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Of the weekend’s Premier League goalkeepers, David de Gea was one of only two not to concede. Many people had even called the race over by November.

Coach Pep Guardiola then brought on Lewandowski at half-time and the move paid dividends.

More questions will now be asked about Manuel Pellegrini’s squad after his team were dominated in a 4-1 loss this morning against Spurs. “He was ok for the bench against Tottenham, but then he had a problem in the warm-up”.

Manuel Pellegrini has said he believes that Manchester City will eventually win the Champions League – but warned that the tournament must not become an “obsession”.

The Red Devils leapfrogged rivals Manchester City after the Citizens suffered a heavy defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.

While Chelsea have struggled domestically this season, they opened their European campaign with a 4-0 home win over Maccabi Tel Aviv while Porto drew 2-2 with Dinamo Kiev.

“No, no, no, no. No chance – no”, he said. Myself and my players stay very calm knowing we’ll get our rewards.

Manchester United’s Memphis Depay, left, celebrates with teammates…

While United may not be the favourites to win their 14th Premier League trophy this season, the form of their main title rivals will surely give Van Gaal and his players plenty of confidence, as City have lost two games in a row and reigning champions Chelsea are only in 15th place.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s (AEST) crucial home game against Aston Villa, Rodgers acknowledged the speculation regarding Klopp and Ancelotti and said he would “totally respect” the decision should Liverpool’s owners decide to sack him.

“I never worry about the players, the players have been absolutely brilliant”.

He is my first option.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claimed there are external forces at work with an agenda against him, but he refused to say who he thought was behind it or why.

Martin Skrtel has lauded the Englishman’s contribution in training, praising his work-rate and clever movement.

Louis van Gaal was spreading a message of joy and pride to the rank and file at Old Trafford after Manchester United climbed to the top of the table on Saturday. “I got 20 minutes the other night, the same [on Saturday] and hopefully I can integrate my way back into the...