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A defeat at Old Trafford in their penultimate Group B game would have ended PSV's involvement in this season's Champions League. That they battled to a well-earned goalless draw that night before capitalising on Manchester United's failure at Wolfsburg to qualify is a testimony to the Dutch side's resilience.

For not the first time in recent years, United swooped in to snatch away their star player in the summer - Memphis Depay for £31m. Phillip Cocu's side dusted themselves off, though, and carried on. That their progress came at the expense of United will be particularly sweet.

One-time Newcastle flop Luuk de Jong has been the star man for PSV this season, scoring a league-high 13 goals to keep them in contention for the Eredivisie title and netting twice in the Champions League.

Group record: W3 D1 L2 GD1 P10

CL top-scorer: Luuk de Jong (2)

European Cup best: Winners (1987-88)

Boxing promoter Kellie Maloney spoke to BBC Breakfast on Wednesday about the furore surrounding Tyson Fury.

The world heavyweight champion has been at the centre of controversy following his comments about women and gay people.  

Maloney said: "His sporting achievement is fantastic but his comments leave a lot to be desired. Something needs to be done, his management have made an error, they should put someone with him, they know what he is like, he just spouts off on Twitter."

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He described Stefan Edberg as his "childhood idol"

But world number three Roger Federer has split with his Swedish coach after working together for two years.

Federer, 34, reached the Wimbledon and US Open finals this year but lost both to Novak Djokovic.

In a statement,, external the Swiss 17-time Grand Slam winner said it was a "dream come true" to work with Edberg, won six Slams himself as a player in the 1980s and '90s.

Louis van Gaal says his Manchester United side have improved since last season, despite going out of the Champions League on Tuesday. Do you agree?

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Noel O'Kane: United are no better and no worse than last year. Just like in matches they appear to be going sideways and not forward.  

Ericky Vand: MUFC have not improved from last season but have completely decreased under LVG.

Drshadrack: LVG has improved MU but we are desperate for a world class striker. That is the difference between being top & almost top   

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Brian McDermott is set to return to Reading as the Championship club's new manager, reports BBC Radio Berkshire.

The 54-year-old, who led the Royals to promotion to the Premier League in 2012, will replace Steve Clarke, who was sacked last week.

Former Reading player Ady Williams beat us to the punch on the Return of the Mack puns...

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Former Swansea City captain Alan Tate says the club should back or "get rid of" manager Garry Monk.

Swans chairman Huw Jenkins earlier stated "something needs to change" at the Premier League strugglers, who have won only one of their last 11 league matches.

"I wish they'd either come out and back him or get rid of him," said Tate of his former team-mate.

"Either way, I think he'd rather know, rather than hanging on."  

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Wolfsburg's progress to the knock-out stages came courtesy of a first-place Group B finish and at the expense of Manchester United following a dramatic night in Germany that saw Dieter Hecking's side come from behind to win 3-2. It is the first time the Bundesliga club have reached the knockout stages, having failed to progress from their group in their only previous Champions League campaign in 2009-10.

It has been a somewhat inconsistent domestic campaign for Wolfsburg so far, although they remain just outside the top four of the Bundesliga table. And with the likes Andre Schurrle and Julian Draxler in their midfield, they pose a potentially tricky task for any opponent.

Group record: W4 D0 L2 GD3 P12

CL top-scorer: Naldo (2)

European Cup best: Last 16 (2015-16)

While some Manchester United fans are calling Louis van Gaal's side "boring"after drawing five of their last 10 games 0-0, spare a thought for followers of Welsh rugby clubs Aberavon and Pontypridd.

They played out a scoreless 80 minutes in the Welsh Challenge Cup Pool B last night

It was the first 0-0 scoreline in the competition this season - and almost certainly the last.

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It is vote time. And we've got a simple question for you: Are Manchester United better then they were last year?

United manager Louis van Gaal certainly thinks so, but do you agree?

To vote, simply press on your answer to the right of this page on desktops, or press on the tab at the top of the page if you are on mobile.

The vote will close at 11:30 GMT.

England striker Daniel Sturridge has been jinxed by injury while at Liverpool.

And he's been ruled out again for several weeks after suffering a hamstring problem during Sunday's defeat by Newcastle.  

Thigh, calf and hip injuries restricted Sturridge to 18 appearances last season and he has played only six games this term - although he has bagged four goals along the way. 

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Since coming into all their millions, Paris St-Germain are still waiting for their first truly breakthrough year in the Champions League. Quarter-finalists for the last three seasons, the French champions will be hoping to at least go one stage further this campaign.

They are currently 15 points clear in Ligue 1 after just 17 games and enjoyed a good group stage, winning four of their games and conceding only one goal. Unfortunately, they were in a group with Real Madrid and that one goal conceded was the one that inflicted their only defeat, at the Bernabeu. As a result, they had to settle for second place.

However, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in attack, anything is possible. And we do mean anything.

Group record: W4 D1 L1 GD11 P13

CL top-scorer: Angel di Maria (3)

European Cup best: Semi-final (1994-95)

Are Manchester United better than last season, as manager Louis van Gaal suggests?

Adam Taylor: Improved from last vs Wolfsburg & Everton, great attacking + youth. Need more mobility in CM, affecting both attack and defence.  

Jon Gates: Look at the league. Not one club is out and out winning every game. Sir Alex over achieved on so many occasions but it wasn't luck. He was the best manager for 30 years. United fans have had it too easy for years. Is there really any surprise Sir Alex leaving has lead to this? No one should be surprised.

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His future has been up in the air for a while, but Premiership side Bath have now confirmed Wales and British and Irish Lions back row Taulupe Faletau will join the club next season from Newport Gwent Dragons. 

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Throughout the morning we will be looking at those teams that have already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League. 

Real Madrid gave a timely reminder of their attacking potency in their final Group A game as Cristiano Ronaldo scored four and Karim Benzema three in an 8-0 thrashing of poor Malmo. The win ensured the 10-time European Champions go through as group winners - no mean feat considering Paris St-Germain were one of their rivals.

Real (and their manager Rafa Benitez) have come in for some stick of late, particularly after the recent El Clasico loss to Barcelona, but nobody will want to draw them in the first knockout round, especially if Tuesday's display is a sign of a return to sparkling form for Ronaldo. And if Cristiano doesn't do the job, chances are Benzema or Gareth Bale will.

Group record: W5 D1 L0 GD16 P16

CL top-scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo (11)

European Cup best: Winners (10 times)

Manchester United are better than last season: agree or disagree?

Eli Stone: The claim we've "improved" is insulting! Spending money in the same way we used to detest yet still going backwards! LVG out!

Liam: Van Gaal's United is boring to watch, lacklustre in the goals department, Rooney isn't up to scratch, too many 0-0s.

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There is a lively debate on BBC Radio 5 live right now. How important is winning in youth sport?

Listen to the debate from this link.

Day nine of BBC Sport's advent calender is a proper winter treat.

We head back to February of this year, when the ski jump world record was broken by Slovenia's Peter Prevc and Norway's Anders Fannemel.

Click here to watch - just be prepared to get the Ski Sunday theme tune stuck in your head all day.

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Right, it's over to you now.

Have Manchester United improved this season, as manager Louis van Gaal claims? 

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There wasn't much festive cheer among the Manchester United fans ringing into BBC Radio 5 live on Tuesday night.

One poor punter was so frustrated he's decided to exchange the match tickets he's bought for his dad for Christmas. 

Have a listen here to 5 live's Football Daily if you like a good ol' moan.

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...to the man with arguably the best name in tennis, Mardy Fish, who turns 34 today.

Preston striker Jermaine Beckford also celebrates his 32nd birthday.