Guardiola: Man City are better than last season

Manchester City won the Premier League title with 100 points last season but Pep Guardiola believes they are even better this time around.

Don’t blame Jose – Matic sticks by Mourinho

Nemanja Matic wants his Manchester United team-mates to accept their share of the blame for the club’s failings under Jose Mourinho.

Sarri urges Chelsea to respond at Watford

Maurizio Sarri has demanded a reaction from his Chelsea players when they travel to Watford on Boxing Day.

Klopp: Outstanding Manchester City not cracking

Jurgen Klopp does not believe Manchester City are cracking under the pressure of Liverpool’s ferocious pace at the top of the Premier League.

Ronaldo instigated move from Real Madrid to Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo offered himself to Juventus during the Serie A club’s talks over Joao Cancelo, another of Jorge Mendes’ clients, according to the Bianconeri’s sporting director Fabio Paratici.

Rooney backs Solskjaer to fix Manchester United fractures

Wayne Rooney believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the right man to heal the player unrest that contributed to Jose Mourinho’s dismissal from Manchester United.

Pogba thanks Jose Mourinho for improving him

Paul Pogba acknowledged that not everything ‘worked well’ with Jose Mourinho but thanked the former Manchester United manager for improving him as a player.

Van Dijk one of the world’s best defenders – Mane

Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane praised Virgil van Dijk for his impact at the club, saying the Dutchman had proven to be one of the world’s best defenders.

Solari credits Zidane for Club World Cup triumph

Santiago Solari shared the credit for Real Madrid’s record-breaking Club World Cup triumph with former head coach Zinedine Zidane.

Solskjaer: Manchester United should never be outworked

Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he warned his players that they ‘should never be outworked’ before Saturday’s thrashing of Cardiff City.