Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has vowed to put the ‘tough times’ behind him following a summer of uncertainty around his Old Trafford future.

United finished a relatively respectable 12th, whereas the Citizens fared much worse, ending up 67th, with several other clubs around them also having had recent large investments.

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna says the Chelsea result is a thing of the past and with Argentine Nicolas Otamendi now in their ranks nothing less than three points against Everton on Sunday will do.

At the end of a disappointing season yielding no silverware, a major reshuffle is mooted at Manchester City with an injection of youth required to usher in a new winning era.

Kevin Mirallas’ second-half goal added to first-half strikes from James McCarthy and John Stones to seal a comfortable victory for Roberto Martinez’ Toffees at Goodison Park on Sunday, Manchester United’s second straight loss.

Keep up to date with the latest transfers on deadline day as we take you around Manchester’s league clubs.

With Chelsea overcoming a stubborn Newcastle side at Stamford Bridge, the result leaves City two points behind ahead of the top two sides’ meeting in three weeks’ time.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side play Everton at Goodison Park tomorrow and only alphabetical order keeps Chelsea ahead of them on paper.

Argentine striker Aguero went off with knee ligament damage before City ran out 1-0 winners over Everton in the Premier League at The Etihad as they look ahead to Wednesday’s must-win Champions League game.

City, who have lost just one of their last 11 league games, welcome Everton to the Etihad tomorrow and currently lie six points behind leaders Chelsea.

Mancunian Matters look at Oldham Athletic’s storied history in the FA Cup, in which they’ve played a number of thrilling matches and capturing the odd high-profile scalp.