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straight to your inbox every day for freeAfter a troubled start to the season, Manchester United have started to find their rhythm in the Premier League and are within touching distance of early pacesetters Liverpool.While there is still a long way to go in terms of any title race, the improvements in the past month have been significant and have capped off what has largely been a great year for United domestically.A big factor behind that is, of course, the signing of Bruno Fernandes in

straight to your inbox Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have tested positive for Covid-19, Manchester City have confirmed. The club also confirmed that two members of staff have returned positive tests, and all four will now self-isolate for at least ten days.

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City 'intend to register' their interest in Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish in January, according to reports.The England international has excelled with his boyhood club this calendar year, helping Dean Smith's side avoid relegation last term and playing a key role in Villa's stellar start to the new campaign.

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus and Aymeric Laporte did not make the Manchester City squad for their Premier League game with Southampton. Pep Guardiola was able to name a 20-man matchday selection for the first time this season after changes voted through this week to allow nine substitutes - although, to the club's annoyance, there is still only a maximum of three changes allowed during the game.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester will remain in the highest level of coronavirus restrictions, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today.During a statement in the House of Commons, Mr Hancock released the details of the latest government review of the tier system in England.There had been hopes that Greater Manchester - or some boroughs - would be moved down to Tier 2, due to a fall in infection rates.But the Health Secretary said many areas in Tier 3 were not 'quite there,' as he

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola said Gabriel Jesus is needed for his defensive work at Manchester City even if he is not scoring goals. City's No.9 has been culpable as the Blues have struggled in front of goal all season, failing to score or even record a shot on target in six matches since the Liverpool game on November 8 and missing one of the best chances of the goalless Manchester derby.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean Smith admits Aston Villa cannot rest on their laurels if they want to keep Jack Grealish at the club long-term.After impressing in the Premier League last season, the attacking midfielder attracted interest from Manchester United but he ultimately stayed put at Villa Park after rescuing his boyhood club from relegation.This season has seen him continue his good form, with Villa banishing relegation fears after a series of smart summer acquisitions in

straight to your inbox every day for freeTottenham boss Jose Mourinho has named Manchester United among the favourites to win the Europa League after they dropped down into the competition following their Champions League exit.United suffered a 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig on Tuesday evening, their final group-stage match, having required a point to secure passage into the knockout phase of the competition.

direct to your inboxJose Mourinho's former assistant at Manchester United has claimed they would have won the Premier League if Manchester City had not breached Financial Fair Play regulations.United finished second to their arch-rivals in the 2017/18 season, with Mourinho since claiming it was one of the proudest achievements of his career.

Manchester Evening News , daughter Tracy Keelan, 43, said: “We’re not saying cancer patients are more important than Covid patients, they should be treated equally. “Why are cancer patients not worthy of having NHS treatments but Covid patients are?“Mum worked for the NHS and worked for them for 17 years. She absolutely loved her job; it was her life. “When she needed it the most, the NHS let her down. “It does feel like cancer patients have been scarified.

straight to your inboxFernandinho has praised the impact Gabriel Jesus made in Manchester City's 0-0 draw with Porto, even though he saw his goal disallowed for off-side.City have secured top spot in their Champions League group with a game to spare after a hard-fought draw in Portugal, though it's a game they easily could have won.

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