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Silva, 28, has been a crucial first-team starter for Pep Guardiola ever since arriving from AS Monaco for an initial fee of £43.5 million in the summer of 2017. Operating as the team’s creative outlet, he has helped City lift 11 trophies, including four Premier League titles. A left-footed technical dribbler, Silva has registered 50 goals and 54 assists in 261 appearances across all competitions for the Cityzens. Earlier this summer, the Portuguese midfielder was heavily linked with a big-money move to Barcelona....

The club is expected to make an official statement about De Bruyne’s injury today with Guardiola facing an anxious wait over his star man’s fitness. After the game, Guardiola said, “I think he’s injured. Tonight we are going to come back to Manchester, tomorrow the doctor is going to see. It’s a pity. It’s important for us. For how he reacted it looks muscular but I’m not a doctor.”...

Manchester City spent more than any other English side at over £170 million, Manchester United come in second by spending just under £150 million, with Chelsea in third having spent £123 million. David Luiz may struggle for Brazil recall Conte admits that the Manchester clubs tend to spend the most historically, but that Chelsea make major signings in the future to compete with them. He also added that just because any team spends, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee success....

In case you didn’t know Manchester United are all set to play host to their city rivals later tonight in a game that will prove to be decisive in the Premier League title chase as well as the race for a top-four finish. While City will hope to overtake title chasers Liverpool to the top of the league table, the Red Devils are looking to earn a crucial three points to keep their race to secure Champions League football alive....

The Belgium midfielder only recently returned to first-team action from damaging the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee in August. During the closing stages of City’s 2-0 EFL Cup win over Fulham on Thursday, De Bruyne suffered damage to his left knee in a challenge with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and must now return to the sidelines for five to six weeks Pep Guardiola’s side have coped impressively without their talisman so far this term, going unbeaten over the course of the first 10 Premier League games to sit above Liverpool at the summit on goal difference....

Pep Guardiola’s side have been in phenomenal form in 2017-18 and head into the Manchester derby at Old Trafford as the top flight’s only unbeaten side. City took an early advantage at the summit last season before Chelsea surged to the title, and former United forward Owen does not think they will be able to ease off should they open a sizeable lead. “I think City were quite a few points ahead last season and didn’t go on to win it and actually Chelsea went on to win it at an absolute breeze, so definitely nothing is going to be decided so soon,” Owen told Omnisport, speaking courtesy of Hublot....

A 94th minute goal from Darren Bent stunned Manchester United at Old Trafford, the Premier League’s bottom side held last season’s champions to a 2-2 draw. Fulham took a first half lead through Steve Sidwell and defended doggedly until two late goals in three minutes from Robin Van Persie and Michael Carrick looked to have snatched victory for United. However Fulham snatched a point from the jaws of defeat to leave United nine points adrift of a Champions League place....

The game started brightly with both sides constantly pushing for chances. Chelsea got close when Tammy Abraham got the ball at the edge of the box due to some sloppy passing from United. He unleashed an absolute banger which hit the post. United replied positively with some fantastic exchanges between their front three. Marcus Rashford, in particular, was an absolute live-wire as he caused all sorts of problems for the Chelsea back-line....

However, according to a report from The Athletic (via Express), the Premier League giants made a late check on Everton forward Anthony Gordon prior to reaching an agreement with Ajax for Antony. As per the report, Gordon is currently on Chelsea’s radar. The Blues are determined to reinforce their attack after struggling to impress up front in their first few league games. Thomas Tuchel’s side have scored just five goals in four league outings....

Last SeasonFirst. United comfortably regained the Premier League title after the signing of van Persie and growing defensive solidity throughout the year. Disappointment in the Champions League after ‘Nani-gate’ but it was a fitting way to say goodbye to Sir Alex Ferguson Off-Season reportObviously the big news is the succession of David Moyes to the manager’s dugout but it’s also been a summer of transfer frustration. The fruitless pursuit of Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney’s unrest have made for an unusually unsettled summer at Old Trafford....

Both clubs are yet to lose in pre-season, with Manchester United recording comprehensive wins over Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace under new boss Erik ten Hag, while Villa have picked up narrow victories against Leeds United and Brisbane Roar. FOLLOW LIVE: Man United vs. Aston Villa live score, updates, highlights & lineups from friendly in Australia With the Premier League kicking off in two weeks, both United and Villa will be looking to ramp up their preparations for the new campaign....

Everyone reacts differently to stress but in situations of real tension, like the old adage goes, cooler heads prevail. Nowhere is this more evident than in a story shared to Reddit by a 26-year-old man who was recently pulled over by police while riding a recently purchased second hand motorcycle. At the time of writing the post had been upvoted over 10,000 times. The man said he had been riding on the bike with his 25-year-old girlfriend when he was stopped by an officer who informed them the license plates were “coming up as stolen....

Since retiring from United after almost 27 years in charge in 2013, the 76-year-old Ferguson has continued to attend matches at Old Trafford, participate in coaching initiatives, and has been a regular at horse racing as a prominent owner. “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain hemorrhage,” United said in a statement. “The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimize his recovery....

With a deal having been in the pipeline for some time, Goal confirmed on Monday that the Brazil international had arrived in England to undergo a medical . Fred’s former manager at Shakhtar, Mircea Lucescu, then confirmed that a move had been made , with the 25-year-old taking a much-deserved step up onto a Premier League stage. United have now announced that a big-money transfer is imminent, with the finishing touches being put to their first signing of the summer....

Reports continue to suggest that the France international will be the subject of big-money offers this summer. Man Utd can have Griezmann! Links to Manchester United refuse to go away, with the Red Devils said to have identified the 25-year-old as their top target. Griezmann, though, has sought to distance himself from the rumours by pointing out that he has a contract in Spain. He is not about to be drawn into a debate regarding potential moves elsewhere, with the talented frontman adamant that he will only leave Atleti if the club decide to sell....

However, Jose Mourinho was in bullish mood following the Champions League win. “[We have played] 12 matches. Ten victories, two draws, nine clean sheets. We are not bad,” said the Portuguese and, on Saturday, United have the chance to increase that positive start when they visit the John Smith’s Stadium for the first time. Frank O’Farrell was the last United boss to take a side to Huddersfield back in 1971, and Mourinho will be hoping to put another dent in the Terriers’ early optimism by racking up another three points as they look to keep hanging on to the coat-tails of league leaders Manchester City....

For a team who have not been in such a position since the middle of September, anything is a bonus right now. And especially so considering the chaotic nature of United’s run-in. With either seven or eight games still to play depending on their Europa League fortunes, United have a far more hectic final few weeks of the season than all their rivals for the Champions League positions. Their cause has hardly been helped by a catalogue of recent injury troubles and that ill luck is set to continue this weekend after further issues were collected at the Etihad Stadium, including Marouane Fellaini’s sending-off which will see him suspended for the next three games....

The Chile international is yet to sign a contract extension with the Gunners, as he enters the final 12 months of his current deal. Failure to tie the 28-year-old to fresh terms has sparked transfer speculation throughout the 2016-17 campaign, with the likes of Bayern Munich and Manchester CIty keen on his signature. United legend Robson believes Jose Mourinho should be among those looking to do a deal if a scramble is sparked, with Sanchez “guaranteed” to be a success at Old Trafford....

The midfielder made his first-team debut under Jose Mourinho at the end of the 2016-17 season against Arsenal. He also made his first Champions League appearance in United’s 1-0 win over Benfica on Wednesday night. McTominay 17/2 to score last v Huddersfield Discussing the new contract, McTominay told the club’s official website: “I have grown up at this great club and it has always been a big part of my life....

Locals in Yamunanagar, in the northern state of Haryana, were shocked to see a pricey white BMW 3 Series sinking into the Western Yamuna Canal. One witness called police, who sent a recovery team to make sure nobody was trapped inside. Police divers borrowed an earthmover and, with the help of locals, recovered the BMW from a patch of tall grass it was moored on. City officials determined the car belonged to a man named Akash, reportedly the son of a prosperous local landowner....