Van Gaal: ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but Scholes will never hurt me’
Louis van Gaal has denied claims by former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes that his side are not allowed to take risks.
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‘A difficult week’: Pellegrini curses Man City’s lack of concentration after West Ham defeat
Manuel Pellegrini reflected on what has been a ‘difficult’ week for his City side, as they conceded their first Premier League goals in 572 minutes in a 2-1 defeat to West Ham.
Dion Dublin backs Man Utd to end trophy drought in next season’s Capital One Cup
Louis van Gaal lifted Manchester United to fourth in his first campaign in charge and ex-Red Devil Dion Dublin says they will land a first trophy since the 2013 Premier League next year.
Man City boss Pellegrini wants to shoot down Magpies before derby day decisions
City take on Alan Pardew’s Newcastle United in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup at The Etihad ahead of Sunday’s game against Manchester United.
Man City over Moscow hurt but Pellegrini warns against Hammers complacency
West Ham have not enjoyed their recent encounters with Man City, including a 9-0 thrashing on aggregate in the Capital One Cup in January as the team prepare to clash on Saturday.
Super Frank: Manuel Pellegrini praises ‘important’ Lampard and looks to extend Man City stay
Manuel Pellegrini admitted that new signing Frank Lampard has already become a key part of his side – after the Man City player bagged a brace in last night’s Capital One Cup game.
Needle in a haystack: Bolton boss Freedman asks his ‘underdogs’ to pinpoint Chelsea’s weakness
The Wanderers have toiled in the Capital One Cup so far this season, needing extra-time to see off both League Two Bury and League One Crewe Alexandra as they prepare to face the might of Chelsea
No more Championship catastrophes, says Pellegrini as injury-hit Man City begin Capital One Cup defence
City face Sheffield Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium with Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Samir Nasri all ruled out through injury as well as Stevan Jovetic, Fernando and Pablo Zabaleta
Van Gaal says NO transfer target can resist lure of Man Utd as club eye more names before Monday deadline
A dismal 4-0 drubbing at the hands of League One team MK Dons on Tuesday after a largely uninspiring 1-1 draw away at Sunderland last weekend has left Van Gaal defending United – and facing the fact he needs new recruits – for the last few days.
Di Maria ‘won’t spit dummy out’, say Man Utd greats who see versatile winger as key to turning season around
Losses to Swansea City and MK Dons in the Premier League and Capital One Cup respectively have taken the tiny bit of gloss off United’s away point at Sunderland in the top flight to leave fans hoping new signing Angel Di Maria can fix their woes.