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straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is not expecting Virgil van Dijk to play again this season.The influential centre-back has been out injured since October after suffering a knee injury in the Merseyside derby with Everton following a strong challenge by Jordan Pickford.With fellow defenders Joe Gomez and Joel Matip also suffering long-term injuries, Liverpool have struggled to be at their best this season, with midfielders Jordan Henderson and

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool are unlikely to sign a centre-back in the January transfer market.Liverpool have been beset by fitness problems at the back this season, with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez both suffering long-term injuries and Joel Matip struggling to retain regular fitness.It has meant Klopp has been forced into playing midfielder Fabinho at centre-back alongside younger players, and it has seen them struggle to maintain the dominant

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United need to copy Liverpool's transfer strategy by signing world-class players like Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker to become genuine title contenders.United twice led against Leicester on Boxing Day but shared the points after Harvey Barnes' first-half strike and an own goal from Axel Tuanzebe in the last ten minutes.Bruno Fernandes once again scooped the man of the match award after assisting Marcus Rashford

Bilel Mohsni and claimed he should never have signed him for Grimsby. The former Rangers and Dundee United defender arrived to much fanfare with the charismatic Mariners boss comparing his summer signing to Liverpool behemoth Virgil van Dijk.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are among the clubs vying for the signature of highly-rated FC Braga centre-back David Carmo, according to reports.The 21-year-old penned a new contract with the Portuguese side last week and has seen his reputation soar since making his debut for the club in January.Comparisons have been made with Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk due to his commanding presence and the Athletic reports United are among 10 different clubs chasing Carmo's

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have been credited with an interest in Braga defender David Carmo.The young centre-back only made his debut for his boyhood club in January but has already attracted a host of suitors.According to The Athletic, that includes United, due to the 21-year-old's promising performances.Carmo will not be a name familiar to many fans due to his limited experience in senior football, but the 21-year-old is already making a name for himself.The 6ft

straight to your inboxFrance manager Didier Deschamps defended his decision to call up Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma over Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte on Tuesday, before his side went on to lose to minnows Finland the following day.Despite establishing himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League - perhaps second only to Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk - Laporte has repeatedly been snubbed by the national team and is yet to even make his debut for France.The 26-year-old has

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes features as the 22nd best male footballer.Six Liverpool players make the list - Jordan Henderson, Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago Alcantara, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.But De Bruyne is the highest-ranked English-based star - also coming ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo.The City midfielder was only pipped to the top spot by Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski."Nobody could have done more than the

straight to your inboxRoy Keane believes "the signs are good" for Manchester City's defence this season.Since shipping five goals at home to Leicester, Pep Guardiola's men conceded only three times in the next eight games in all competitions ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Big-money summer signing Ruben Dias has slotted into the City team and formed a promising partnership with Aymeric Laporte at centre-back.

straight to your inbox Manchester City take on Liverpool on Sunday in what is set to be yet another thrilling Premier League encounter. Though the season remains in its infancy the match could have massive ramifications for the title race, as Jurgen Klopp's side could move eight points clear of City with a victory.

straight to your inboxIn what is undoubtedly their biggest game of the 2020/21 Premier League campaign so far, Manchester City host champions Liverpool on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium.City striker Gabriel Jesus is likely to start up front after coming off the bench against Olympiacos in midweek, but Sergio Aguero will miss the game due to injury.

straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester City fans. Here are your evening headlines for Saturday, November 7.Ederson defends Pickford over van Dijk challenge Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has defended Everton’s Jordan Pickford over the challenge that seriously injured Virgil van Dijk.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola took notice of Liverpool's result against Atalanta in the Champions League ahead of their visit to Manchester City this week.The Premier League champions have not been as mean at the back this season and a serious injury to Virgil van Dijk will not help their efforts to keep opponents out over the course of the campaign.Guardiola again wished Van Dijk well in his recovery and would rather have two fully-fit teams to be able to put on the best spectacle

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves says John Stones needs to follow Virgil van Dijk's example if he is to live up to his potential at Manchester City.The centre-back has dropped out of favour at City, with Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker all ahead of him in the pecking order after some mixed form.It led to speculation over his future at the Etihad in the summer - with even Pep Guardiola admitting Stones could leave - but he eventually stayed put.The 26-year-old moved

straight to your inboxGuardiola's message to Van DijkManchester City boss Pep Guardiola has wished Virgil van Dijk well in his recovery from a serious knee injury. Van Dijk is set to undergo ACL surgery and could miss the remainder of the season."I cannot speak about how it will affect Liverpool.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says Virgil Van Dijk's injury is a blow to the whole Premier League.Liverpool defender Van Dijk requires surgery on an ACL injury in his knee after being forced off in the Merseyside derby last weekend following a challenge from Jordan Pickford. The influential defender, who played every minute of Liverpool's impressive Premier League title win last season, is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines and could miss the whole of the season.

straight to your inbox every day, freeLiverpool fans received the news they were dreading on Sunday after the severity of Virgil van Dijk's injury was confirmed.The Dutchman started Saturday's Merseyside derby against Everton but left the field after just 11 minutes following a challenge from Jordan Pickford.England's No.1 rushed out following a corner and collided with the Liverpool defender but no penalty was awarded by Michael Oliver or VAR official David Coote.Van Dijk was unable to continue

straight to your inboxManchester City star Aymeric Laporte sent a supportive message to Virgil van Dijk, with the Liverpool defender likely to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a serious knee injury.It was confirmed on Sunday that the Dutch centre-back sustained ACL damage during Saturday's Merseyside derby and will undergo surgery.Laporte was out for over six months with a knee problem last term, which turned out to be pivotal in Pep Guardiola's side surrendering the title.

Reds centre-back had sustained ACL ligament damage and would face the prospect of missing a significant chunk of the campaign. However, the club are not yet in a position to put a timescale on his absence as he will now undergo surgery, after which his situation will be assessed again.And Laporte, who himself missed a large chunk of last season with a knee injury, put the rivalry between both clubs aside to wish the Dutchman well.“Sorry bro.

Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders did not mess around when asked about the online abuse football players receive late last month.

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straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, 9 September.PFA award a huge honour - De BruyneManchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says winning the PFA Player of the Year award is a ‘huge honour’ after fending off stiff competition for the prestigious accolade.De Bruyne edged out City teammate Raheem Sterling and Liverpool quartet Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk after notching 20 assists last season.“It’s a huge

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne has become the first ever Manchester City player to win the PFA Player of the Year award. The 29-year-old beat off competition from teammate Raheem Sterling as well as Liverpool quartet Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.

straight to your inboxVirgil van Dijk claims he did not try to convince Donny van de Beek to reject Manchester United ahead of his impending departure from Ajax.The 23-year-old is set to become United's first major signing of the summer pending an agreement on personal terms and a medical.Van de Beek was absent from Ajax's friendly squad on Saturday due to developments over his future but was included in the Dutch national team ahead of their Nation League fixtures against Poland and Italy.The

straight to your inboxNew Manchester City defender Nathan Ake said he can't wait to get started at the club after completing his move from Bournemouth.Ake has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad to bolster Pep Guardiola's defensive ranks, with City still in the market for a new centre-back. Netherlands international Ake knows he faces a fight for a first-team spot at City, as he became the fifth recognised centre-back in the squad.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans have been reacting on social media after it was confirmed that Jordan Henderson has been named Footballer of the Year for 2019/20 by the Football Writers’ Association. Henderson saw off stiff opposition from Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford as well as team-mates, Virgil Van Dijk and Sadio Mane to claim the honour.

straight to your inboxLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has given his verdict on his side falling short of Manchester City's Premier League points record.Sadio Mane looked to have set Klopp’s on course for one of the three victories they needed to surpass City's record 100-point haul with the opener on 20 minutes at the Emirates.However, the Gunners hit back when Virgil van Dijk’s misplaced pass was pounced on by Alexandre Lacazette before another mistake, this time from Alisson, saw Reiss Nelson

straight to your inboxVirgil van Dijk has revealed the reason he turned down a move to Manchester City in order to join Liverpool.The Dutchman became the world’s most expensive defender back in January 2018 when he made the move to Anfield from Southampton in a £75million deal.He has since gone on to establish himself as one of the world’s top players, and has now won both the Champions League and the Premier League title with the Merseyside club.Things could have been different for the

United sit in fifth place in the table, 37 points behind Liverpool who are on the verge of securing their first Premier League title.

Gundogan praised Soyuncu's form this season, describing him as the Premier League's best centre-back's behind Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool. “I agree with the general opinion of the football public.

Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the summer window.The Senegalese central defender continues to be linked with a move away from Naples at the end of the season and Manchester United are admirers of him.MEN Sport understand United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regards Koulibaly as one of the best centre-backs in the world along with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, but they aren't expected to move for him this summer.United do not regard Koulibaly as an essential target and

City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who named Soyuncu as the Turkish player he would most like to see at the Etihad.Speaking to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Gundogan praised Soyuncu's form this season, describing him as the Premier League's best centre-back behind Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool.Get the latest breaking Man City news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MCFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.“I agree with the general opinion of the football public.

Vincent Kompany has explained why he believes Virgil van Dijk is the greatest ever defender in Premier League history.

Van Dijk could have joined City

Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila has revealed how close Liverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk came to joining Manchester City.

Liverpool's star defender Virgil van Dijk has put rivalries to one side and named Manchester City'sSergio Aguero as the best striker he has played against.