Robbie Walls

Much like with the belated sale of Matt O'Riley this time around, there was no doubt a sense of just how would Celtic cope without the devastating brilliance of Portuguese wizard, Jota, following his move to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023.

Leeds United missed the chance to move above Sheffield United at the Championship summit after falling to a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon.

The discussion of ticket prices is perhaps one for another day, but Manchester United supporters have rightly condemned the recent announcement regarding the rise in costs at the Theatre of Dreams, with the new INEOS regime so swiftly turning their backs on those who welcomed them in with open arms.

As Ruben Amorim strode into Manchester United earlier this month, the obvious - and somewhat lazy - comparisons were made to his compatriot, Jose Mourinho, with the ex-Sporting boss certainly boasting a charisma and charm akin to that of the'Special One'.

Ruben Amorim has made an unbeaten start to life at Manchester United, yet the Portuguese's toughest test lies in store this evening, with the Red Devils travelling to north London to face a resurgent Arsenal side.

Yet again in the Scottish Premiership, it looks to be Celtic's title to lose following what has been another imperious start to the campaign, with Brendan Rodgers 'side still unbeaten in the top flight following Wednesday's win over Aberdeen.

Helpless. That was no doubt how Ruben Amorim was feeling after wave after wave of Arsenal corners on Wednesday night, with the Portuguese watching on as his Manchester United side somewhat wilted under the mounting pressure.

After the disappointment away at Ewood Park a week ago, home comforts provided welcome solace for Leeds United this time around, with the automatic promotion hopefuls running out deserved 2-0 winners against Derby County on Saturday afternoon.

Celtic march on toward yet another Premiership triumph

With the New Year on the horizon, those of a Manchester United persuasion will no doubt be looking to forget 2024 in a hurry, with it having been a simply miserable 12 months at Old Trafford on the whole.