Michael Owen picks five Manchester United players in greatest Premier League team

Erik ten Hag has highlighted the influence of Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson on the club after admitting that he regularly keeps in touch with the Scot following his move to Old Trafford in July.

Cristiano Ronaldo has accumulated more silverware than Buckingham Palace over the years, but he hasn't had it all his own way - he once got pipped to an award by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The careers of the two respective players make for somewhat desperate reading for Arteta, who only won a couple of FA Cups and the Scottish Premier League title during his playing days.

Arsenal and Manchester United are ready to renew their storied rivalry on Sunday afternoon.The two old rivals aren't quite at the height of their power: as they were under Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger in the early 2000s. And Wayne Rooney has revealed a 'strange' method Sir Alex used to employ for the clash.Rooney wrote in his column for The Times: "Arsenal was the one game where Sir Alex Ferguson let the opposition take the initiative.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, giving him some cakes and a case of red wine. The Everton legend's trip to see the veteran Scot wasn't merely a social visit, though. He popped by to pick Ferguson's brains about the intricacies of football management as he looks for his next opportunity in the game after leaving Goodison Park.Big Dunc had served on the backroom staff under a succession of managers at Everton but left in the summer to pursue managerial ambitions.

Manchester City fans are unfurling all the superlatives for Erling Haaland after the phenomenon scored the opening goal against Aston Villa.

Luca Bish appears to be getting on with Michael Owen after he finally asked Gemma Owen to be his girlfriend with a lavish display. The former fishmonger who found love on Love Island was happily posing outside of Gemma and Michael's racing stables, Manor House Stables in Malpas, Cheshire.

Michael Owen believes Erik ten Hag's history with Antony is a good indicator that he will be a success at Manchester United. Antony, 22, completed his dream transfer to Old Trafford hours before the summer window closed on Thursday night.

Love Island star Luca Bish has been snapped alongside girlfriend Gemma Owen and her famous dad Michael Owen for the first time. Luca, 23, who recently revealed his new career move, was pictured with the father and daughter alongside staff at Manor House Stables and their racing horses, Brad the Brief, Flaming Rib and Dubawi Legend as they prepared for Saturday’s Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock Park. Luca and Gemma, 19, were all smiles as they posed with former footballer Michael, 42, in the first snap of Gemma’s dad and new boyfriend together.

Pep Guardiola has a decision to make on Erling Haaland for Manchester CIty's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday.

Gemma Owen’s fans have gushed over the 19 year old after she shared a sultry snap on Instagram. In the photo, Gemma cut a stylish figure in a black swimsuit with scooped down sides and high leg detailing, giving a 1980s Pamela Anderson a run for her money.The brunette beauty wore her dark tresses up in a ponytail as she donned a pair of aviator sunglasses – the same pair she was often spotted wearing in the Love Island villa. She captioned the photo: “A storm was brewing”.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a Deadline Day lifeline in his pursuit of Champions League football with Serie A giants AC Milan interested in sealing a permanent switch before the transfer window slams shut. The Manchester United diva, 37, is still vying for a 20th consecutive stint competing against Europe's elite but has just hours to finalise an Old Trafford exit before the 11pm cut-off.

Gary Neville could face Contempt of Court action following a comment he made on social media made during pal Ryan Giggs' trial. The former Manchester United defender has been referred to the Attorney General after Judge Hilary Manley learned of Neville's comment, which was included in an Instagram post the 47-year-old posted at 4am on the opening day of court proceedings.

Manchester City might have signed two of the world's most exciting young strikers in Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, but be under no illusions, Haaland is the main man.Both players played starring roles in City's thumping win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, with Haaland bagging his second hat-trick in as many games, and Alvarez netting a brace as the defending champions ran out 6-0 winners at the Etihad.It was the first time both forwards had started a match together, with Haaland in the centre and Alvarez on the right, and it only took a few seconds for the former Dortmund man to begin asserting his dominance over his Argentine team-mate.READ MORE: Kevin De Bruyne on brink of beating Steven Gerrard stat - in 290 games lessAs soon as the game kicked off Alvarez, who spent the last couple of seasons playing in the centre for River Plate, began drifting infield, prompting a bullish response from Haaland.The Norwegian barked at Alvarez, ordering him back towards the touchline like a silverback gorilla stomping his fists and roaring a smaller male.How many goals will Julian Alvarez score this season? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Haaland has scored nine goals in the Premier League so far this season, four more than the league's second highest scorer, Fulham's Alexander Mitrovic.Alvarez meanwhile has netted three goals in all competitions this campaign, though four of his five City appearances have come from the substitutes bench.City's win keeps them two points behind league leaders Arsenal, who maintained their 100% record with victory over Aston Villa tonight, and two points ahead of third-placed Tottenham, who drew with West Ham.READ NEXT:Man City get green light for £100m January

Graham Potter would be a better manager than Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, according to a former England striker.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen has roped her boyfriend Luca Bish in to model her swimwear line in a loved-up snap. The couple - who were runners-up on this summer's series of the ITV2 dating show - were seen lounging poolside in a sweet photo. Gemma, 19, who is the proud owner of swimwear brand OG Beachwear, took to her business account with the photo of the pair.

Lisandro Martinez had already endeared himself to the Manchester United faithful, but an interaction with the travelling support in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Southampton will have bolstered his status.

Your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, August 31.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a rare admission over "incredible talent" Kevin de Bruyne.

Pep Guardiola will be hoping for a much more straightforward three points against Nottingham Forest than Manchester City's win over Crystal Palace at the weekend.