Manchester United is facing a significant financial fallout from the dismissal of former head coach Ruben Amorim, with the move potentially costing the club nearly £16 million (approximately Sh2.8 billion).

• The estimated potential settlement payments to Amorim and his five coaches could reach up to £15.9 million.
• The financial implications were disclosed by Manchester United in a filing to the New York Stock Exchange following Amorim's public criticism of the club's hierarchy.
• This payout, combined with the compensation paid to Sporting (£6.3 million), brings the total cost of Amorim's tenure to an estimated £37.3 million.

English Premier League leaders Arsenal face a crucial title test against London rivals Chelsea this weekend. Meanwhile, Manchester City continue their pursuit of the title, and Tottenham are under pressure to avoid another defeat.

• Arsenal revitalised their title bid after player-led "crunch talks" following a draw with Wolves, leading to a decisive 4-1 win against Tottenham.
• Manager Pep Guardiola vows Manchester City will "never give up" in their pursuit of the title, despite being five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.
• Tottenham, now just four points above the relegation zone after a 4-1 loss to Arsenal, face Fulham needing a win under interim boss Igor Tudor.

The UEFA Champions League last 16 draw has set up a thrilling rematch between perennial rivals Real Madrid and Manchester City. Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea in another highly anticipated clash.

• Real Madrid will host Manchester City in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 10.
• Paris Saint-Germain was drawn at home against Chelsea.
• This marks the fifth consecutive season that Real Madrid and Manchester City have met in the knockout stages.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes star player Mohamed Salah is a victim of his own exceptional standards amid a rare goal drought. Salah, 33, has gone nine Premier League games without scoring, his worst run in the competition.

• Mohamed Salah has not scored in his last nine Premier League matches.
• The situation is a "team thing" as other attackers like Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo are also not scoring as much.
• Liverpool returned to profit with a pre-tax surplus of £15.2 million in the 2024/25 season, boosted by a £60 million increase in media revenue, despite a record Premier League wage bill of £428 million.