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• Shaw 'devastated' by yet another injury setback

  Manchester United and England defender Luke Shaw has said that he is devastated after suffering the latest in a long line of injury issues.

  Shaw made his first appearance of the season coming off the bench in the 1-1 draw away to Ipswich Town on 24 November, which was Ruben Amorim's first game in charge.

  He has since made another substitute appearance against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League last week and on Sunday in the 4-0 home win over Everton.

  Now a new injury, which is not thought to be related to his original calf issue, will keep him out for a few weeks.

  "It's hurting a lot having to write this as I really thought I had got through my recent struggles and was on a positive path going forwards, but unfortunately I've had a small setback," Shaw wrote in an emotional statement on his Instagram account.

  "I've been through a lot and had a lot of ups and downs, but this has definitely been my toughest period. I'm absolutely devastated, and it's extremely tough to come to terms with reality at this moment in time.

  "I understand there is going to be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all that. There is no one feeling that more than me at this moment in time.

  "But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season. Thank you to everyone for the support. It really doesn't go unnoticed, and I really do appreciate it."

  Prior to his appearance at Ipswich, Shaw had not played since England's 2-1 defeat in the Euro 2024 final.

  That was his only start of the tournament, while his last start for Manchester United came in a 2-1 victory away to Luton Town in February.

• Amorim braced for Man United 'storm' despite positive start

  Ruben Amorim is refusing to get carried away by his start to life as Manchester United head coach, saying the "storm will come" for his side.

  United have won two and drawn one of their first three games since Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford dugout.

  The Portuguese's first home league match resulted in a 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday, with that the first of nine games in December.

  That includes a trip to Arsenal on Wednesday, as well as visits to Manchester City and Tottenham in the league and EFL Cup respectively.

  And Amorim accepts things will not always be as rosy as they are right now.

  "We are going to have difficult moments and we will be found out in some games, I know that," he said.

  "I know it is really hard to be a Manchester United coach and say these things in press conferences.

  "We want to win all the time, no matter what, but we know we are in a different point compared to Arsenal.

  "I would like to say different things, but I have to say again, the storm will come."

  United have lost seven of their past nine Premier League away games against Arsenal and are winless in six visits to Emirates Stadium, losing the last three in a row.

  Arsenal showed faith in boss Mikel Arteta in a tough start to his tenure and that decision has more than paid off in the years since.

  "That is always important for a coach, to have that confidence," Amorim said.

  "We have to acknowledge that Manchester United is a little bit different; all the attention [journalists] put here all the time, we will try to do things a bit faster.

  "There is massive attention here and massive judgement every day."

• Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw named November’s Etihad Player of the Month

  Jamaican star Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has been named the Etihad Player of the Month for November, capping off a phenomenal period that showcased her goal-scoring prowess and undeniable impact on the pitch. Shaw beat out fierce competition from Jill Roord and Alex Greenwood to claim the coveted award.

  The prolific striker netted six goals across five matches in November, leading her team to four victories and securing qualification to the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals with two group games to spare.

  Shaw kicked off November in style, rounding off the scoring in a commanding 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace in what was the club’s 200th Barclays Women’s Super League fixture. Rising to meet a pinpoint cross from Jess Park, Shaw’s clinical header further cemented her reputation as one of the league’s most lethal forwards.

  The standout performance of the month came against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium, where Shaw delivered a sensational hat-trick in a 4-0 victory. Her first goal came just 21 seconds into the match, setting the tone for her historic display. With this treble, Shaw not only moved to the top of the WSL all-time hat-trick chart, surpassing teammate Vivianne Miedema, but also became the first player in league history to score three hat-tricks against the same opponent.

  Shaw’s contributions extended beyond domestic competition, as she played a starring role in Europe. In a gritty encounter against Sweden’s Hammarby, she scored both goals in a 2-1 victory. Her first was a deflected strike that found the back of the net, and her second—a venomous effort from the edge of the area—restored the lead shortly after the hosts equalized.

  Shaw’s consistency, clinical finishing, and ability to rise to the occasion in key moments were instrumental in her team’s success throughout November. Her achievements underscore her position as one of the top players in women’s football today.