Pep Guardiola makes Man City statement ahead of derby with Manchester United

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola was critical of Manchester City's finishing as they picked up a narrow 1-0 win at Southampton. The Blues won for the first time in three games to lift themselves up the Premier League table after difficult draws with West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United had halted their momentum.

straight to your inboxRaheem Sterling admits it has been a difficult time for himself and Manchester City - but believes they have taken a step in the right direction with victory over Southampton. Pep Guardiola's men beat the Saints 1-0 in Saturday's Premier League showdown at St Mary's, with Sterling scoring the only goal of the game in the first half.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has named Oriol Romeu as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League as he warned his Manchester City side to be wary of Southampton.City travel to third-placed Southampton on the back of two draws in the league, while Ralph Hasenhuttl's Saints have kept in touch at the top after establishing themselves as one of the early pacesetters.

straight to your inboxManchester City players and staff have pitched in to ensure no primary school child in East Manchester goes without a Christmas present this year.In addition to the work that the club does through City in the Community through the year, particular attention was given to local children after research indicated that a third of kids in Manchester will not receive a Christmas present.City’s players, coaches and legends all got involved with the mammoth task, with Sergio Aguero

straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney has confirmed his son Kai has signed for Manchester United.The Reds have snapped up the oldest son of their former striker, who remains the club's record goalscorer. Rooney, currently player and caretaker manager at Championship side Derby County, announced the news on social media, posting a picture of himself and 11-year-old Kai alongside wife Coleen.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola questioned the decision to only award four minutes of injury time in Manchester City's game with West Bromwich Albion.The City coach was seen in frenzied discussion with fourth official Anthony Taylor as the electronic board was about to go up to signal four minutes with the game poised at 1-1.

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 inboxPep Guardiola said Manchester City are missing Sergio Aguero as the Argentine's fitness struggles continue. City's coach had already decided that Aguero would not start the Manchester derby despite him scoring on his return off the bench against Marseille in midweek because of the Argentine's longstanding issues; he has only started three games this season and has had a few premature returns trying to shake off a serious knee issue that kept him out for five months.

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 wants his side to play their own game at Old Trafford as they go in search of a derby win to restore their status as top dogs in the city.For the first time in Guardiola's spell as Manchester City manager they go into a derby behind United in the Premier League table, but that is a status that could be reversed if the Blues claim success across town.City struggled against the pace of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United last season, but the only win in four meetings

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 inboxRodri could miss Manchester City's final Champions League group game with Marseille as a precaution after sitting out the team training session on Tuesday. The midfielder, who has been one of Pep Guardiola's most trusted and used players this season, was not feeling 100 per cent for the session so a decision was taken not to risk him.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans want to see Aymeric Laporte partner Ruben Dias at the back in the upcoming Manchester derby, rather than John Stones.City have finally started to gather some momentum, after an inconsistent start to the campaign, as Saturday's 2-0 victory over Fulham saw them win successive Premier League games for the first time this season following last weekend's 5-0 mauling of Burnley.Both victories saw Stones star in the heart of defence as the 'Barnsley

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola remains confident that Sergio Aguero and his "unique" scoring senses can help fire Manchester City to success this season.The Argentine missed the first month of the campaign as he recovered from a knee issue that he suffered in June, and pulled up with a hamstring complaint two games after returning in October.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says Manchester City need to take their Champions League dead rubber seriously if they want to consider themselves a big team. The Blues confirmed top spot in the group with a drab 0-0 draw at Porto, ensuring an easier draw on paper in the last-16 of the knockout competition next year.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Monday, 30 November.Guardiola calls on defenders to stamp out errorsManchester City boss Pep Guardiola has challenged his defenders to avoid making mistakes if they want to keep their place in the starting line-up.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola bluntly reminded Manchester City's forwards that they need to score goals if they want to play under him. City have had uncharacteristically struggled this season in front of goal, with the five that they put past Burnley half the number they had managed in their previous eight games combined.