Pep Guardiola says Manchester United's struggles are a dire warning to Man City

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, March 17.

Manchester United manager both bear a similar trait to legendary Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson.Scholes rarely shies away from critiquing the current Man United squad and management - and did so again when analysing the side’s progress under Ralf Rangnick. Since the German’s appointment in November, United have improved in some respects but remain susceptible to notably poor performances.The United hero believes the decision to appoint Rangnick is a reason for their persistent issues, claiming he would have preferred Tottenham’s Antonio Conte and Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel instead.

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the state of the pitch was a contributing factor in their failure to beat Crystal Palace after a goalless draw at Selhurst Park.The Premier League champions saw their bid to retain their title take a significant blow after missing a host of chances to break the deadlock on Monday night.Man City had 18 shots and 76 per-cent possession but could not find a way through, with Bernardo Silva squandering one of the biggest opportunities of the night, somehow skewing his effort wide from inside the six-yard box.The Catalan was satisfied with the level of performance his team produced and praised Palace for their defensive work.But the 50-year-old could not resist aiming a comment at the playing conditions after admitting the grass was “not perfect”, even if it seemed not to affect his side’s slick football."We played a really good game. We created a lot of chances especially in the first half,” he told Sky Sports.“Difficult side, [they] defend really well, tight and they were with the rhythm.

Manchester City fans couldn't be happier with Pep Guardiola as he named what many consider his strongest side against Crystal Palace.

Arsenal icon Emmanuel Petit rejected a move to Manchester United despite the transfer being in his heart.Joining Barcelona in the summer of 2000, the Frenchman, 51, flopped at the Camp Nou recording just one goal.Petit was flogged after just 12 months in Catalunya and the midfielder wanted to seal a switch back to the Premier League.Manchester United and former club Arsenal were keen admirers but instead, Petit snubbed his previous employers to join Chelsea in a £7.5 million deal.But looking back, the World Cup winner has regrets over not choosing Man Utd. "When I left Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea were interested,” Petit told PlanetFootball."Alex Ferguson called me, but I had a meal with Claudio Ranieri (Chelsea manager) and he charmed me.

Chelsea and the whole of football is a positive one.The Crystal Palace boss, who signed Chelsea defender Marc Guehi last summer and also has Blues forward Conor Gallagher on loan, made his comments after Thursday’s sanctioning of Abramovich. In response to the war in Ukraine and his links to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the UK government has frozen Abramovich’s assets in this country, including the South West London club.

Gary Neville’s infamous celebration in front of Liverpool supporters in 2006, would demonstrate his feelings towards the Merseysiders.The former Manchester United captain enjoyed many battles against the Reds over his years.He was a huge cog in the Sir Alex Ferguson machine which, in the Scot’s iconic words, knocked Liverpool off their perch. But even Neville, a Manchester United man through and through, could not ignore the fact that he believed Brighton and Hove Albion Robert Sanchez should have been given a red card for his challenge on Luis Diaz.Neville took to social media to clearly emphasise his thoughts on the controversial incident.“Got to be a red card” Neville posted on Twitter.Sanchez rushed out of his line to try and clear Joel Matip’s precise ball over the top for Diaz, who had drifted past the Seagulls’ defence.The former Porto man not only timed his run to perfection but his header too, bravely throwing himself forward to head pass the on-rushing Sanchez.Diaz beat the goalkeeper to the ball and headed the Reds into an early lead, but his persistence came at a very painful price.

Manchester United star looks completely unrecognisable from when he burst onto the scene at Old Trafford 19 years ago, when he was sharing the dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo.Chris Eagles came through the United academy and into the first team when he was just 17, although he had Ronaldo to contest with as both stars battled it out in 2003.The slick gelled-up hair and the baby face that Eagles was known for is now gone as the former Premier League winner is sporting a well-groomed beard as he enjoys retirement.But he's having to enjoy it on two wheels as his driving ban means he is left unable to drive following a drunken incident last year.Eagles won owns a Premier League and Champions League medal from his time at United, but the former winger has landed himself in trouble with the police after hanging up his boots at Oldham in 2020.The former United star was caught outside his ex-girlfriend's house three times over the limit, and was also 'partially in a state of undress' in his £70,000 Audi.Along with a driving ban, he was ordered to pay a total of £1525 in fines and costs, and has since been snapped heading out on his bicycle.And it seems as though Eagles has a record with driving incidents, as he was caught behind the wheel by Sir Alex Ferguson even though he was only 15.Eagles opened up about the situation in an interview with Ladbrokes, as he said: "I drove a car somewhere when I was 15 and Sir Alex found out about it and called me in his office. I was petrified."It’s the worst experience ever because you don’t know what he’s going to do.

A new football park in Lanarkshire named after Celtic and Scotland legend Billy McNeill has been officially opened.

Your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, March 9.

Marcus Rashford not to quit Manchester United.Rashford is said to be considering his future following a miserable season that has seen him struggle to hold down a place in the United side.The England striker has scored just five goals and started two of the last 11 games in all competitions.Rashford is worried his lack of game time will cost him a place in England's World Cup squad - and is looking at his possible options this summer as he gets set to enter the final 12 months of his current deal at Old Trafford.Former United star Berbatov admits the 24-year-old is right to be considering a change, but believes he needs to think long and hard about turning his back on a club like United."It's understandable that Rashford wants to start games and, if he's still not being picked by the end of the season, I'd expect him to be considering his future at the club," Berbatov told Betfair."But he needs to remember that there will be another manager in charge next season and players who haven't had a look -in under (Ralf) Rangnick will get another chance."So it's a bit too soon for Rashford to be thinking about leaving for another club."Berbatov recalls the time he decided he wanted out of United back in 2012 and made his feelings clear to then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson, which left the Scot less than impressed.He added: "It's disappointing when you are left out. I experienced it and it wasn't pleasant.

Manchester City return to Champions League action on Wednesday, with the Blues having a huge 5-0 aggregate lead over Sporting.

Sir Alex Ferguson was harassed by a Manchester City supporter following their side’s dominant victory over Manchester United at the Etihad on Sunday. The former Red Devils boss, 80, witnessed his side succumb to a 4-1 loss in East Manchester, before being filmed and mocked outside the stadium.One City fan continually shouted in the Scot’s face as he made his way home, screaming: "Never in my lifetime! City, City, City."The supporter was referencing the words Ferguson made in 2009.When asked if the ‘noisy neighbours’ would ever go into a game with United as favourites, the former Aberdeen boss responded: “What time is it?"I think it's time for me to leave...

Pep Guardiola said he is still fuming with Kyle Walker over the red card that has ruled him out of three Champions League matches.

Sir Alex Ferguson coming a close second.Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, after Tottenham's emphatic 5-0 victory over Everton, the ex-England striker, 55, was asked by host David Jones to reflect on who he regarded as the most influential manager in his career."I was very lucky to play under some fantastic managers but top of the pile has to be Terry Venables," replied Sheringham. "I was playing under him at the peak of my career during my time at Spurs and for England, and obviously playing for Sir Alex at Manchester United, he was unbelievable." Earning his first England cap towards the latter stages of his career, Sheringham was picked by Venables as the preferred strike-partner to Alan Shearer.Shining at Euro '96, the then-Tottenham forward scored a brace against the Netherlands in the group stage whilst also netting in the penalty shoot-out loss to Germany in the semi-finals.And Sheringham was full of praise for his former boss when reflecting on how Venables almost ended England's 30-year trophy hoodoo."He had a wonderful way about telling us about what he wanted without confusing issues," added the 55-year-old.HAVE YOUR SAY! Can England win the World Cup this winter? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Jack Grealish has been Manchester City’s unseen hero this season, says Kevin De Bruyne.

Manchester United fans were left angry and frustrated as United lost 4-1 against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola purred over the way his team played with Manchester United in the second half of the derby.

Bernardo Silva has insisted he doesn’t pay any attention to stats as he brushed off rival fans’ criticisms. The Portuguese star has been one of City’s standout players this season. The 27-year-old has bounced back following a somewhat disappointing campaign last season to once again nail down a place in Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Fred are both celebrating their 28th birthday today, so we decided to look at how different things could have been for the duo.Unfortunately, they will have to temper their birthday festivities as they have a tumultuous away clash with Manchester City on the horizon.As well as birthdays, Maguire and Fred also share a similar story in which both stars allegedly rejected the advances of the reigning champions, opting to join United instead. Jose Mourinho beat the Citizens to the £53m signature of Fred, while United managed to sway Maguire over to United in an £85m deal.But as Ralf Rangnick’s side travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Pep Guardiola technicians at in a match neither side can afford to lose, Mirror Football takes a look at seven United players who snubbed City to walk through the doors of Old Trafford.

Manchester United were set to be crowned Premier League champions on Saturday, May 13 2012. The final whistle had gone at the Stadium of Light and United had done everything within their power to clinch the title.