate are keen to sign Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao but admit a deal is complicated. The forward spent eight years with the Argentine side before joining Porto in 2009.

The Colombian striker seemed to be coping better after the international break, enjoying an evening out in Alderley Edge on Thursday, before picking up his £100,000 Porsche Panamera.

Build up for Sunday’s Manchester derby has officially started with South American duo Radamel Falcao and Sergio Aguero featuring in a promo video for sponsors Puma.

Manchester United's Radamel Falcao believes Manchester City counterpart Sergio Aguero is his side's biggest threat ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.

Diego Maradona has likened Louis van Gaal to the devil over his treatment of misfiring Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao.

MATT LAWTON AT OLD TRAFFORD: A sixth successive league win that cements United in third place owes much to the revival of Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.

Radamel Falcao's former Monaco team-mate Nabil Dirar believes the Colombian must be regretting his failed loan move to Manchester United even though he was not happy in France.

Radamel Falcao has been having a tough time in recent months, but the struggling striker will have benefited from some much-needed perspective after hanging out with Jonas Gutierrez.

After Chelsea forward Eden Hazard had scored give his side a 1-0 lead against Manchester United, the Sky Sports punditry team were convinced that there had been a foul in the build-up.

INSIDE TRACK - NEIL ASHTON: There are moments when Falcao sets off on those delayed runs in the bright red shirt and it all comes flooding back. This could have been just the start.

Manchester United are counting the cost of having Falcao on loan, with the striker having collected over £3m in wages since his last shot on target

Chelsea took a giant step towards the Premier League title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Manchester United. Eden Hazard's 38th minute strike proved decisive as the Blues held on.

Radamel Falcao could still sign permanently for Manchester United after it emerged that chief executive Ed Woodward held talks with Monaco on Sunday over the striker’s future.

MIKE KEEGAN: Edinson Cavani's slumbering Champions League performance against Barcelona may well have put to bed any chance of him making a switch to Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has left the door open for Radamel Falcao to stay at the club. Any deal would depend on him accepting he would not be a regular starter at Old Trafford.

Radamel Falcao may well be wondering why he isn't getting better with age after the misfiring Manchester United striker was spotted in a wine shop in Cheshire following their 3-0 defeat by Everton.

Andrew Cole expects Radamel Falcao to return to his prolific best next year - whether that be at Manchester United or elsewhere. He was regarded as one of the best when he joined.

Radamel Falcao has had plenty of criticism for his disastrous loan spell at Manchester United and now his own mother says he has gone backwards and could leave Old Trafford this summer.

Radamel Falcao waved goodbye to Manchester United fans after being substituted during their draw with Arsenal on Sunday, a sign that the Colombian forward will not be staying at Old Trafford.

Every transfer window, clubs scramble to pick up the best bargains, and fans argue over who their side really need. But who have been the worst signings of the season so far? Sportsmail takes a look.

Radamel Falcao has been offered to Barclays Premier League champions Chelsea as Monaco prepare to send the forward out on loan again next season.

Antonio Valencia has bid farewell to Radamel Falcao in what seems like added confirmation of the Colombia striker’s departure following his season on loan at Manchester United.

Manchester United have told striker Radamel Falcao that his time at Old Trafford is over. Sportsmail can reveal that United manager Louis van Gaal has informed Falcao of the club's decision.

Valencia have made early soundings about a deal for Radamel Falcao. The Colombian has returned to Monaco after an inauspicious loan spell at Manchester United but is unlikely to remain there.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao thanked the club's fans for their support this season after the club decided against extending his loan stay at Old Trafford.