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When Shaun Goater inspired Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Manchester United in November 2002, it was a cathartic experience for the club’s supporters. Although City would have to wait another decade before lifting the Premier League title, a statement had been made. They have a winning record against United in the competition ever since that day.Premier League Table | Fixtures | Top scorersHow to watch Premier League highlightsPrior to Goater's two-goal heroics, however, it was a very different story for an entire generation of Manchester City fans. Indeed, they had to reach back another 13 years into the memory banks for the previous victory - but what a victory it was. While the 2002 win at Maine Road proved to be a turning point, the spectacular 1989 triumph was notable in that it stood alone as a beacon, it's significance only growing in importance as the years passed by. A lament to potential lost and what might have been. … [Read more...] about Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Manchester United from 1989

Joel Matip and Fabinho will miss Liverpool’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign in Qatar through injury. Matip last featured for the Premier League leaders in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in October and had been expected to be back in action by now. Manager Jurgen Klopp said on Tuesday Matip's injury is not healing as well as the club had hoped.Liverpool blow Everton away in derbyKlopp hails 'outstanding' squad depthKlopp's gamble pays offLiverpool have named a 23-man squad for the tournament and have included teenagers Harvey Elliot, Rhian Brewster, Neco Williams and Curtis Jones in their travelling party. A Villa vs Liverpool December 17, 2019, 7:30pm Live on Get Sky Sports … [Read more...] about Joel Matip and Fabinho miss Liverpool Club World Cup campaign

Vincent Kompany scored the first goal for Manchester City © AFP Vincent Kompany marked his return to the Manchester City line-up with a rare goal as his side climbed to third in the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's team were in control for long periods at St Mary's, but it wasn't until the 55th minute that City captain Kompany put them ahead with his first goal since August 2015. Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero made sure of the three points with further goals in the 77th and 80th minutes respectively.With Manchester United beginning to breathe down their necks in the pursuit of a top-four place and with games in hand, City needed this result, only their second league win in six matches, to move one point above Liverpool.It was an especially cathartic moment for Kompany, who was making only his fourth league start in yet another injury-plagued campaign for the Belgium defender.Aguero might have scored twice in the first four minutes.First he … [Read more...] about Premier League: Vincent Kompany Leads By Example For Ruthless City

Raheem Sterling's hat-trick helped Manchester City thrash Atalanta 5-1 in Manchester. © AFP Gian Piero Gasperini warned that psychology will be key as Italian newcomers Atalanta look to avoid another huge defeat at the hands of Champions League rivals Manchester City in Milan on Wednesday. The Premier League champions can seal their ticket to the knockout rounds with a win over Atalanta, who have lost all three Group C games in their first ever foray into the elite European competition. Man City are top of their group with maximum nine points and 10 goals scored, with the Bergamo side bottom after conceding 11 goals conceded and scoring just two.Five of those came last time out, when an 11-minute Raheem Sterling hat-trick helped City to a 5-1 win in Manchester."The psychological aspect will be fundamental," said Gasperini."It's a tight turnaround, but we'll prepare as best we can."Atalanta hit back in Serie A days later with a 7-1 demolition of lowly Udinese, but they have felt … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League, Atalanta vs Man City: Atalanta Aim To Avoid Another Thrashing

The quality gap among the two teams in recent times has certainly been huge however in games -like such, both teams come as an equal. Although both side's present interest in the league is completely conflicted. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side desperately needs three points to boost their chances of a top-four finish while a victory at Old Trafford would provide City with a big chance to mount pressure on leaders Liverpool. Given the recent quality and performance the two teams possess, unlike previous times certainly, the Cityzens currently brag the right of more quality in a combined XI however there are still some areas in which Red Devils players can find a spot. Here is our combined XI of the two teams. We are keeping out the players who are currently injured like Paul Pogab, Leroy Sane and Laporte and building a team-based more on availability of the players. Goalkeeper David De Gea- Man Utd This is a pretty even position with respect to recent forms. Ederson has not put the wrong … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs Manchester City: The combined XI for the Manchester Derby