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Roberto Firmino has dealt Liverpool a late selection concern for the impending Premier League contest with title rivals Manchester City. The 30-year-old came off the bench for the Reds during the Champions League win against Benfica on Tuesday night.

Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez has called out the Brazilian police force for their handling of Argentina supporters during Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier in the Maracana.

Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera believes Erik ten Hag should focus on signing "team players" rather than star names in the summer.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has confirmed that Argentina are continuing with the World Cup ritual credited with transforming their World Cup campaign.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has provided an injury update before the Premier League showdown against title rivals Manchester City on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). With just one point separating them, the outcome could play a significant part in determining where the trophy ends up this season.

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straight to your inboxNicolas Otamendi has praised former Manchester City teammate John Stones for resurrecting his career at the Etihad.Otamendi left City in the summer, moving to Benfica as part of the deal that saw Ruben Dias join the Blues for a club record fee.The Argentine was a key figure for City during his time at the club, but like Stones, struggled to step up and fill the void left when Vincent Kompany departed.Now, with Otamendi a regular in Portugal and Dias instantly transforming

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 inboxSevilla director of football Monchi has defended his decision to turn down a summer bid from Manchester City for Jules Kounde.With City on the lookout for a central defender in the summer, they were linked with a move for Frenchman Kounde but saw an offer turned down.It led to City instead landing Ruben Dias from Benfica for a club record fee - with Nicolas Otamendi moving in the other direction - and Kounde instead staying put at Los Nervionenses.Speaking to El Desmarque,

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has indicated that Ruben Dias's character was an important factor in Manchester City deciding to make him their new club record signing. The Blues paid £65.2m for the centre-back from Benfica, although they did get £13.7m for Nicolas Otamendi to go the other way.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has hailed Nicolas Otamendi as THE key defender in Manchester City's greatest-ever season.The Blues manager said his farewells this week to the 31-year-old, who has joined Benfica in a £13.7million move, with Ruben Dias heading in the other direction for £65.2million.And while many City fans are glad to see the back of the Argentina international after some poor performances in the past two seasons, Guardiola had nothing but praise.And he pointed out that when

straight to your inboxNicolas Otamendi has bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after sealing a move to Benfica.The defender's five-year spell at City has come to an end as he heads to Portugal on a permanent deal, with Ruben Dias moving in the opposite direction.Otamendi made 210 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals along the way.

straight to your inboxManchester City believe their hunt for a player to replace Vincent Kompany is over after completing the transfer of Ruben Dias.The Blues have lacked leadership since the Belgian star left last summer to become player-coach of Anderlecht.Aymeric Laporte has emerged to become a key defender, but his relatively quiet personality means he has not filled Kompany's boots in terms of carrying the team with him.Dias completed his £65.2million move on Monday, with Nicolas Otamendi

straight to your inboxManchester City are reportedly interested in Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico but any move depends on the future of Aleks Zinchenko.With less than a week remaining of the transfer window, City are set to officially confirm Benfica defender Ruben Dias as their third signing of the summer, with Nicolas Otamendi heading in the opposite direction.The arrival of another top quality centre-back can't come soon enough for Pep Guardiola's side as their defensive frailties were once

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, September 28.Manchester City will sign Benfica defender Ruben Dias for an initial fee of £48m, the Portuguese club has confirmed.The club released two official statements on Sunday night that revealed they had reached agreements for the sale of Dias, 23, to Man City and the acquisition of Nicolas Otamendi as part of a separate deal.Pep Guardiola was typically coy when asked about new signings in the wake of

straight to your inbox New Manchester City signing Ruben Dias is a ready-made leader who will only get better , according to his international centre-back partner. City have agreed to sign Dias, 23, for £62m, but they will get back around £13m from the sale of Nicolas Otamendi to Dias' former club Benfica.

straight to your inboxBenfica confirmed on Sunday evening that Manchester City will sign Ruben Dias for an initial fee of £48m, with Nicolas Otamendi joining the Portuguese side in a separate deal. In two official statements on Sunday night, Benfica confirmed Dias will cost City a transfer fee of €68m (£61.9m), plus a further €3.6m (£3.2m) in variables depending on his success at the club.

straight to your inboxManchester City are closing in on the signing of Benfica defender Ruben Dias.The Portuguese club have confirmed that a deal has been struck to sell the 23-year-old to City for an initial fee of £48million.Meanwhile, Nicolas Otamendi is leaving the Etihad and heading in the opposite direction as part of a separate deal.Pep Guardiola would not be drawn on the situation following Sunday's 5-2 home defeat to Leicester City in the Premier League.However, Benfica manager Jorge

straight to your inboxManchester City will sign Ruben Dias for an initial fee of £48m, Portuguese side Benfica have confirmed. In two official statements on Sunday night, Benfica confirmed they have reached an agreement for the sale of Dias, 23, to City, with Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi heading to Lisbon in a seperate deal.

straight to your inbox Manchester City are expected to complete the signing of Ruben Dias from Benfica in the coming days, with Nicolas Otamendi heading the other way. A marquee centre-back has again been a priority for the club this summer, having missed out on the chance to replace Vincent Kompany last year.

straight to your inboxManchester City could be closing in on the signing of Benfica defender Ruben Dias as their second major defensive addition of the transfer window. With City having already landed Nathan Ake from Bournemouth, Dias ' arrival would further strengthen Pep Guardiola's options at the back - with reports that Nicolas Otamendi would move in the opposite direction.

Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is close to being completed. City stepped up their interest in Dias, 23, on Friday, with Portuguese sources confirming City had started serious talks over a move for Dias - potentially involving Otamendi.But Dias was involved in Benfica's 2-0 win over Moreirense on Saturday, captaining the side and scoring the opening goal.

straight to your inboxManchester City are exploring the option of including Nicolas Otamendi in a deal to sign Jules Kounde, according to reports.With less than two weeks to go until the transfer window closes, City are still hoping to bring another top quality centre-back to the club, despite the promising debut of Nathan Ake in the victory over Wolves.Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly has been the top target all summer but the Serie A club's refusal to lower their lofty asking price for the

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Thursday, 17 September.City’s list of defensive targets Manchester City have added Nathan Ake to their defensive roster this summer, supplementing a rearguard which already boasted the likes of Aymeric Laporte and Nicolas Otamendi. Napoli stalwart Kalidou Koulibaly has been a long-term target but at 29-years-old, he perhaps doesn’t have the longevity of some of the other players on Pep Guardiola’s hit-list.

straight to your inboxManchester City are considering moving on from Kalidou Koulibaly and have earmarked Jose Gimenez and Diego Carlos as potential alternatives, according to reports.City struggled at the back last season - after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and suffering injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi - and it was a major factor in them losing their Premier League title to Liverpool.Pep Guardiola clearly wants to rectify the issue and has already

straight to your inboxKalidou Koulibaly is desperate to join Manchester City this summer as he doesn't want to miss out on another big transfer, according to reports.City struggled at the back last season after failing to replace departed icon Vincent Kompany, a problem which was further compounded by injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi.Their frailties at the back played a major factor in losing the Premier League to Liverpool and City have been looking to rectify the

straight to your inboxManuel Pellegrini spent three seasons as the manager of Manchester City from 2013 to 2016.In that time, the Chilean won a Premier League title and the League Cup twice, but he is probably better known for the big-money players who arrived at the Etihad under his watch.Eliaquim Mangala (£42m), Fernandinho (£34m), Nicolas Otamendi (£32m), Kevin de Bruyne (£57m) and Raheem Sterling (£49m) were all signed while Pellegrini was in charge, but what happened to the 11 players he

straight to your inboxNathan Ake says the competition for places at Manchester City will spur him on after making the step up from relegated Bournemouth.Ake joined City at the start of the transfer window for £40m as a much-needed addition in central defence.

straight to your inboxNicolas Otamendi is set to leave Manchester City after five years and return to former club Valencia, according to reports.City have had their troubles at the back this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and the injury problems suffered by Aymeric Laporte and John Stones.It played a role in the club losing their Premier League title to Liverpool and Pep Guardiola is looking to drastically improve the back-line, having already made the signing of Nathan Ake and

straight to your inbox Barcelona have made Manchester City defender Eric Garcia their top priority this summer, according to reports. City have struggled in defence this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and then being hit with injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi.

straight to your inboxManchester City are remaining tight-lipped over reports they are expected to sign the Dutch defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth. The MEN revealed last week that Ake is one of five players on City's radar ahead of the summer transfer window.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has stayed true to his word and recalled John Stones to his Manchester City starting line-up for tonight's clash with Newcastle. Stones has not played for City since March, when he started the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa and the FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday three days later.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for July 6.Eric Garcia says he isn’t taking his place in the Man City first team for granted as he prepares for a crucial run of matches as the season draws to a close.The defender appears to have moved above John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi in the pecking order among City's centre halves, and is keen to repay Pep Guardiola for his faith in the youngster.He said: "I'm really happy for the opportunity but I need to keep working

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for July 4.Teenage defender Eric Garcia is set to play an increasingly prominent role at Manchester City next season.Pep Guardiola’s side are light in the centre of defence: Aymeric Laporte is first-choice but has struggled with injuries while there are doubts over the form of both John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi.

Manchester City side for the visit of Burnley in the Premier League, with Phil Foden and Sergio Aguero coming in. Guardiola saw his side comfortably beat Arsenal last week, using the maximum 16 players available to him.

Aymeric Laporte and Eric Garcia to play alongside each other and they did not disappoint when finally given the opportunity.City have endured struggles at the back this season as the failure to replace Vincent Kompany was compounded by a serious injury to Laporte.