'We cannot kill the lower divisions': Man City manager's concerns over European Super League idea

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher says Ruben Dias should become the seventh centre-back to be named PFA Player of the Year.The Manchester City defender has been a rock in defence since joining from Benfica in the summer, keeping eight clean sheets in his last nine Premier League matches to help Pep Guardiola's side to the top of the Premier League table.Dias has also formed a solid partnership with a rejuvenated John Stones and Carragher paid tribute to the way the former Everton defender

direct to your inboxManchester City and Manchester United are battling it out for the Premier League title this season, but if one of them was to drop down to fourth place, there could be a loophole that has an impact.As it stands, City top the table, three points clear of second-placed United, but the league leaders have a game in hand on their neighbours.Leicester City are in third after they capitalised on Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday evening.Both Manchester

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer fears Manchester City's consistency could see them run away with the Premier League title after they supplanted United at the top of the table.City's 5-0 thrashing of West Brom on Tuesday night preceded United's shock 2-1 home defeat to Sheffield United on Wednesday, leaving Pep Guardiola's side a point clear with a game in hand.Since they were held to a 1-1 home draw by West Brom on December 15, City have won seven consecutive league

direct to your inboxManchester City lead the way in what looks like being an intriguing race for the Premier League title this season.City are one point ahead of rivals Manchester United following their 5-0 thrashing of relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday evening, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will reclaim top spot this evening with victory over bottom side Sheffield United.

straight to your inboxManchester City could go to the top of the Premier League with a win against West Brom on Tuesday, albeit temporarily, with rivals Manchester United in action on Wednesday.City will be without Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker for the trip to The Hawthorns this midweek, with Ruben Dias and John Stones set to start once again in the centre of City's defence.Bernardo Silva should drop into midfield alongside Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri, whilst Phil

direct to your inboxGareth Taylor heaped praise on Chloe Kelly as Manchester City Women netted seven goals for the second successive week. After a 7-0 victory over Aston Villa last weekend in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League, City followed it up with a 7-1 win away at Brighton & Hove Albion.

straight to your inboxMichael Duff is hoping he can at least count on the full support of his family as he attempts to mastermind an FA Cup shock against Manchester City.The Cheltenham manager's decision to let his two sons decide which team to support while living in Manchester for more than a decade as a Burnley player has left him with one Blue and one Red - but everyone is expected to be on the same page come Saturday at 5.30pm."I'll be honest, I'd like to think they both want Cheltenham to

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has played down fears over the long-term nature of his injury while speaking to a gamer on Twitch.De Bruyne limped out of Manchester City's win over Aston Villa, and is expected to be out for a fortnight, putting his participation against Liverpool on February 7 in doubt.

straight to your inboxLeroy Sane insists Bayern Munich are behind him as he looks to kick on after a difficult start to life at the Allianz Arena.Sane's form has been mixed since leaving Manchester City in the summer, and he has failed to offer a serious challenge to Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman on the wings for Hansi Flick's side.

straight to your inboxBayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has reiterated that there is no chance of the club selling Leroy Sane. The German international has only started seven Bundesliga matches this season after his summer transfer from Manchester City.

straight to your inboxAston Villa manager Dean Smith has been charged by the Football Association after he was sent off during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.Pep Guardiola 's side temporarily moved top of the Premier League table after beating Villa in a hard-fought match at the Etihad Stadium.

direct to your inboxPlayers involved in a breakaway European Super League would be banned from competing in the World Cup and European Championships, FIFA and UEFA have announced today.Football’s two biggest governing bodies have released a joint statement condemning the idea of a breakaway competition, which has gathered momentum in recent months.Manchester United and Liverpool were approached last year to join a proposed European Premier League, which would include the 18 biggest teams from

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola was left hoping on Wednesday night that the injuries that forced Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne off against Aston Villa will not be too serious.Manchester City continued their good form, winning their sixth straight league game and ninth in all competitions to reach the Premier League summit for the first time this season thanks to late goals from Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan.However, they had to make do without two of their starting XI for long spells.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has selected a front three without a natural striker in his Manchester City starting line up to face Aston Villa tonight.Guardiola has gone strong in his selection, looking to make it nine wins in succession for City in order to move top of the Premier League - albeit temporarily until Manchester United have the chance to reclaim top spot later this evening.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has named a strong Manchester City side to face Crystal Palace, but Rodri has dropped to the bench.City can move up to third in the Premier League with a win, but Palace have taken four points from their last two league visits to the Etihad and will pose a threat this evening.Guardiola confirmed before the match that City's Covid-19 outbreak is clearing up, but Sergio Aguero is still unavailable as he is isolating after coming into contact with someone who

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker could return to the starting XI this weekend as Manchester City take on Crystal Palace.While all attention will be on Anfield on Sunday as the Premier League's top two battle it out, City could move up to second place themselves with a win, depending on the result on Merseyside.Much has been made of the growing title race between Liverpool and Manchester United while City have quietly got back to their best in recent weeks and, with a game in

direct to your inboxThe date and kick-off times for the FA Cup forth round have been confirmed.Manchester United will welcome fierce rivals Liverpool to Old Trafford on Sunday, January 24, with kick-off coming at 5pm. It will be shown live on BBC One.