Belgium boss Roberto Martinez backs Kevin De Bruyne to break his own Premier League record

straight to your inbox every day for freeBrandon Williams is prepared to leave Manchester United on loan this month amid a lack of playing time in the Premier League.The MEN understands Newcastle have expressed interest and Southampton appeal to full-back Williams, whose preference is to move to a Premier League club.Southampton made a late enquiry about Williams, 20, on deadline day in October and he has not started for United since.Williams has played six minutes in the league all season and

direct to your inboxWe're nearly at the half-way point of the Premier League season and the table is beginning to take shape. Despite their dreadful start, Manchester United are mounting an unlikely title race after going 10 games unbeaten and have now drawn level with reigning champions Liverpool.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane believes Man City are in prime position to take advantage of Liverpool's dip in form. City overcame Manchester United 2-0 in Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final between the two rivals as they put in an impressive performance to secure a Wembley final against Tottenham Hotspur in April.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Donny van de Beek will need time to establish himself in the Manchester United first-team.Van de Beek, 23, was United's major summer signing in a £40million move from Ajax and scored on his debut in the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in September.However, Van de Beek has only started twice in the Premier League and his start at West Ham a month ago ended at half-time when Solskjaer replaced him for Bruno Fernandes with United 1-0

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne is ready to turn down Manchester City's opening offer for a new contract, according to reports.De Bruyne enjoyed a fantastic 2020 in which he was crowned the PFA Player of the Year and equalled Thierry Henry's long-standing assist record for a single season with 20.The brilliant Belgian has firmly established himself as the best player in the Premier League and, according to The Times, wants that fact to reflect in his pay packet.It's reported that City want

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne says Manchester City need to be winning games against top four rivals more often if they want to challenge at the top of the Premier League.De Bruyne played as a false nine as City were without Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres at Stamford Bridge, while Sergio Aguero was only fit enough for the bench. The Belgian was in superb form and registered a goal and assist as City raced into a 3-0 half time lead thanks to a ruthless display in the first 45 minutes.

direct to your inboxPremier League clubs are reportedly discussing having a two-week break in January due to fears that rising Covid-19 cases could cause fixture chaos. After Manchester City 's match against Everton on Monday was postponed due to an outbreak of the virus that has also shut the club’s training ground, Sheffield United became the latest club to confirm numerous positive tests among its club staff.

straight to your inboxManchester City will prioritise Premier League games when considering when to rest Kevin De Bruyne. After playing 90 minutes for City against Newcastle on Boxing Day, De Bruyne may be needed once again for the trip to Everton on Monday.

straight to your inboxThere are some things Kevin De Bruyne can't do. After a brilliant year that saw him win PFA Player of the Year, Manchester City Player of the Season and also Premier League Player of the Season, the brilliant Belgian has continued the 2020/21 season as he finished 2019/20.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has said that Kevin De Bruyne is too important to rest over the Christmas period. The Manchester City midfielder, who picked up another gong on Thursday to recognise his outstanding level over the past 18 months, started the West Brom game just days after the derby with United.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola thinks that the Premier League is moving into a different phase of the season now the Champions League group stages are out of the way. Manchester City's manager has regularly raised the physical and mental battle of the teams that have had to play European football in a condensed schedule - especially for the Blues and other teams that went deep in continental competitions in August while their domestic rivals were able to recuperate.