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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 38 | 42 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 38 | 19 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 7 | 65 |
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Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool warned as Lille demand huge fee for Matias Fernandez-Pardo
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Man United news: "Obviously, I wanted to have won more titles", Bruno Fernandes admits frustration but backs Carrick to lead revival
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'consider' £35m bid for Borussia Dortmund centre-back
Manchester United are reportedly considering making £35m bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton.Jun 3, 07:56
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Man Utd transfer news: Michael Carrick offered 'bargain' Sevilla midfielder to replace Casemiro
Manchester United evaluate an unexpected summer transfer offer to sign a talented French midfielder from Spanish La Liga side Sevilla.Jun 3, 05:04
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Man United transfer news: Unexpected Mason Greenwood windfall a possibility as Marseille face being 'kicked out of Europe'
Manchester United may reportedly be in line to receive an unexpected windfall involving Mason Greenwood this summer.Jun 2, 15:14
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Everton transfer news: Toffees ‘in pole position’ to sign award-winning Man Utd-linked midfielder with ‘preference’ revealed
Everton are reportedly leading the race for an in-demand midfielder wanted by other Premier League clubs including Manchester United this summer.Jun 2, 13:25
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Marcus Rashford transfer latest: Man Utd to perform ‘U-turn’ as five possible destinations emerge
Manchester United are reportedly ready to change their stance on Marcus Rashford’s situation following his season-long loan spell at Barcelona.Jun 2, 12:40
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils told chances of signing "dream" £84m midfielder after Ederson swoop
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Man Utd transfer news: Michael Carrick 'increasingly likely' to pursue shock midfielder target
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Premier League clubs reportedly discover the asking price of wantaway AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao this summer.Jun 1, 13:05
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Scotland World Cup squad: Manchester United starlet named as Billy Gilmour replacement
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Manchester United reportedly suffer a setback in their potential pursuit of AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao.May 30, 01:03
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