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direct to your inboxRoy Keane rarely misses an opportunity to aim a dig at Liverpool - and this was the case once more during the build-up to Manchester City's crunch clash at Anfield. The Manchester United legend was in the Sky Sports studio along with fellow pundits Micah Richards and Graeme Souness.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards believes Joao Cancelo is the perfect full-back to play under Pep Guardiola, but he still wouldn't play him against Liverpool on Sunday.Cancelo has been in superb form in recent weeks, operating from right-back but playing more in midfield in a fluid formation that saw him score a brilliant goal at West Brom last week.

straight to your inbox"Man City’s biggest game is still Man United, and Liverpool would still say their biggest game is Man United too.

straight to your inboxJoking, laughing, endlessly positive, lavishing his former colleagues with praise, and even possessing the rare ability to crack Roy Keane’s stony exterior and coaxing out a hint of a smile. That’s what comes to mind when you think of Micah Richards.If not his new vocation of being one of the most engaging and insightful pundits on an otherwise dreary merry-go-round, perhaps you’ll go back to his playing career.

straight to your inboxJohn Stones has opened up about his Manchester City transformation - and revealed how Micah Richards helped him.Stones has come in from the cold to form a blossoming central defensive partnership with Ruben Dias in Pep Guardiola's side. The pair kept another clean sheet as City beat Crystal Palace 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMicah Richards and Roy Keane were in disagreement at half-time over Manchester United's performance against Liverpool after the former Man City defender claimed they were overly negative.In a low-key opening 45 minutes, Liverpool started the game brightest with Thiago Alcantara and Xherdan Shaqiri pulling the midfield strings.United grew into the half and continued to pose a threat on the counter-attack, although Marcus Rashford was penalised several

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards has hailed Phil Foden as a 'superstar' following his latest eye-catching performance. The England international netted the only goal of the game in the 1-0 victory over Brighton, which moved City four points off the top with a game in hand.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden should be starting every game for Manchester City from now on, according to Micah Richards.Foden starred as City beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in Sunday's Premier League clash. The England international has not been a regular starter for Pep Guardiola 's side this season.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane says Manchester City cannot be written off in the title race.City had something of a slow start to the season by their usual standards and they find themselves seven points off the top ahead of facing Chelsea this afternoon, albeit with two games in hand over most teams around them.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMatch of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Micah Richards heaped praise on three Manchester United players after their 1-0 win over Wolves.The Reds edged a tight game thanks to Marcus Rashford's last-gasp deflected goal, with the victory moving them up to second in the table and just two points off Liverpool.Rashford's performance on the wing after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switched the forward's position gained praise from Ian Wright.The popular pundit also

straight to your inboxMicah Richards says he is looking for more from Riyad Mahrez's end product on a consistent basis.The Manchester City star found the net in his side's 4-1 Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal, curling in a free-kick that should have been saved by Gunners goalkeeper Runar Runarsson.Yet the Icelandic international let the free-kick through his hands, giving Mahrez his fifth goal of the season.Mahrez previously scored a hat-trick in City's 5-0 win over Burnley but has struggled to

straight to your inboxJamie Redknapp and Micah Richards have shot down suggestions that Fernandinho should have been sent off in Man City's Carabao Cup win over Arsenal.City ran out 4-1 winners in the game, comfortably seeing off an out-of-form Arsenal side, but things may have been different just before the half-hour mark when Fernandinho collided with Arsenal midfielder Ceballos when challenging for a corner.Ceballos went down clutching his face after Fernandinho raised his hand when grappling

straight to your inboxMicah Richards feels John Stones has taken his chance in Manchester City's defence. A combination of injuries and poor form saw the centre-back fall out of favour under Pep Guardiola in recent seasons but the hectic nature of this campaign has seen Stones play more regularly, and he started against Olympiacos and Burnley.

Man City urged to sign a new strikerSky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards have called on Pep Guardiola to bring in a new striker.Manchester City have been short of attacking options this season, with both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus missing periods with injuries.Ferran Torres has deputised well, but the Blues have been short of goals and failed to find the net again in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.“I’ve got no doubt that Man City will be trying to find the next A-List

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Pogba has been criticised by Micah Richards for his 'disrespectful' comments made while on international duty with France this week.The World Cup winner stated representing Les Bleus was a 'breath of fresh air' amid one of the toughest periods in his career.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards says he is "astonished" that Manchester City did not sign a striker during the summer transfer window.City boss Pep Guardiola has used winger Ferran Torres as a makeshift front man in recent weeks following injuries to Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards has explained that he didn't believe Sergio Aguero was that good when he first played in training with him for Manchester City.Aguero has returned from injury to start for City vs Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League tonight. It's an important comeback for the Blues, who have also been without the services of fellow striker Gabriel Jesus.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards reckons Manchester City are not yet fully up to speed this season.City have taken four points from their opening three Premier League fixtures.Having beaten Wolves in their league opener, Pep Guardiola's men were then humbled 5-2 at home by Leicester City.And on Saturday evening, they were held to a 1-1 draw by newly-promoted Leeds United at Elland Road.Raheem Sterling put the visitors ahead in the 17th minute but Rodrigo levelled for Marcelo Bielsa's side

straight to your inboxMicah Richards has disagreed with Gary Neville over Manchester City's defending. An upset Richards was talking after City's shock 5-2 defeat to Leicester City, which saw them give away three penalties as they struggled against the Foxes' counter-attack.

Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discussed their win at Brighton. It was a nervy afternoon for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men, who came back from behind to pull off a dramatic victory at the Amex Stadium.

straight to your inbox Manchester United were naturally a big talking point on Match of the Day on Saturday night as Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discussed their win at Brighton. It was a nervy afternoon for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men, who came back from behind to pull off a dramatic victory at the Amex Stadium.

straight to your inbox Micah Richards has insisted Manchester City have been vindicated by their decision to start Phil Foden after he was sent home from international duty by England. The City youngster scored during their win over Wolves in their first game of the Premier League season on Monday, and in last night's Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards has hit back at social media users who claim he is only getting jobs due to Black Lives Matter. The former Manchester City defender has become a prominent football pundit since hanging up his boots in 2019.

straight to your inbox Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards have both insisted that Manchester City need to sign another centre-back to beat Liverpool to the Premier League title this season. Pep Guardiola's side have brought in Nathan Ake from Bournemouth but are still actively pursuing another defender.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 13 September.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards has admitted he has one concern about the signing of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth.Pep Guardiola's side struggled defensively last term, which ultimately resulted in them conceding the Premier League title to Liverpool. However, City have been active in the transfer market to erase those woes by luring Netherlands international Ake to the Etihad Stadium.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards has praised Manchester United for the signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side bolstered their midfield with the capture of the highly rated Netherlands international, paying £35m for his services. That gives United a plethora of options ahead of the new Premier League season, with their midfield ranks already boasting the impressive duo of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes Pep Guardiola will be desperate to reclaim the Premier League title this season.City endured a rough season last year as they missed out on the Premier League title to Liverpool, who finished 18-points clear of them. But with the signings of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres already this summer, it is clear the Etihad club mean business.

straight to your inbox Micah Richards accepts his biggest regret in football was leaving Manchester City, having failed to appreciate the position he was in at the time. Richards emerged through the club's academy and made his first-team debut in 2005 under Stuart Pearce and was part of the side that won their first Premier League title in 2012 under Roberto Mancini.

straight to your inbox Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards would both love to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League but have questioned how much a transfer would cost Manchester City. The Barcelona star has told the club he wants to leave on a free transfer this summer .