'That's a massive statement' - Gary Neville makes shocking Man United Premier League prediction

Manchester City and Liverpool could land themselves a Champions League 'group of death' when the draw takes place on Thursday. The draw for the group stage of Europe's premier club competition takes place in Istanbul, Turkey, at 5pm BST on Thursday evening.

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has chosen five current and former Reds players for his all-time greatest Premier League team.

Bruno Fernandes has admitted he "may know a thing or two" about team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, but he's not going to tell Manchester United fans.Speaking to their native Portuguese media after United's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday (August 22), Fernandes addressed the saga which had left a black cloud hanging over the club at the start of the season.Ronaldo has promised the "truth" will soon come out about the "media lies" surrounding his situation at the club. And his fellow countryman Fernandes is making fans wait for the revelation, even though he has information about it.READ MORE: Frustrated Jurgen Klopp grabs Bruno Fernandes around the neck after defeat"There is a lot of speculation, but there is no one better than Cristiano to talk about it," he told Eleven Sports Portugal. "I may know a thing or two, but I won't be the one to say it."Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag made the decision to drop Ronaldo from his side to face Jurgen Klopp's Reds, and he made only a five-minute cameo as a late substitute.

These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, August 24.

Manchester United's players were back in training on Tuesday following their first victory of the season over Liverpool on Monday.

Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan believes Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is a ‘small man in a suit that’s too big for him’.The Dutchman saw his beleaguered United side record a stunning 2-1 home victory over Liverpool. As well as being a huge shock in a footballing game-week of surprises, the goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford secured a first Premier League victory for the former Ajax manager.Despite the humiliation against Brentford and their outclassing at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion, Ten Hag’s side have actually jumped ahead of Liverpool in the table.

Cristiano Ronaldo prides himself on goalscoring. His reputation as arguably football’s greatest ever goal-scorer is justified.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after a verbal collision during a match. The ex-Premier League official was the man in the middle and the one with the flag at the very highest level of football.

Three Greater Manchester MPs and Salford mayor Paul Dennett have urged social housing bosses to take urgent action over the "life-threatening squalor" some tenants are living in. This follows the revelation that an entire row of terraced houses owned by housing association Salix Homes is teeming with rats and mice.

Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes Casemiro's mentality will massively improve Erik ten Hag's team.

Rio Ferdinand says a “calculated” Cristiano Ronaldo knew what he was doing when he snubbed Jamie Carragher on live TV ahead of Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool.

Gary Neville was spotted celebrating like every other Manchester United fan on Monday evening as the Red Devils beat Liverpool. Erik ten Hag's side picked up their first points of the season as they looked like a transformed side to that against Brentford last weekend.

Stormzy took on the role of football pundit on live TV last night (August 22) following Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool – check out the clip below.The Croydon MC – who supports Man Utd – attended the Premier League game with his young nephews, and took the time out to share his post-match thoughts on Sky Sports. “That was amazing,” he said. “That’s the best we’ve been this season.”Later, he admitted that he was feeling “a bit flustered” and “starstuck” after being asked to take part in a chat with pundits Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville: “Someone gave me a mic and now I’m here like ‘Mum, I made it!'”Stormzy was then asked his opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo being dropped from United’s starting line-up.

Gary Neville has questioned Manchester United’s decision to hand Casemiro a four-year deal with an option for a 12-month extension.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane was left baffled as UK rapper Stormzy crashed the Sky Sports set on Monday Night Football.Stormzy, who is a Red Devils fan, was at Old Trafford to see his side pick up their first points of the season. However, when leaving he was pulled onto the Sky set, leaving Keane baffled.The United legend joked: "I thought this was a football show, what’s happening?" Stormzy went on to provide some analysis for Erik ten Hag's first win at United - moving United away from the bottom of the Premier League table.READ MORE: Casemiro goes straight to Man Utd legend Roy Keane after completing transferDespite rubbing shoulders with celebrities on a weekly basis, the rapper was still left star-struck in the presence of the football legends.He said: "Sorry, I'm a bit flustered right now.

Manchester United's new singing Casemiro headed straight to Roy Keane after being unveiled to the Old Trafford crowd on Monday evening. Keane was appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports for the Red Devils' clash with Liverpool when he was approached by the Brazilian.

Manchester United could be set to replace David De Gea with Europa League winner Kevin Trapp.Erik ten Hag's side picked up their first win of the season on Monday evening against an underperforming Liverpool side, who have slumped to 16th. Before kick-off on Monday evening, United had failed to pick up any points, and De Gea had been central to criticism.De Gea, himself, admitted he was to blame for two of the four goals shipped against Brentford.

Gary Neville was left a little red-faced after a Manchester United fan professed his undying love to him live on air.Prior to United's emphatic victory over Liverpool, Neville headed around Old Trafford to interview supporters and find out how confident they were about the upcoming match, though was taken aback by one man who immediately changed the subject."Let me first say, you are the love of my life," the supporter told Neville. "You gave me a lot of Premier League titles [and] I absolutely enjoyed watching you and I'm honoured to meet you." READ MORE: Four things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd seal stunning victory over LiverpoolClearly surprised at being shown such tender affection, Neville was slightly lost for words, mustering a semi-awkward, "oh right that's brilliant thanks", in response.Awkwardness aside, fans on social media were absolutely loving it, with one tweeting: "Neville, you've pulled!""Grab your coat, @GNev," wrote another, while a third joked: "Must be the first time anyone's ever told Neville that."If you had to declare your undying love for a professional football who would it be and why? Let us know in the comments section below.Neville's night got even better an hour or so later as Erik ten Hag's side stormed to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool - their first league win over Jurgen Klopp's side since 2018.Jadon Sancho put United deservedly in front in the first half before Marcus Rashford doubled the hosts' advantage after the break.

Erik ten Hag dropped an F-bomb live on Sky Sports when discussing his Manchester United side's shock 2-1 victory over Liverpool.The Red Devils boss joined host David Jones and pundits Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville after securing his first win in charge. He was asked to sum up his emotions as the post-match interview got underway.Ten Hag replied: "We can talk about tactical but it’s all about attitude.

A mother whose son had his phone knocked out of his hand by Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken out after he allegedly phoned her vowing to fight any legal case.

Marcus Rashford has admitted that the energy Manchester United displayed from the first whistle was the key to helping them record their first victory of the season against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday night.