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Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne, John Stones return from injuries

Ian Darke questions where Phil Foden fits into Pep Guardiola’s plans after failing to secure regular football.

Rodri tells Sid Lowe the challenges of being a defensive midfielder in Pep Guardiola’s system.

Spain teammate interreputs Rodri’s interview with Sid Lowe to exclaim how impressed he is with his English.

Mark Ogden explains why Man City couldn’t pursue another top centre-back after missing out on Harry Maguire.

The FC guys break down how Wolves shut down a potent Manchester City attack in their 2-0 upset at the Etihad.

Craig Burley says Manchester City need to get healthy after falling eight points behind Liverpool.
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City’s injury problems are easing after Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones and Benjamin Mendy returned to training.
Defender Aymeric Laporte and winger Leroy Sane are long-term absentees but De Bruyne and Stones could feature against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
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Mendy missed…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Summer decisions have harmed United

Steve Nicol says the fans at Old Trafford have to inspire Manchester United to have a chance vs. Liverpool.

Julien Laurens questions Man United making a managerial change with rumours of the club pursuing Max Allegri.

Gab Marcotti identifies areas of Manchester United’s squad that need strengthening in January.
MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said the Manchester United manager’s job is not too big for him, but admits summer decisions have “harmed” his team.
United could end the weekend in the bottom three if they lose to Liverpool on Sunday, but Solskjaer said he believes he can handle the mounting pressure at Old Trafford. 
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“I’ve never felt it’s too big for…

Manchester United CEO dispels ‘insulting myth’ that he picks players

Gab Marcotti identifies areas of Manchester United’s squad that need strengthening in January.
Ed Woodward has hit back at criticism of his Manchester United leadership by branding suggestions he picks which players to buy as “a myth” and “insulting.”
Woodward has overseen a trying spell since taking over for chief executive David Gill in 2013, during which time United have slipped from Premier League champions to regularly missing out on a place in the Champions League.
Much of the fans’ fury has been directed at the owners, the Glazer family, and the board — particularly after a dismal…

Sources: Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero unhurt after car crash

Mark Ogden explains why Man City couldn’t pursue another top centre-back after missing out on Harry Maguire.

The FC guys break down how Wolves shut down a potent Manchester City attack in their 2-0 upset at the Etihad. Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has escaped unhurt after being involved in a car crash, sources have told ESPN FC.
Aguero did not need medical treatment after the incident in Manchester on Wednesday morning which caused minor damage to the front right wheel of his Range Rover.
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He was not due at City’s training ground…

Sources: Manchester United’s Luke Shaw a doubt but Anthony Martial could return vs. Liverpool

Gab Marcotti identifies areas of Manchester United’s squad that need strengthening in January.

Stewart Robson offers his plan to fix Man United, starting with a change to the system to help Marcus Rashford.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is sweating on the fitness of defender Luke Shaw ahead of Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford on Sunday, sources have told ESPN FC.
Shaw, 24, has not played since suffering a hamstring injury during the defeat to Crystal Palace in August and despite returning to training before the international break remains a doubt to face Jurgen’s Klopp’s table-toppers.

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Sources: Manchester United ready to spend in January transfer window

Gab Marcotti identifies areas of Manchester United’s squad that need strengthening in January.

Stewart Robson offers his plan to fix Man United, starting with a change to the system to help Marcus Rashford.
Manchester United are prepared to back manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the January transfer window but are warning that they will not overpay for players just to save the season, sources have told ESPN FC.
The Glazers and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward accept that Solskjaer’s squad has been left short in midfield and up front after the summer departures of Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera.
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United are…

Sources: Manchester United expect to break world record shirt deal

Stewart Robson offers his plan to fix Man United, starting with a change to the system to help Marcus Rashford.

Craig Burley addresses Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s fit at Manchester United and credibility as a manager.

Man United usually fight for a top six spot, but Mark Ogden says they might be fighting to avoid the bottom three.

Man United legend Bryan Robson believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still the right man for the job despite their abysmal form.

Edwin van der Sar chats exclusively to ESPN FC about his former club Man United’s current predicament.
Manchester United can expect to top their £450 million Chevrolet deal as they search for a new shirt sponsor, sources have told ESPN FC.
The agreement with American car manufacturer General Motors, signed in 2012 before coming into effect ahead of the 2014-15 season, is set to come to an end in 2021.
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Sources have told ESPN FC that a number of major brands have…

Man United are a hot mess, but how much worse can it get before there are major shake-ups?

Even before a ball was kicked, Manchester United bosses expected a hard season in 2019-20.

Everton more than matched the asking price to loan defender Marcos Rojo on deadline day but the deal was canned at the last minute over fears that Marco Silva already had a stronger squad. Chris Smalling was told he could not move to Goodison Park but was allowed to join Roma.

Privately, Silva accused United of sabotaging Everton’s season before it had started by leaving him with just two senior centre-backs,…

Man City’s Gundogan not panicked over rocky start

The FC guys break down how Wolves shut down a potent Manchester City attack in their 2-0 upset at the Etihad.

Craig Burley says Manchester City need to get healthy after falling eight points behind Liverpool.
Manchester City have caught Liverpool once in a Premier League title race and can do it again, according to Ilkay Gundogan.
Pep Guardiola’s side slipped eight points behind Liverpool after the 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Sunday but after clawing back a seven point gap halfway through last season, Gundogan isn’t panicking just yet.

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Man City’s Gundogan not panicked over rocky start

The FC guys break down how Wolves shut down a potent Manchester City attack in their 2-0 upset at the Etihad.

Craig Burley says Manchester City need to get healthy after falling eight points behind Liverpool.
Manchester City have caught Liverpool once in a Premier League title race and can do it again, according to Ilkay Gundogan.
Pep Guardiola’s side slipped eight points behind Liverpool after the 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Sunday, but after clawing back a seven point gap halfway through last season, Gundogan isn’t panicking just yet.

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