FOOTBALL

NEWS
Arsenal scored three quickfire second-half goals through Gabriel Martinelli, Nicolas Pepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to beat West Ham United 3-1 away
Ed Woodward has urged Manchester United fans that they have to understand that bringing in multiple signings can be “extremely difficult”
Liverpool will play Merseyside rivals Everton, while record FA Cup winners Arsenal entertain Leeds United in the third round of the competition after the draw was made on Monday.
Lionel Messi claimed a record sixth Ballon d’Or award on Monday, beating Liverpool’s leading nominees and Cristiano Ronaldo to lift soccer’s most prestigious individual trophy.
Watford sack manager Quique Sanchez Flores after the 2-1 loss to Southampton on Saturday.