City ‘protected by the luck’, says Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho conceded the title race to “lucky” Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s side left Old Trafford on Sunday with a 2-1 win and 11-point lead in the Premier League.
Otamendi strikes massive blow in Premier League title race
Nicolas Otamendi was the surprise hero as Manchester City secured a 2-1 derby win over Manchester United to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
No regrets over joining City – Guardiola remembers Fergie’s advance
Alex Ferguson made his admiration of Pep Guardiola clear in 2012, but the Man City boss feels his understanding of English let him down.
How United can beat City – even without Pogba
The suspended midfielder is a big miss for the Old Trafford side, but FourFourTwo explains how Jose Mourinho can adjust his gameplan with confidence.
Griezmann down to 18th as Cavani, De Bruyne miss top 10
Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann was the big loser in the 2017 Ballon d’Or voting, tumbling from third to 18th.
I’d stop playing if City were unbeatable – Pogba
Paul Pogba has claimed he would “stop playing” if he thought Manchester City could not be caught in the Premier League title race.
Guardiola proud of City starlets despite first defeat
Tosin Adarabioyo, Brahim Diaz and Phil Foden earned praise from Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola after their displays at Shakhtar Donetsk.
Donetsk hand Man City first loss of campaign
Bernard and Ismaily scored to send Shakhtar Donetsk through as Group F runners-up after a 2-1 home win against already-qualified Manchester City at the Metalist Stadium on Wednesday.
Silva out of City squad for Shakhtar as youngsters get nod
David Silva has been left out of Manchester City’s travelling party for the Champions League Group F game at Shakhtar Donetsk.
FA Cup draw: Merseyside derby headlines action
Liverpool will host Merseyside neighbours Everton in the FA Cup third round – one of a handful of local derbies thrown up in Monday’s draw.