Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas had admitted that his club's star players may want to leave this summer, which could be a boost for Manchester United and Manchester City.
21.04.2020 - 13:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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September 2008, and the team are about to face Chelsea in the Premier League in the first match under the new regime.
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