Sky News reported that the FIFA-backed tournament would involve Europe's biggest football clubs and "reshape the sport's global landscape".
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Manchester United and Manchester City will face a quick turnaround when they return from the international break.Both sides face Premier League games on October 17 before the Champions League group stage kicks off in midweek.The Reds are in action against PSG on Tuesday, October 20, with City facing Porto the following day.There are also some rule changes to prepare for in this season's competition.In contrast to the Premier League, UEFA have retained the decision to allow clubs to make five
.Sky News reported that the FIFA-backed tournament would involve Europe's biggest football clubs and "reshape the sport's global landscape".
straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have sent their messages of support to Harry Maguire after he scored against Newcastle United. The United captain has struggled for form this season after a tough summer.
straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have voiced their frustration over the team news vs Newcastle United.The Reds are back in action tonight at St James' Park as they look to improve upon a poor start to the season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men lost 6-1 at home to Tottenham before the international break and the Norwegian has chosen to change it up for the clash with Newcastle.Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles are all on the bench and it's safe to say this news
straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have confirmed their line up for the Premier League game against Newcastle at St. James' Park.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the United side which was thrashed by Tottenham two weeks ago with David de Gea keeping his place in goal.
straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the French media are trying to intensify speculation surounding Paul Pogba's future due to his connection with compatriot Zinedine Zidane.World Cup winner Pogba, 27, said at France's Clairefontaine training base last week that 'all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid' and it is a 'dream' for him to join Real Madrid.Pogba's agent Mino Raiola said last December the reappointment of Zidane as Real coach was a key factor
straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have named Dayot Upamecano as the centre-back they want the club to sign the most.Although Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo were all signed on transfer deadline day, as well as the earlier signing of Donny van de Beek, it was still an underwhelming window from United.Not only was top target Jadon Sancho not signed despite months of posturing but the club also didn't bring in a new centre-back, which looks
straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United and Manchester City supporters have joined forces with fan groups from Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham to oppose Project Big Picture.News broke earlier this week of the radical proposals aiming to overhaul the Premier League in order to safeguard clubs playing in the English Football League.United and Liverpool were at the forefront of the plans that would see the size of the Premier League reduced to 18 teams and give greater
straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has revealed that his brother, Ricardo, has been working for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.Fernandes, United’s player of the year last season despite only signing in January from Sporting Lisbon, told the club’s official site that Ricardo was meant to fly back to their native Portugal in March, but was unable to due to his work in a London hospital.Fernandes said: “He is working in London and also his
Wenger told French outlet L’Equipe.“I would like it to be that there is no offside so long as a (single) body part which a player can score with is in line with the defender.“This could be too much of an advantage for an attacker because that obliges the defenders to play higher up.”Other changes being considered are perhaps more controversial though, as he has shared his vision to change corner kicks and throw-ins late in the game.“We are also considering other things: an in-swinging corner
Manchester City and Manchester United youngsters, at St. George's Park on Thursday afternoon was the first of a planned double-header against Scotland but, shortly before the interval, the game was abandoned.
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straight to your inboxFerran Soriano has become the latest figure at Manchester City to hit out at the decision to reduce the number of substitutions allowed in the Premier League.When football returned after a period of three months off during the pandemic, clubs were allowed to increase their matchday squads by two to include 20 players and use five substitutes during a game rather than three.
Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.“And in light of the postponement of test events we will intensify our efforts to pioneer new approaches - working with epidemiologists, scientists and medical experts in areas such as public health, clinical processes and occupational hygiene.“This will make sure stadiums are COVID-safe by considering best-practice screening and hygiene methods to ensure that fans and the general public will be safe and drive the Government's sporting plans to move
Football clubs face the usual race against time to secure deals ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline day - but there is an added incentive to sign players from the EU ahead of the January window.Monday is the final day clubs can sign non-UK based EU players and get them pre-settled status ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period.Come January 1, the UK’s transition period to exit the European Union will have ended, meaning freedom of movement will also have finished.Nothing is yet to be
Manchester United and Manchester City have both been active in the summer window but are likely to still have their eyes cast towards potential recruits, following a varied start to the season for both teams.It is often the case that highly-contestable moves tend to go down to the wire, with a selling club reluctantly letting their star player go, or a desperate buying club paying over the odds to secure their man.
straight to your inboxAfter their home defeat to Leicester City last week, Manchester City will be hoping to get their 2020/21 Premier League campaign back on track with a win on Sunday, as Pep Guardiola's side travel to Elland Road to take on newly-promoted Leeds United.Guardiola is still without both Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero for this game, so Raheem Sterling is likely to play centrally here, with Ferran Torres and Phil Foden in the wide positions.New signing Ruben Dias could also make
straight to your inboxNew record signing Ruben Dias was given a typical Manchester welcome as he took part in his first training session as a Manchester City player.With the weather ranging from torrential rain to lovely sunshine in just one session, Dias was given an early reminder that he is not in Lisbon anymore, having arrived from Benfica earlier this week.Centre-back Dias could be in contention to feature for City at Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday, and he wasted no time in getting
Manchester City were, of course, knocked out of by Lyon last season in controversial circumstances, with Pep Guardiola yet to make it past the quarter-final stage since arriving at the Etihad Stadium.Manchester United were knocked out of the Europa League by eventual winners Sevilla in the last four but finished third in the Premier League to earn a place amongst Europe's elite.A new season brings new optimism, however, and City have been handed a relatively kind draw after being placed into
SubstitutesIn Lisbon, clubs were permitted to make five substitutes off the bench.The idea was this would reduce the effects of fatigue that might have been felt due to the packed schedule and UEFA has extended this into the new season, once again using the risk of fatigue on players as a reason for this controversial change.Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Champions