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Pro Ref chief admits Fernandes error in Foden red card row

Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has admitted that Bruno Fernandes should have been booked just moments before Phil Foden was sent off in the Manchester derby. The chief refereeing officer explained the VAR process behind the controversial first-half incident.

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Norway boss meets Maresca over Haaland

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has travelled to Manchester for a summit with the City manager Enzo Maresca to discuss the management of star striker Erling Haaland. The meeting, held at the City Football Academy, marks the first face-to-face encounter between the two tacticians as they look to navigate a congested fixture schedule for the prolific forward.

Haaland admits pursuit of derby goal record

Erling Haaland has cemented his status as a Manchester City legend by becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in the Premier League era of the Manchester derby. The Norwegian striker admitted he was well aware of the milestone before his decisive strike at Old Trafford, helping Enzo Maresca’s side to a gritty victory.

Scholes questions Lammens' long-term future at Man Utd

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has voiced significant concerns regarding Senne Lammens' ability to lead the club back to the summit of English football. Despite the Belgian goalkeeper establishing himself as the undisputed number one at Old Trafford, Scholes remains unconvinced that the summer signing possesses the elite quality required to anchor a title-winning side.

Foden's WILD dressing room reaction revealed after Manchester derby red card

Phil Foden was "bouncing" in the Manchester City dressing room after watching his teammates secure a gritty 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, according to Elliot Anderson. The England star had been sent off just 23 minutes into the contest for a retaliatory kick at Bruno Fernandes, leaving his side to play over 70 minutes with ten men.

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'Saying NO to Madrid wasn't easy' - Rodri reveals why he snubbed Real for Barca

Rodri has opened up on the difficult decision to reject Real Madrid in favour of a summer move to Barcelona, admitting that the sporting project under Hansi Flick was the deciding factor. The Spanish international opted to leave Manchester City for a return to La Liga, sparking a massive tug-of-war between the two Clasico giants.