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British media said the majority of Premier League clubs favour an earlier window closure, with the approval of at least 14 of the 20 required for a new rule to be introduced.

Jose Mourinho’s side did not have much defending to do, because West Ham offered such little resistance – but part of the reason the Hammers were poor was because United made them look it.

If the deadline is missed, Neymar won’t play for PSG at Guingamp on Sunday. LFP has told BBC Sport “an official procedure” is being launched with Fifa.

Mourinho believes the match was largely a balanced affair and that United would have forced extra time had a video referral system been in use to check the Casemiro offside decision.

“OM captain Dimitri Payet had a medical examination on Monday that found he had a lesion on his left hamstring,” read a club statement. “The player will be out of action for at least two weeks.”

Having sold Nemanja Matic to Manchester United for £40 million, Antonio Conte is keen to bolster his midfield ranks before the end of the transfer window.

The north Londoners remain convinced that the player will be staying at Emirates Stadium, despite Alexis having openly admitted he wants to be playing in the Champions League .

There is, however, a belief within the Anfield ranks that a return to the summit can be achieved, with Jurgen Klopp convinced that he has title-winning quality at his disposal.

Nemanja Matic was brought back to England by the Portuguese coach in January 2014, winning the Premier League title in his debut campaign before repeating that feat under Antonio Conte last season.

The World Cup-winning forward has been fortunate enough to play against and with some of the finest performers in the business with Bayern and Germany.