5 things every Manchester United fan wants for Christmas... including Arsenal star

Manchester United fans in a past match [PHOTO: COURTESY]

The festive period should be a time for fans to switch off and forget all about football, but unfortunately for supporters of Premier League clubs, this time is perhaps the busiest of the season.

For a bit of fun, and to get all you Manchester United fans in the spirit - well, Jose Mourinho isn't going to, is he? - we've come up with five things every Red Devils supporter wants this Christmas.

Manchester City to over-eat on the big day

We are pretty sure every Manchester United fan on the planet would like to see their rivals suffer a dip in form after the festive period.

For the sake of the competition, and for Manchester United fans to have any hope of closing the 11-point gap on their rivals, let's hope Kevin De Bruyne and co. go a little wild on the old mince pies.

A winger wrapped up with a pretty bow

Manchester United were linked with a move for Ivan Perisic all summer but just couldn't get the transfer over the line.

Mourinho was frustrated to say the least - something he has made clear on a number of occasions since - and is still in need of a quality wide man.

For the Southampton game to be called off

While other teams have a bit of a gap between games, United play on the 20th, 23rd, 26th, 30th, 1st and 5th. That's six matches in just 16 days! And well, actually a bit ridiculous to be honest.

We're sure there will be more than a few Red Devils supporters hoping for some very, very heavy snowfall on the night of the 29th for the sake of their team's fitness.

Mesut Ozil a little earlier than expected

The Arsenal midfielder appears to be allowing his contract to simply run down in north London so that he can leave the club on a free at the end of the season.

Manchester United appears to be the German's most likely destination after MirrorSport revealed back October that he told his Gunners teammates he would be joining the Old Trafford club.

Sure it's good to be patient and all that, but we reckon there is going to be more than a few Red Devils supporters hoping Mourinho opens his chequebook to sign Ozil a few months early.

David De Gea to announce he's going to stay

It's the season of giving, but we think this is one cherished item Red Devils supporters will be keen to keep hold of this Christmas.

The Spanish shot-stopper has been linked with a move to Real Madrid ever since 2014, and annoyingly, the La Liga giants just won't get the hint to GO AWAY.

Fortunately Los Blancos do appear to be eyeing up Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois as an alternative, which would see the Spaniard stay put.