‘We will not rush Vincent’: Man City’s Pellegrini vows to give captain Kompany time
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will not press captain Vincent Kompany into a hasty return for this weekend’s FA Cup clash with Norwich City.
Analysis: Nevermind Man City’s attack… let’s hear the case for the defence
Manchester City’s great start to the Premier League has been greatly contributed to by their tight defence, with their last four games in all competitions finishing goalless at half time.
Captain fantastic? Wayne Rooney will put ‘heart and soul’ into Man Utd skipper role, claims boss Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes Wayne Rooney will put his ‘heart and soul’ into the club after giving him the honour of the captain’s armband.
Set the tone: Man Utd players say Old Trafford crowd key to heralding prosperous Louis van Gaal reign
United play Valencia on Tuesday night at Old Trafford, Van Gaal’s first game at home, in their final pre-season fixture ahead of Saturday’s Premier League opener against Swansea City.