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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
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| 6 | Manchester United | 20 | 4 | 31 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 20 | 10 | 30 |
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa 'exchange', Crystal Palace rejection, Manchester United 'exit'
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's pursuit of a forward, a bid rejected by Crystal Palace and an exit from Manchester United.22:07
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Oliver Glasner latest: Crystal Palace make sack 'decision' today amid Man Utd manager links
Crystal Palace reportedly reach a decision over whether to sack Oliver Glasner following the Austrian's latest bombshell comments.12:46
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Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City: Michael Carrick on "great" star of Premier League win amid transfer boost
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick praises a player after his side's win against Manchester City, and he has fuelled hopes of a positive transfer outcome.Jan 17, 20:20
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Liverpool 1-1 Burnley: Arne Slot addresses "big warning sign" as Anfield draw makes top-four race harder
Liverpool boss Arne Slot laments that his team did not learn from a warning sign against Burnley, whose point at Anfield has thrown Champions League football into doubt.Jan 17, 18:11
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Thierry Henry: The most goals scored in a Premier League season
Sports Mole counts down the 10 highest-scoring individual Premier League seasons, as Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Thierry Henry all make appearances on the list.Jan 17, 17:44
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick discusses Marcus Rashford's future, Raphinha's fitness ahead of La Liga clash with Real Sociedad
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick confirms that Raphinha is a doubt for Sunday's La Liga contest with Real Sociedad.Jan 17, 16:25
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Man United 2-1 Man City: Kobbie Mainoo sends message to Ruben Amorim with standout derby performance
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick praises Kobbie Mainoo for his strong performance in Saturday's Manchester derby with Manchester City.Jan 17, 15:57
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Man United 2-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola explains surprising Erling Haaland call in Manchester derby
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola says that he replaced Erling Haaland late on in the Manchester derby in order to bring "new energy" to the side.Jan 17, 15:25
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Man United 2-0 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Michael Carrick's side claim deserved Manchester derby win
Michael Carrick makes the perfect start as Manchester United’s interim head coach after steering his side to a deserved 2-0 Premier League win over rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford.Jan 17, 14:45
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Phil Foden’s record against Man United including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden's record against Manchester United.Jan 17, 14:35
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Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Manchester United.Jan 17, 14:35
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Antoine Semenyo’s record against Man United including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City attacker Antoine Semenyo's record against Manchester United.Jan 17, 14:35
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils becoming increasingly confident of signing 'top midfield target' this summer
Manchester United are becoming increasingly confident of signing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer, according to a report.Jan 17, 12:24
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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.Jan 17, 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.Jan 17, 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.Jan 17, 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.Jan 17, 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.Jan 16, 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.Jan 16, 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.Jan 16, 18:45
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