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Fernandes calls for United to regain control after City drift in 3-0 loss Bruno Fernandes has criticised Manchester United’s lack of control in Sundays 3-0 defeat at Manchester City. He argues each goal could have been avoided. Foden headed the opener after Doku beat Luke Shaw. Doku’s assist for Haaland’s first came from space created…

Five record-breakers that flew and five that flopped With Isak price tag looming, debate over record signings returns. We look back at five signings that flew and five that flopped. Shearer’s move to Blackburn was a turning point in the league’s early years. In 1993-94 he hit 31 goals from 40 games. The following season…

Ricky Hatton tribute lights up the Manchester derby The City fans and players staged a minute of appreciation for Ricky Hatton before the derby with United. Hatton was a lifelong City supporter and boxing hero who died on Sunday morning. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Pep Guardiola said the news…

Haaland seals derby revival as City answer critics Haaland urged City to “get our asses going,” then sealed the 197th derby with his second and third goals. Nevertheless, this was not a vintage City performance, at least not yet. Yet the Norwegian showed the class to lead a revival. From a Newcastle vantage, the gulf…

Haaland double fuels Manchester City win as wealth sparks debate over heart and unity Erling Haaland struck twice to power Manchester City past their local rivals. The finish showed pace and precision that define modern elite football. Yet the night carried the weight of wealth and questions about heart. I believe in working class unity…

Amorim sticks with 3-4-3 after City thrashing as United grit to recover I believe in working class unity, but it is tested weekly. Ruben Amorim refuses to drop the 3-4-3 after United were thrashed 3-0 by City. But Ruben Amorim refuses to drop the 3-4-3 after United were thrashed 3-0 by City. He says you…

Amorim under pressure at Manchester United as graft and heart are tested Ruben Amorim is not the biggest problem at Manchester United, yet many see him as part of the issue. Ten months in, he has yet to win back-to-back league games. After beating Burnley amid euphoria, they faced a different test away to Manchester…

Pepism in Flux a Geordie View from St James Park Pepism is fading as the dominant tactical template in football. The game feels blasted and unfamiliar to fans and coaches alike. Yet smoke swirls around a sport in flux and a world under pressure. The landscape echoes with howls and grunts and screams. A great…

Mainoo under pressure at United as Amorim hints at world class ceiling Kobbie Mainoo remains England’s bright prospect but has yet to start a league game this season. Ruben Amorim said the 20-year-old was uncomfortable fighting to win a starting berth. Amorim also suggested Mainoo could become the world’s best midfielder. Mainoo has made only…

Bayindir Keeps United Edge as Lammens Arrives for Now and Future Ruben Amorim will keep Altay Bayindir as Manchester United’s starter for Sundays derby against Manchester City. He also sees Senne Lammens as a player for now and for the future. Bayindir has started United’s three Premier League games this season, replacing Andre Onana. Lammens…