Man Utd can't sign anyone in January – Moyes

The 50-year-old insists there is an "urgency" to bolster his squad but admits his main targets are unlikely to switch clubs during the winter window

David Moyes says Manchester United are unable to sign their main targets in January and says, therefore, they are unlikely to buy anyone.

The Premier League champions currently sit seventh in the table, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal, and have crashed out of the FA Cup third round following Sunday's 2-1 defeat at home to Swansea City.

Moyes had previously urged caution ahead of the window and has reiterated that the club are unlikely to sign their priority targets this month.

Valencia: I spend a lot of extra time working on my crossing

Antonio Valencia has insisted that he spends a lot of time working on his crossing and does extra practice with David de Gea in order to improve.

The 28-year-old has shown positive signs this season he can work his way back to his devastating best but as of yet, his crossing has still been pretty terrible on the whole.

In his pomp, every cross seemed to find the head of a team-mate (mainly Rooney) but nowadays Valencia’s final ball has been frustratingly poor. He has clearly been working on improving behind the scenes and he certainly needs to.

Premier League: Manchester City, Manchester United and Hull City win

Manchester City moved top of the table after maintaining their 100 per cent home record with a narrow victory over Crystal Palace as Manchester United scrapped for three points at Norwich City.

Hull City delivered a scintillating second-half display to thrash Fulham at home, while West Ham United remain in the bottom three after drawing with West Bromwich Albion.

Aston Villa ended a run of four consecutive defeats in the Premier League after a home draw with Swansea City.

Edin Dzeko scored a second-half winner as a much-changed Manchester City were forced to work hard to beat lowly Crystal Palace 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Hull Boss Bruce: Man Utd Will Give Moyes Required Time

Hull City boss Steve Bruce says Manchester United remain contenders for the Premier League title.

He disdainfully dismissed the notion that Moyes will not be given time to build his version of a United team capable of following the many versions Sir Alex Ferguson built.

Bruce said: "They’ll not even contemplate it. They’ll give David time, I’m confident of that. That’s what they do. They’ll give him a chance to make his own mark and do the job the way he sees fit.

Christmas Special - EPL Players visit local hospitals to spread festive cheer

Plenty of Barclays Premier League clubs have visited local hospitals in the run up to Christmas. Here’s a selection of the club’s photos compiled from respective club’s official website.

Arsenal players paid their annual festive visit to children at the Whittington Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Here, Thomas Vermaelen, Lukas Podolski, Per Mertesacker, Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta and Wojciech Szczesny meeting young patients and their parents and handing out gifts.

The Chelsea squad handed out presents and treats to the children at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Moyes slams sacking culture

Manchester United boss David Moyes is counting his blessings he has not been a victim of football's sacking culture so far in his career.

Andre Villas-Boas became the fifth Premier League manager to lose his job this season when Tottenham relieved him of his duties on Monday.

The Portuguese was only at the helm at White Hart Lane for just over 17 months, having previously been shown the door by Chelsea.

Moyes cut his teeth in management in a four-year reign at Preston North End before being appointed Everton boss in 2002, spending 11 years at Goodison Park before United came knocking.

Manchester United ‘closing in on Romanian wing wizard

Manchester United are reportedly closing in a January move for young Romanian talent Dorin Rotariu.

The Sun claims that United scouts have been impressed by the 18-year-old Dinamo Bucharest winger, who has hit the net six times this season.

United are increasingly reliant on young Belgian Adnan Januzaj out wide because of the poor form of experienced pair Nani and Ashley Young.

Manchester United are Ready to Slap £50 Million Bid for Germany & Borussia Dortmund Pair

Manchester United have their sights on German pair Marco Reus & Ilkay Gundogan. Manchester United face stiff competition Ilkay Gundogan.

United boss David Moyes' midfield search has led him to considering the BVB ace, who is available from the Bundesliga giants.

The Daily Mail says United have been tracking the German for some time and were close to making an offer in the summer. The biggest hurdle they may face is that Real Madrid also want the combative midfielder.

Walker: Tottenham proved a point against Manchester United

After their 6-0 humiliation at the hands of Manchester City, the England international is pleased with the spirit that he and his team-mates showed against the reigning champions.

Kyle Walker feels that Tottenham proved a point by responding to their humbling at Manchester City with a 2-2 draw against Manchester United.

Manager Andre Villas-Boas came under pressure after his side slumped to an embarrassing 6-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium in their last league game, capping off a month in which Spurs failed to register a Premier League goal.

Meulensteen: Manchester United experience will aid Fulham

Sir Alex Ferguson's former first-team coach is hopeful his partnership with Martin Jol will prove fruitful and secure Premier League football next season at Craven Cottage

New Fulham coach Rene Meulensteen is confident his experience at Manchester United will help improve the struggling club's fortunes.

The 49-year-old spent nearly 12 years at Old Trafford, over two seperate spells, and saw United win three Premier League titles and one Champions League while first-team coach.