Manchester United maintained their Champions League charge after a VAR blunder sparked a 3-0 win at Aston Villa.Bruno Fernandes’ contentious penalty – after he appeared to tread on Ezri Konsa – gave the visitors the platform for victory at Villa Park.Referee Jon Moss gave the spot-kick and his decision was backed up by VAR official Graham Scott, much to Villa’s disbelief ...Full Story »

Neil Warnock is weighing up whether to stick with a wing-back set-up when Middlesbrough host Bristol City in Saturday’s Championship clash.New Boro boss Warnock switched to three at the back to pack midfield in Wednesday’s 2-0 win at Millwall that boosted the Teesiders’ survival fight.Djed Spence fared well in one of the wing-back roles but suffered a broken nose, and will be a...Full Story »

The Catalan giants are keen to take their former academy product, 19,  back to the Nou Camp – and reports in Spain say he fancies going back home.  Man City defender Eric Garcia, 19, is the subject of interest from former side Barcelona But City have offered him a new deal at the Etihad and he has impressed Guardiola – earning a place in the first team this season. Guar...Full Story »

The midfielder's current deal expires next summer and the Red Devils boss was asked about the France international staying past June 2021Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping Manchester United can agree a new contract with Paul Pogba amid continued speculation over his long-term future. The France international’s current deal expires next season with the club holding an option to extend it for...Full Story »

Dean Holden declined to toss his hat into the ring to replace the sacked Lee Johnson after his first match as Bristol City caretaker manager ended in a much-needed 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Hull.A goal in each half from Famara Diedhiou and Jamie Paterson ended a nine-match streak without a victory and produced a bright start to life after the sacking of Johnson at the weekend.But assist...Full Story »

Goals from Famara Diedhiou and Jamie Paterson gave Bristol City a 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Hull in their first match since sacking head coach Lee Johnson.The hosts took a 41st-minute lead when Paterson’s first-time pass into the box found Diedhiou unmarked. The striker was given time and space to control the ball and slot it past George Long.Paterson doubled the advantage after 5...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola was delighted with the response of his Manchester City players after bouncing back with a 5-0 hammering of Newcastle.City were beaten 1-0 by Southampton on Sunday, but early goals from Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez set them on their way to a routine win.David Silva and substitute Raheem Sterling also found the net either side of an own goal from Federico Fernandez to leave City wi...Full Story »

Manchester City got back among the goals as they thrashed Newcastle 5-0 in a one-sided Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium.Stung by a surprise loss at Southampton on Sunday, Pep Guardiola’s side looked more like the team that hammered new champions Liverpool last week in another emphatic home performance.Gabriel Jesus ended his barren run to begin the rout while Riyad Mahrez, Da...Full Story »

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings and Jack Grealish are both fit to face Manchester United.Mings took a knock to his calf in Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool while Grealish was struggling with tight calves, primarily caused by tight strapping, but the pair will be involved on Thursday.Matt Targett is still out with a hamstring injury, while goalkeeper Tom Heaton and striker Wesley (both knee) ...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy hit a late equaliser as Leicester came from behind to earn a point at 10-man Arsenal in a match where VAR was at the forefront.The Gunners were looking for a fourth consecutive Premier League win for the first time in 21 months but had to settle for a 1-1 draw.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring as Mikel Arteta’s side then went on to spurn a host of decent chances.Leic...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero is Manchester City’s only major absentee for the visit of Newcastle in the Premier League.The Argentina striker remains sidelined with a knee injury and is facing a race against time to be fit for the resumption of the Champions League next month.City manager Pep Guardiola otherwise has a full-strength squad to choose from, with no fresh concerns following Sunday’s defe...Full Story »

Interim head coach Dean Holden will be in charge of Bristol City’s clash with Hull following the sacking of Lee Johnson.Having been at the Championship club’s helm since February 2016, the 39-year-old Johnson was relieved of his duties after Cardiff condemned the Robins to a fourth straight defeat.Holden was Johnson’s assistant and has been promoted to interim head coach until ...Full Story »

Spanish football expert Graham Hunter believes Pep Guardiola would have to LEAVE Manchester City for the deposed champions to sign Barcelona captain Lionel Messi. Hunter believes Guardiola would not be willing to bring him to the Etihad Stadium but City chiefs would authorise the move if the Catalan was not in charge. He told talkSPORT: "The number one club who has tried to take Lionel Messi...Full Story »

Manchester City are reportedly not in the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara. The Spaniard's deal is set to expire next summer and he has played under current City boss Pep Guardiola at both Barcelona and Bayern. As a result, he would be a natural fit into Guardiola's City side but, according to the Athletic's David Ornstein, they are not interested in bringing Thiago to th...Full Story »

The coronavirus pandemic has made the summer transfer window uncertain, but here are the rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. The Independent reports that Manchester United and Manchester City could battle it out over both Kalidou Koulibaly and Milan Skriniar in the next few months. City, who lost their Premier League crown to Liverpool this season, are desperate for a few ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admits he finds it difficult to understand why his Manchester City side have lost nine Premier League games this season.A superb long-range effort by Southampton striker Che Adams saw City slip to a 1-0 loss at St Mary’s on Sunday – the first time in over five years they have been defeated in three consecutive away league games.It is the first such run of Guardiola&rsqu...Full Story »

Che Adams ended his long wait for a Premier League goal as he hit a stunning long-range effort to give Southampton victory over Manchester City.The 23-year-old, signed from Birmingham last summer, brilliantly lobbed Ederson to give Saints a 1-0 lead they battled valiantly to maintain.Adams, named in a Premier League starting XI for the first time in 2020, may grab the headlines for his fine stri...Full Story »

Virgil van Dijk opens up on key reason he snubbed Man City and Chelsea to join Liverpool (Image: GETTY) Virgil van Dijk has opened up on the reason he picked Liverpool over Manchester City and Chelsea two years ago, having been a huge part of the Reds' European and domestic successes since then. Virgil van Dijk has revealed the crucial role Jurgen Klopp played in convincing him to join Liverpo...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood scored two of Manchester United's five goals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side moved up to fourth by beating Bournemouth 5-2. Manchester United moved into the top four as Mason Greenwood struck a brilliant brace in a 5-2 victory over relegation-threatened Bournemouth. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went above Chelsea ahead of the Blues' game against Watford with a win that extended t...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to be blown away by teenager Mason Greenwood – and believes Manchester United would have hit more than five past Bournemouth had the Old Trafford faithful been there.The roaring Reds extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to a 16th match by walloping Eddie Howe’s relegation-threatened Cherries 5-2 in a thrilling clash played out in front of emp...Full Story »