Luring Pep Guardiola from German outfit and league leaders Bayern Munich may not be as hard as first thought as Manchester may have what the Spaniard is looking for… Thai food.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has criticised his colleagues for what he termed a ‘tough day’ as they suffered an ignominious 2-0 defeat at the hands of Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.

The Blues need at least a point from their encounter with the German champions to take any hope of qualifying into their final game against AS Roma.

Manchester City have suffered a stuttering start to Manuel Pellegrini’s second season in charge but MM believe he has to be given the time to turn the club’s fortunes around in the Premier and Champions Leagues.

Pep Guardiola’s personal ambition to one day manage Manchester United is again hitting the headlines in Spanish journalist Martí Perarnau’s latest book Pep Confidential

The Chilean, celebrating his 61st birthday, said his team is in for a ‘very tough time’, as he prepares to face the German champions, who won Europe’s top competition in 2013

Dutchman Van Gaal’s availability after this summer’s World Cup has provoked interest from Tottenham Hotspur

Having only just got through the last 16 against Olympiakos, United now face reigning European champions Bayern

Juan Mata believes Manchester United’s upturn in fortunes will carry on in tomorrow’s Manchester derby.

Three-times European champions United draw holders, five-times winners and form side Bayern in quarter-finals

Three-times European champions United will have work cut out against Champions League holders and five-times winners Bayern