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straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand jokingly accused Gary Lineker of "showing off" during his latest post-match interview with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. Lineker was speaking to Guardiola from the BT Sport studio following City's victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the last 16 of the Champions League.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola warned Raheem Sterling that he will soon have even more competition for a place in the squad after leaving him out of the squad to face Fulham.Sterling, 26, has been one of the most-used and most successful players under Guardiola at Manchester City; only two outfield players have more minutes than him this season and his goal at Anfield last month saw him become the third ever player - after Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero - to score 100 goals on the Catalan’s

direct to your inboxNorman Whiteside, Gary Neville, Mason Greenwood and now Shola Shoretire.Manchester United’s goalless draw with Real Sociedad last month was predictably unremarkable, but when 17-year-old Shoretire entered the field as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s final substitution, the youngster joined an illustrious list of players.Shoretire became the youngest player to appear for United in European competition, rounding off an unforgettable week in which he also made his Premier League

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were left delighted by Amad's near-instant impact in the Reds' game against AC Milan. The teenager had only been on the pitch for five minutes after replacing Anthony Martial at half-time in the Europa League tie before producing a fine finish to score his first goal for United since completing his move to Old Trafford in January.

straight to your inbox every day for free Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic has fuelled further rumours of a move to Manchester United by admitting club great Nemanja Vidic was his childhood hero.

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 freeRio Ferdinand has lauded Bruno Fernandes for having the bravery of taking penalties in games against the 'big six'.Manchester United beat runaway leaders Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon to reduce the deficit to their neighbours to 11 points.Fernandes opened the scoring for United after two minutes from the penalty spot after Gabriel Jesus brought down Anthony Martial.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Anthony Martial must be more ruthless and 'selfish' in front of goal if he's to build on his promising display against Man City. Martial was rejuvenated in the Manchester derby as he led the United line in the absence of Edinson Cavani and made an instant impact, winning a penalty in the first minute at the Etihad Stadium.

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 freeManchester United fans have all voiced their delight after watching Luke Shaw score against Manchester City.The Englishman has enjoyed a fantastic season for United, rising to the challenge set by the arrival of Alex Telles and was named the club's Player of the Month for February.Shaw added his first Premier League goal of the season with a fine finish against City after quick-thinking from Dean Henderson allowed the 25-year-old to dart up the field and

straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane has hit out at Bruno Fernandes' 'nonsense' interview during which he attempted to defend his record against top six Premier League teams.Fernandes spoke with Sky Sports ahead of the fixture at Manchester City this afternoon and addressed some of the recent criticism fired his way by the likes of Paul Scholes for not performing in recent key games such as the draw at Chelsea last month.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have proven Gary Neville's prediction regarding their title chances without Paul Pogba right.United were insipid in their attacking play against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, creating few chances and not imposing themselves.

straight to your inboxBrazilian legend Rivaldo believes that Manchester City would be the favourites for any competition should they sign Lionel Messi on a free transfer this season.Messi is in the final year of his contract at Barcelona and may look to leave the club in the summer.He infamously handed in a transfer request last summer but refused to take the club to court over a clause that would allow him to move on a free transfer.City have been linked with a move this summer, reuniting Messi