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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 4 | Liverpool | 20 | 4 | 34 |
| 5 | Manchester United | 20 | 4 | 31 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 20 | 10 | 30 |
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Man Utd transfer news: Casemiro contract clause could see midfielder remain at Old Trafford for another season
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will trigger a one-year extension in his contract if he starts 35 matches this season, according to a report.11:50
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Man Utd vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Mbeumo, Mainoo, Semenyo, Cherki decisions made for Manchester derby clash
Manchester United and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League Manchester derby showdown at Old Trafford.11:19
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Transfer news and rumours today: Man Utd youngster exit, Crystal Palace rejected, James Ward-Prowse lifeline
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including a Manchester United youngster's possible exit, Abdul Fatawu to Sunderland and James Ward-Prowse's Premier League lifeline.09:38
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Man Utd transfer news: Michael Carrick 'eyeing' £30m Middlesbrough reunion in record-breaking deal
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick is eyeing a transfer reunion with a Middlesbrough star at Old Trafford, but they will need to pay a club-record fee to sign him this month.08:39
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Man United vs. Man City: Matthijs de Ligt injury update issued ahead of Manchester derby
Manchester United will once again be without the services of Matthijs de Ligt for Saturday's Manchester derby with Manchester City.20:07
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils reject 'several approaches for experienced player
Manchester United will reportedly continue to reject all offers for Harry Maguire as they have no plans to let him go in the January window.19:24
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Oliver Glasner says another star could leave after Marc Guehi amid Man Utd, Juventus interest
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner reveals that another first-team star - linked with clubs including Manchester United - could be sold in the January transfer window after captain Marc Guehi.18:45
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Man United vs. Man City: Antoine Semenyo’s record against the Red Devils including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City attacker Antoine Semenyo's record against Manchester United.16:45
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Man United vs. Man City: Phil Foden’s record against the Red Devils including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden's record against Manchester United.16:40
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Three clubs Oliver Glasner could join in the summer after bombshell Crystal Palace exit is confirmed
Following Oliver Glasner's announcement that he will be leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season, Sports Mole takes a look at three clubs who could be interested in appointing the Austrian as their new manager in the summer.15:15
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Man United vs. Man City: Michael Carrick ignoring outside noise as new Red Devils head coach prepares for baptism of fire
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick recognises the "big job" ahead of him, as the Englishman looks to lead the Red Devils to a European finish.14:51
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Manchester United transfer news: Three Serie A clubs have Harry Maguire 'on the mind' as new signing
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is allegedly attracting interest from as many as three Serie A clubs.13:19
Team News: Man United vs. Man City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League Manchester derby between rivals Manchester United and Manchester City.12:30
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Man United vs. Man City: Expert delivers bold prediction ahead of “absolutely huge” Manchester derby
The 198th instalment of the Manchester derby is of “absolutely huge” importance to both Manchester United and Manchester City, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jan 16, 10:45
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Why Tottenham could ruin Man Utd's plans to sign £40m midfielder
Manchester United could reportedly suffer blow in the race to sign Joao Gomes as Atletico Madrid now join the race to sign the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder.Jan 16, 06:51
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Manchester United transfer news: Premier League defender eyed as 'Harry Maguire replacement' but deal doubts emerge
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a Premier League defender as a replacement for Harry Maguire, though there are doubts if they will be able to pull the deal off.Jan 15, 22:56
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Potential January exit? Man Utd defender set to 'discuss' immediate future with Michael Carrick
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia is reportedly set to hold talks with Michael Carrick over his immediate future, with an exit on the cards.Jan 15, 20:37
Three players Man Utd could sign before January transfer deadline as Michael Carrick looks to make immediate impression at Old Trafford
Sports Mole looks at three signings that Manchester United could make before the January transfer window closes for business.Jan 15, 15:40
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Bournemouth transfer news: ‘Big plans’ in place to keep rising star amid Man United, Man City interest
Bournemouth have a plan in place to retain the services of a rising star despite interest from several Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.Jan 15, 13:00
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Man Utd news: 27-year-old star makes shock retirement claim after “constant struggle” with serious injuries
A 27-year-old first-team star at Manchester United admits that he considered retiring from football last year after sustaining a serious injury.Jan 15, 12:45
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