Manchester United’s players produced one of their most spirited performances of the season after fan protests in the street to draw 1-1 with Arsenal in the Premier League

United and Arsenal tied 1-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday

Berta is a connections guy, a deals guy. His work, particularly at Atletico Madrid, is central to his reputation. He brings a brash confidence, a new outlook and his own way of doing things. He appears to be more from the Raul Sanllehi school than the Edu one.

However, a source has told ESPN that the north London club have progressed conversations with Berta in recent days and his appointment could be confirmed in the next week. Arsenal

Arsenal are closing in on a deal that will make Andrea Berta their new sporting director. The Gunners have been on the hunt for a new sporting director ever since Edu resigned from the post in November of last year.

It is one of football's oldest cliches, but in the case of Manchester United and Arsenal this season, the league table really does not lie. For Arsenal, one point from their past two games means they are extremely unlikely to reel in league leaders Liverpool and face the disappointing prospect of finishing second for a third straight season.

Arsenal failed to close the gap on Liverpool after being held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United on Sunday. The day before, Liverpool took another big step towards winning the Premier League title, coming from behind to beat Southampton 3-1.

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