Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has heaped praise on the 'outstanding' Ilkay Gundogan after the Man City captain starred in Sunday's 3-0 win at Everton.
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Here are your Wednesday morning Manchester United headlines.
Vidic on Haaland
Former Manchester United centre-back Nemanja Vidic has suggested he would 'stay close' to Manchester City ace Erling Haaland if he was tasked with marking the striker.
Haaland has been in exceptional form ever since his move from Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad last summer, with the Norwegian ace currently on course to break several Premier League records this season. The 22-year-old has registered 48 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions, including 32 in the top-flight.
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The City ace has only failed to score in nine top-flight matches so far this term, having also bagged six hat-tricks for Pep Guardiola's side. His incredible scoring return has led to intense debate around the best way to defend against the prolific frontman.
With the majority of Haaland's goals coming from inside the penalty area, former United defender Vidic - who won 10 major trophies at Old Trafford - claimed it is important to ensure the City star is facing his own goal as often as possible.
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De Zerbi on Weghorst
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has given his thoughts on Wout Weghorst’s gamesmanship with Solly March ahead of the attacker’s missed penalty in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final shoot-out.
After netting his spot kick, the Manchester United striker grabbed the ball and gave it what many have branded ‘the kiss of death’ before handing it to the Seagulls star. March blazed over his effort before Victor Lindelof struck home the decisive strike.
This prompted Weghorst to launch a full sprint towards the United fans in celebration, knowing he could
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has heaped praise on the 'outstanding' Ilkay Gundogan after the Man City captain starred in Sunday's 3-0 win at Everton.
Erik ten Hag has confirmed he sees Amad's future at Manchester United.
Erling Haaland's incredible debut season for Manchester City has seen the striker earn the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award.
Erling Haaland's quiet night in Madrid didn't go unnoticed by his Manchester City teammates, who are already plotting how to ensure the striker is more effective at the Etihad next week.
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has admitted that the German club went to their "financial limits" to try and sign Erling Haaland ahead of him joining Manchester City last year.
West Ham United midfield enforcer Declan Rice has gone viral on social media after he was filmed giving his shirt away to a young supporter after Sunday night's 1-0 win over Manchester United.
When it has come to the art of scoring goals this season, it hasn't been something that Manchester United have been able to master all that easily.
Here are your Saturday evening Manchester City headlines
Ilkay Gundogan admits he twice asked Erling Haaland if he was 'sure' he was happy to hand him the penalty he eventually missed in Saturday's 2-1 win at home to Leeds United
Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the move again in the next few months with the striker reportedly unhappy at Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr.
Wout Weghorst reportedly wants to stay at Manchester United after his loan spell with Erik ten Hag's side finishes at the end of the season.
Erik ten Hag criticised the performance of referee Andre Marriner after Manchester United lost 1-0 to Brighton.
Erik ten Hag praised the Manchester United fans for their support for his team during the 1-0 win against Aston Villa, with more protests against the ownership of the Glazer family taking place around the fixture.
Gary Neville believes Manchester United midfielder Fred has fallen out of favour with manager Erik ten Hag because of the player's ability on the ball.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes it would be increasingly difficult to argue that Manchester City are not the greatest English football team if they win the Champions League this season.
Erik ten Hag confirmed his side will be without Scott McTominay as well as Alejandro Garnacho for their trip to face Tottenham tonight.
Phil Foden is confident that Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland will become the record holder for scoring the most goals in a single Premier League season.
Manchester United sent scouts to watch Benjamin Sesko over the weekend as he scored in RB Salzburg's Austrian Bundesliga play-off clash with SK Sturm Graz, according to reports.
Manchester United have won the Carabao Cup, they have reached the FA Cup final and Champions League football looks guaranteed.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is optimistic that defender Raphael Varane will be in contention for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on June 3.