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MANCHESTER: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes he may have to «cry a little bit more» to safeguard his players, in a thinly veiled jibe at rivals Manchester City.

He did the job relatively well while at rivals Manchester City, and may be persuaded to do it again.

This deal comes just a day after the Merseyside giants also announced an agreement to bring in England midfielder James Milner on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract at rivals Manchester City.

United lost 1 - 0 at rivals Manchester City on Sunday, leaving them with just 13 points from their first 10 Premier League games.

Not a hugely popular figure at Old Trafford these days, following his spell at rivals Manchester City, but the Argentine was an excellent player for United during a two year spell between 2007 and 2009.

Not exact matches

A top four place is almost guaranteed, but Jurgen Klopp's men would love nothing more than to finish second at the expense of rivals, Manchester Utd, who are four points ahead.

Even if they do we are still going to see at least one more of our other title rivals drop points, with Chelsea and Manchester United playing each other.

But it does appear that the Ox will be going and news of his availability has sparked interest at some other EPL clubs, most notably according to ESPN our big rivals Manchester United.

At the start of the week, the Independent claimed Sanchez was more than likely closing in on a switch to Manchester City, but BBC Sport now suggest United may be ahead of their rivals in the battle for the 29 - year - old's signature.

Having also impressed at the World Cup with his performances for Ghana the winger has drawn attention from both Brendan Rodgers» men and their great rivals Manchester United.

Spurs could be leapfrogged into the top four by either Manchester United or Allardyce's former club West Ham this weekend depending on results, while Sunderland will know that a win will take them out of the bottom three, at least provisionally before their relegation rivals Bournemouth and Swansea City play on Saturday afternoon and Monday evening respectively.

It's different if it's a rival manager like Chelsea or Manchester City's, but at the end of the day you're the Manchester United manager.

Man U next 3 games - At Anfield vs Liverpool Manchester Derby At Stamford Fridge vs Chelsea They will drop points and make our rivals drop points too.

It wasn't to be, however, and an uninspiring Manchester City took the trophy almost by default, finishing only narrowly ahead of their rivals with a group of expensive players who, you can't help but feel, should have actually won it by a mile, at least on paper.

It was his sublime back - heel that set up Hazard's winner against rivals Manchester United at the end of May, which secured a key victory over their rivals.

German football expect Honigstein has now moved to build up the possibility that he could stay at Arsenal, whilst also dismissing the interest of rivals Manchester United.

The 32 - year - old striker spent the best part of four years at the club after moving from rivals Manchester United in 2009, and won the FA Cup, the Premier League and the Charity Shield during his time at Eastlands.

We're probably looking at needing 27 or 28 wins and some of those wins coming against our main rivals — and almost certainly beating Chelsea and Manchester United at our place.

Manchester City went down to another disappointing defeat, to put the final nail in the coffin of any possible Premier League title challenge which was still alive, with a 4 - 2 loss at Old Trafford to city rivals Manchester United.

Despite all that the big striker has still been chosen by Didier Deschamps over the Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, highlighting the huge difference between Arsenal and our Premier League rivals at the minute.

With the news that Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has rejected the chance to sign for Manchester United this summer, here's a look at five other top class centre - backs the club could consider signing, including some big names from La Liga, an exciting Brazilian youngster and one of the Premier League's top prospects also wanted by rivals Chelsea...

Liverpool have won their last four consecutive games in the Premier League but will take on arch rivals Manchester United next at Anfield on 17 October.

The Arsenal transfer rumours about Jack Wilshere and a possible move to play for our old rivals Manchester United are still in the embryonic stage, as reported by Metro, but with the Gunners already having more options in the central midfield area where Jack plays there is a good chance that his loan season at AFC Bournemouth is not going to be enough to earn him a return to play for his beloved Arsenal.

Today's announcement that Pep Guardiola will replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City at the end of the season has opened the door for Jose Mourinho to take over at their most bitter rivals.

As the report notes, it comes at a time when Walker is expected to seal his # 50m move to Manchester City, after Tottenham's Premier League rivals finally agreed to match their hefty valuation of the England international.

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The England international has been linked with rivals such as Manchester City and Chelsea in recent times, and it may be that he is keen to keep his options open before signing a new deal at Anfield.

United host their rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford this weekend in the Premier League season's first high profile derby.

Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp has emerged as a strong favourite to take over from Brendan Rodgers as manager of Liverpool, report the Mail, if the Reds do decide to dispense with the Northern Irishman after a dismal run of form that continued with a 3 - 0 defeat to fierce rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford today.

With Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Luka Modric among the injured at Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti is set to hand Manchester United loanee Javier Hernandez a place in the starting line up against rivals Atletico Madrid.

Much like his time at Premier League rivals Manchester City, the Italy international disappointed.

The Red Devils have spent over # 200million on the likes of Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera since the Dutch boss replaced David Moyes at the helm last summer in an attempt to restore the club as genuine title challengers to the likes of Chelsea and fierce rivals Manchester City.

Having dumped Manchester City out at the semi-final stage, Zinedine Zidane's Merengues have the chance to win their eleventh European Cup when the meet city rivals Atletico Madrid in the final in Milan on May 28.

The Red Devils will be looking to bounce back from a shock defeat to West Brom at Old Trafford which handed their local rivals, Manchester City, the Premier League title.

Things have not quite gone according to plan for the new man at the helm following his switch from Everton, with United suffering Premier League defeats so far against arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield, city - rivals Manchester City at Eastlands and surprisingly West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford.

But the news about our potential signing of the Frenchman is not all good because the French sports website Le10sport claims that our Premier League rivals Manchester United are also looking at Sissoko as an alternative to their reported target Paul Pogba.

Why buy players like Jonny Evans who has clearly past his best, played the majority of his football, that 10 years at Arsenal main rival and enemy Manchester United, and is still committed in helping Manchester United resurrect their past dominance in the League.

The win sets the Red Devils up nicely for the Manchester derby next weekend as they look to avenge the 1 - 0 defeat they suffered at the Etihad earlier in the season and end a run of four straight losses against their city rivals.

With potential title rivals Manchester City hammering Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium earlier in the day and Chelsea yet to place, van Gaal's side face losing ground on those sides currently above them.

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has claimed that his side are targeting second place in the Premier League, as well as overtaking rivals Manchester City after defeating Spurs at home on Sunday.

Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend, after an international break, and will face struggling Aston Villa at Old Trafford, before a home game against bitter city rivals Manchester City, who they are only two points behind in the table.

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A failed loan signing for Manchester United, Radamel Falcao is not likely to stay at the club permanently, and has been linked with a shock move to rivals Chelsea.

Nevertheless, it will be a frustrating night for Arsenal with title rivals Manchester City being held to a goalless draw by Everton, while Leicester City picked up a dramatic late win at Tottenham to move level at the top of the table with Arsene Wenger's side.

Most pundits are still assuming that Leicester will drop away from the top of the Premier League table, and at this moment everyone (including the bookies) is assuming it is going to be a straight fight between Arsenal and Manchester City, so our win yesterday against our main rivals was a timely reminder of our intentions this season.

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The report also reveals that our Premier League rivals Manchester United were the favourites to sign the four time Premier League winner not long ago, but the signs are certainly pointing to Cech staying in London and joining Arsene Wenger at the Emirates stadium.

Ahead of Manchester United vs Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday, Antonio Conte has discussed having to watch Nemanja Matic complete a move from Stamford Bridge to bitter rivals United last summer.

Recently, the Manchester - based side have been linked with a move for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, who is rated at around # 35M according to the Telegraph, a move that would improve the goal - scoring prowess of United and turn them into a serious threat to rivals City.

Manchester United secured a 2 - 0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday as they closed the gap on their rivals for a top - four finish in the Premier League.