Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been warned there needs to be a marked improvement against Burnley when the Reds resume their Premier League campaign this weekend.
29.08.2023 - 14:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Chris Sutton has identified Liverpool as Manchester City’s biggest rival as Pep Guardiola’s side look to win a record-breaking four consecutive league titles.
City have made a perfect start to the new campaign, with Rodri’s late goal at Sheffield United making it three wins from three. They are the only Premier League side to maintain their 100% record, while four other sides have picked up seven points from the nine available, including Liverpool.
In previous years, Jurgen Klopp’s side have often been City’s main title rival and Chris Sutton believes they are capable of mounting a fresh challenge, having won two of their games, despite twice being reduced to 10 men. The Merseyside club demonstrated their resilience against Newcastle United on Sunday as Darwin Nunez completed a dramatic comeback with a later brace after Virgil van Dijk had been sent off.
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"They are probably the ones who I think can push Manchester City the most," BBC Sport pundit Sutton told the Monday Night Club. "I think in terms of, they went down to 10 men against Bournemouth last week and saw them off pretty well, but to do it at Newcastle - I thought that was a major statement.
“I still think City will win the Premier League, but Liverpool needed that yesterday and will go from strength to strength - if they can keep hold of Mohamed Salah."
It has been reported by CBS Sports that Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad are preparing a bid worth £128million for Salah. However, Klopp was adamant that the forward will be staying at Anfield.
Arsenal were the club who ran City closest last season before faltering in the final part of the campaign. However, Sutton is confident that
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been warned there needs to be a marked improvement against Burnley when the Reds resume their Premier League campaign this weekend.
Manchester City and Manchester United have already earned millions from the Champions League before kicking a ball. Pep Guardiola’s side rejoiced in Istanbul as City finally got their hands on the famous trophy last season and completed their treble.
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday, September 13.
Manchester City return to Premier League action this weekend following the international break.
Manchester City are reportedly set to joust with Liverpool for the signature of West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd.
Pep Guardiola is expected back in the UK on Wednesday to boost Manchester City preparations for their weekend game with West Ham United.
Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane hopes to reignite an old rivalry when his side welcome Manchester United to the Allianz Arena for their opening Champions League group stage game.
It was hardly a surprise when Rodri was announced Manchester City's Player of the Month for August.
Manchester United were initially interested in Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha before eventually landing Sofyan Amrabat, according to reports.
Three pundits have predicted Manchester United will slip to defeat against Arsenal.
Jack Grealish has become the latest Manchester City player to suffer an injury this season and will miss the Fulham game.
Phil Foden wants to play behind Erling Haaland more often after feeling 'alive' in that role against Newcastle recently.
Manchester City will hope to continue their perfect start to the Premier League season when they host Fulham at the Etihad this afternoon.
Manchester City's players are not underestimating the importance of their late win at Sheffield United when it comes to the bigger picture of defending their Premier League title.
Mike Dean has slammed Chris Sutton's suggestion that Marcus Rashford dived to win a penalty for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City were able to stay calm when they conceded a late equaliser to Sheffield United because of timekeeping changes this season.
Manchester United have been encouraged to keep hold of Scott McTominay this summer so they are not left short on numbers in midfield.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be absent from his side’s next two Premier League games following his back surgery, with Juanma Lillo set to fill the dugout in his place.
Alan Shearer has insisted Phil Foden must get an extended run in central midfield for Manchester City after his starring performance against Newcastle United.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City showed why they have been so successful with a charismatic performance against Newcastle on Saturday night.