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Guardiola admits he would not be able to stop Sane if he wanted to leave City
Pep Guardiola admits he would not be able to stop Leroy Sane from leaving should the German winger decide to pursue a move away from Manchester City.
Ilkay Gundogan insists Manchester City could have won even more emphatically at United
Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan believes Manchester City could have been even better in their first-half demolition of Manchester United.
Guardiola’s 15-minute masterplan – De Bruyne reveals secret to United demolition
Kevin De Bruyne has revealed the Manchester City players spent just 15 minutes fine-tuning the tactics which dismantled Manchester United in a devastating first half at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: United still have something to hang onto
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his side still have a “steep mountain to climb” despite Marcus Rashford’s goal giving them a lifeline in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola insists tie isn’t over after Man City masterclass at Old Trafford
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City still had work to do despite claiming a 3-1 advantage over Manchester United after the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Pep Guardiola denies encouraging Manchester City to commit tactical fouls
Pep Guardiola has again insisted he does not condone tactical fouling.
We still believe we are the biggest club in the world – Solskjaer
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United believe they are still the biggest club in the world even if they are not currently the best team in their own city.
5 talking points ahead of the Manchester derby in the Carabao Cup semi-final
Manchester United host Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Solskjaer’s methods starting to shine through at Manchester United – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s methods are starting to shine through at Manchester United.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta eager to win FA Cup
Mikel Arteta believes success in the FA Cup this season could help Arsenal become addicted to winning again.
Manchester City boss Guardiola expecting repeat gameplan from Manchester United
Pep Guardiola expects a repeat gameplan from Manchester United this week.
Askey hails ‘fantastic’ Port Vale players after Man City defeat
Port Vale manager John Askey thought he was dreaming when his side scored against Manchester City before eventually going down to a 4-1 defeat in the FA Cup.
Stones out to prove a point after Pope pokes fun at City centre-back
John Stones may have a point to prove on Saturday as he comes up against the lower division footballer who teased him over the summer.
Steve Bruce receives sympathy from fellow managers after festive period injuries
Beleaguered Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has the sympathy of some of his Premier League counterparts after hitting out at a “ridiculous” festive fixture schedule.
Guardiola believes Fernandinho will sign new Manchester City contract
Pep Guardiola is confident Fernandinho will sign a new contract at Manchester City.
Newcastle hit hardest by punishing schedule
Newcastle were hardest hit by the Premier League’s punishing festive schedule, losing seven players to injury.
Pep Guardiola praises Gabriel Jesus’ work ethic at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola hailed Gabriel Jesus’ continual improvement following the Brazilian’s double in Manchester City’s victory over Everton.
Guardiola impressed by Manchester City’s attitude in Everton win
Pep Guardiola praised the attitude of his team after Manchester City opened the new year with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Everton.
Pep Guardiola hails ‘amazing’ decade of success for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has no doubt Manchester City are the team of the past decade – but he believes catching Liverpool this season may require divine intervention.