Pep Guardiola explains why Man City only made one sub vs Manchester United

straight to your inboxLionel Messi praised the impact Pep Guardiola has had on his career, as the Barcelona star continues to be linked with a summer exit from the Nou Camp.Messi wanted to leave Barca last summer, but opted to stay when it became clear he would have to go through the courts with the club to get his way.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United were unable to extend their winning streak away from home on Saturday as they drew 2-2 with Leicester City.The Reds twice led through Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes but were pegged back by the Foxes both times.Here is what the national media made of the entertaining encounter.'Served up a treat'"The day after Christmas is renowned for turkey sandwiches and Premier League football, and the opening match of the festive schedule served

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola suggests that John Stones is the perfect partner for new signing Ruben Dias.The Manchester City manager added Dias to his defensive ranks from Benfica in the summer for a club record fee, offset by Nicolas Otamendi moving the other way.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola suggested that the financial consequences of the pandemic will prevent Manchester City from buying a striker in the January transfer window.The Blues were interested in signing a forward in summer but with money being used elsewhere to strengthen to defence - Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake arrived at a combined cost of more than £100m - and the club making a conscious effort to keep net spend down the decision was taken not to add another marquee forward.Sergio

straight to your inboxAn injury-free run and positive mentality has allowed John Stones to turn around his Manchester City fortunes as he impressed again in the hard-fought win over Southampton.Stones, starting his fourth game in the last five, has been one of City's stand-out performers in the last two months, winning back his place in Pep Guardiola's side and not letting go. Once more, he was solid at Southampton against the prolific Danny Ings and dangerous Che Adams.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMason Greenwood admits he has been watching Edinson Cavani closely in Manchester United training and believes he's benefitting from working with the veteran striker.United completed a deadline day swoop for former Paris Saint-Germain striker Cavani in the summer, signing him on a free transfer to boost Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's attacking options.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has said Manchester City's goalscoring issues cannot be solved by switching individuals in or out of the team.The Blues continued their struggles in front of goal in midweek as a 1-1 draw with West Brom left them eight points off the top of the Premier League table despite an impressive defensive record this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are eyeing a 10th successive away win in the Premier League when they take on Sheffield United on Thursday evening.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men will be looking to become only the fourth team to achieve the feat in top flight history.But who will make Solskjaer's starting XI for the fixture at Bramall Lane (8pm kick-off)?We asked you for your ideal line-ups ahead of the match - and the results were interesting.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will not underestimate Borussia Monchengladbach in the last-16 of the Champions League after the Bundesliga's stunning showings in the group stage.

straight to your inboxManchester City were disappointed to leave Old Trafford with a draw having made it "impossible" for themselves to win, according to Rodri. Neither side created much in a dull affair that lacked spark but Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling all had opportunities to score that they failed to take as the struggles in front of goal for Pep Guardiola's team continue.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane believes Manchester City are behind multiple teams in the Premier League in regards to winning the title.City were held to a 0-0 draw with their neighbours Manchester United at Old Trafford in a game where chances were few and far between.Last season, Liverpool won their first Premier League title and stopped Pep Guardiola's men's two-year streak of securing the top-flight crown.Many tipped City to bounce back this season, but after 11 games, Guardiola's side are

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Manchester City played out a drab draw in their Premier League derby at Old Trafford on Saturday evening. Despite both sides knowing three points would take them into the top four, neither really threatened in a game which finished goalless.Riyad Mahrez had City’s best chance when he was put through in the right channel by Kevin De Bruyne, but his strike was kept out by David de Gea.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola hailed a good point for Manchester City in the Premier League against Manchester United. The Blues played out a dull derby draw at Old Trafford that leaves them a point behind their neighbours and five off the top of the Premier League table after 11 matches.

direct to your inboxMan City star Phil Foden wants to emulate Marcus Rashford's achievements at Manchester United and has labelled his England teammate as a "great role model". Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Foden has spoken of his admiration for Rashford, who similarly broke through the United academy to become a first-team regular.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is strong enough to ride out the storm at Manchester United despite coming under increased pressure as a result of their Champions League exit in midweek.Manchester City boss Guardiola believes Solskjaer is the victim of the cycle of instant judgement in modern football, with his job the source of speculation ahead of Saturday's Old Trafford derby.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola sees the forward roles as the best place to use Phil Foden at Manchester City in the immediate future.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United sealed yet another away day comeback in the Premier League with a 3-1 success at West Ham United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were a goal down at the break at the London Stadium on Saturday night, but just like they did against Southampton last week, United hit back with three second half goals.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is expecting to rotate his team again this week after not using any substitutes in the Premier League win over Fulham. The Manchester City manager has been one of the most ardent advocates for a return to the rule of five substitutes per game, introduced as a temporary measure to complete the 2019/20 season and then kept in every competition for the 2020/21 season apart from the Premier League.

straight to your inboxJohn Stones has been recalled to the Manchester City starting line up as a reward for his last two performances and in training.Stones was one of six players to come back in for City from the side that drew in Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday. He partners Ruben Dias again, with Aymeric Laporte left out of the starting XI for the fourth game in a row.