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The defending Premier League Champions had a quiet transfer window despite rumors linking them with numerous players around Europe. Even Pep Guardiola has made extraordinary claims about City’s position in the market. Hence without delaying further, let’s look at what today’s edition of transfer round up has in store for us. #4 Valverde takes a swipe at Pep Guardiola over Frenkie de Jong’s transfer Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde has hit out at Pep Guardiola over Frenkie de Jong transfer after the Dutch International signed for the Catalans in a €75 million deal and was scheduled to join the club in July....

Jurgen Klopp’s men were impeccable over the Christmas period as Pep Guardiola’s team wobbled and the Reds would extend their lead to 10 points with victory. But a restorative 3-1 win at Southampton on Sunday means City can potentially haul in their rivals and reignite a quest to become the first back-to-back winners of England’s top flight for a decade. Predicting how this heavyweight showdown might be resolved with be fiercely debated because, as our combined XI shows, the reserves of talent available to both managers are truly enviable....

Captaining the Red Devils for the first time, McTominay guided home an Alex Telles corner in the 5th minute to send his side into the lead. It was one which they preserved with minimum fuss to seal progression into the next round of the competition. The visitors gave a good account of themselves, forcing United goalkeeper Dean Henderson into making a couple of crucial saves. However, they could not make the most of the chances they created....

It can be argued that Watford were more dominant and creative when compared to United, but the Red Devils managed to snatch a victory through sheer equanimity at the end. Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a goal in the closing stages of the match, and Watford had a chance to equalize through a Roberto Pereyra free-kick in the final minute. However, they failed to do so and had to succumb to a defeat as the final whistle blew shortly after that....

Ashley Barnes opened the scoring for the away side in the second half. Jack Cork robbed Andreas Pereira in midfield and played in Barnes, who made no mistake. The home crowd was shell-shocked and the feeling grew when Burnley doubled their lead. Chris Wood headed the ball in from Ashley Westwood’s cross and it looked as though Burnley were on course for a memorable win. But United fought back in the end....

In the first half of the match, Chelsea started stronger as Tammy Abraham hit the post and Mason Mount drew out a save from David de Gea. United took the lead though as Rashford won a penalty against the run of play and converted it. The home side looked more comfortable after the first goal and started dominating possession. Towards the end of the half, Emerson struck the post and Chelsea went into the second half trailing United by a goal....

But there are a few footballers who made their names worth elsewhere. Since the Manchester United squad is always full of superstars, it is often easy to forget some of the lesser-known players who played for the club even in a title-winning season. United’s transfer antics have seldom let them down, the following being the exceptions to this. Everyone knows United signed Ronaldo and Kleberson together but it was Ronaldo who, outshone everyone to become the best in the world and Kleberson’s United career never really took off, but there are other players too whose name in this list will surprise you for sure!...

Roy Keane is regarded as one of Manchester United’s most influential captains under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson. The Red Devils lifted numerous trophies with Keane as skipper, including four league titles and the 1999 UEFA Champions League. Despite his leadership qualities, Keane has not attained success as a manager. The 50-year-old Irishman started his managerial career with Sunderland in 2006 and guided them to promotion to the Premier League....

Follow Sevilla vs Manchester United Live right here The two sides meet in the first leg of their tie at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Wednesday, with United the favourites to advance to the quarter-finals having won their group. Sevilla face a fight for a top-four finish in LaLiga but have already booked a place in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, which Navas believes deserves respect from Jose Mourinho’s side....

The viral Reddit post, titled, “My wife came out this month, and I feel like I’m not allowed to be mad,” has garnered over 19,100 upvotes and 1,800 comments since it was posted in “True Off My Chest.” Redditor @dolcheetgabana shared the post on June 12, and he revealed his wife came out as a lesbian, adding that she “saw it fitting with it being June.” The original poster’s (OP) wife’s father recently died, and he was “infamously homophobic” and had even disowned his son for being gay....

Man Utd target Marquinhos The pair both suffered injuries during United’s win over Anderlecht in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday evening. Rojo was stretchered off midway through the first half before Ibrahimovic landed awkwardly in the final seconds of normal time, though he was able to limp down the tunnel. A statement read: “Detailed investigations on the injuries sustained by Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic during Thursday’s Europa League match have confirmed significant knee ligament damage in both players that requires specialist opinions over the coming days....

How Man Utd’s anger at Real Madrid led to Lukaku move Lukaku, 24, will reunite with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford for a reported £75 million fee. United had targeted Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata to help fill the void left by last season’s top goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who did not have his contract renewed following a serious knee injury suffered in April. But Mourinho and United have turned to Belgium international Lukaku to try to fix their scoring woes, having only found the back of the net on 54 occasions in the Premier League last term – the lowest tally among the top seven teams....

The centre-back is regarded as one of the Red Devils’ brightest prospects and this week Mourinho hinted that the 19-year-old is closing in on a competitive United debut. Mourinho admits to cup final ‘problem’ Tuanzebe was elated with Mourinho’s words of encouragement and believes he can only continue to improve by training with the stars in United’s first-team squad. “Mourinho’s praise? There is no better feeling,” Tuanzebe told MUTV....

Man Utd reach first Europa League final Marouane Fellaini’s early goal looked to have settled United’s nerves and secured passage to the Stockholm showpiece, but Facundo Roncaglia’s equaliser five minutes from time sparked a tense ending at Old Trafford. The Argentine defender, along with Eric Bailly, was then dismissed a minute later as the two sets of players clashed in the middle of the pitch. And John Guidetti failed to finish United off with an open goal at his mercy with the last kick of the game, and Mourinho accepted that his side were made to suffer for not capitalising on their superiority in the first leg....

At least 22 people were killed and 59 injured, including children, in an explosion at the end of a concert at Manchester Arena at around 22:33 local time, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed. Football reacts to Manchester terror attack It is being treated by police as a terror attack, with GMP Chief Constable Ian Hopkins later confirming that the suspect died at the scene after allegedly detonating an “improvised explosive device”....

Warrior has steamrolled into 2013 by signing the Premier League’s reigning Player of the Year, Vincent Kompany, to a long-term endorsement deal. Kompany announced the news to fans via a video message posted on his YouTube channel earlier today. “I’m honoured to be joining the Warrior team – I actually see our relationship as more of a partnership because it’s about a lot more than just their brilliant product,” he said....

Bundesliga Manchester City and FC Barcelona eyeing Julian Weigl FC Barcelona are looking at Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Weigl as a successor to Sergio Busquets. Weigl is one of the most highly rated players in his position and will command a huge transfer fee. But AS reports that Barcelona are not the only club interested in the 22-year-old with former manager, Pep Guardiola also entering the race for Weigl. Manchester City are looking at Weigl as a long-term replacement for both Yaya Toure and Fernandinho with both the midfielders being out of contract next summer....

Sagna hit with FA charge City have until next Thursday, January 19, to respond to the charge. A statement issued by the FA said the club’s alleged failure to provide accurate whereabouts information was contrary to its regulation 14(d). Goal understands that City would not face serious recriminations if they were to be found guilty, as only minor infringements relating to paperwork are thought to be at the heart of the issue....

Ferran Soriano, CEO, City Football Group (Manchester City holding company) said: “We’re thrilled to be able to play a role in investing and building on the ongoing success of YF Marinos,” “We are proud to offer a collaborative and integrated approach to the football, marketing, media and commercial development of all the clubs in the City family. At the same time, we are proud that each of our clubs is firmly rooted and invested in its local community as well as connected and engaged with its supporter base....