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      Harry Redknapp: I tipped Man Utd to win the title… but NONE of their players would get in the Man City team

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      THERE are fewer than five miles between the two Manchester clubs — but in terms of quality, they are 100 miles apart right now.And if that wasn’t worrying enough for United, the way they are going it is a gap I can see getting even wider.
      Manchester United were the dominant force in Manchester for several decadesCredit: PA
      But the balance of power has well and truly shifted in City’s favourCredit: REX
      The Red Devils have had to painfully watch on as their neighbours have dominated all competitionsCredit: GETTY
      I know I tipped them to give the title a real go this season but you can forget it.
      They will be lucky to finish within shouting distance of the top four . . . and even that is a hell of a long shot.
      So when City go to Old Trafford this afternoon, there is only one result I can see, for sure.
      An away win — and a comfortable one as well. Whether Pep Guardiola’s City team are as good as last year or not, they are a heck of a lot better than United, who I don’t think have progressed at all.
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      In fact, I would go so far as to say they are no further forward than when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was manager . . . and how many millions have they spent since then?
      United were starting to become bang average when Ole was in charge and, for me, nothing has changed.
      If City had the pick of anyone in a red shirt, how many would they take?
      Maybe Marcus Rashford in top form — which he has not been this season.
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      Marcus Rashford, on his day, is the only United star capable of getting into City’s teamCredit: ALAMY
      Beyond that? No one. Bruno Fernandes might get on the bench, but he certainly wouldn’t make the starting XI, and the rest wouldn’t even get close.
      I look at United and think, “What’s the plan?” They are a very, very pale shadow of some of the teams they have had over the years . . . and they were always exciting.
      I still have a scrapbook from ten years old, full of stuff about Duncan Edwards and Bobby Charlton, Eddie Colman and Roger Byrne, all the Busby Babes.
      They had great teams under Fergie as well. Ryan Giggs and David Beckham flying at you, Andy Cole or Eric Cantona scoring for fun.
      Even when they weren’t mopping up trophies, they would still be great to watch.
      And they always had a couple of players you would have loved in your side, like a Bryan Robson or Norman Whiteside.
      I took teams to Old Trafford for 20 years and, if you went one down after ten minutes, you knew it was going to be a long day.But look at them now and they are just very, very ordinary.
      They are not producing players like they used to and you have to say the recruitment has been poor.
      This is very much Erik ten Hag’s side, not one full of players he inherited. But I struggle to see any star quality — and that’s something United have never lacked.
      A manager of any side in the Premier League now — and I mean ANY — would fancy his chances of getting something from United.
      You know your players will always be up for it, because of the club they are up against, but in truth they would be taking on an average team.
      They are 100 miles apart right nowHarry Redknapp on Manchester City and Manchester United
      I know they are at home this afternoon but, for me, United’s best chance is to treat it as though they are underdogs in a cup tie.
      They are not on the same level as City, so the only way is to work their socks off and hang in through sheer endeavour.
      Like when I was managing Bournemouth against them in the cup.
      It is at Old Trafford, so if they do that, then the crowd will lift them and United could feed off it.
      Ten Hag has to fire them up to run, chase, work hard for the whole 90 minutes and hope the fans carry them along.
      But just to say that about a United side at home is unreal.
      In terms of a contest . . . well it really isn’t one. There is no comparison between them.
      I keep hearing that Erling Haaland isn’t at the same level as last year — but he still has nine in nine in the Premier League. Imagine when he finds a bit of form!
      Then there is Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, the new lad Jeremy Doku, Julian Alvarez . . . top quality everywhere you look.
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      For me, Rashford is the only United player who can compare and he will be up against Kyle Walker, so will be chasing both ways.
      I would love to see a close game with loads of goals but in reality, there’s only one side I can see scoring them — and they won’t be wearing red.
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      Pep Guardiola sends stark warning to Man City fans ahead of Manchester derby and Sir Bobby Charlton tributes

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      PEP GUARDIOLA will not accept any Manchester City fan insulting Sir Bobby Charlton, vowing: “They do not represent us.”City banned two supporters — both minors — who were filmed mocking the death of England 1966 World Cup winner Charlton last weekend.
      Pep Guardiola has told Man City supporters they should respect ‘iconic figures’ like the late Sir Bobby CharltonCredit: Instagram @mancity
      Old Trafford has paid tribute to Sir Bobby and is now preparing to do the same again at Sunday’s derby against champions CityCredit: Getty
      Sir Bobby has been hailed as the greatest ever English footballerCredit: Getty
      Fans have covered Old Trafford with floral tributesCredit: Getty
      The legend’s former club Manchester United will hold a minute’s applause ahead of Sunday’s emotionally-charged Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
      And City have warned any fans who  misbehave will be banned and reported to police.
      Guardiola said: “They don’t represent us.
      “Alcohol makes bad things in people.
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      “We have a lot of respect for United, especially the iconic figures like Sir Bobby Charlton.
      “We will be part of the condolences for the family, Manchester United and English football.”
      Security officials trawled through CCTV footage to identify the young fans who sang  sick chants on the Etihad concourse — after Charlton’s death, aged 86, was announced.
      But Guardiola preferred to focus on  the loss felt by City ambassador and legend Mike Summerbee — who played alongside Charlton for England.
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      He added: “What represents us is Mike Summerbee going to Old Trafford to sign the book on behalf of Man City.”
      Guardiola also added his tribute, writing: “Thanks for Bobby Charlton to make our football the best place to live. Never ever will you be forgotten.”
      City fans observed an impeccable silence at the 2008 Old Trafford derby marking 50 years since the Munich air disaster.
      And Guardiola sees no reason why tomorrow’s tributes should not be similarly appropriate.
      The Spaniard said: “This is definitely going to  happen. It’s a good rivalry and each club respects the other.
      “It’s my eighth season here and no big issues happened. We won games, we lost games.”
      Outside Old Trafford became a sea of scarfs and flowersCredit: Rex
      Fans have joined in the tributes to the Man Utd and England legendCredit: Rex More

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      Footie-mad lad, 6, stuns classmates at his school’s Halloween disco — by dressing as Man City’s Jack Grealish

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      A FOOTIE-mad six-year-old trumped classmates when he arrived at his school’s Halloween disco — dressed as Manchester City’s Jack Grealish.Nairn Rodgers put on the club’s kit and scraped his hair back in a band like his midfield hero before drawing on stubble.
      Nairn Rodgers stunned his classmates when he went as his footy idol for a Halloween school disco
      Jack Grealish is Nairn’s favourite playerCredit: Avalon.red
      His fancy dress inspiration came three days after Nairn fulfilled his dream of watching Grealish, 28, play and he got to tour City’s Etihad Stadium.
      Parents Jordan Rodgers, 26, and Michaela Goodwin drove him 200 miles for last Saturday’s 2-1 win over Brighton to celebrate his upcoming seventh birthday.
      Michaela, 23, said: “Jack Grealish is his favourite player and we’re proud of him and how much he suited the costume and actually looked like Grealish.
      “Other kids went as scary pumpkins, witches, Encanto, but no other footballers. Unfortunately, they don’t do prizes for best dressed any more.”
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      Nairn, who goes to Machanhill Primary in Larkhall, near Glasgow, plays football for his local team.
      Michaela added: “He’s only six but football is his everything.
      “He wants to be a footballer. It’s all he ever does and has done from when he could kick a ball.
      “His room is filled with Manchester City posters, football cards, scarves, and he has two strips.”
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      Nairn now has fans of his own.
      After Michaela posted snaps of his Jack outfit on Facebook, Tracy Robson wrote: “Looks like him so much.”
      Amy Crawford said: “I’m howling. Why, he’s like a proper wee man.”
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      I’m a Man Utd star – my girlfriend and I sometimes play a game where we try to find Man City flags in town.. we never do

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      MANCHESTER UNITED prospect Facundo Pellistri, 21, made a fiery statement ahead of this weekend’s clash with Manchester City.The winger, was speaking to the press in his native Uruguay after the national side’s recent qualifiers against Brazil and Colombia.
      Pellistri made a spicy comment about the Manchester derbyCredit: Rex
      He said he and his girlfriend look for Manchester City flags when out and about in the city… And don’t spot anyCredit: instagram @facupellistri
      And of course, the prospect of the looming Manchester derby came up as a topic of conversation.
      Pellistri was dismissive about how well Manchester City are actually supported in Manchester, and insisted that only one club in the city really matters.
      Speaking to Carve Deportiva, Pellistri said: “Manchester is all about United. You don’t see City shirts or flags.
      “Sometimes, with my girlfriend, we go out and say ‘let’s try to find one’ [a City flag] and we don’t see them.”
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      Pellistri has found himself becoming a key member of Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay squad, starting both games during the international break and registering two assists.
      He has found starts harder to come by in a Manchester United shirt however, starting just twice for the Red Devils during his six appearances in all competitions.
      That’s despite Jadon Sancho’s exile from the squad and Antony’s absence from the team while he was investigated over allegations of domestic abuse.
      Pellistri was the subject of interest from Real Betis and FC Twente this summer but opted to stay and fight for his place in ten Hag’s side.
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      According to reports in Uruguay this summer, the club were planning to extend Pellistri’s contract this season before handing him a loan to further his development.
      Pellistri’s current contract expires in July 2025 with United having the option to extend by another year.
      Pellistri has played 16 games in total for Manchester United, registering one goal and three assists during his time in a Red Devils shirt. More

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      Jamal Musiala sparks Premier League tug-of-war as Liverpool joined by rivals in huge transfer battle

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      LIVERPOOL are set to be in a transfer tug-of-war with Manchester City over Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala, a report claims.The midfielder is quickly emerging as one of the most promising talents in the Bundesliga.
      Liverpool and Manchester City are set to go head-to-head for Bayern Munich’s Jamal MusialaCredit: Getty
      Liverpool hoss Jurgen Klopp is said to be keen on the 20-year-old winger.
      The former Chelsea academy star left Stamford Bridge in 2019 to join the German side’s youth squad.
      Musiala became the youngest player to ever feature for Bayern’s first team in 2020 at age 17 and 115 days.
      The German superstar has since become a dribble merchant for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
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      He has scored two goals this term and made three assists for Bayern who currently sit third in the Bundesliga after eight league matches.
      His versatility and talent has attracted a host of club with Liverpool already declaring their interest in the midfielder.
      But according to German outlet Bild Premier League treble winners Man City are said to be keen on the youngster.
      The report claims Pep Guardiola has confirmed he “wants Musiala” at the Etihad.
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      Jurgen Klopp meanwhile is exploring options if Mo Salah opts to take the Saudi’s big-money offer in January or next summer.
      Musiala may not be the right replacement as the German is not a right winger.
      But this does not mean to say Klopp would not take the talented youngster at Anfield.
      The same goes for Guardiola who is looking to defend the league title this season.
      Man City are currently two points behind front-runners Spurs and the Spaniard may want to tweak his starting XI to boost his team’s chances of securing the top spot. More

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      RB Leipzig star Ilaix Moriba ‘cancelled flight’ to seal Man City transfer before Barcelona debut, his dad claimed

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      THE father of Ilaix Moriba has revealed he cancelled his son’s flight to Manchester City so the teen could remain at Barcelona.Moriba, now 20, burst into Ronald Koeman’s team in 2019 and was tipped for a bright future with the Catalans.

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      Ilaix Moriba, now 20, was set to agree a deal with Man City before staying at Barcelona However, he chose to leave the Camp Nou in 2021 and joined RB Leipzig for around £16million after a row over his contract.

      He had a two-year spell on-loan with LaLiga giants Valencia, and his future is currently in limbo in Germany.

      Moriba was put up for sale in the summer, although there were no takers.

      But, Moriba came close to joining Pep Guardiola at City when doubts emerged over a Barca deal back in 2019.

      The Spain youth international, who plays internationally for Guinea, had even booked a plane ticket to the Etihad as he searched for his first professional contract.

      However, Moriba’s dad Mamady Kourouma cancelled the ticket on the morning of the flight after a breakthrough in contract talks with Barca.

      He told Sport: “With Barcelona, the negotiations did not advance. We met with Txiki Begiristain [City’s sporting director] and he explained his entire project to us.

      “We liked it because they bet a lot on him. A few weeks later we had the tickets to travel to Manchester and sign the contract.

      “I cancelled it the morning that we had to go there. I wanted Ilaix to be an example and a reference for the next generations of Barcelona.

      “His friends were gone. If he stayed, it was proof Barca was betting on the youth players. We managed to reach an agreement where we all came out winning.” More

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      Kevin De Bruyne ‘contacted by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr with Saudis keen to meet Man City ace in shock transfer plot’

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE has reportedly been contacted by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr over a shock transfer. The Manchester City star was made captain by Pep Guardiola at the Etihad this summer.
      Kevin De Bruyne is a shock transfer target for Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Saudi Pro League club and sparked a wave of transfersCredit: Getty
      De Bruyne will enter the final 12 months of his current deal next year.
      But talks over a new contract have been postponed until he recovers from the hamstring injury suffered on the opening day of the season.
      And now Al-Nassr are said to be keen to pounce on the stall.
      According to reporter Rudy Galetti, the Saudi Pro League side got in touch with De Bruyne’s agent.
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      The club are keen to arrange a meeting with the Belgian’s representatives to sit down and discuss a possible move.
      Al-Nassr want to explain their long-term project in the hope of convincing the playmaker to make the incredible switch to the Middle East and link up with Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic and ex-City pal Aymeric Laporte.
      SunSport understands, though, that De Bruyne will reject any big-money offers from Saudi Arabia because he wants to finish his career at the Etihad.
      But even so, fans are already relishing the prospect of De Bruyne linking up with Ronaldo.
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      One said: “Ronaldo to reach 1000+ goals.”
      Another wrote: “If he joins then Al-Nassr are winning the league.”
      A third added: “Good. I like this. CR7 x KDB.”
      And a final user commented: “Cristiano scoring 60 goals with 40+ headers at 39.”
      De Bruyne has become a Manchester City legend since his then-club-record £55million move in 2015.
      He boasts an incredible return of 96 goals and 153 assists in 358 appearances and lifted 13 trophies – including last season’s memorable Treble.
      The former Chelsea man inherited the armband following Ilkay Gundogan’s exit but managed just 23 minutes against Burnley before limping off. More

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      Chelsea and Man City ‘consider £60m transfer bid for in-demand Italy star to bolster defensive ranks’

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      CHELSEA and Manchester City are considering a move for Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni, according to reports.The centre-back is one of the most in demand players in the world having previously turned down opportunities to move.
      Chelsea and Manchester City are interested in signing Alessandro BastoniCredit: Getty
      He rejected Tottenham when former manager Antonio Conte made an approach over a year ago.
      Now Chelsea and City have turned their eye to Bastoni too, report Calciomercato.
      But Inter will hold out for a hefty transfer fee with the Italy defender priced at £60million.
      The Serie A giants are not under pressure to sell as Bastoni penned a five-year deal in the summer.
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      Manchester United have been linked to Bastoni in the past.
      While Pep Guardiola could decide to focus transfer funds elsewhere after signing Josko Gvardiol in the summer.

      Chelse have spent over £1billion since Todd Boehly took over.
      But the Blues are still exploring ways to improve their squad after a shaky start to the season.
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      Brentford star Ivan Toney is believed to be of interest, with Arsenal also keeping tabs on the striker.
      Toney could be available for as little as £65m too as he has not played for several months due to his ban for betting breaches. More