Pep Guardiola recognises this weekend’s derby against Manchester United is more than just a game for City fans

Haaland has made a stunning start since joining Manchester City in the summer, scoring 14 goals in 10 appearances in all competitions

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have returned to training ahead of the Manchester derby but under-fire Harry Maguire will be absent

High-flying Manchester City are sure to provide a stern test for United, who could be without three first-team players at the Etihad Stadium.

In his newly-released autobiography, Calling the Shots: How to Win in Football and Life, Dein recalled how he favoured the appointment of then Aberdeen boss Ferguson but eventually “went along” with the decision to appoint George Graham instead.

There are huge derbies in north London and Manchester, while Roberto De Zerbi and Graham Potter make their league bows

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Structure of deal complex but high chance of agreement

The 22-year-old has managed just 48 minutes of football across four substitute appearances so far this season.

The Stone Roses singer has been getting deserved stick this week after dodgy footage emerged from a solo gig

A banana was thrown in the forward’s direction after he scored in the 19th minute of a 5-1 friendly win over Tunisia at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday

Richarlison believes racism will continue happening 'every day and everywhere' unless punishment is handed out following his experience of abuse during Brazil's win over Tunisia

Robbie Brady is confident he has more to offer the Republic of Ireland after marking his first start in 18 months with a face-saving Nations League winner against Armenia

Gareth Southgate spoke to Alexander-Arnold before leaving him out of England’s match against Germany and believes his 'all-round game' currently lags behind Trippier

The incident occurred as the former Everton striker ran towards the corner flag to celebrate scoring his side's second goal in their 5-1 win at the Parc des Princes.

Alvaro Morata snatched a dramatic winner as Spain beat Portugal in Braga to qualify for the Nations League Finals on Tuesday night

Southgate vowed to keep doing things his way regardless of the external noise and pressures as the England manager mulls over his World Cup squad selection and plots success in Qatar

For Maguire, these moments are increasingly a mismatch. He stepped out to face this danger, standing front on, feet planted, like a wardrobe left at the turn in the stairs

The Three Lions fought back from 2-0 down against Germany last night.

A 1-0 loss at San Siro means Gareth Southgate’s side will finish bottom of Group A3 even if they beat Germany at Wembley in their final fixture.