Man City evening headlines as Guardiola is handed injury boost and Brazil alleviate COVID fears

straight to your inboxFernandinho is the 'ultimate' defensive-midfielder of his generation, according to former Manchester City captain Richard Dunne.The Brazilian arrived in Manchester from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 and has since gone on to become one of City's most important players.Fernandinho even showed his versatility by stepping in at centre-back when he was needed last season as the Blues suffered from injuries and a lack of options in defence.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has issued an update on Alex Telles' availability for Manchester United ahead of the Premier League clash against West Brom.The Brazil international endured a strange two weeks over the international break, travelling to South America to represent his nation but seeing a mix-up surrounding COVID-19 tests.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, November 21.Fred says United will have to “help each other”United midfielder Fred believes that the squad will have to “help each other” as they enter a packed schedule during the winter months.The Brazilian, who has usurped Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic in the midfield pecking order alongside Scott McTominay, says that the entire squad is important as injuries, suspensions, and fatigue have an

straight to your inboxManchester City are to prioritise the signing of a new top-class striker next summer, with Erling Braut Haaland and Lautaro Martinez the top targets, according to reports.City have not signed an out-and-out striker since Gabriel Jesus arrived at the club from Palmeiras in 2017, which is hardly surprising considering the form of the Brazilian and his teammate Sergio Aguero ever since.The Blues signed Aguero from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and he has gone on to become one of the

straight to your inbox every day, freeAlex Telles will undergo another COVID-19 test on Sunday before a decision is made on whether he can travel to Uruguay with the Brazil national team. The Manchester United left-back came off the bench to feature for the Selecao in their 1-0 win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifying on Friday.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, November 14.Guardiola ‘convinced’ Jesus to join City over InterPep Guardiola was responsible for Gabriel Jesus’ decision to join Manchester City over Italian giants Inter.The Serie A side were one of several clubs interested in the Brazilian striker, who was then playing for Palmeiras.But a phone call from Guardiola was enough to convince Jesus that the Etihad was the perfect destination.“He could have gone to

United defender Alex Telles, who has just recovered from his own positive test, and City pair Ederson and Gabriel Jesus, are all with Brazil for their World Cup qualifiers this week. However, their preparation for the game has been disrupted by a positive test for Menino, despite all players testing negative on arrival to the training camp.

straight to your inboxManchester City have received some much-needed positive injury news this week, as captain Fernandinho resumed training.Fernandinho has been out since his late injury in the Champions League win over Porto, with Rodri playing every game of the season without the experienced Brazilian to rotate with.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, November 12. Ake injury updateAfter being withdrawn just six minutes into the Netherlands’ friendly against Spain on Wednesday night, Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has described his injury as “frustrating”.The 25-year-old suffered a suspected hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw, which saw Rodri, Eric Garcia, and Ferran Torres feature, and will now return to City, Frank de Boer has confirmed.

straight to your inboxNathan Ake has described his injury as 'frustrating' after the Manchester City defender lasted just six minutes of the Netherlands' friendly against Spain on Wednesday.Ake, starting in the left centre-back role for Holland, picked up an early hamstring injury and had to be replaced in the opening stages, giving City another injury concern.Now, Ake has pledged to be back in action soon, taking to social media after the game to say: "Frustrating night! Hope to be back

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Wednesday, November 11.Manchester United’s deadline day signing Alex Telles is expected to have a key role to play in the coming weeks following the news of fellow left-back Luke Shaw’s injury.Shaw is set to be out for the next month after sustaining a hamstring injury in the recent 3-1 victory over Everton, with Telles expected to feature in his absence.The 27-year-old Brazilian is yet to feature

straight to your inbox Manchester City's injury problems have worsened after Nathan Ake was the latest to suffer a setback on Wednesday night. The versatile defender started at centre-back for the Netherlands in their friendly match with Spain in Amsterdam but had to be taken off after just six minutes.He was pictured clutching his right hamstring, which appears to be the cause of the injury.