Newcastle manager Eddie Howe still hopes goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will stay at St James' Park beyond the end of the January transfer window.

Manchester United and Tottenham both enjoyed some much needed respite from their Premier League woes with victories in the Europa League on Thursday.

Bruno Fernandes marked his 50th Europa League appearance with a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United snatched a 2-1 win over Rangers to move closer to the round of 16.

Manchester United hope to solidify their spot amongst the top eight in the Europa League table as they host Rangers in a Thursday showdown at Old Trafford.

"I have learned a lot watching [James Tavernier] since coming here ... ominous for Rangers even before the news of first-choice goalkeeper Jack Butland's absence. Stand-in keeper Liam Kelly ...

Image: Dundee's Oluwaseun Adewumi celebrates after scoring Key players such as Jack Butland, James Tavernier ... his place taken by Connor Barron. Image: Rangers conceded first at Dens Park ...

Key players such as Jack Butland, James Tavernier, Leon Balogun ... his place taken by Connor Barron. French defender Clinton Nsiala, the 20-year-old defender signed from AC Milan in the summer ...

Philippe Clement came out swinging in his pre-match press conference, saying he's "a winner" and "not a quitter". Rangers fans, are you still behind the manager? Rangers simply need to keep ...

Balogun heads in deep Nsiala cross late on & Dessers adds third Rangers move within 13 points of Celtic; Aberdeen winless in 12 Nick McPheat Rangers v Aberdeen (20:00) Philippe Clement came out ...

Key players such as Jack Butland, James Tavernier, Leon Balogun, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, John Souttar and Dujon Sterling were missing through various ailments while midfielder Nico Raskin was suspended, ...