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: Arsenal could welcome Lacazette back from injury next week

The ESPN FC crew debate whether or not Arsenal are good enough to finish third this year.

Arsenal are up to third, and Craig Burley says Unai Emery’s side can still go to another level.

Craig Burley and Stevie Nicol say Nicolas Pepe looks like “a flash in the pan” after failing to live up to the hype so far at Arsenal.
Alexandre Lacazette will make his return to training with the Arsenal first team squad next week after six weeks out due to an ankle injury, sources have told ESPN FC.
After ongoing treatment and wearing a protective boot on his right ankle, the France striker has been working hard on his own with one of the club’s physios to get back to full fitness.
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Christian Pulisic confident Chelsea woes won’t carry over to USMNT

Christian Pulisic is struggling for time at Chelsea, and Craig Burley says the reason why is simple.

Gregg Berhalter insists Christian Pulisic is a focal point for the U.S. despite his lack of playing time at Chelsea.

Shaka Hislop and Mark Donaldson debate the merits of a loan move for Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic in January.

Christian Pulisic has only played in one of Chelsea’s last five games, but Steve Nicol isn’t hitting the panic button yet.

Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic has struggled to get playing time, but ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti says the midfielder is still young and can grow from this experience.

Former USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann offers his opinion on Christian Pulisic’s start at Chelsea and what the American star needs to do to be successful.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Chelsea’s young talent like Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount reminds him of his team at Dortmund.

Craig Burley thinks Christian Pulisic looks out of his depth at Chelsea, resulting in his lack of playing time. Christian Pulisic has said he won’t let his benching with Chelsea affect his confidence for the U.S. national team as it prepares to face Cuba, and insisted he is in peak form despite a lack of playing time of late.
“I feel the best I ever have. I feel very confident in my game. I’m not going to let any of that affect me,” Pulisic said on Wednesday. “I feel very strong, and I’m really looking forward to this game Friday.”
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Liverpool are ‘best team in England and in Europe’ – Man City’s Rodri

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

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 midfielder Rodri has told ESPN FC his side will have to overcome the “best team in England and in Europe” in Liverpool if they are to win the Premier League this season.
Jurgen Klopp’s side finished just a point behind City last season and then went on to win the Champions League. And they have started this campaign in superb form with eight wins from eight in the Premier League.
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Guardiola taught me ‘tactical fouling’ at Man City – Rodri

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

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 midfielder Rodri has told ESPN FC he has learned “tactical fouling” while working under manager Pep Guardiola.
The midfielder, 23, became City’s record signing when he joined from Atletico Madrid in the summer for a €70 million fee.
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Man City wouldn’t sell Foden even for ¬500m – Pep Guardiola

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

Craig Burley says Manchester City need to get healthy after falling eight points behind Liverpool.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains how Liverpool’s defence will be the key in topping Man City and ending their 30-year title drought.

Alexis Nunes and Don Hutchison break down Man City’s win over Everton and discuss if they need to address their defence in the transfer window.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola came to the defence of Bernardo Silva over his controversial tweet.

Following Man City’s simple win over Preston, Pep Guardiola praised his young defence that stepped up to shut out their hosts in the Carabao Cup. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said teenager Phil Foden is pivotal to his plans, and that even €500 million would not be enough to convince the club to sell.
Foden, who has made 19 Premier League appearances since making his debut under Guardiola in 2017, received an apology from Guardiola earlier this month over his lack of game time after being left out of the side’s travelling party for City’s Champions League away tie at Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Sources: Real Madrid president Perez wants Eriksen, Zidane prefers Pogba

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti dives into Gareth Bale’s saga at Real Madrid, calling the star’s antics “idiotic.”

Alejandro Moreno breaks down Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact on El Clasico.

Shaka Hislop questions whether or not Gareth Bale will leave Real Madrid in January.

Steve Nicol explains the impact Eden Hazard’s first goal for Real Madrid will have on his overall game.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is considering a move for Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen in January, but manager Zinedine Zidane’s priority remains Manchester United’s Paul Pogba, according to ESPN FC sources.
Zidane made public his admiration for Pogba, but Madrid were unable to meet United’s valuation. Eriksen, who hinted at a Spurs exit in the summer, is in the final year of his contract.
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