Manchester United’s players produced one of their most spirited performances of the season after fan protests in the street to draw 1-1 with Arsenal in the Premier League.

By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice struck in the second half to cancel out Bruno Fernandes's free kick but Mikel Arteta's men could only muster a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday in a big blow to their Premier League title chances.

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Declan Rice's equaliser denied Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim a much-needed win but Arsenal's faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another damaging blow in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Berta is a connections guy, a deals guy. His work, particularly at Atletico Madrid, is central to his reputation. He brings a brash confidence, a new outlook and his own way of doing things. He appears to be more from the Raul Sanllehi school than the Edu one.

However, a source has told ESPN that the north London club have progressed conversations with Berta in recent days and his appointment could be confirmed in the next week. Arsenal

Arsenal are closing in on a deal that will make Andrea Berta their new sporting director. The Gunners have been on the hunt for a new sporting director ever since Edu resigned from the post in November of last year.