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      Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho DROPPED for Manchester derby as Amorim breaks silence on shock Man Utd axings

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      MARCUS RASHFORD and Alejandro Garnacho were DROPPED from Manchester United’s derby day squad travelling to City. The forwards were not named in United’s starting 11 or subs bench ahead of the Sunday evening trip to City. Marcus Rashford Alejandro Garnacho have been left out of Manchester United’s derbyCredit: APLeading the line for United is Mason Mount, Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund with Antony and Joshua Zirkzee benched. And explaining his decision, United boss Ruben Amorim said: “We try to evaluate everything training performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, push their team-mates up.”Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart. READ MORE IN football “Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is simple selection.“Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now. “I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.“There is a communication after the last training. They are alright. They had training this morning and I was there. They trained really well.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRashford started against Plzen mid-week in the Europa League with Hojlund’s double leading to a 2-1 win. But the England international has been on the bench for United’s last two Premier League games.Man Utd team-mates in furious on-pitch argument at final whistle after Red Devils scrape past Viktoria PlzenOn his last Prem start, Rashford scored twice as his side beat Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford.But this will be the first time the attacker has been omitted from the matchday squad altogether. He has seven goals in 24 appearances this season while Garnacho has eight in 24. More

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      Rodri back running after ACL surgery as Man City hope midfielder could play in Premier League THIS SEASON

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      RODRI has his sights on a stunning Premier League comeback — THIS season.The midfielder, 28, was initially ruled out for the entire campaign after rupturing the ACL in his right knee against Arsenal in September.Rodri could return for Man City before the end of the seasonCredit: GettyBut the Ballon d’Or winner is already a couple of months ahead of schedule in his rehab following surgery on the damage.Spaniard Rodri has been on the running machine and impressed medics with his range of motion.He had already targeted a return at the new Club World Cup in June and July — but there are now suggestions he could be back in action before the end of the Prem campaign.City’s form has nose-dived without their central midfield rock and they have won just one of their last ten games.Read more football newsBoss Pep Guardiola could turn to Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich as cover next month.The right-back, 29, who also operates in midfield, would cost £10million and Pep knows Kimmich having brought him to the Allianz Arena in 2015.Rodri insisted his time on the pitch this season might not be over when he scooped the Ballon d’Or trophy.Guardiola insisted we wouldn’t see the anchor man until the 2024-2025 season.Most read in FootballBut Rodri is aiming for Fifa’s Club World Cup, which takes place in the US in June and July.Four Man City stars including Haaland and Grealish ‘miss penalties against NO KEEPER’ in bizarre training live streamBallon d’Or winner Rodri has previously said he will return in the summerCredit: GettyCity’s talisman said: “The seasons are getting longer and this one has the Club World Cup.“It is good to have a challenge and I have it in my head to return this season — we’ll see when.”Meanwhile, City hope to persuade Rodri to extend his Etihad deal, which runs until 2027.Pep Guardiola’s horror Man City runPEP GUARDIOLA admitted he is having sleepless nights as he endures his worst-ever spell as a manager.Here are the three-time defending Premier League champions’ nightmare last 10 games…Oct 30: Tottenham 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 2: Bournemouth 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 5: Sporting Lisbon 4 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 9: Brighton 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 23 – Man City 0 Tottenham 4 – DEFEATNov 26: Man City 3 Feyenoord 3 – DRAWDec 1: Liverpool 2 Man City 0 – DEFEATDec 4: Man City 3 Nottingham Forest – WINDec 7: Crystal Palace 2 Man City 2 – DRAWDec 11: Juventus 2 Man City 0 – DEFEATTOTAL – WINS 1, DRAWS 2, DEFEATS 7He joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2019 and has not ruled out a return to his homeland.Rodri added: “Renewal with City is not my priority right now.“I want to recover and we’ll see.“I have a contract and I’m very, very happy.“But I see the Spanish league and I’m not closing doors.” More

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      Paul Pogba ‘sounded out by Man City over shock free transfer when he is free to play again’ despite Man Utd history

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly planning a shock move to sign Paul Pogba on the eve of the Manchester derby.The misfiring champions side have “sounded out” a potential deal for the former Man Utd star ahead of his return from a doping ban in March.Man City are interested in bringing Paul Pogba back to the clubCredit: ReutersPep Guardiola is desperate for midfield reinforcements with City’s Premier League campaign derailed by Ballon d’Or winner Rodri’s ACL injury.SunSport reported earlier this week that Guardiola could spend in the January transfer window for the first time in seven years.He is keen on both Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes and Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.But The Independent claim he could look to make a far more controversial move for divisive Old Trafford old boy Pogba instead.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, the report admits Pogba is reluctant to join City due to his connection with their bitter rivals.In fact, the 31-year-old Frenchman is said to have reservations about returning to England all together. Pogba still wants to play top level football again, however, with LaLiga, Serie A and the Bundesliga his preferences.He is currently serving an 18-month ban for testing positive for performance-enhancing substance DHEA in August 2023.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPogba was initially hit with a four-year suspension but it was reduced following an appeal.The ban led to his contract at Juventus being terminated.Paul Pogba was brought back to Man Utd to HUMILIATE Sir Alex Ferguson – I told him not to return, says Patrice EvraFrom January, the 2018 World Cup winner can train with a club again.Pogba said back in October: “I am not a cheater, I am someone that loves my sport. “I love the game and I would never, ever. I like to win fairly and people know that.”You see me. I’m a bad loser, but I am not a cheater – that’s for sure.”I would just love to be [back] on the pitch, on any pitch.”It’s tough to be alone doing passes for yourself on the wall. “My main focus right now is to get back training, get fit, be on the pitch and be doing what I love.”READ MORE SUN STORIESPogba made 233 appearances for Man Utd in two spells at the club.He left on a free in the summer of 2022.Pep Guardiola’s horror Man City runPEP GUARDIOLA admitted he is having sleepless nights as he endures his worst-ever spell as a manager.Here are the three-time defending Premier League champions’ nightmare last 10 games…Oct 30: Tottenham 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 2: Bournemouth 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 5: Sporting Lisbon 4 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 9: Brighton 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 23 – Man City 0 Tottenham 4 – DEFEATNov 26: Man City 3 Feyenoord 3 – DRAWDec 1: Liverpool 2 Man City 0 – DEFEATDec 4: Man City 3 Nottingham Forest – WINDec 7: Crystal Palace 2 Man City 2 – DRAWDec 11: Juventus 2 Man City 0 – DEFEATTOTAL – WINS 1, DRAWS 2, DEFEATS 7 More

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      Pep Guardiola worryingly reveals he’s ‘struggling to eat and sleep’ during Man City’s shocking run of form

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      PEP GUARDIOLA revealed he is struggling to sleep and eat amid Manchester City’s disastrous run in the Premier League and Champions League.City have lost seven of their last 10 matches across all competitions, of which they have only won one.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola revealed he is struggling to sleep and eatCredit: APGuardiola has seen Man City lose seven of the last 10 matchesCredit: EPAThis marks the reigning Prem champions’ worst ever run since Guardiola, 53, took over in 2016.In fact, this is the worst spell the Catalan tactician has ever endured during his 16-year career as manager.This has taken a toll on the ex-Barcelona boss and it showed after City gave away a three-goal lead against Feyenoord, who came back and drew 3-3 at the Champions League last month.Guardiola showed up for his post-match interview with scratches on his face and joked that he wanted to harm himself, before setting the record straight on social media.Read More on FootballCity’s woes grew on Wednesday when they lost 2-0 at Juventus at the Allianz Stadium, where the former Bayern Munich boss got to speak with ex-Brescia team-mate Luca Toni after the final whistle.And the six-time Premier League champion revealed that he “sleeps worse” and can’t digest his food “properly” due to the emotional impact the last few setbacks have had on him.Guardiola told Toni on Prime Video: “Sometimes you don’t need to have a great team to be happy.”There are no players or coaches who don’t play for months because the results aren’t good. All that is normal and can happen.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I am a person who sometimes gets nervous, I have bad days, I make a lot of mistakes and rudeness makes me nervous.”Do I sometimes lose my head? Yes. I sleep worse and I don’t digest food properly now. I always have to eat light. Only soup at night. Beleaguered Man City boss Pep Guardiola involved in bizarre interview when discussing Rico Lewis red card”But I am the same coach as five months ago, the one who won the Premier League title.”If I’m in a bad mood, it’s bad. But I know it will pass. The same when I’m very happy. I know it will pass.”I sincerely believe that it will be a year of great difficulties. We have to find continuity. “But if we manage to get through to the Champions League, it will not be easy for anyone to face us.”City’s problems have led to a rare sight of Guardiola coming under fire.And ex-England boss Fabio Capello didn’t hold back on his criticism as he described the Barcelona legend as “arrogant and presumptuous”. More

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      Man City put Man Utd to shame as they announce record-breaking revenues and massive profits

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      MANCHESTER CITY struck a blow over neighbours United ahead of Sunday’s derby as they revealed their latest financial results.The Etihad giants generated record breaking revenues of £715 million as Pep Guardiola led them to a fourth straight Prem title in 2023/4.Manchester City generated record breaking revenues of £715 million last seasonCredit: GettyThe Red Devils posted a huge loss of £113 million despite generating a record revenueAnd that meant they returned healthy profits of £73.8 million – slightly down on the £80.4 million they posted when winning the treble.The figures are in stark contrast to those across town at United which were revealed back in September.The Red Devils posted a huge loss of £113 million despite generating a record revenue of £661 million.They have now lost more than £370 million over a five year period but remain confident of being in line with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNew part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to cut costs across the club to ensure they are not in danger of breaking the financial rules.Meanwhile City have also generated £139 million from the sale of players such as Julian Alvarez, Joao Cancelo and Taylor Harwood Bellis.In the previous 12 months that figure was £121.7 million – meaning they have raked in more than £260 million in the past two years from selling their stars.That should be good news for manager Guardiola as he looks to spend in the January transfer window – with a new defensive midfielder top of his wishlist.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSChairman Khaldoon al Mubarak and chief exec Ferran Soriano welcomed the latest figures.Khaldoon said: “Our constant ambition to target and achieve the unprecedented is a mark of the organisation that we have become.Amad runs the show again but Rashford is lucky to stay on the pitch and Onana has night to forget“On and off the field, our passion for the next challenge is underpinned by deliberate and detailed planning.“This organisational approach is now part of our DNA. It is a product of the unwavering focus on constant improvement, in every aspect of the organisation.”Chief exec Ferran Soriano said: “Our fourth consecutive Premier League title was an achievement that took Manchester City to a place no other English club has ever been.“Winning the treble the previous year did not generate any complacency in our teams on or off the pitch.“We understand very well that our relentless pursuit of beautiful football, operational excellence and constant innovation requires hard work and resilience.”The latest figures come out as City await their fate over 115 allegations of financial wrong-doing levelled at them by the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESA three month hearing held in London has now concluded and the three man panel are going through their findings.An outcome is expected to be known before the end of the season – but both sides would have the right to appeal. More

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      Pep Guardiola set for January transfer binge for first time in SEVEN YEARS as Man City identify two big-money targets

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      PEP GUARDIOLA plans to hit the January sales for the first time in SEVEN years in a bid to halt Manchester City’s alarming slump.Guardiola will be handed a war chest after the champions made more than £250million on player trading over the past two years.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola may splash the cash in JanuaryCredit: AFPNewcastle star Bruno Guimaraes is believed to be keen on a move to Man CityCredit: GettyReal Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi is now more open to offersCredit: GettyNewcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes and fellow midfielder Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad are on City’s radar following Ballon d’Or winner Rodri’s season-ending ACL injury.The champions have lost seven of their last 10 matches with injuries hitting them hard during a nightmare six weeks.So they will scour the market when the window opens next month in a bid to save their faltering season.City are aware it is difficult to sign top players in the winter and have not done major business since they signed centre-back Aymeric Laporte in 2018.Read More on FootballAnd the board will back Guardiola if the right man is available at a good price.Bruno is believed to be keen on a move to City but persuading the Toon to part with one of their key men in the middle of the season will be tricky.He was valued at £100m by his club in the summer – which was considered unrealistic by City – but his form this season has not justified that figure.Zubimendi was a target for Liverpool earlier this year and opted to stay in Spain but is now more open to offers.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Etihad hierarchy have always tried to plan their windows in advance but the long list of injuries has left the squad creaking with a lot of matches still ahead.Meanwhile City’s below par Champions League form has already cost them almost £6m.’I won fair and clean,’ says Jose Mourinho as he hits back after Pep Guardiola dig And they could be hit in the pocket by another £9m if they fail to reach the Last 16 in the New Year.Under the new league format, teams receive £1.7m for a win and around £600,000 for a draw.Rivals Liverpool have led the way, banking the maximum amount from their six league fixtures so far.Meanwhile, City have won just two of theirs – against Slovan Bratislava and Sparta Prague.They drew with Inter Milan as well as Feyenoord and lost to Sporting Lisbon as well as Juventus – leaving their participation in the latter rounds in the balance.Under Guardiola, City traditionally made light work of the group stages – and won all six last year.This time they sit back in 22nd place in the table and will need points in their final two games next month to avoid an embarrassing early exit.What will happen to Man City?MAN CITY began the season as favourites to win the Premier League title yet again – but there is one elephant in the room that threatens to put the skids under the Etihad giants.Sunsport’s MARTIN LIPTON discusses what the next few months could hold with Head of Sport SHAUN CUSTIS….Custis: So the big question – will there be a resolution this season?Lipton: Yes…. probably! It will take at least a month to go through the evidence. So I suspect around March, April time, we will get a result. But that’s where it starts to get tricky.Custis: Why is that?Lipton: If the result is in City’s favour, that’s the end of the matter. They will be cleared. They will have no punishment to face.But if City are found guilty, these will be the heaviest penalties ever imposed by the Premier League.I suspect if they are found guilty, they will be expelled from the league or given a massive points deduction and a huge fine so that they’re not in the Premier League next season.Check out the full discussion on Man City’s future. More

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      Former Man City cult hero Shaun Goater lands manager job after boss is sacked following bizarre social media post

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      SHAUN GOATER has taken charge of Aston Villa’s women’s side following the sacking of Robert de Pauw.The Manchester City legend, 54, is managing the team in the interim following the departure of the Holland-born coach.Shaun Goater was a Man City player and coach, now he’s been promoted to interim women’s boss at Villa after being assistant head coachCredit: GettyDutchman Robert de Pauw has been sacked by Aston VillaCredit: ReutersAnd the former striker, who scored more than a hundred times for the Cityzens, oversaw his first game at the helm when Villa hosted Charlton in the Women’s League Cup on Wednesday night.De Pauw’s exit, announced by the club yesterday, came three days after the Villans fell to a fifth loss in nine top-flight games.The Dutchman is alleged to have made unprofessional remarks to players, including comments about their appearance.According to The Guardian concerns were raised in-house about the claims which the club are reported to have looked into.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe Sun has contacted Villa for comment on those claims.The Dutch coach left the club “with immediate effect” after just six months at the helm.Just 24 hours earlier the ex-Bayer Leverkusen chief posted what many regarded as a cryptic message on LinkedIn.De Pauw wrote: “Finding the balance between the short term and long term in the best interest for the team and club is not an easy thing. It comes with big sacrifices.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”You need the backing of the club if you want the team to go from average, to good, to better, to top.”This reselecting and developing of a team is a necessary thing to do to make these steps. I did this in Leverkusen the past two seasons selecting on football, behaviour and characteristics of the players.Meet Aston Villa wonderkid Lamare Bogarde who has a famous uncle”I never shy away from difficult decisions and I will certainly not win the popularity contests. Because you can never satisfy everyone.”But always keeping standards high to get the best out of the team and each other.”Following a promising pre-season that included a friendly win against Man City, the Villans have endured a poor start to this season.The team were trounced 4-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday and have notched just ONE win in the WSL so far this term.Their dismal run has left them fourth from bottom and just one point above bottom-placed Crystal Palace before their final WSL game this year on Sunday.The team are due to host West Ham who are ninth with eight points and also battling to avoid the drop.De Pauw’s departure was announced in a brief written statement published on their web site.They say Goater will be in charge of their women’s squad “until a new manager is appointed and will be supported by the wider coaching team”.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe former Bermuda international joined Villa as assistant women’s team head coach in August.Before then Goater had worked as an assistant to Cityzens women’s side gaffer Gareth Taylor from April last year to June until this summer. More

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      Man City fans BLOCKED from leaving Juventus Stadium over PA as they tried to exit in droves after going 2-0 down

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      JUVENTUS stewards rubbed salt into Manchester City fans’ wounds – by forcing them to stay until the bitter end of their latest defeat in Turin.Pep Guardiola’s side were comprehensively beaten 2-0 in northern Italy as their horror run of form continued.Man City fans have been kept inside the Allianz StadiumPep Guardiola applauded the City away end after his side lost 2-0 at JuventusAnd, as City’s near 2,000 away fans considered making an early exit during the second half the Allianz Stadium’s PA announcer told them otherwise.This game – played in the shadow of the Alps – showed just how far they have fallen since the end of October.And City supporters were kept from sneaking into the comfort of their hotels, after being forced to stay behind and watch the home side gloat.A journalist in the stadium wrote on X: “Man City fans trying to leave the Juventus Stadium have just been told over loudspeaker that they have to stay until they’re allowed out. Brutal.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut it is common practice for away fans to be kept back for a while to prevent any fan disturbances, with that unspoken rule particularly prevalent in Italian fixtures.Yet the City team and manager have more pressing issues at hand as they stand on the brink of Champions League elimination.It’s just eight points from six games in Europe this season, with Guardiola’s side dropping from 17th to 22nd in the standings – with the top 24 go through.They’ve lost SEVEN of their last 1O games in all competitions, with Manchester United travelling to the Etihad in the Prem on Sunday. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWednesday night’s loss makes it the club’s worse run since the days of Stuart Pearce in 2009.City have two European games remaining to get themselves through against Paris Saint-Germain and Club Brugge at home.Beleaguered Man City boss Pep Guardiola involved in bizarre interview when discussing Rico Lewis red cardDusan Vlahovic’s header opened the scoring for Juventus as City failed to clear in the 53rd minute.While former Prem loanee with Leeds Weston McKennie’s volley doubled their advantage on the break in the 75 minute.City host fierce rivals United, who play in the Europa League tomorrow, in the Manchester derby on Sunday.What happens next?Those in ninth to 24th enter a round of two-legged play-offs in February, with the winners taking the other eight spots in the last 16.Those who finish ninth to 16th will be seeded for the play-offs, so will have the second leg at home. Those from 17th to 24th will be unseeded, so have the first leg at home.Teams that finish anywhere from 25th to 36th will be eliminated from this season’s competition, with no access to the Europa League. More