Mahrez starts, Foden dropped - Man City line up fans want to see vs Newcastle

straight to your inboxPhil Foden caught the eye again for Manchester City in their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion. The England international opened the scoring just before half-time in Wednesday evening's match against the Seagulls at the Etihad Stadium.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards has hailed Phil Foden as a 'superstar' following his latest eye-catching performance. The England international netted the only goal of the game in the 1-0 victory over Brighton, which moved City four points off the top with a game in hand.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has seen Phil Foden as a cut above in recent weeks in everything he has done at Manchester City. After not starting a league game between October and December, the 20-year-old has been almost immovable from the team in recent weeks with five starts in the last six matches in all competitions, and was the man of the match as the Blues beat Brighton.

straight to your inboxManchester City have been told to sell Sergio Aguero to Paris Saint-Germain after Mauricio Pochettino's reported interest in the forward. Aguero's injury problems have meant he has struggled for game time this season, but Pep Guardiola's side have continued to find the net on a regular basis without him.

direct to your inboxManchester City have joined Manchester United in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup.United edged past Watford 1-0 at Old Trafford in their third round tie on Saturday evening, courtesy of a Scott McTominay header.On Sunday, City comfortably progressed, thanks to a 3-0 victory over Birmingham City at the Etihad Stadium.Bernardo Silva set Pep Guardiola's men on their way with two goals in the opening 15 minutes, then Phil Foden added a third before half-time.With the

straight to your inboxRaheem Sterling's record against Manchester United since the start of last season stood at three defeats and one draw from five starts going into this week's derby.Sterling had started each game on the left wing, and failed to score or assist in any game. He is still to score past United in 22 appearances, and his quest to break that deadlock has been even more difficult since the arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonMade his Old Trafford career debut and saved well from Riyad Mahrez after conceding a soft goal. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaMight have asked Phil Foden to switch wings with his patsy, Raheem Sterling.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included Dean Henderson and Victor Lindelof in their side to face Manchester City tonight.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has picked a strong team for the Carabao Cup semi-final clash at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford starting.United have made just the two changes from the 11 that beat Aston Villa 2-1 on New Year's Day.

straight to your inboxManchester City legend Shaun Goater has tipped Phil Foden to one day be a contender to win the Ballon d'Or. After years of careful development and nurturing under Pep Guardiola, Foden is coming into his own this season and has firmly established himself as a first-team regular.

straight to your inboxManchester City plan to keep hold of their young players training with the first team rather than sending them out on loan in the January transfer window. Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle have been with Pep Guardiola's squad since the beginning of last season, while Cole Palmer is among the teenagers to have moved up since the training ground reopened for Project Restart in May.

straight to your inbox Phil Foden says Manchester City's brilliant first half performance at Chelsea was down to Pep Guardiola's 'genius' preparation. City hit Chelsea with two goals in three minutes, and followed up with a third shortly after to take complete control of the clash at Stamford Bridge before 35 minutes had been played.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden should be starting every game for Manchester City from now on, according to Micah Richards.Foden starred as City beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in Sunday's Premier League clash. The England international has not been a regular starter for Pep Guardiola 's side this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United continue their hectic festive schedule with a New Year's Day showdown against Aston Villa.United take on Villa at Old Trafford (8pm kick-off) in their first Premier League match of 2021. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men finished 2020 with a 1-0 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday, thanks to a late Marcus Rashford goal.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan played down injury concerns after picking up a knock in Manchester City's Boxing Day victory over Newcastle United.Gundogan scored the opening goal as Pep Guardiola's men beat Newcastle 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their first game after Christmas.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has challenged Phil Foden to improve his decision-making if he is to fulfil his potential as a "uniquely special" player.The Manchester City manager has raved about the England prospect ever since he arrived at the Etihad in 2016 and the 20-year-old has firmly established himself in one of the best squads in world football; only five outfield players have more minutes than him this season.Foden underlined his qualities in the 4-1 win over Arsenal in the

straight to your inboxAfter a hectic few months, Manchester City players and staff have earned the chance to sit back and relax with their families over Christmas - but the rest won't last long as they are back in Premier League action on Boxing Day.City face Newcastle at the Etihad tomorrow evening, meaning some of Christmas Day will be taken up with preparations for the first of two fixtures in just 48 hours.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards says he is looking for more from Riyad Mahrez's end product on a consistent basis.The Manchester City star found the net in his side's 4-1 Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal, curling in a free-kick that should have been saved by Gunners goalkeeper Runar Runarsson.Yet the Icelandic international let the free-kick through his hands, giving Mahrez his fifth goal of the season.Mahrez previously scored a hat-trick in City's 5-0 win over Burnley but has struggled to