Striker is getting better in a changing Manchester City team and in the sort of goal form to strike fear even into Arsenal’s elite defence

Rodri sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage early in City’s 2–2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on 22 September last year and did not return to action until featuring as a late substitute against Bournemouth on 20 May.

It’s seven years since the Welsh club were part of the top-flight but a strong start has them seventh in the Championship table ahead of Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against newly-promoted Birmingham City.

The 21-year-old became an Old Trafford outcast under Amorim – on Saturday he has the chance to pile the pressure on his former manager

United boss Amorim said: “(Diogo) Dalot is out. Mason is in the squad and Cunha is in the squad."

The 29-year-old played 76 minutes in last week’s derby victory over Manchester United but asked to be withdrawn after an hour of Thursday’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Napoli.

After Lady Cathy’s death in October 2023, the 13 times Premier League-winning manager found himself “stuck in the house” as he tried to find a way forward.

Robertson looks a better bet for Merseyside derby, a fresh test for Bournemouth, protests at West Ham and more.

Having gone into the international break reeling from Premier League defeats to Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s men lifted the mood with a pair of Etihad Stadium victories.

"I think everybody dreams of winning the Champions League, so now I’m with Barcelona, the dream is with Barcelona."

The 27-year-old scored both goals in Barca’s 2-1 Champions League victory at Newcastle on Thursday evening.

The 25-year-old sharpshooter reached a half century in just his 49th match.

The on-loan Manchester United forward became the first Englishman to score for the Catalans in Europe since Gary Lineker 36 years ago to underline the strides Newcastle still have to make at this rarified level.

His contract to 2027 includes break clause this summer.

Napoli begin their latest campaign in Europe’s elite competition at City, winners in 2023, on Thursday and Conte is leaning on De Bruyne for help.

The 27-year-old, who scored in his country’s 5-0 World Cup qualifier victory over Serbia last week, will hope to repeat the feat against Newcastle at St James’ Park on Thursday evening

Hansi Flick has also talked up Marcus Rashford’s qualities.

Donnarumma has revealed joining Manchester City was always his first choice.

Frank's early progress at Tottenham is a blow for the school of thought that managers need time.

The Red Devils were without Champions League football in 2024/25 and stumbled home 15th in the Premier League – their lowest top-flight finish in 51 years.