Although the additions of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo were the headline-grabbing moments in the summer transfer window for Manchester United, departures, too, were not in short supply.
01.12.2021 - 23:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City have an opportunity to move top of the Premier League standings on Wednesday night.
Having coasted to a third English title in four seasons, Pep Guardiola and his star-studded team are a point behind table-topping Chelsea heading into this midweek round of fixtures.
City are preparing to take on Aston Villa at Villa Park and the Midlands side have been rejuvenated since Liverpool great Steven Gerrard replaced Dean Smith at the helm.
Indeed, they have won each of their two
Although the additions of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo were the headline-grabbing moments in the summer transfer window for Manchester United, departures, too, were not in short supply.
Derek Chisora's boxing revival will continue this weekend as he goes toe-to-toe with Joseph Parker in a rematch, following a controversial result in the first meeting.
The hectic Christmas schedule continues as Manchester City are back at the Etihad on Tuesday night looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League when they welcome Leeds United.
Liverpool great Steven Gerrard aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United after returning to Anfield for the first time as Aston Villa manager.
Manchester United travel to Norwich City with the chance to move level on points with West Ham in fourth.
Manchester City enter the weekend's Premier League fixtures atop the table. Pep Guardiola's team have been in fine form of late, reeling off five wins in a row - seven wins in eight - and moving ahead of Chelsea after their slip-up against West Ham.
Manchester United were on Monday night handed a tricky FA Cup draw and fans flocked to social media to point out the club's recent bad luck in that regard.
Manchester United entertain Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday, with a new era in the dugout set to begin as interim manager Ralf Rangnick takes charge of the side for the first time.
Pep Guardiola is expecting a tough rematch with Steven Gerrard as he spoke of the motivation that the Aston Villa manager has sparked in him.
Manchester City will be going in search of a seventh successive victory in all competitions when they travel to Vicarage Road to face Watford on Saturday teatime.
Manchester City will be hopeful of winning a fifth successive Premier League game when they travel to Watford on Saturday.
Manchester City could be without seven key first-team players from the start at Watford on Saturday after picking up more injuries this week.
Manchester City's win at Aston Villa could go down as one of their most important of the season.
Pep Guardiola purred over Raheem Sterling's best performance in a Manchester City shirt for a long time and also praised Jack Grealish for a 'perfect' contribution off the bench.
Pep Guardiola couldn't confirm whether Manchester City players Ilkay Gundogan, John Stones, Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne would be available for the Premier League trip to Watford.
Ruben Dias has warned Chelsea and Liverpool that "this is what we do" after Manchester City downed a resilient Aston Villa side to keep pace in the title race.
This week, Jack Grealish opened up on how he’s found life at Manchester City so far.
Manchester City will encounter the Steven Gerrard factor when they take on Aston Villa on Wednesday night.
Manchester United will host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Thursday evening, as the Reds look to build on an impressive first week for caretaker boss Michael Carrick.