Nathan Ake sends message to Man City as Netherlands boss sends injury update

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is 'proud' to have contributed to Erling Haaland's development into one of the most lethal strikers in the world even though the Norwegian rejected Manchester United last year.Haaland, 20, plundered 40 goals in 40 games for club and country last season and already has 23 in 19 this term as he homes in on Solskjaer's Champions League goalscoring record.Solskjaer struck 20 times for United in Europe and Haaland has poached 16 goals in

straight to your inboxAlthough Manchester City have already qualified for the Champions League last-16, they'll be looking to finish top of Group C with a win against FC Porto on Tuesday.City's only two injury concerns ahead of the game against the Primeira Liga champions are Nathan Ake and Sergio Aguero, who both missed their 5-0 win against Burnley in the Premier League at the weekend.But with their place in the last-16 secure, Pep Guardiola could rotate his City line-up for this game, with

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 30 November.Cavani could be ‘huge’ for United - KeaneRoy Keane believes Edinson Cavani could prove to be a ‘huge signing’ for Manchester United after the striker’s decisive contributions in Sunday’s win at Southampton. Cavani replaced Mason Greenwood at half time with United trailing 2-0 and helped turn the game on its head with two well-taken headers and an assist for Bruno Fernandes.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea lauded his Manchester United teammates for fighting back to beat Southampton on Sunday afternoon as he vowed to be 'back soon' after his half-time withdrawal through injury. De Gea was replaced at the break by Dean Henderson with United trailing 2-0 at St Mary's, though another second-half substitute in Edinson Cavani turned the game on its head.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, November 29.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful first-choice Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea be fit to face Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The Spanish shot-stopper hobbled off during the Reds' 3-2 win against Southampton on Sunday and was replaced by Dean Henderson, who went on to keep a clean sheet.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek has revealed a potential ankle injury following Manchester United's win against Southampton. The Dutchman made his first Premier League start since joining United from Ajax in the summer and was on the receiving end of a strong challenge from Saints midfielder James Ward-Prowse in the first-half.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, November 27.Pep Guardiola has revealed that Manchester City have no new injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s game against Burnley.Fernandinho, Benjamin Mendy and Aleks Zinchenko all returned to the squad as the Blues beat Olympiakos in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Nathan Ake is the only potential absentee with a knock sustained while on international duty with the Netherlands.In his pre-match press

straight to your inboxManchester City's Christmas schedule has been confirmed, as well as their upcoming Premier League games which include a Manchester derby at Old Trafford.City will face Manchester United in the first Premier League derby of the season, looking to avenge their two defeats in the league to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side last season. That game has been moved to the evening kick-off on Saturday December 12, with kick off at 5.30pm.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has confirmed the entire Manchester City squad is fit apart from Nathan Ake ahead of tomorrow's Champions League meeting with Olympiacos.City had been without Ake as well as Benjamin Mendy and Fernandinho in recent weeks while Sergio Aguero returned during the weekend's defeat against Tottenham.The Blues can all but secure passage to the knockout stages of the competition with a victory in Greece after winning all three of their group stage fixtures thus

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has confirmed Sergio Aguero trained with his Manchester City teammates ahead of the Champions League clash against Olympiacos but hinted he would not be involved against the Greek champions.The Argentine missed four months after suffering a serious knee injury that required surgery back in June.Aguero returned for the Premier League clash against Arsenal last month but was substituted at half-time with a fresh injury concern.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, November 23.Dias admits City ‘need to do better’ after Spurs defeat Ruben Dias has called on his Manchester City teammates to “do better” after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against Tottenham. The focus of the criticism in the aftermath of the loss has been on City’s stunted attack, with just 10 goals scored in eight Premier League games.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is confident the goals are coming for his Manchester City side despite suffering a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham. The defeat leaves City eight points behind Jose Mourinho's side, who now top the Premier League table, and the Blues have scored only five times in their last six league fixtures.

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 inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Fred believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need all his players over a hectic period of fixtures in the next month.Fred and Scott McTominay came into the United side earlier this season and brought solidity to Solskjaer's midfield.

straight to your inbox every day, freeFrance manager Didier Deschamps has urged Manchester United to take note of Paul Pogba's form while on international duty.Pogba has struggled to cement his place in the starting XI under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season and has been restricted to substitute appearances in recent week with the United boss preferring the energetic duo of Scott McTominay and Fred behind Bruno Fernandes.The 27-year-old discussed his current situation at Old Trafford after

straight to your inboxGareth Southgate has moved to reassure Manchester City after Raheem Sterling was notably absent from England's Nations League clash with Belgium.Sterling was rested for England's friendly win over the Republic of Ireland earlier this week, but was expected to return for the crucial Nations League trip to Belgium. However, Sterling was absent, and England fell to a 2-0 defeat to end their hopes of reaching next year's finals.

straight to your inboxGood evening, Man City fans. Here are your evening headlines for Friday, November 13.City handed boost following Ake injuryManchester City have been boosted by Fernandinho’s return to training ahead of next weekend’s Premier League clash against Tottenham.

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford posted a message of defiance after injury saw him withdraw from the senior England squad. The 23-year-old missed England's friendly win over Republic of Ireland on Thursday night and has now withdrawn from the latest international camp entirely.

straight to your inboxIt’s a little over a month since the summer transfer window finally closed, but January is already starting to appear on the horizon, and with that will come the potential for further dealings in the market. Manchester City added Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias and Ferran Torres to Pep Guardiola's squad ahead of the 2020/21 season.

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.