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direct to your inboxPep Guardiola has explained that he didn't sign Edinson Cavani this past summer as he was happy with his striking options.Cavani joined Manchester United on a free following his release from Paris Saint-Germain and despite now being 34 he is proving himself more than capable in the Premier League.The Uruguayan has scored seven goals, and laid on two assists, so far this season but has been even more impressive in the way in which he leads the front-line for Ole Gunnar
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straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says he wants Joao Cancelo to move into midfield to guard against the counter-attack and defend 'with the ball'.Cancelo has been excellent this season for Manchester City, and has impressed with his performances from full-back that see him regularly move into a defensive midfield position when the Blues have possession to link up with his attacking teammates from the centre.The 'inverted full-back' role has been likened to Guardiola's use of Phillip Lahm at
straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani says he does not like giving advice to his teammates unprompted, instead preferring to demonstrate good characteristics for them to learn from on the pitch.
straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says his current side are the WORST Manchester City team of his five-year reign. But the Blues boss was not knocking down his side as they step up the chase for all four major trophies by flying to Budapest for the second leg of their Champions League clash with Borussia Monchengladbach – he was simply reminding them they have won nothing yet.
straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani has been backed to join Boca Juniors.The 34-year-old's future at Old Trafford is uncertain, with his current contract due to expire at the end of the campaign. While there is an option to extend his deal beyond June, that agreement needs to be decided on by both parties and the player's father recently cast doubt on his United future by claiming that his son wants to leave at the end of the season.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDean Henderson has posted a heartfelt message to his former manager Chris Wilder as he prepares to leave Sheffield United. Having progressed through the ranks at Old Trafford, the England goalkeeper enjoyed two memorable seasons under Wilder while on loan at Bramall Lane, returning to Manchester United last summer.
straight to your inboxSergio Aguero and Fernandinho will have to wait to learn if Manchester City want them for next season because they are currently occupied with trying to win titles.The two senior players have contracts that expire in the summer, and they could end the campaign without any further clarity on their futures.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is on countdown to Manchester City winning the Premier League title.Their relentless run to the trophy was halted on Sunday by Manchester United, who became the first team to take points off them in 22 games with a 2-0 win that reduces the gap at the top of the table back to 11 points. As the Blues take a moment to reflect on what they have achieved so far, it is an appropriate time to look at what is still to come.
straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Lineker could not resist making a joke about Manchester United's penalty record during their victory over City.United ended City 's 21-match winning streak in all competitions at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, beating their rivals 2-0. The result took Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men back up to second place in the Premier League table, cutting City's lead at the top to 11 points.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes noticed the unsung but vital roles played by midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay in Manchester United's victory over City.United were 2-0 winners on Manchester derby day at the Etihad Stadium, as Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw scored early in each half.
direct to your inboxPep Guardiola insisted everything is resolved between him and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the pair were involved in a touchline debate during the Manchester derby. United shocked City to end their 21-game winning run with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad.
straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has explained that Manchester United must 'play as a team' if they are to defeat Manchester City on Sunday.United travel to the Etihad knowing that a defeat will almost certainly put an end to their already near non-existent Premier League title hopes, as it would see City go a massive 17 points clear.But picking up a result against their cross-town neighbours will be no easy task as Pep Guardiola's side are on a remarkable 21-game winning
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba must 'perform much better' if he wishes to stay at Manchester United. That's according to former United winger Nani, who has strangely criticised Pogba when the Frenchman's importance to the team couldn't be more apparent.
straight to your inbox every day for freeZlatan Ibrahimovic has poked fun at Liverpool's injury crisis during an appearance at an Italian music festival. The former Manchester United striker, now at AC Milan, was appearing at the opening night of the 80-year-old Sanremo Festival, which runs from March 2 to March 6.
straight to your inbox every day for freeReal Madrid defender Raphael Varane has already given his opinion on 'fantastic' Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. The MEN understands that Varane could join United this summer, with the French centre-back likely to reject the offer of a new contract with the Spanish giants.
straight to your inboxNathan Ake is finally due back in training for Manchester City after ten weeks out of action.The Holland international has not played since Boxing Day after suffering a training injury, and has been the only player unavailable to manager Pep Guardiola in the last week or two.Ake has made just nine appearances for the Blues since his £40million move from Bournemouth last summer, due to injury and the form of first-choice centre back pairing John Stones and Aymeric