First published in the Manchester Evening News Back in the gloom of December, when Manchester United and Manchester City took a tilt at each other at Old Trafford, things looked very different. The Blues were a shadow of their former selves, having won just half of their opening ten league games, and sitting in eighth…
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The key differences between Man United's and City's unlikely heroes this season
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The Manchester derby will be contested at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, and it could be argued that never before have the teams involved been supported to such an extent in attack by the contributions of a defender. Countless attacking full-back talents have descended on Manchester from Patrice…
Pep Guardiola tells Man City stars they 'will not fly' for international duty
First published in the Manchester Evening News Pep Guardiola insists he will restrict some of his Manchester City stars from representing their countries this month if it means they will have to isolate on their return to the club. With the next international break set for the end of March, concerns are growing among Premier…
City can break another Premier League record in Manchester derby
First published in the Manchester Evening News Under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, Manchester City have become accustomed to breaking records. City look set to win their third Premier League title in four years under Guardiola, an astonishing achievement which pays testament to their dominance under the Catalan. Their route to the top of the…
Handball rule set to change next season
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced another change to the handball rule that will come into effect from the start of July. Football’s leading lawmakers have now confirmed that because the interpretation of handball incidents have “not always been consistent”, the rule has been altered. A…
Man City get huge fitness boost ahead of Manchester United fixture
First published in the Manchester Evening News For the first time this season, Pep Guardiola will have a fully fit Manchester City squad to choose from, just in time for the derby with Manchester United. Guardiola confirmed that Nathan Ake has resumed full training and reacted well after a longer-than-expected recovery from a muscular injury….
Tendayi Darikwa thinks Wigan Athletic can avoid the drop
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Tendayi Darikwa believes that Wigan Athletic have enough quality to stay-up in Sky Bet League One this term. Latics, who have been administration for the last nine months, fell to the bottom of the Sky Bet League One table after their narrow home defeat to Charlton earlier this…
Leam Richardson gives his thoughts on Will Grigg as striker returns
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Leam Richardson is hoping that former Wigan Athletic star Will Grigg will not be ‘on fire’ when he makes his return to the DW Stadium this afternoon. Grigg, who left to join Sky Bet League One side Sunderland in February 2019, scored 65 goals in 150 appearances during…
Why Man United might have to pay an extra £4.2million for Bruno Fernandes
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United will have to pay Sporting Lisbon £4.2million if Bruno Fernandes wins the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award, according to a report. Fernandes joined United from the Portuguese side in January 2020, with the club paying an initial fee of £46.6m for his services….
Pep names five United players when asked about City's biggest derby challenge
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Pep Guardiola named five Manchester United players when asked about the biggest challenge Manchester City will face in Sunday’s derby. The Blues boss was answering questions at a press conference ahead of the meeting between the top two in the Premier League. The clash is also a meeting…