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straight to your inboxManchester City are determined to bounce back from their disappointing derby defeat by Manchester United, defender Aleks Zinchenko says.City were poor and outplayed by United, who inflicted a first defeat on the league leaders in 29 games. It was a case of one game too much for the Blues, but they remain in control of the Premier League title and are still in the other three cup competitions.
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straight to your inbox every day for freeEngland Under-21 head coach Aidy Boothroyd believes that Mason Greenwood sitting out the past two international breaks has done the Manchester United forward a "world of good" and is excited to see what impact the teenager can make in a tournament setting later this month.Greenwood was this morning named in the Young Lions squad for the group stages of the European Under-21 Championships having been absent from international duty in the autumn following
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is on countdown to Manchester City winning the Premier League title.Their relentless run to the trophy was halted on Sunday by Manchester United, who became the first team to take points off them in 22 games with a 2-0 win that reduces the gap at the top of the table back to 11 points. As the Blues take a moment to reflect on what they have achieved so far, it is an appropriate time to look at what is still to come.
straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has revealed how his Manchester City players have reacted to their derby loss to Manchester United – and says they have been “on fire” ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Southampton. The Reds brought a record 21-game winning streak to an end with a 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
straight to your inboxThe result of Sunday's Manchester derby is unlikely to change the expected destination of the Premier League title, but it could delay Manchester City's coronation date. If City had increased their lead to 17 points with a derby win over Manchester United, they could have had the title wrapped up as soon as April 17 in five games' time had that lead remained in that spell.
straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire said Dean Henderson has all the attributes to be Manchester United's first-choice goalkeeper in the future but David de Gea is still the No.1.Henderson kept a ninth clean sheet in 14 starts this season and did his chances of establishing himself as United's long-term No.1 no harm with an assured performance against City.It was a Henderson throw that set Luke Shaw away in the build-up to United's second goal, with the left-back firing low
straight to your inboxMicah Richards has mocked Rio Ferdinand over his previous comments on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his tweet following the derby win over Manchester City. Richards was left to wonder what went wrong for City as their 21-match winning run came to an end at the hands of their fiercest rivals - who produced a brilliant display at the Etihad Stadium.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola congratulated Manchester United for their derby victory before pointing out that Manchester City remain in the driving seat to win the Premier League title. City's 21-match winning streak was ended on a disappointing afternoon at the Etihad as they missed the chance to stretch their lead at the top with an underpar performance in a 2-0 defeat.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola wants Manchester City to continue their one-game-at-a-time approach, even if they have won the Premier League, to boost their chances of winning more silverware.City are 14 points clear in the Premier League, and can extend that to 17 points with victory over second placed Manchester United on Sunday.
straight to your inboxPep 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 League clubs about the UK government's travel restrictions regarding Covid-19.
straight to your inboxFor 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. The versatile defender is now in contention to be involved in a matchday squad again as City prepare for the visit of second placed United.
straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.
straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher has defended Manchester United's performance against Chelsea, arguing it was more attacking than their other displays against the Big Six this season.United recorded yet another goalless draw against a Big Six side on Sunday, drawing 0-0 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after seeing a penalty claim controversially turned down.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer and Luke Shaw have both escaped a Football Association charge for comments they made after Manchester United's goalless draw with Chelsea on Sunday.United were denied a penalty in the first half at Stamford Bridge when Callum Hudson-Odoi appeared to handle the ball.