Graeme Souness issues fierce Harry Maguire defence amid Manchester United team prediction

Erik ten Hag admitted it wasn't the plan for Christian Eriksen to mark Erling Haaland for Man City's first goal in their 6-3 drubbing.

Erling Haaland destroyed Manchester United in 10 minutes as Manchester City went into the second-half with a huge four-goal lead - with fans saying that the striker had ‘embarrassed’ his opposition.During City's thrilling 6-3 win over United, the superstar scored his 15th and 16th goal of the campaign at the Etihad Stadium, while he provided Phil Foden with an assist for the fourth goal of the first 45 minutes.Foden put the home side put early on with a well-taken, first-time finish from inside the box. Still, it was towards the end of the half where Haaland, City’s marquee signing of the summer, completely obliterated the Red Devils with three goal involvements.READ MORE: Man Utd fans convinced Casemiro was signed 'to partner Ronaldo on the bench' For Haaland’s first goal, the towering striker out–jumped Christian Eriksen marking him from the corner to bury the ball home.

Manchester United players have dominated the supporters' combined starting line-up ahead of today's derby.

England fans want to see Chris Smalling called up for the World Cup after his fine spell with Roma continued with a winning goal against Inter Milan in Serie A this weekend. The 32-year-old former Manchester United man headed home from close range to hand Jose Mourinho's side all three points having been hailed for his defensive contributions since leaving Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United attacker Paul Ince has suggested that people are making defender Harry Maguire a 'scapegoat' and backed the England international to come through his current difficult period.

One of the many fascinating sub-plots of Sunday's Manchester derby will be the battle between Erling Haaland and Lisandro Martinez.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial could return for Manchester United against City on Sunday.

Manchester United could be without Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial for this weekend's derby at City.

When Manchester United lost 4-1 to Manchester City in the derby in March of this year, it felt like the club had completely hit rock bottom.

Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has enjoyed a good start to life under Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United fans have been left furious with the Glazers after huge Rick & Morty banners were spotted draped over Old Trafford. The American owners are hardly in the best books for many United supporters, who have staged protests over the years of their leadership.

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Manchester City star Jack Grealish wouldn't even make the Tottenham team.Grealish has been regularly criticised since his £100million move to the Etihad last summer after failing to put up the same sort of attacking returns for City as he did at Aston Villa. Both Pep Guardiola and England boss Gareth Southgate have stuck by him regardless.But that hasn't stopped pundits such as Graeme Souness being vocal about his performances for club and country, with former Spurs midfielder O'Hara the latest to have his say.

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has suggested he will not drop Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench.

Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to give Harry Maguire more game time ahead of England's World Cup campaign. The defender started for the Three Lions in their 3-3 draw with Germany and was heavily criticised for giving away a penalty early in the second half.

Gary Neville has admitted he was silent about the Glazers when he was a Manchester United player due to being a club employee.

England goalkeeper David James says Harry Maguire's torrid recent displays are a result of a "self-fulfilling prophecy".The Manchester United defender hit the headlines again this week after his mistakes cost England a couple of goals in their 3-3 draw with Germany at Wembley on Monday night, though James insists his calamitous form is no surprise because fans want him to fail."I feel for Harry Maguire on the basis where he doesn’t seem like he can do a lot right in people’s eyes," the 52-year-old ex-Premier League star told GGRecon.READ MORE: Carragher tells 'England's problem' Harry Maguire 'it's too late' to save Man Utd career"I’ve been in that position myself where it’s almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy, where people wait for you to make a mistake and do something that’s not quite right, and that’s what they were expecting."James said he thought Maguire was an integral part of the England squad, regardless of his form, and backed him to start for the Three Lions at the World Cup."I’m a Harry Maguire fan," James added. "Harry’s an integral part of that squad and was a major reason behind why England got to the final of the European Championships.

Manchester United star Harry Maguire is out of Sunday's clash with rivals Manchester City after picking up an injury during England's 3-3 draw with Germany this week.The 29-year-old, who, in spite of the issue, played the full 90 minutes on Monday, is expected to miss around two weeks of action after being spotted limping away from Wembley Stadium.Maguire has spent the past month warming United's bench but has managed to retain his place in Gareth Southgate's England side, despite his poor recent form.READ MORE: Carragher tells 'England's problem' Harry Maguire 'it's too late' to save Man Utd careerHe was at fault for two of Germany's three goals after conceding a penalty for the first and getting caught in possession for the second, allowing the visitors to open up a 2-0 lead, prior to England's late comeback.To make matters worse he also picked up a muscle injury, though his decision to play on through the pain was praised by Three Lions skipper Harry Kane."H had a pretty decent injury there at the end and he played another five or ten minutes on almost one leg, great character from him, really proud of him for that," the Tottenham man said after the game.Does Harry Maguire deserve to go to the World Cup? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Maguire's injury may not come as much of a blow to United boss Erik ten Hag, who has paired Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane at centre back since matchday three this season, but it comes at a terrible time for the player himself.The former Leicester City defender has less than a month to convince Southgate he deserves a seat on the plane to Qatar, and will now spend half of that period on the treatment table.The England boss backed his struggling star after

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