The pre-international break fortunes of both Manchester sides swapped on Saturday – a heavy scoreline which could be deceiving fell in City’s favour, while United surprised in looking like mere mortals.

Saturday’s early kick-off sees Manchester City take on Liverpool at The Etihad as Pep Guardiola’s side look for their first home victory of the season.

As Premier League clubs prepare for the upcoming season, fans across the country are busy selecting their fantasy football teams.

The Champions League is back in town this month as French side AS Monaco travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City.

Manchester City have reached the Champions League knockout stages for the fourth straight year – making next month’s home encounter with Celtic an encounter to savour.

The programme is aimed at community football projects around the world that have been created to tackle issues affecting young people, including substance abuse, unemployment and disability inclusion.

It’s been the managers dominating the headlines in recent months, but on Saturday it is up to the players to make those.

Unsurprisingly, most of the pre-match attention has centred on the two new bosses, the football match a mere side show as two managerial megastars resume their decade long rivalry.

Hundreds of footballers could be forced to leave the Premier League in the event of a vote to leave the European Union, a sports industry expert has warned.

Manchester football historian Dr Gary James believes Manchester City’s success in the Champions League will negatively impact their rivals Manchester United.

Team GB taekwondo athlete and avid Manchester United fan Lutalo Muhammad believes the club should stand by under pressure manager Louis van Gaal.