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KNVB's decision to call time on Eredevisie season met with anger; FC Utrecht preparing for legal action

Utrecht likely will not be alone in challenging the decision that also said there would be no relegation and promotion between the country's two top leagues

Eredivisie: PSV Eindhoven hire Roger Schmidt as coach for next season, replace interim head Ernest Faber

The 52-year-old Schmidt, who gained a reputation for encouraging energetic, attacking soccer at Red Bull Salzburg, Bayer Leverkusen and Chinese team Beijing Guoan, signed a two-year contract

Europa League: Arsenal suffer shock defeat against Olympiakos; Manchester United, Wolves advance into last 16 with emphatic wins

Arsenal suffered a shock Europa League exit to Olympiakos Piraeus on away goals after a 2-1 extra-time home defeat, while Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the last 16 with emphatic aggregate wins.

Premier League: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backs resurgent team to battle for top four spot

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said his side need time to develop but has backed them to fight for a top-four spot this season.

Europa League: Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels his team is on the 'right track' after recent morale-boosting wins

United’s form has been patchy this season but, after climbing to fifth in the league and moving within five points of fourth-placed Chelsea after a five-game unbeaten run, Solskjaer backed his team to improve further.

Europa League: Teenager Mason Greenwood helps Manchester United cruise into last-32; Celtic down Lazio to progress

Mason Greenwood scored as Manchester United cruised into the Europa League last 32 with a 3-0 win over Partizan Belgrade at Old Trafford on Thursday, while Celtic stunned Lazio with a last-gasp goal in Rome to progress

Europa League: Gabriel Martinelli's brace helps Arsenal thrash Standard Liege; Manchester United held by AZ Alkmaar

Arsenal teenager Gabriel Martinelli scored twice to spark a 4-0 rout of Standard Liege in the Europa League group stage on Thursday, while Manchester United stuttered to a goalless draw against AZ Alkmaar.

Europa League: Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer slams 'worst' AZ Alkmaar pitch ahead of clash

The surface has prompted Solskjaer to leave Paul Pogba out of the squad because of an ankle knock. However, he said it could be a chance for some of his youngsters to stake their claims.

Heavy winds cause stand collapse at Dutch club AZ Alkmaar's AFAS stadium

The collapsed roof and shattered terracing at AZ Alkmaar means that the club's scheduled Europa League match at home to Mariupol of Ukraine on Thursday will be in doubt.

Ajax crowned Eredivisie champions for 34th time after 4-1 thrashing of De Graafschap, complete domestic double

Ajax were crowned Dutch champions for the 34th time on Wednesday after they cruised to 4-1 win at De Graafschap that completed a domestic double