Guardiola's Rashford admission resurfaces ahead of the derby

Pep once said he'd take Rashford 'tomorrow'

Three days before the derby, and Pep Guardiola's old words about Marcus Rashford are doing the rounds. Ryan Giggs says Guardiola told Rio Ferdinand he'd sign Rashford 'tomorrow' if he could (1). Peter Schmeichel called Rashford 'absolutely fantastic' after the 2–2 draw with Everton last weekend (1). Your team goes to Old Trafford on Sunday, Sep 13, at 17:30.

Grealish is still away on loan

Jack Grealish is not at City this season. He returned to Everton on loan this summer (2). Everton drew 2–2 with Manchester United last weekend, so he is getting minutes.

The Porto keeper turned heads

Diogo Costa impressed against City in the Champions League on Tuesday, Sep 8, even though your team won 0–2 in Porto. Portuguese press and former stars were full of praise for the goalkeeper (3). It was a strong display from the opposition, not a City problem.

Smith backs City over Chelsea

Alan Smith thinks City will finish above Chelsea this season (4). You are currently top of the league with 9 points from 3 games and a +5 goal difference. Chelsea are the side Smith sees behind you, at least in second place.

Fan-reaktioner

The subreddit is buzzing about the Brazil call-up for Vitor Reis, who could make his senior international debut in the upcoming friendlies. Fans also shared their new kits, with excitement over the Cherki and O'Reilly shirts. See the full reaction in the Brazil call-up thread.

Sources

  • 1. utdreport.co.uk — ‘I would take him tomorrow’: Pep Guardiola once disclosed the one current Man Utd player he’d have signed at City
  • 2. liverpoolecho.co.uk — Wayne Rooney comment after Jack Grealish's birthday party says it all for Everton
  • 3. cmjornal.pt — Planeta do futebol rendido a Diogo Costa após exibição frente ao Manchester City
  • 4. mancitynews.com — Alan Smith Delivers Verdict On Who Will Finish Higher Out Of Man City And Chelsea – Exclusive
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