Joao Cancelo is one of the Premier League's most creative defenders and this stat proves it

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has claimed he urged Manchester United to sign Ben Godfrey while the defender was at Norwich City.The 23-year-old joined Everton for £25million in the summer transfer window following the Canaries' relegation to the Championship.Initially working his way into the Everton XI at left-back, Godfrey has become a regular in the heart of Everton's defence and was a key performer as Carlo Ancelotti's side beat Liverpool at Anfield at the

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes that Paul Tierney was right to not award a penalty or issue a red card for Harry Maguire's block on Jamaal Lascelles.Just three minutes into Manchester United's 3-1 win over Newcastle United, Maguire moved to block off Lascelles' run into the penalty area.Maguire's arm was lifted towards Lascelles' chest and he glanced over his shoulder before contacting the Newcastle defender.There were plenty of

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United returned to winning ways in the Premier League after beating Newcastle United 3-1 on Sunday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side had drawn their previous two games with Everton and West Brom, allowing Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the table. United sit 10 points adrift of their neighbours with the same number of matches played, making their clash at the Etihad Stadium on March 7 all the more important.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean Henderson will seek to leave Manchester United in the summer if he is not installed as their first-choice goalkeeper next season.The MEN understands Henderson, 23, is 'frustrated' by his lack of playing time in the Premier League and has no intention of playing second fiddle to David de Gea again next season.Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham United have expressed interest in Henderson but a permanent transfer would be difficult as clubs continue to

United's midweek Europa League clash and are injury doubts ahead of the weekend, with Scott McTominay also a concern having been brought off in the second-half in midweek.Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial could all return to the starting lineup against the Magpies, particularly with all three not featuring from the start in Turin.Paul Pogba and Phil Jones will definitely miss out, whilst Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a decision to make in goal, with Dean Henderson earning a clean sheet

straight to your inboxManchester City will be looking to extend their remarkable winning streak to 18 games when they travel to face Arsenal on Sunday.City sit 10 points clear of neighbours Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table and Pep Guardiola will be hoping to keep that advantage when he comes up against former assistant Mikel Arterta.The Gunners are enduring an inconsistent run of form, having won just twice in their last six games in all competitions, and have already

straight to your inboxMicah Richards says Rodri has brought out the best of Joao Cancelo at Manchester City. Cancelo has been in fine form for City this season, occupying attacking areas despite playing primarily as a full-back.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has had a dramatic impact on Manchester United's attack this season after years of inconsistent form and fitness struggles.There are various figures recorded throughout a campaign which can provide an insight into how a player is performing, with assists often used as the yardstick of a player's creative output.However, assists can be deceiving and they tend to be regarded as unreliable largely because for them to be registered, the assist

direct to your inboxManchester City and Manchester United are battling it out for the Premier League title this season, but if one of them was to drop down to fourth place, there could be a loophole that has an impact.As it stands, City top the table, three points clear of second-placed United, but the league leaders have a game in hand on their neighbours.Leicester City are in third after they capitalised on Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday evening.Both Manchester

straight to your inbox every day for free The race for the Premier League title has taken another twist, and not in a way that Manchester United will like, but Man City will love.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan says he knew Joao Cancelo would spot his run forward for Manchester City's opening goal of their rout at West Brom.Cancelo chipped a lovely ball forward to meet the run of Gundogan on the edge of the area, before the German curled a lovely finish into the bottom left corner.

straight to your inboxTwo former Manchester City players have named the team that is the biggest threat to their old club winning the Premier League this season.City returned to the top of the league table thanks to a 5-0 win over West Brom ion Tuesday night, with four of the goals coming in the first half.The result means City are one point ahead of local rivals Man United at the halfway stage of the season, while last season’s champions Liverpool are seven points adrift in fifth place.Former

straight to your inboxThe Premier League have accepted that the offside flag should not have been raised in the build-up to Joao Cancelo's goal in Manchester City's win at West Bromwich Albion.Cancelo scored City's second goal in the 5-0 win, collecting a cut-back from Bernardo Silva and curling a lovely effort into the top corner from the edge of the area.West Brom were furious after assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis raised her flag against Bernardo when he received the ball on the

straight to your inboxA rule change has been introduced to the Premier League on the back of a controversial goal scored by Manchester City.Bernardo Silva’s goal for City against Aston Villa earlier this month caused a stir after Rodri, who was in an offside position, tackled Tyrone Mings to play in the Portuguese forward who then scored.Villa boss Dean Smith was outraged by the decision not to chalk off the goal, and was subsequently handed a red card by referee Jon Moss for his reaction.The

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher believes the Premier League title race is still between Man City and Liverpool despite Manchester United topping the table. After two late goals helped City overcome Aston Villa 2-0 on Wednesday evening, United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and return to the top of the Premier League table.