'We'll return and smash them' — The inside story of Manchester United's glorious 20th Premier League triumph

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.

Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window could help Manchester United become favourites for Harry Kane’s signature. City are understood to be leading the race for Haaland, who is widely expected to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.Haaland’s £63million (€75m) release clause, which becomes active this summer, has attracted just about every major European club to his availability.After missing out on Kane last summer and failing to replace Sergio Aguero in January, Pep Guardiola is keen to land a world-class striker.While they do face competition, Real Madrid are more focused on signing Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.One aspect City did not consider is that moving from Kane to Haaland could leave the former open for rivals United.

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.

Your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, March 13.

Leicester City star Jamie Vardy and his wife Rebekah Vardy could become the successors to Richard and Judy by turning themselves into a married TV presenting duo. The couple have hinted that they are interested in taking jobs in broadcasting together. It comes after they teamed up to launch their first children's book, titled Cedric The Little Sloth With A Big Dream.

Yaya Toure, Edin Dzeko, Raheem Sterling and Sergio Agüero have all stepped up with huge goals at Selhurst Park for Manchester City in previous title run-in’s – so it is now time for a member of the current crop to do the same.

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 City saw their ploy to sign former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud prior to his move to AC Milan rejected, according to reports.

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.

Yaya Toure. Vincent Kompany. David Silva. Sergio Aguero.

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...

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.

Pep Guardiola said that Manchester United’s struggles since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson serve as a warning to Manchester City. The Reds have failed to win the Premier League in the eight years since their most successful manager retired, and are trailing in the wake of the Blues.

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

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has revealed that one of his sisters once came frighteningly close to being kidnapped in Argentina a few years ago.Aguero, who retired from professional football in December after doctors detected an irregular heartbeat, opened up about the kidnap attempt during a Twitch broadcast.He revealed that around 10 years ago, he moved his family into a "private closed neighbourhood" of Argentina's capital Buenos Aires after he found out a group of thugs were looking for his sister with the intention of kidnapping her."The issue of kidnaps was a big thing then," Aguero said."Luckily I’ve got a lot of contacts and I was told they were looking for one of my sisters at that moment."I’ve lived in a slum area and know what it is. It’s very difficult for the parents.

Manchester City have reportedly been alerted to the availability of Robert Lewandowski in the summer.

Pep Guardiola revealed back in 2014 that he may have been offered the chance to take over at Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson.