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The March international break always feels like it comes at the worst time, and this year is no different as Manchester City wait to being their treble run-in for the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.

Harry Maguire will be the subject of much scrutiny in the next couple of weeks as he heads off to international duty with England. The Manchester United defender has endured a season to forget so far, but he’ll be hoping a spell with Gareth Southgate's squad can alleviate some of the pressure on him.

Lise Pedersen After watching Danish director Miki Mistrati’s “The Chocolate War,” which is having its world premiere at CPH:DOX this week, chances are you will think twice before buying your next chocolate bar.That’s what happened to Mistrati back in the early 2000s when he went shopping in his local supermarket. Spoilt for choice, he looked at all the different bars of chocolate and only found one out of seven that bore the Fair Trade mark.

Lise Pedersen After watching Danish director Miki Mistrati’s “The War on Chocolate,” which is having its world premiere at CPH:DOX this week, chances are you will think twice before buying your next chocolate bar.That’s what happened to Mistrati back in the early 2000s when he went shopping in his local supermarket. Spoilt for choice, he looked at all the different bars of chocolate and only found one out of seven that bore the Fair Trade mark.

Kyle Walker will remain at Manchester City for the international break after being overlooked again for the England squad - despite two right-backs withdrawing with injury.

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has remained loyal to the Ivory Coast when naming his two Premier League idols. The 27-year-old is set to join up with his national team for two friendly games against France and England during the March break.

Manchester United supporters have been airing their bemusement over Jadon Sancho's omission from the latest England squad after an interesting statistics comparison between the winger and Jack Grealish was highlighted.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, March 17.

Manchester United are prepared to pay £240,000 per week to sign Manuel Akanji - according to reports.

Pep Guardiola wasn't best pleased with Kyle Walker in Tuesday’s pre-Champions League press conference, but the right-back will have a chance to restore his manager’s faith with a level-headed performance against Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Rio Ferdinand has claimed Marcus Rashford doesn’t deserve a place in the upcoming England squad.

Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham believes England manager Gareth Southgate should pick West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen over Marcus Rashford for this month's internationals - but has insisted that Harry Maguire should keep his place in the squad.

Duran Duran biopic, he revealed at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.Le Bon was speaking to NME on the red carpet of the awards show held March 2 at the O2 Academy Brixton, where he and Ivorian Doll presented the trophy for Best Band From The UK Supported By Pizza Express to Bring Me The Horizon.The Duran Duran frontman said he’d want Queen’s Gambit and Last Night In Soho (which won Best Film on the night) actress Anya Taylor-Joy to play him in a biopic, which the band’s drummer Roger Taylor said in October was “under discussion”. Watch his full red carpet interview above.Le Bon also shared with NME the young UK artists he’s following today: Nova Twins, Wolf Alice and Glass Animals, all of whom he’s played on his weekly SiriusXM podcast WHOOOSH!.“Bring Me The Horizon are an incredible group, as are CHVRCHES.

Bring Me The Horizon have won Best Band From The UK Supported by Pizza Express at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.The Sheffield band were up against CHVRCHES, Glass Animals, Nova Twins and Wolf Alice for the title.While collecting the award on stage from Ivorian Doll and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon, Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes said: “We didn’t think we were gonna win owt, so I don’t know what to say!He added: “Our first album got two out of 10 in NME, so… follow your dreams!”Bring Me The Horizon are also up for two other categories tonight at the BandLab NME Awards 2022: Best Band In The World and Best Live Act Supported by Grolsch.BMTH are also expected to close out the ceremony with a multi-song set, which follows on from their memorable outing at the NME Awards in 2016 when they smashed through Coldplay’s table during their performance.Speaking to NME earlier about their return to the Awards, frontman Oli Sykes said: “To be honest we’re surprised we’ve even been asked back at all! What a huge honour it is to be asked to close the prestigious NME Awards show, we’re literally buzzing.”Taking place now (March 2) at the O2 Academy Brixton and co-hosted by Daisy May Cooper and Lady Leshurr, the BandLab NME Awards 2022 opened with a performance by Sam Fender and also saw joint performances by Griff and Sigrid, and CHVRCHES and Robert Smith.Check back for the latest news, interviews, winners and more from the BandLab NME Awards 2022.

AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli has provided an update on Franck Kessie's future amid links to Manchester United.

Barcelona are reportedly the latest club to show an interest in Manchester United defender Eric Bailly.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst is confident Manchester United loanee Amad is slowly adapting to the 'much higher' intensity of football in Scotland.

Bruno Fernandes has posted a message on social media that looks to have laughed off criticism of Manchester United's defence.

A tiny frog has been found in a bunch of bananas at a primary school - having journeyed 5,000 miles to get to the north west.

Manchester United could face competition from Arsenal for the signing of Christopher Nkunku this summer, according to reports.

Manchester United were pegged back for the third game in succession during their 1-1 draw with Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime.

Manchester United face the tough task of prizing 'priority signing' Declan Rice away from West Ham, according to reports.

Manchester United youngster Amad has hailed fellow loanee Facundo Pellistri after shining for Uruguay in just his second international appearance.

With the January transfer window now closed, the focus for all Premier League clubs is now solely on the rest of the season.

Up to four Manchester United players could leave the club on loan on deadline day.

Manchester United loanee Amad Diallo has broken his silence after making a goalscoring debut for Rangers.

Hannibal Mejbri becomes the latest Manchester United representative at the Africa Cup of Nations to bow out as Tunisia were beaten by Burkina Faso.

Marcus Rashford has reacted to Manchester United starlet Amad scoring on his Rangers debut.

Ivory Coast boss Patrice Beaumelle has revealed Manchester United defender was 'very down' following his side's AFCON exit yesterday evening.

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has taken to social media to respond following Ivory Coast's exit from the AFCON last night.

Supporters are generally feeling confident Manchester United have made the right choice as Amad gears up for a loan transfer to Scottish champions Rangers.

Eric Bailly missed the decisive spot-kick in the penalty shootout as Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations journey ended at the hands of Egypt.

Manchester United are still hoping to loan Amad out before transfer deadline day, even if Jesse Lingard joins Anthony Martial in leaving the club this month.

Eric Bailly could be set for a reunion with Jose Mourinho as the defender continues to be linked with a move away from Manchester United.

Manchester City attacker Riyad Mahrez has expressed his disappointment after the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Algeria bowed out in the Group Stage of their defence of the title.

Manchester United are taking a break from action this weekend due to the Premier League's winter break, which also doubles up as an international break for some.