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Lisandro Martinez has broken his silence on his ongoing rivalry with Erling Haaland ahead of Manchester United's high-stakes clash with Manchester City this weekend. The Argentine defender has established himself as a formidable opponent for the Norwegian striker, but he is refusing to rest on his previous successes as the two prepare to lock horns once again at Old Trafford.

The football world was rocked by reports suggesting Pep Guardiola could make a sensational return to the dugout to manage former rival Mohamed Salah in Turkey. Following the former Liverpool forward's move to Trabzonspor, speculation intensified that the Man City legend was the club's primary target to lead their new era of dominance.

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has offered a firm response to Michael Carrick regarding the lopsided fixture schedule ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby. While Manchester United face a tight turnaround, Maresca insists that elite teams must simply find a way to cope with the demands of European competition.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has been forced to explain his handling of Bruno Fernandes after the club captain was spotted limping following the midweek victory over Sabah. Despite making several changes to his side during the Champions League clash, the Portuguese playmaker remained on the pitch for the full duration of the contest.