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Craig Bellamy insists it will take three or four YEARS for Man United to get to the level of rivals

The Red Devils have not won the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. City have won three league titles in that time as Liverpool edge closer to winning their first in 30 years.




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Manchester City prepared to let Leroy Sane leave for FREE next year

Sane has one year remaining on his deal with the Premier League champions, who grew increasingly exasperated with what they deemed unscrupulous tactics by Bayern last summer.




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Jonny Marsh whips up meals for De Bruyne, Gundogan and Pogba... he's the celebrity master chef 

EXCLUSIVE BY JACK GAUGHAN: Marsh was up at 3am on Sunday, busy juggling Tupperware. The Premier League needs feeding and a fair number of its big names are relying on the personal chef.




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Pablo Zabaleta: Man City stars were 's******g ourselves' over signing Ronaldo and Messi

The Argentine full-back was one of the last signings made by the club prior to the new owners, arriving just days before the Abu Dhabi buyout was confirmed in September 2008.




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Manchester City 'set to launch £28m bid for Marseille star Boubacar Kamara'

Kamara has been one of Marseille's stars under Andre Villas-Boas, with the French side emerging as best of the rest in France behind runaway leaders Paris Saint-Germain.




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Manchester City owners buy NINTH club - Belgian second division side Lommel SK

City Football Group, who are majority owned by Abu Dhabi United and have involvement from China Media Capital, CITIC Capital and Silver Lake, will wipe out Lommel's debts of £1.75million.




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Man City star Kevin De Bruyne lifts lid on working with Pep Guardiola

The Belgium star joined City in 2015 a year before Guardiola arrived from Bayern Munich and has helped the club to win two Premier League titles over the last five years.




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Premier League club executive worried Liverpool could field C-team after wrapping up the title

Jurgen Klopp's starting XI in Liverpool's last nine games could be the deciding factor in the Premier League European qualification and relegation battles this season, a club executive claims.  




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Manchester City will NOT punish Kyle Walker for breaking lockdown rules

Walker was spotted travelling from Cheshire to Yorkshire, where his sister was celebrating her birthday, before then briefly moving on to his parents' house nearby.




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Facebook crack down on fake news campaign aimed at discrediting Manchester City

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Users were directed to bogus stories which reported persistent slurs against the Premier League champions.




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Manchester City reveal extent of their NHS support, carrying out 1,000 tests a day at the Etihad

Manchester City's partnership with the NHS is facilitating 1,000 coronavirus tests a day at the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League side have been praised for opening their doors to the NHS.




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Newcastle United 'target Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos but must meet £53m release clause'

The 26-year-old has drawn comparisons to Atletico Madrid shot-stopper Jan Oblak and Manchester City's Ederson. However, Benfica will only sanction a sale if Vlachodimos' £53m release clause is met.




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Wayne Rooney set to make long-awaited Derby debut against Barnsley

TOM COLLOMOSSE: The former England captain has officially started his 18-month player/coach deal at Pride Park - agreed last August - and has now received the necessary documentation.




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Wayne Rooney impresses on Derby County debut with brilliant assist in 2-1 win over Barnsley

Wayne Rooney impressed on his Derby County debut as he provided a stunning assist in a 2-1 win over Barnsley at Pride Park. Rooney was handed the captain's armband for his first appearance for club.




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Wayne Rooney admits he was sucked in by gambling when he was away with Manchester United and England

The 34-year-old, who made his debut for Derby this week, has described how he was 'sucked in' by initial success with gambling before ending up losing money and then 'chasing his bets'




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Michael Oliver uses pitchside VAR monitor to upgrade Luka Milivojevic's yellow card to red

Amid the ongoing criticism of the implementation of VAR in the Premier League this season, a referee finally used the pitchside monitor to aide a decision on Sunday.




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Roy Hodgson slams use of pitchside monitors after Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic was sent off

Roy Hodgson was not surprised to see the pitchside monitor used during their 1-0 defeat to Derby in the FA Cup but is unsure if he wants it to become a regular occurrence.




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Transfer news RECAP: Arsenal, Manchester United, Man City, Chelsea and more

David Alaba, Christian Eriksen and Wilfried Zaha are just some of the names who could be on the move this January as clubs look to do the business to strengthen their ranks.




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Transfer News LIVE: Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Arsenal and more

After their humiliation at the hands of Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United are among the teams actively looking to improve their side in January. Follow our live transfer blog here.




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Chelsea and Arsenal fans left with travel nightmare after FA Cup TV picks are made

Arsenal and Chelsea fans face a travel nightmare after their FA Cup fourth round ties later this month were moved for live television coverage.




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Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal, Real Madrid and more

Following the long-term lay-offs of Harry Kane and Moussa Sissoko, Tottenham are scouring the market for replacements before the window closes. Follow our live transfer blog here.




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Chelsea youngster Tariq Uwakwe to head out on 18-month loan with Derby, Hull and Swansea interested

Chelsea youngster Tariq Uwakwe is set for an 18 month loan switch, with Hull and Swansea in the running for his signature. The 20-year-old is being tipped for big things at Stamford Bridge.




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Transfer News LIVE: Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter and more

It's day 14 of the transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow Sportsmail's live transfer blog for all the latest news.




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Transfer news RECAP: Man United, Man City, Arsenal eye moves, plus latest from Europe

It's day 17 of the January transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow out live blog to keep updated with all the latest news.




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Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United make £25m bid for Birmingham's Jude Bellingham'

It's day 18 of the transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month.




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Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool and more

It's day 19 of the transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow our live transfer blog to find out all the latest news.




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Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and more

Frank Lampard could move for Edinson Cavani and Inter Milan are weighing up a bid for Luka Modric. Scroll through the feed to see the biggest transfer stories of the day.




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Derby face Charity Commisson probe over sponsor 32Red's cash for their Community Trust programme

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Derby County are being investigated by the Charity Commission over links between the club's community programme and main sponsor 32Red.




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Transfer news, RECAP: Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and more

The end of the transfer window edges ever closer as managers up and down the country continue to search for a mid-season squad boost to push them on until the summer.




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Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Arsenal and more

There are just 10 days of the transfer window remaining with teams now entering the realms of a late rush to finalise any deals before the deadline. Follow our daily live blog of all the latest news.




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Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and more

With the large majority of Premier League clubs now having played their final top flight fixtures before deadline day, attention may now turn towards grabbing a late January deal in the transfer market.




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Transfer news RECAP: Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Manchester United, Tottenham and more

Want to know who your club are looking to purchase? Follow our live transfer blog to find out as Sportsmail keeps you updated with all the latest news.




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Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and more

It is last chance saloon for clubs across Europe as we enter the final week before the transfer deadline at the end of the month. Follow our live blog to keep up to date with all the latest news throughout the day.




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Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and more

Time is running out for teams to get their squads together for the rest of the campaign as deadline day looms on those looking to make last minute improvements. Follow our live blog here.




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Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United finally confirm £68m Bruno Fernandes move

With fewer than 48 hours until the deadline, teams across the continent are in frantic negotiations as they look to get their deals complete. Follow our live transfer blog here.




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Derby County 4-0 Stoke City: Wayne Rooney scores stunning free-kick in thumping win 

Wayne Rooney scored a stunning free-kick as Derby County put Stoke City to the sword in a thumping 4-0 win at Pride Park on Friday night that leaves Philip Cocu's side in 13th place.




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Derby County 4-2 Northampton Town: Wayne Rooney scores to set up Manchester United FA Cup tie

IAN HERBERT AT PRIDE PARK: Wayne Rooney's appetite for the warm-up in a half empty stadium told you how much he wanted a swansong against Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round.




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Derby recruit top QC in ongoing fight with EFL over breach of spending regulations

Derby have recruited top QC Nick De Marco in their ongoing fight against the EFL, which could end with a hefty points deduction for the Championship club.




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Robbie Savage believes Bournemouth will be relegated this season after loss to Sheffield United 

Bournemouth fell to a 2-1 defeat at high-flying Sheffield United despite taking a early lead through Callum Wilson. Billy Sharp equalised before John Lundstram got the winner with six minutes left.




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Bristol City 3-2 Derby: Wells bags first goal on full debut as Robins boost play-off push

Nahki Wells scored his first goal for Bristol City as they held off a spirited comeback from Derby to claim a thrilling Sky Bet Championship victory at Ashton Gate.




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Max Lowe hits out at Craig Ramage for comment on Derby's 'young black lads'

The BBC have axed a commentator after his racist stereotype-filled rant in which he criticised 'all the young black lads' at Derby and claimed they need 'pulling down a peg or two.'




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Derby boss Phillip Cocu hits back at Craig Ramage's comments about club's 'young black lads'

Phillip Cocu has slammed former Derby County player Craig Ramage for his criticism of the 'young black lads' in the side - with the Rams boss saying they made him 'very angry'.




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Derby County 1-1 Fulham: Alexander Mitrovic cancels out Wayne Rooney's panenka penalty

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT PRIDE PARK: Wayne Rooney is still breaking new ground even after 500 games in English league football with the first 'Panenka' penalty of his career.




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QPR 2-1 Derby: Goals from Grant Hall and substitute Ilias Chair

JACK BEZANTS AT LOFTUS ROAD: London has been a miserable place for Derby to visit this season and an error from captain Wayne Rooney compounded their travel sickness against QPR.




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Arsenal eager to put haunting Europa League exit behind them: 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN FA CUP

Here, Sportsmail runs you through the 10 things to keep a close eye on in this historic fifth round of the FA Cup. The action, all in midweek, gets underway on Monday night as Portsmouth host Arsenal.




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'Wayne Rooney's knowledge will be important against Manchester United': Philip Cocu

Thursday's home tie against the Red Devils is a massive opportunity for Cocu's side and the Dutchman reckons Rooney's Old Trafford pedigree will be a major factor.




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FA Cup quarter-final draw: Chelsea visit Leicester while Arsenal visit Sheffield

Frank Lampard's Chelsea side beat Liverpool 2-0 on Tuesday night in the fifth round and will have to see off the Foxes to reach the last four of the domestic cup competition.




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Wayne Rooney hails impact Sir Alex Ferguson had on his career at Manchester United

INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: It's when Rooney is asked whether Sir Alex Ferguson's old man-management ruses make more sense to him, now he is a player-coach, with Derby County.




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Wayne Rooney insists it could take 'two or three years' before Manchester United get back on top

INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: Rooney, who faces United as Derby's player-coach in the FA Cup Fifth Round, cited Liverpool - a club he has no love for - as one of the models of success.




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Derby County 0-3 Manchester United - FA Cup: Ighalo hits brace to ruin Rooney's night

Wayne Rooney is the star attraction as the Derby County player-coach comes up against his former side Manchester United in the FA Cup. Follow all the updates here with Sportsmail.