Louis van Gaal’s substitution of Anthony Martial for Marouane Fellaini was met by a chorus of boos from the Old Trafford faithful in Wednesday night’s pivotal win against CSKA Moscow.

Louis van Gaal has told Manchester United supporters to aim their criticism at him and not the players following numerous lacklustre performances from his side.

Former Aston Villa captain Fabian Delph is set for a place on the bench as Manchester City travel to the Midlands on Sunday for new manager Rémi Garde’s first match in charge of the Villains.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has applauded Manchester City’s flawless performance after their 3-1 victory away to Sevilla on Tuesday night.

When, after three and a half years with the club, attacking midfielder Rony Lopes departed Manchester for pastures new on the south coast of France this August, there was a stifled exhalation betraying a slight sense of growing exasperation amongst Manchester City fans.

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has commended his teammates after a last-minute Yaya Toure penalty gave the home side a nerve-jangling late win against newly-promoted Norwich City at the Etihad on Saturday.

Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin says he is not concerned by his side’s lack of goals following three successive 0-0 draws.

Manchester United’s goal drought amassed five hours after they were held to a 0-0 draw to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Prior to his much-praised tactical last season conversion, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was often bemoaned by fans for his unwavering dedication to what many saw as an archaic 4-4-2 system.

The game between Manchester United and CSKA Moscow on Wednesday in Champions League Group B comes exactly six years since the two met at the same stage of the tournament in 2009.

Ander Herrera believes the competition for places in Manchester United’s midfield is having a positive impact on his performances.