Terry Flanagan has predicted tactical nous could lead to the KO of Derry Mathews at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday while branding some wannabe boxing experts ‘stupid’.

The footballing rivalry between Manchester and Liverpool is set to reach another level in the coming weeks as the two cities’ footballing powerhouses meet FOUR times in the space of just 18 days.

Fernandinho says with the same heart displayed in the League Cup on Wednesday Manchester City can reach the FA Cup last 16 this weekend.

No sooner had Manchester City overturned a Capital One Cup semi-final deficit against Everton and victorious manager Manuel Pellegrini was already dreaming of Wembley.

Louis van Gaal has warned his Manchester United players they must keep their cool when they face rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Another year brings another crisis to Boundary Park, where fans would like nothing more than to stay out of the national headlines for a while.

‘We have created a lot of chances but failed to score’ appears to be the line which has come out of the majority of Louis van Gaal’s post-match interviews this year.

Wayne Rooney will have to wait to make his 500th Manchester United appearance after being ruled out of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with West Ham.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has allayed fears over yet another injury to star-striker Sergio Aguero, insisting the Argentine came off as a ‘precaution’ in City’s win over Southampton.

Manuel Pellegrini urged his side to turn the page as quickly as possible to move forward from Saturday’s dismal 4-1 defeat at home to Liverpool.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini feels Sergio Aguero’s return will see his side improve ahead of Saturday’s clash with Liverpool at the Etihad stadium.