12 February 1945

In an age when modern goalkeeping has strayed towards how much they can add to the collective outfield output, United’s requirements of the starting goalkeeper are more of a throwback to a time of all-rounders, a time before the 12-year reign of David De Gea, who specialised as one of history’s greatest shot-stoppers. For Alex…

Manchester City are making progress in contract discussions with talented academy graduate Nico O’Reilly amid interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The versatile youngster, who has played in midfield and at left-back under Pep Guardiola, has enjoyed a hugely impressive breakout season, even scoring his first Premier League goal in Saturday’s 5-2 win over Crystal…

“They are players with talent and then, when you have this moment with some injuries, they have to be ready,” Ruben said. “It’s our tradition to put players in to play, especially in this moment. “We have to focus on everything, the future is right there and the young kids can feel the club and…

Andrew Kitchen will referee his first United game, at Old Trafford on Thursday. Source link

Pep Guardiola has switched up his style – and Manchester City fans are loving the new ‘Ted Lasso’ energy. As City prepare for a brief pre-season, Guardiola was spotted visiting Barcelona’s Monarka Clinic, known for cutting-edge recovery treatments. But it wasn’t the clinic that caught everyone’s eye – it was Pep’s new clean-shaven face, ditching…

Ruben Amorim has admitted Manchester United co-owners INEOS are unlikely to provide any extra funds for a summer transfer spree. The Red Devils were limited in their spending power during January, only adding left-back Patrick Dorgu and centre-back Ayden Heaven after failing to permanently offload any squad players in the winter window. After the window…