Pep Guardiola hailed a “dream” result after Manchester City thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-0 but claimed they need to play better.City all but secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as they ran riot in the first leg of their last-16 tie at the Jose Arvelade Stadium on Tuesday.Yet in a warning to the rest of the competition, manager Guardiola demanded more of his pl...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom expressed his frustration after seeing his side held to a goalless draw by Hull.Jack Robinson and Oli McBurnie had the best of the Blades’ many chances but Hull held firm.Heckingbottom said: “It was a frustrating night, for the obvious reasons. It was just the missed chances. It was simply one of those nights.“If we create that many a...Full Story »

Manchester City all but secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a sensational 5-0 demolition of Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese capital. Bernardo Silva, one of four former Benfica players booed loudly by the home fans, led the way with two goals in a one-sided first-leg clash at the Jose Arvalade Stadium. Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling also struck, continuing thei...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo ended his six-game scoreless streak to help Manchester United on their way to a much-needed 2-0 win against 10-man Brighton.Having blown half-time leads to draw 1-1 in their last three matches, interim boss Ralf Rangnick called for his Jekyll and Hyde side to show their better side in Tuesday evening’s rearranged Premier League encounter.Those calls fell on deaf ears in t...Full Story »

Sheffield United extended their unbeaten run to seven games following a 0-0 draw against Hull.The Blades had the better of the chances, with Jack Robinson threatening in the first half and Oli McBurnie and Morgan Gibbs-White always in the thick of the action, but Shota Arveladze’s side kept them at bay.The visitors were forced to make an early change when Lewie Coyle went off injured, with...Full Story »

Manchester United star Paul Pogba has still not decided on his future, and will leave his final decision until the end of the season. The 28-year-old Frenchman is out of contract with The Red Devils at the end of the season, and despite repeated offers from United he has refused to sign an extension. This situation has led to there being a number of suitor clubs who want to take Pogba on a f...Full Story »

Manchester United have Fred back and available for Tuesday’s Premier League visit of Brighton.The Brazil midfielder has been out after testing positive for coronavirus but is now back training with his team-mates.Edinson Cavani (hip) and Nemanja Matic (shin) are still missing while forward Mason Greenwood remains suspended by the club.Brighton boss Graham Potter has no fresh selection conc...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is reportedly being advised to choose a transfer to Manchester City this summer. The Norway international could apparently be pushed towards a move to City his father Alf-Inge Haaland, who also played for the club back in the day, according to Football Insider. The report suggests this now puts Pep Guardiola's side in pole position to snap up Haaland,...Full Story »

Things are, apparently, not all rosy at Old Trafford at present. Results aren't good enough, performances haven't been positive enough, and players don't appear to be happy with the management and the way in which they go about their business. Against Southampton, the Red Devils once again showed their Jekyll and Hyde character. An energetic first 45 minutes, where they were on top for long...Full Story »

Manchester United's pursuit of a new permanent coach is continuing, despite Ralf Rangnick refusing to rule himself out of the position on a longer-term basis, and Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is believed to be one of the favourites, with it likely he will seek to reunite with Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane at Old Trafford. It's become clear in recent weeks that Mancheste...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick says it is "obvious" Manchester United will need a younger striker next season. Rangnick is having to rely on 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, who turns 34 on Monday, to provide the goals in the second half of the season with Anthony Martial out on loan and Mason Greenwood currently unavailable for selection. Cavani is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of hi...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling hit a hat-trick to continue his fine form against Norwich as Manchester City eased to victory at Carrow Road and moved 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League.With closest challengers Liverpool not in action until Sunday, Pep Guardiola was able to make five changes and still see his league leaders record a comfortable 4-0 win.The visitors created plenty of chances before...Full Story »

Dundee United head coach Tam Courts praised Ian Harkes’ brilliant finish as ‘a goal worthy of winning the game’ as his side advanced to the Scottish Cup quarter-finals after a 1-0 win over Partick Thistle.Harkes’ first-time hit from just outside the box settled the contest in a match the hosts dominated for large periods at Firhill.Courts said: “The last couple of g...Full Story »

Everton moved five points clear of the relegation zone with a 3-0 win over Leeds in their first Premier League home match under Frank Lampard.The Toffees went 2-0 up in the first half via headers from defenders Seamus Coleman and Michael Keane in the 10th and 23rd minutes respectively.Anthony Gordon then wrapped up the victory for Lampard’s men as he got the final touch to Richarlison&rsqu...Full Story »

A first-half thunderbolt from Ian Harkes sent Dundee United into the Scottish Cup quarter-finals as they defeated Partick Thistle 1-0 at Firhill.The American’s sweet first-time strike from just outside the box settled a tight contest as United knocked out the Maryhill side for the second time in successive seasons.The hosts dominated large periods of the game but they could not find the br...Full Story »

Che Adams fired Southampton to a deserved point at Old Trafford as Manchester United blew a first-half lead to draw 1-1 for the third straight game. Profligacy in front of goal has hurt Ralf Rangnick’s Red Devils recently, having failed to capitalise on dominant opening periods in the shock FA Cup exit to Middlesbrough and Tuesday’s trip to rock-bottom Burnley. Jadon Sancho again...Full Story »

Huddersfield and Sheffield United both carried on their respective unbeaten runs as they played out a goalless draw in the Yorkshire derby at the John Smith’s Stadium.Town had a Jon Russell goal ruled out just before half-time after referee James Linington thought Danny Ward brought down goalkeeper Wes Foderingham in between the Blades sticks.John Fleck’s long-range strike was superb...Full Story »

Manchester United could welcome Alex Telles back for Saturday lunchtime’s match with Southampton.The Brazil international is back in contention after recovering from Covid-19, but midfielder Fred is still isolating.Midfielder Nemanja Matic (shin) and defender Eric Bailly (swollen ankle) are also out of the Premier League clash with Saints. Forward Mason Greenwood remains suspended by the c...Full Story »

Huddersfield could have defender Pipa back as they take on Sheffield United in the Sky Bet Championship.The Spaniard missed Wednesday’s draw at Preston with a groin injury but has since returned to training.The Terriers have no fresh fitness concerns following the game at Deepdale.Tino Anjorin, Levi Colwill, Alex Vallejo, Rolando Aarons and Ryan Schofield are still out of action.The Blades...Full Story »

The Red Devils are looking to hire a full time boss to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the PSG coach and Erik ten Hag topping their list Manchester United are stepping up their search for a permanent manager following the departure of Ed Woodward. Richard Arnold replaced the outgoing Woodward at the start of the month and it is understood the search for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s perma...Full Story »