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Manchester United are preparing to resume their FA Cup adventure. United trained on Wednesday as   Jose Mourinho   prepares his side to to face Huddersfield on Saturday evening. Marcus Rashford   provided an injury boost yesterday when he uploaded a picture to social media of him stretching after missing the Premier League defeat to Newcastle at the weekend. January signing   Alexis Sanchez   will also be looking to continue his joyous run in the   FA Cup.   The Chilean has been directly involved in 15 goals in 15 appearances and will be looking to add to his tally on Saturday. Mourinho may have to travel to Huddersfield without Eric Bailly, Daley Blind, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marouane Fellaini but there is a clamour among supporters for academy talents Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong to be promoted to the matchday cup squad.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has branded Pep Guardiola ‘immature’ in a renewed attack on the Manchester City coach. The Manchester United striker first criticised the Catalan coach in his book I Am Zlatan after the pair fell out during their time together at Barcelona. The Swede endured a turbulent year under Guardiola at the Nou Camp, leaving for Inter Milan after questioning Barca’s perceived reliance on Lionel Messi. He later called the coach a ‘spineless coward’ and admitted he is still driven by proving a point to the now Blues boss after joining United last year. Now Ibrahimovic – a second-half substitute in United’s derby defeat to City on Sunday – has reasserted his view of his former boss in an interview with Sky Italia . “And I told Guardiola that he’d sacrificed the other players for Messi,” he said. “He told me he understood me. “After that, he put me on the bench for the next game, the one after that and the one after that. “And I thought, ‘he’s solved the problem ve...

The Portuguese sparked a row by telling Pep Guardiola’s players to keep their celebrations down, with Blues goalkeeper Ederson taking exception Manchester United and Manchester City players and staff were involved in a heated altercation in the Old Trafford tunnel which left Jose Mourinho covered in water and Mikel Arteta nursing a cut eyebrow, Goal understands. Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson is said to have confronted Mourinho, which led to a number of players and members of staff from both teams spilling out of their respective dressing rooms and into the tunnel, where they pushed and shoved each other. United first-team coach Silvino Louro is believed to have been in the thick of the action, along with a handful of players from both sides, coaches and masseurs. Goal has learned that City coach Arteta received a cut eyebrow in the ruckus, while United striker Romelu Lukaku is believed to have been heavily involved. Witnesses claim a number of bottles were thrown, with Mou...

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will never criticize the playing style of his Manchester United counterpart, Jose Mourinho, because “there are different ways to enjoy football”. Guardiola faces his arch rival in a keenly awaited Derby at Old Trafford and claims he and Mourinho are “twins”, because they love to win trophies. “Definitely,” he said. “In that, we are twins. “He wants to win trophies, I want to win trophies. I think Antonio Conte is the same as well, and Jurgen and Mauricio. In all the leagues around the world, the managers are the same.” The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach also spoke on why he never condemns pragmatic tactics. “I never criticise my colleagues for the way they play. I never did in the past, I will never do it. “Football is magnificent for that, because every manager plays in the way they play. There are different ways to enjoy football. “Our relationship is correct, it’s friendly. We haven’t bumped into each oth...

Premier League leaders Manchester City again left it late as they beat West Ham 2-1 to make it 13 straight league wins. Elsewhere, Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea produced heroics as the second-placed team defeated Arsenal 3-1 and kept in touch with their city rivals. Chelsea overwhelmed Newcastle 3-1 to stay third and Liverpool thrashed Brighton 5-1 to move into that fourth Champions League spot. At the other end, Swansea sunk to the bottom of the table with a 2-1 loss to Stoke. You can see the thinking behind my team below but, first, have a go at picking your own team of the week. Choose your XI from the shortlist selected by BBC Sport journalists and share it with your friends. Goalkeeper - David de Gea (Manchester United) David de Gea made 14 saves at Arsenal - the joint-most in a Premier League game since 2003-04. Vito Mannone (for Sunderland v Chelsea in April 2014) and Tim Krul (for Newcastle v Tottenham in November 2013) also managed the feat If Ma...

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola said he would like Paul Pogba to play in next week’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Guardiola also said he does not believe the France midfielder wants Manchester City players to be struck down by injury. Pogba got a three-match ban for treading on Hector Bellerin during Saturday’s pulsating 3-1 win at Arsenal. He becomes a significant blow for Jose Mourinho with City next on the agenda in the Premier League. City restored their eight-point lead over Mourinho’s men at the summit on Sunday when David Silva’s 83rd-minute volley sealed a 2-1 win over West Ham. Pogba had earlier told the BBC’s Football Focus he hoped Manchester City would “get some very important players injured.” Speaking after the West Ham win, Guardiola said, “Did he say that? Hopefully we don’t have injuries. “I would like it if Paul could play against us because I like to face the teams with the best players possible to see if we are able to beat them. “In the ...

Jose Mourinho has said that Saturday’s English Premier League clash between Manchester United and Arsenal is not a must-win game. The Portuguese also gave update on his injured players. The Old Trafford outfit sit in second position, eight points adrift leaders Manchester City. A win will see them put pressure on Pep Guardiola’s men who will host West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium 24 hours later. Addressing his pre-match conference, Mourinho said, “I play a game at a time. I play a game at a time and is the way to do it, is the way to do it. “Yesterday I was watching an interesting movie, Borg vs McEnroe, and Borg’s coach was telling him that all the time – ‘one point at a time, think about just one point’. “I tell my players to just think about the game. It’s just the game, it’s Arsenal, we don’t think about how many points we are behind, it’s just Arsenal. “It’s difficult enough for us to be focused on other things, so just focus on this.” On his...

Manchester United are being tipped to make a surprise January raid on Everton for striker Henry Onyekuru. The Nigeria striker joined the Toffees over the summer from KAS Eupen, but was sent back to Belgium on loan with Anderlecht after Everton failed to land a work permit for the striker. Since returning to the Belgian leagues, however, Onyekuru has been in brilliant form and has been watched a number of times by both United and Barcelona, according to claims in the Belgium media. Now both ESPN and Het Laatste Nieuws claim the striker will be the subject of a January enquiry from Manchester United, who want to cash in on the uncertainty surrounding his future by making a firm move. Everton are understandably wanting to bring the striker back to Goodison, but United’s interest could yet spark a surprise January move for Onyekuru, who has already struck eight times this season.

For Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, it appears the ideal philosophy of life is to not be one’s brother’s keeper. This comes after the former Premier League icon was slammed by his father for abandoning his brother, Rhodri in the wake of damning allegations over his eight-year affair with his wife. The former Wales international’s trysts with his brother’s wife emerged in 2011 with Natasha quick to go on Big Brother and reveal how she enjoyed the “thrill” of her secret meetings with Ryan, who was still in the books of United at the time. Giggs, 43, came in for a lot of stick from the fans then and his father has now spoken out about him, claiming he is yet to see any remorse over the treacherous affair and that it doesn’t appear an apology is forthcoming anytime soon, Mirror writes. “If he would just apologise Rhodri could just move on but he hasn’t even apologised to him,” the senior Giggs, Danny said. “He has been abandoned by his brother.” Ryan divorced his ex-w...

Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has named his team-mate Romelu Lukaku, as the “best striker in the Premier League”. Lukaku ended his goal drought which lasted seven club games last weekend, as United beat Newcastle 4-1 at Old Trafford. The Belgium international scored in the same game Pogba made his comeback from injury. It was his eighth goal in 12 Premier League games. However, he is only second to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in the scoring charts who leads with nine. Alvaro Morata, Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus, Harry Kane and Lukaku all sit joint second with the same tally. “It feels good when you come back and Romelu scores again? I like that, I like that,” Pogba told BBC Sport. “No. We’ve got a lot of good players, a lot of talented players. We have to trust each other. “Romelu is the best striker in the Premier League. We know his quality. We know everything. We don’t worry about him. And at the end, we see the result.”

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has embraced the thought of a strike partnership between Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and said that the duo would provide "guaranteed goals". Ibrahimovic returned to action against Newcastle United on Saturday following knee ligament damage that kept him out since April, while Romelu Lukaku scored his first Premier League goal since the end of September. Spaniard Mata has been key for Jose Mourinho's men this season and would be keen to see the two strikers combine. "Can you imagine Zlatan and Lukaku in the team, both scoring goals?," Mata told The Mirror. "It would be a strike force of the highest level and a constant danger against anyone. "There would be guaranteed goals for United in attack. I think other teams will be worried. Having Ibra back is a very big moment. "If he comes back with his usual style then United have a sensational reinforcement for the second half of the season. ...

Fit-again Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted that he was never worried about returning to action ahead of schedule as "lions do not recover like humans". The 36-year-old made his first appearance for the Red Devils in more than seven months when introduced from the bench in Saturday evening's 4-1 win against Newcastle United. Ibrahimovic, now sporting the number 10 shirt after re-signing for the club in the summer, battled back from a cruciate knee ligament injury well ahead of the predicted nine-month layoff. Asked by BT Sport after the match if he was concerned about pushing himself too much, the Swedish striker said: "No. Lions don't recover like humans. "This feels special. Different day, same quality. I'm not worried at all - I train hard, sacrifice a lot. I play in my head, my knee just needs to follow." Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals in 46 appearances for United in his maiden campaign at United, leading to the...

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has revealed that Marcos Rojo, Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all in contention to face Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday. Speaking exclusively to MUTV at the Aon Training Complex on Friday afternoon, the manager told Helen Evans: “The players that stayed here and [were] recovering from injuries, even the ones that are recovering from big injuries, they are ready to play.” Asked specifically which players with long-term injuries are set to return against the Magpies at Old Trafford, the manager said: “Pogba, Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo.” All three are set to be named in the squad for the weekend clash. Pogba pulled a hamstring during the 3-0 Champions League win over Basel on 12 September. United were unbeaten at that point but surrendered that record when losing 2-1 at Huddersfield a month later. They also lost at Chelsea in the last match before the international break. Mourinho said: “Now I can speak because Paul i...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in the matchday squad to face Newcastle United on Saturday. The striker has been out of action since April with a long-term knee injury and had been expected tor remain on the sidelines until early 2018, but has recovered more quickly than expected and recently returned to full training. Speaking at his press conference ahead of the game, Mourinho revealed that Ibrahimovic will start on the bench for the visit of the Magpies, having been deemed "ready to play". Paul Pogba, who has been out with a hamstring injury since September, and defender Marcos Rojo, who has been absent since April due to cruciate surgery, will also be named in the squad. Talking to MUTV, Mourinho explained: "The players that stayed here and [were] recovering from injuries, even the ones that are recovering from big injuries, they are ready to play." Speaking earlier this week, Ibrahimovic hinted that ...

Ahead of Saturday’s premier League clash, Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has revealed how his players can end José Mourinho’s men unbeaten run this season. According to the Spaniard, his players must be at their best if they are to end Red Devil’s unbeaten home record in the English Premier League. Manchester United have won all of their eight fixtures at Old Trafford this season. Benitez said during his pre-match press briefing, “They have so much quality in the team. “They keep the ball, they pass the ball, they create chances, they score goals and they don’t concede too much. “We have to be strong in defence and when we regain the ball, try and create something on the counter attack. “They have a team that can compete in every competition. And normally, the fans are demanding that they have to be at the top, and they have to win the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup – everything. “But, it is normal in a club that has this po...