Graeme Souness delivers verdict on Man City title hopes after Leicester defeat

straight to your inbox Raheem Sterling outlined how Sergio Aguero makes Manchester City much more fluid after the striker returned from injury against Arsenal. Though Aguero had returned to training over the international break, it was a surprise to see his name in the starting XI for City's return to Premier League action after so long out of action.

straight to your inboxThree Manchester City players have been tested again for coronavirus after Cristiano Ronaldo returned a positive test.The Portuguese football federation confirmed in a statement that the Juventus star does not have symptoms and is "doing well" but has been released from the squad and will go into self-isolation as a consequence of the test.

De Bruyne makes injury predictionAfter a hectic schedule following lockdown earlier in 2020, Kevin de Bruyne has expressed his concern about potential injury issues. “I've played flat out for two years - but nobody listens to the players.

Gary Neville has hit out at the Premier League after they confirmed plans to make every top-flight match available through pay-per-view.

straight to your inboxManchester City CEO Ferran Soriano suggested that there could be two problems solved in English football as a result of the Covid crisis.The pandemic has already had a serious impact on the game and there is disagreement between the UK government and the Premier League over how best to help out the clubs in lower divisions that are seriously struggling and who should bear the financial cost.Current social restrictions making it unlikely that fans will be allowed to attend

straight to your inboxSky Sports issued an apology for comments made by Graeme Souness during Manchester United's 6-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.Souness was critical of the Spurs player Erik Lamela's involvement in the incident which saw Anthony Martial sent off in the first half, after Lamela dropped to the ground after an off-the-ball incident following minimal contact from the Frenchman."If Martial is going then Lamela has to go," Souness said.

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra has hit out at Donny van de Beek's advisor over claims the midfielder should start for Manchester United.

straight to your inboxGary Neville says Edinson Cavani will be coming to Manchester United looking to prove himself.The Reds are expected to complete a deal for Cavani, who is available on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer.MEN Sport understands that the 33-year-old is having a medical this evening but some fans have questioned the move.

straight to your inboxTwo Manchester United fixtures have been moved for TV.United face an international break after this weekend but their late October schedule is starting to take shape, with matches against Chelsea and Arsenal being moved for TV coverage. United's home game against Chelsea on October 24 has been pushed back to 5.30pm and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.Sky will also show United's home game against Arsenal on Sunday, November 1.

straight to your inbox Gary Neville has reversed his prediction that Manchester City would win the Premier League title, after only two games. Pep Guardiola's side opened their account with a 3-1 win over Wolves but were thumped 5-2 by Leicester City at the weekend.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards has disagreed with Gary Neville over Manchester City's defending. An upset Richards was talking after City's shock 5-2 defeat to Leicester City, which saw them give away three penalties as they struggled against the Foxes' counter-attack.

straight to your inboxGraeme Souness says Jonny Evans would walk into Manchester United's current team.The centre-back departed boyhood club United in 2015 to move to West Brom and his performances for the Baggies earned him a 2018 move to Leicester City. His form has continued at the Foxes and he has been a key performer under Brendan Rodgers at the King Power Stadium.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines on Friday 25 September.Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has left Manchester City’s academy and followed in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho by signing for Borussia Dortmund."Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has joined us, and we are delighted to have him in our youth set-up. He will initially play with the Under-19s," Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said shortly after the announcement."Our scouting department have done a fantastic job.

straight to your inbox Manchester City's injury situation is unlikely to get better in time for the Premier League game with Leicester on Sunday. Eric Garcia played his first game of the season against Bournemouth after missing the win over Wolves with a head injury.

straight to your inboxManchester United's home game against Tottenham Hotspur has been selected for live television coverage by Sky Sports.The Premier League match at Old Trafford will be played on Sunday, October 4, kicking off at 4.30pm.In a statement the league also confirmed new kick-off times for midweek matches.