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MANCHESTER UNITED are celebrating after a stunning derby day win over Man City.

On the transfer front, we've the very latest on Erling Haaland while it's reported United spoke to Leon Bailey during January.

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  • Josh Graham

    PASSING THE TEST

    Prem Covid testers recorded just two positive over the past seven days – for the FOURTH week running.

    The two positives came in the batch of 1,599 tests between Monday and Thursday last week, with the 1,276 tests between Friday and Sunday all clear.

    It is further proof of the success of the League’s enhanced protocols, brought in at the start of January.

    The last completely clear testing run was in the final week of last season in July.

    The pleasing numbers continue the recent trend since football clubs tightened up their coronavirus protocols.

    Over Christmas there were numerous embarassing episodes of players breaking rules, with outbreaks occuring at multiple teams.

    Clubs were reminded of their responsibility to improve and follow the rules and there has been a marked decline in positive results since.

  • Josh Graham

    SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE

    So much has changed in the last year but one thing has remained the same for Manchester United – a derby day victory over noisy neighbours City.

  • Josh Graham

    WALK AND TALK

    Bruno Fernandes ignored a yelp from the touchline as Kyle Walker tried to put the Manchester United star off his penalty on Sunday.

    The defender's claim that Ederson would get the better of Fernandes was picked up by pitchside microphones.

    With no fans inside the Etihad Stadium, a Sky Sports clip revealed the shout as Fernandes ran up.

    A voice can be heard calling out: "He's saved it!"

    It's not clear from the video who was behind the shout but reporters from the Mirror and Standard pinpointed Walker.

  • Josh Graham

    FIGHTING TALK

    Manchester United legend Roy Keane refused to congratulate Rangers on their Scottish title win.

    The former Celtic man was tightlipped after Liverpool hero Steven Gerrard helped end a decade of Bhoys dominance.

    Keane was asked on Sky Sports if he had a congratulatory message for Gerrard's side.

    He responded: "For Rangers? No.

    "Listen, it's been a tough year for Celtic but they'll bounce back next year like all great clubs do."

  • Josh Graham

    NEED FOR SPEED

    Pep Guardiola praised Manchester United's fast counter attack and speedy pressing after they ended his City side's winning run.

    The Spanish boss said: "It was a fantastic game. United make incredibly high pressing and they are so fast on the counter.

    "We played good. Unfortunately we couldn't be clinical up front, so we congratulate United.

    "We will be the news because we lost. But the news is 21 victories in a row. There are still 30 points to play for and we have to start to win again.

    “That's football. Sometimes it happens. We played much better than the game against West Ham which we won.

    “It's always the same. We win a game and then move onto the next one.

    "It's the same here. We lose this so we go to the next one. It's a lesson. Even at 0-2 we played really well.”

  • Josh Graham

    RAPH AND READY

    Leeds winger Raphina insisted he is happy at the club despite links with Manchester United and Liverpool.

    The Brazilian has bagged five goals and five assists in 20 Prem games, catching the eye of the league's big boys.

    He told Sky Sports: "The club, all the people who work here, the staff and the players have really helped me develop. I'm really grateful for this and always look to do my best for them all. This creates a bond with everybody here.

    "I'm really happy here and feel I've adapted well. Everything's in place for us to achieve good results working together.

    "We know that Leeds are a club who belong in the Premier League. We'll be always looking to keep the club here.

    "We're also aware that we're a promoted side that needs to adapt to the league like we're doing now. Our initial objective is to stay in the top division."

  • Josh Graham

    SHAW THING

    How good was this goal form Luke Shaw, his first in a year.

  • Josh Graham

    PAYING THE PENALTY

    Bruno Fernandes revealed he will never shirk the pressure of stepping up to take a penalty.

    The Portuguese midfielder got United off to the perfect start with a spot-kick in the 2-0 derby win over City yesterday and after the game he told MUTV: "Every penalty has the same pressure for me.

    "It’s always pressure to take a pen, doesn’t matter if it’s against City, or another team. It’s always pressure to take the pens.

    “I like that kind of pressure. It’s good pressure. I knew what I had to do. I did it in the right way with the right power and I’m happy to score, of course.

    “Honestly for us it’s about winning. People will always complain about everything. Today it will still be Bruno never scores in big games.

    “They will put open play no goals, it was a penalty [and say] it doesn’t count! So for us the most important thing is winning the game.

    “It doesn’t matter how you score, when the ball touches the net it’s a goal. I will be happy and it doesn’t matter if it’s me or another one scoring.”

  • Josh Graham

    TOP MARCS

    Check out the desire from Marcus Rashford to track back for Manchester United in yesterday's stunning derby win.

  • supal

    PITCH PERFECT

    Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shared a touching moment after yesterday's Manchester derby.

    The pair watched their respective sides slug it out for 90 minutes, with City missing a host of chances and United coming out on top.

    And after the fact, both bosses got up close to share some words of respect.

    In a video shared by Rob Harris from the game, the duo can be seen arm in arm by the touchline, having a light-hearted chin wag.

    The pair had previously been involved in an angry row during the heat of battle.

     

  • supal

    I'LL SHOW BRU

    Bruno Fernandes got one over Roy Keane and Co with the Manchester derby win – and was quick to hit out at his critics.

    Manchester United – and specifically Fernandes – were widely slammed for their results against the so-called 'Big Six' this season.

    The Red Devils had scored once and picked up five points from 21 against their biggest rivals.

    Keane and Graeme Souness hit out at Fernandes' performances and attitude as the rattled star defended himself in the build-up to the derby.

    But after the impressive 2-0 win at the Etihad on Sunday – ending City's 21-match winning streak – the ex-Sporting Lisbon man could not resist a cheeky dig.

  • supal

    CITY LESSON

    Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City were taught a lesson after their 21-match winning streak was ended by neighbours United.

    Bruno Fernandes struck a second-minute penalty and Luke Shaw netted after the break.

    City boss Guardiola said: “Sometimes you have to not win a game to realise.

    “We will be the news because we lost — but the news is 21 victories in a row. The result is going to help us a lot to understand how difficult it is.

    “It’s a lesson. In football everything can happen. Congratulations to United.”

  • supal

    FUL OF JOY

    GARY NEVILLE branded Liverpool a pub team after the Reds fell to a sixth successive home defeat against struggling Fulham.

    The Manchester United nicknamed the Reds the 'Dog and Duck' after the 1-0 loss at Anfield.

    Speaking ahead of the Manchester Derby, the Sky Sports pundit shared his thoughts on Liverpool's latest setback.

    Neville posted a clip of Carragher stating with confidence that Fulham would be relegated – that has come back to bite him.

    In another tweet he called on fans to tune in to the Manchester derby after "the Dog and Duck vs Fulham".

  • supal

    IF THE SHIRT FITS

    Manchester United are closing in on a new £70million-per-year shirt sponsorship deal.

    A mystery American software company is understood to be the front-runner to replace Chevrolet, whose £64m-a-year agreement expires in December.

    Sources say talks with the potential new partner are ongoing but the news fits in with the bullish attitude executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward took last week.

    And it means Man Utd could end up wearing — and selling — shirts with two different names on the front next season.

    Manchester United are close to agreeing a huge new shirt sponsorshipCredit: Getty Images – Getty

     

  • supal

    3 LIONS KO

    Man Utd target Jadon Sancho faces a month on the sidelines which would rule him out of England’s World Cup qualifying triple-header.

    The winger, 20, missed Borussia Dortmund’s 4-2 Bundesliga loss to Bayern Munich on Saturday and his muscle injury is worse than expected.

    Gareth Southgate names his Three Lions squad on March 18 for qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland at the end of the month.

    Sancho picked up the injury in the German Cup last week and may not be back until April.

    He has been in excellent form for Dortmund since the turn of the year, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists in just 13 appearances.

  • Joshua Jones

    GOOD MORNING UNITED FANS

    Bruno Fernandes feels his side barely put a foot wrong in clinching a massive 2-0 win over rivals Manchester City.

    The Portuguese told Sky Sports: “It’s always difficult to play against Manchester City. They are difficult on the ball and tough to play against. Today we did almost everything perfect.

    “It’s not about winning against City, it’s about winning every game.

    “Scoring in the first minute was perfect, we had more space to counter. We remained focused until the end of the game. When we defend well we know we’ll have chances to score.

    “The league is not a sprint. It’s is a marathon. We have to do our best and not think about others.”

    Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with Anthony Martial ‘rediscovering’ his form versus Manchester City.

    The striker was a constant menace for Pep Guardiola’s defence and won the early penalty that set Manchester United on their way to victory.

    Solskjaer told Sky Sports: “Anthony was absolutely superb today, he was the Anthony of old.

    “To think he was a doubt this morning, it wasn’t until after the warm-up as I wasn’t sure if he was going to play or not. So, fantastic.

    “It’s football isn’t it? Today he rediscovered himself, he was really strong on the ball and positive.

    “We have to be positive, every game is different. We want to play with a high tempo of course, but we had to defend well.

    “You’ve got to defend so that you can attack spaces that appear.”

    And finally on the transfer front, Paul Pogba’s future looks increasingly uncertain as reports claim his agent Mino Raiola has not yet opened talks with Manchester United over a new contract.

    The 27-year-old, whose current deal expires next summer, has been linked with several clubs over a possible move.

    According to the Daily Star, there is no current dialogue between Raiola and United.

  • Joe Brophy

    VERDICT

    SunSport's Martin Blackburn says: "With David de Gea back in his homeland on paternity leave Dean Henderson took the chance to prove he can be the daddy at Old Trafford.

    "The Spaniard has been told not to rush back after welcoming baby girl Yanay with his partner Edurne last week.

    "So between now and the international break, Henderson has been promised he will get the run of games he craves.

    "And the 23-year-old gave a performance of huge maturity – even though he is something of a new arrival himself in terms of Manchester derbies."

  • Joe Brophy

    PLAYER RATINGS

    SunSport's John Hutchinson rates how Solskjaer's soldiers triumphed against the odds against the champions-elect.

    Dean Henderson – 8/10
    Has been given the chance of a lifetime to prove he is a future No1 with David de Gea given leave to celebrate the birth of his daughter.

    Confident with his distributions, strong-handed when he needed to be and vocal at the back – his time is now.

    Read more HERE.

  • Joe Brophy

    PEP TALK

    Pep Guardiola shrugged off a heated touchline exchange with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United ended Man City’s run of 21 wins.

    Etihad chief Guardiola swapped animated words with his counterpart after a quick City throw-in stopped United immediately replacing injured striker Marcus Rashford.

    Solskjaer protested with waving arms before Mason Greenwood eventually came on, United then successfully maintaining their 2-0 lead.

    Quizzed by Sky Sports afterwards, Guardiola brushed aside the matter, shaking his head and saying: “Ah, no problem, no problem – it’s solved.”

  • Joe Brophy

    FERMIDABLE

    Bruno Fernandes feels his side barely put a foot wrong in clinching a massive 2-0 win over rivals Manchester City.

    The Portuguese told Sky Sports: “It’s always difficult to play against Manchester City. They are difficult on the ball and tough to play against. Today we did almost everything perfect.

    “It’s not about winning against City, it’s about winning every game.

    “Scoring in the first minute was perfect, we had more space to counter. We remained focused until the end of the game. When we defend well we know we’ll have chances to score.

    “The league is not a sprint. It’s is a marathon. We have to do our best and not think about others.”

  • Joe Brophy

    ANT MAN

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with Anthony Martial ‘rediscovering’ his form versus Manchester City.

    The striker was a constant menace for Pep Guardiola’s defence and won the early penalty that set Manchester United on their way to victory.

    Solskjaer told Sky Sports: “Anthony was absolutely superb today, he was the Anthony of old.

    “To think he was a doubt this morning, it wasn’t until after the warm-up as I wasn’t sure if he was going to play or not. So, fantastic.

    “It’s football isn’t it? Today he rediscovered himself, he was really strong on the ball and positive.

    “We have to be positive, every game is different. We want to play with a high tempo of course, but we had to defend well.

    “You’ve got to defend so that you can attack spaces that appear.”

  • Joe Brophy

    MAN CITY 0 MAN UTD 2

    When they are at it like this, you have to wonder how Manchester
    United are 11 points behind their crosstown rivals.

    This was a masterful performance against elite opposition as Ole
    Gunnar Solskjaer’s men halted Manchester City’s 21-match winning
    streak.

    Read Dave Kidd's report HERE.

  • Joe Brophy

    RAM-P IT UP

    Real Madrid have told Manchester United target Sergio Ramos to take or leave an offer to renew his contract, according to reports.

    The 34-year-old has been a huge part of the Bernabeu side since joining in 2005, earning the full-time club captaincy after a decade at the club.

    According to Marca, Real have given the defender until the end of the month to decide his future.

    The one-year extension on the table contains an option for another season in the Spanish capital.

  • Joe Brophy

    LEFT A MARC

    Marcus Rashford was forced out of Sunday's Manchester derby after suffering an ankle injury.

    Moments after failing to make the most of an opportunity in attack, the striker eagerly chased down a Manchester City counter.

    But Rashford appeared to tweak his ankle or foot after the mega sprint helped keep Manchester United two goals to the good.

    After a spell of treatment on the Etihad Stadium sideline, it was decided that the 23-year-old had to come off.

  • Joe Brophy

    MANCHESTER CITY 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 2

    Luke Shaw’s first goal in a year has put the away side in full control with Pep Guardiola’s men in danger of losing their winning streak.

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