Man City coach Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Manchester United

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has already explained how Dougie Freedman's work behind the scenes will help Erik ten Hag if he arrives at Manchester United.

Manchester United are still predicted to finish outside of the European places despite victory over Luton Town at the weekend but Manchester City's Premier League title race hopes remain intact.

Newcastle United could be without Callum Wilson when they host Manchester United at the start of December after the striker was forced to withdraw from international duty.

Manchester United signed off for the November international break with a narrow 1-0 win over Luton Town at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester City are Champions of Europe and have won five trophies over the last two seasons. Manchester United are the 20-times Champions of England and experienced unprecedented dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson. Teams like Stockport and Bolton are on the rise again, while Greater Manchester holds two of the top women's clubs in the Women's Super League. This city is the capital of football, however much London may argue.

John Stones will be out for 'a while', Pep Guardiola says, after being substituted at half-time of Manchester City's win over Young Boys.

Jeremy Doku's ability beyond his dribbling has taken Pep Guardiola and Manchester City officials by surprise this season.

There has been no hangover from Manchester City's treble success last season, Pep Guardiola says, as the manager admitted he was fearful their levels could drop this term.

Erling Haaland is back to his best and 'free' of his underlying injury concerns, Pep Guardiola says, and the striker does not need a rest any time soon for Manchester City.

Alan Shearer believes Manchester City were technically right to get a penalty on Sunday but has questioned whether similar offences will be penalised in the future.

Bernardo Silva says Manchester City improved on their defeat at Arsenal to record their best win over Manchester United in recent memory.

Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford later this afternoon and supporters have called for Mason Mount's return to the starting line-up.

Manchester United must leave Erik ten Hag alone if they want to return to the top believes Pep Guardiola, as the Manchester City boss warned his cross-city rivals that the Blues are not going anywhere.

Pep Guardiola has dismissed Facundo Pellistri's comments on Manchester ahead of Sunday's derby.

Manchester City are due to make the short journey to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as bragging rights go up for grabs for the first time this season against Manchester United in the Premier League.

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez can benefit from being in Erling Haaland's shadow.

Manchester United are counting down the days until their biggest game of the season when they host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.

England defender Esme Morgan has hit back at ‘hurtful’ criticism levelled at Lionesses that they are now ‘too busy and important’ to stop for fans saying players should not be ‘made to feel bad’ for being unable to meet every supporter.

Pep Guardiola said that Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez were not fit enough to start Manchester City's game against Young Boys just days before the Manchester derby.

Pep Guardiola says he made wholesale changes to his Manchester City side to keep his full squad involved during this busy period of the season.