Waching daily Dec 31 2018

Man Utd Ferguson and Mourinho secret Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly refused to help Jose Mourinho out at Old Trafford - because he did not want to interfere

 Mourinho was sacked earlier this month with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer placed in charge until the end of the season

 **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 - FREE TO PLAY HERE** And ESPN say Ferguson was keen to keep his distance

 The Manchester United hero did not want to be seen as interfering in club matters while Mourinho was in charge

 But he is back in the fold now, having helped Solskjaer take the job at Old Trafford

De Gea transfer decision Manchester United chiefs think David De Gea will decide to stay at Old Trafford despite interest from PSG and Juventus

 The Red Devils star has been tipped to leave with his contract expiring in 2020. But the Daily Mail say United bigwigs feel he will stay put

 They also believe that Mourinho's exit will be key to the Spain international signing a contract extension

Pogba exit revelation Paul Pogba will be allowed to leave United if he pushes for a move

 Both Barcelona and Juventus would love to sign the World Cup winner. But Unibet say he will only be allowed to depart should Pogba put pressure on United to sell him

 The France international is a commercial goldmine. And he is also the club's talisman on the pitch - as his two-goal showing against Huddersfield on Boxing Day showed

Man Utd fixtures and predictions: When do they play next? Bournemouth - December 30 - Express Sport predicts 3-0 win

 Newcastle - January 2 - Express Sport predicts 2-1 win. Reading - January 5 - Express Sport predicts 4-0 win

 Tottenham - January 13 - Express Sport predicts 2-1 defeat. Brighton - January 19 - Express Sport predicts 4-1 win