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straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United’s brilliance on the counter-attack was a key factor in their derby victory on Sunday. That’s the view of Premier League great Alan Shearer, who said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were too good for Manchester City when they hit them on the break.
City went into the game at the Etihad Stadium as heavy favourites and looking to extend their record of 21 straight victories in all competitions. But United put paid to that, as Solskjaer once
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direct to your inboxBorussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said the club is prioritising finishing in the top four of the Bundesliga in order to keep Erling Haaland. With Sergio Aguero out of contract this summer, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could look to recruit a new number nine, while United are also interested in adding a recognised striker to their forward line.
straight to your inbox every day for freePremier League CEO Richard Masters says he is hopeful of allowing Manchester United and Man City fans to attend the final two rounds of fixtures this season.Under the roadmap out of lockdown announced by the government last month, up to 10,000 fans will be able to attend sporting events from May 17, which opened up the realistic possibility of supporters attending the final day on May 23.
straight to your inbox every day for freeTransfers between clubs competing in the Champions League could be banned under new proposals for Europe's premier club competition. Andrea Agnelli, chairman of the European Club Association and chairman of Juventus, has outlined plans for a revamped Champions League under the so-called Swiss system and has also floated a radical change to transfers.
direct to your inboxDo Manchester City have the Premier League title in the bag? Or can Manchester United chase them down?City are in pole position with 10 fixtures remaining, and have a more than healthy 11-point lead over closest challengers United. However, that advantage was cut by three points by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men on Sunday, as they triumphed 2-0 over their rivals at the Etihad Stadium.
straight to your inbox every day for freeAndrea Agnelli, the chairman of the European Clubs Association, has revealed that an agreement on a new “ideal” Champions League is imminent.The Juventus chairman has been on record of being in favour of an expanded tournament, in addition to several other high-profile reforms which could have a knock-on effect for the Premier League and would come into effect in 2024.The Guardian report that UEFA are close to ratifying plans for a 36-team tournament,
straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has admitted he was "shocked" at how brave Manchester United were during their 2-0 victory over Manchester City, with particular praise for their high defensive line. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw sealed an impressive win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men, ending Pep Guardiola's side's 21-match winning run.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United ended Manchester City’s stunning 21-game winning run at the Etihad Stadium to keep the title race just about alive. It will still take a serious run of form from United and City collapse for Pep Guardiola’s men to not regain their crown – but the Reds have at least made that option a slim possibility.
straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw overcame a dead leg to play a pivotal role in Manchester United's derby win at City on Sunday.Shaw, 25, was deemed a doubt to start by United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even after the United team had been announced an hour before kick-off.Although Solskjaer said Shaw was declared fit after United's warm-up at The Etihad Stadium, sources have told the Manchester Evening News Shaw was 'touch and go' right up until kick-off but the left-back was