Premier League CEO sends warning to Manchester United and Man City over rest of season

City take on Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday evening before United face Chelsea a day later.If both City and United win, they will face each other in a final at Wembley to be played in August.With the Premier League having altered its substitution rules in order to alleviate the strain on players who are in the middle of a hectic schedule due to the coronavirus, many fans will be wondering whether the FA Cup has followed a similar solution.Here are the important rules you need to know for the

Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds."The main reason for the temporary amendment to Law 3 – The Players was the impact on player welfare of competitions being played in a condensed period and in different weather conditions."The recent review has shown that the reasons for the temporary amendment remain valid and the impact on player welfare is likely to continue into 2021 due to various factors, including:"There are no changes to the details of the temporary amendment to the Laws of the

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer voiced his support for Financial Fair Play after Manchester City won their appeal against a two-year ban from European football.City were initially hit with a €30million fine and prevented from playing in the Champions League or Europa League by Uefa, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared City of committing 'serious breaches' of FFP regulations between 2012 and 2016.Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and his Tottenham counterpart Jose Mourinho were

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that they would like to see David De Gea remain as the club's first-choice goalkeeper next season.United have been on great form in recent weeks and are currently enjoying a 17-game unbeaten run as they look to finish in the Premier League top four and qualify for the Champions League.Despite their new-found attacking verve, however, there have still been some defensive frailties at the back and De Gea hasn't helped with

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher has warned Manchester United that their sparkling form does not automatically mean they will challenge for the title next season.The Reds have become the first team in Premier League history to win four consecutive matches by three goals, with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba inspirational in midfield.Whilst United continue to hunt down a potential top-four finish, their form has prompted talk of closing the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City next season.Yet

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was in sensational form In the Premier League throughout the month of June, helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go unbeaten in their first three league games since the league's restart.In those three Premier League games in the month of June, Fernandes scored three goals, including a solitary goal in United's draw with Tottenham and two strikes in United's 3-0 win over Brighton.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans love Robin van Persie's response to yet another goal from Mason Greenwood in the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa.The 18-year-old was named in the starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has continued to impress on the right wing alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack.Greenwood took his goal tally for the season to 16 in all competitions with a powerful effort in the first-half against Villa -

straight to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City could both be set to target the same two centre-backs this summer, reports say.City have long-been linked with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar as they need to find an overdue replacement for former captain Vincent Kompany.United, however, have Jadon Sancho at the top of their transfer wishlist, but are also looking to strengthen other areas of the team.According to the Independent, if United look to bolster

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters recently moved to confirm that the transfer window will not open until the season ends on July 26.

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.

straight to your inbox Southampton boss Ralph Hassenhutl has revealed how his team worked on exposing Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson. The Saints pulled off an unlikely win over the Blues, as Che Adams fired a shot over the stranded Brazil stopper, who had strayed outside his area.

straight to your inboxBernardo Silva insists Manchester City played well in their 1-0 defeat at Southampton, despite failing to convert their pressure into goals.City fell behind to a Che Adams long range strike after Aleks Zinchenko was caught in possession, but despite creating 26 shooting opportunities on goal, with 74 per cent possession, Southampton held on for the win.

straight to your inbox It seems some Liverpool fans are still annoyed over Manchester City's Guard of Honour for their team on Thursday, as they compared Aston Villa's gesture before Sunday's Premier League game to City's. As Liverpool won the Premier League last week, it is tradition in England for opposition teams to offer the champions a Guard of Honour onto the pitch in recognition of their achievement.

straight to your inboxRyan Giggs believes Daniel James is trying too hard and needs to play his natural game if he's to rediscover his form for Manchester United.The United legend manages James at international level for Wales and even advised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the winger's transfer from Swansea City a year ago.James' United career began in fine style as his scored three goals in his first four appearances, though he's only managed one strike since - and has lost his place in the

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United coach Eric Steele has leapt to the defence of David de Gea and hit back at criticism of the goalkeeper from Roy Keane.Keane hit the headlines with a stinging rant aimed at de Gea and Harry Maguire at half-time during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham last month.The former United captain claimed he was "sick to death" of the "overrated Manchester United goalkeeper", after an error which allowed Steven Bergwijn to give Spurs the

Football.London report that the events will be held under an observation programme with plans in place to open doors to fans for the first time in August should everything go to plan.