Pep Guardiola in prog: "You do not need me to tell you how important this game is. Four years in a row now we have faced Real Madrid. It is starting to feel like a derby. Real are the kings of this competition after winning it 15 times. We will have to be at our best."

From earlier

Sorted.

Fire outside Man City

Ruben Amorim signing autographs 90 mins after final whistle

Harry Maguire will be speaking to the media later ahead of Man Utd game v Rangers.

Manchester United 1-3 Brighton: Ruben Amorim says this is 'maybe the worst team in Man Utd history' Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim labels his team

It's a long way back from here for Man Utd. But Diego Leon deal might offer an indication of better recruitment strategy in the future. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Ruben Amorim in prog: "Brighton may not be the biggest name in the Premier League but everyone in the division knows how hard they are to play against. Many of the biggest teams in the league have failed to beat them this season so this is a big challenge for us."

Real Betis the most advanced of a number of clubs talking to Man Utd about Antony. Nothing agreed but progress made and Spanish club hopeful of successful outcome.

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Erling Haaland: Pep Guardiola says new Man City contract proves striker trusts club Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland signed a new contract at the Etihad because he has faith in the club.

Erling Haaland trusts Man City says Pep. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Latest on Man Utd stadium plans. Task Force concluded: "a redeveloped Old Trafford could increase capacity of existing stadium to 87,000, whereas a new build would allow capacity to reach 100,000. Both options remain under consideration. Club set to decide on the preferred approach ahead of summer."

Ruben Amorim in prog: "In the past month, we have been to three of the toughest places to play in the country - and taken positive outcomes from each one. To do that requires quality and character but the job now is to show that in every single game, regardless of the opposition."

Man Utd: Harry Maguire is a leader again, says Ruben Amorim Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says former club captain Harry Maguire is

Harry Maguire has turned into a key figure at Man Utd. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim on Southampton. "This next game will teach me more about my players than the last two. There is no expectation in the last two. Against Arsenal we waited for the opportunity. In the future we can’t play like that. Fans will expect more tomorrow. We have to deliver."

Manchester City 8-0 Salford City: Jack Grealish ends drought in FA Cup romp Jack Grealish scores his first goal in over a year and James McAtee scores a second-half hat-trick as Manchester City surge to their biggest win since January 2019 to knock League Two Salford out of t...

Easy victory for Manchester City. Three in a row now but bigger challenges lie ahead. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Divin Mubama given his senior Man City debut this afternoon.

Pep in prog: "This club has lifted the trophy seven times. We are proud of our record and believe me, we want to make it eight victories by the end of the season. Winning this trophy in 2019 and 2023 were two of the best days I have had as a manager in football."

Ruben Amorim confirms Altay Bayindir will play in goal for Man Utd on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford transfer: What Wythenshawe people think of player BBC Sport went to Wythenshawe and Withington, where Marcus Rashford grew up, to speak to locals about the Manchester United player.

This is really good on how people in Wythenshawe think about Marcus Rashford. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Amad new contract to 2030 confirmed. “It has been a difficult season for everyone, but I fully believe that we are on the right path and the future is going to be really special.” Jason Wilcox: “His quality on the ball, versatility and
determination makes him a key part of the future of Man Utd.”

Ruben Amorim: “Manager of Man Utd can never be comfortable. I know if we don't win, regardless if they pay buyout or not, every manager is in danger. You can argue I’ve been here 1 month and had 4 training [sessions], but we are not winning. That is the reality and I'm quite comfortable with that.”

Vitor Pereira confirms it was a deliberate move to try and score direct from corner: "Of course we analyse every match and try to understand the spaces we can explore."

Because Bruno Fernandes’ red card against Tottenham was overturned on appeal, there is no additional suspension added to his red card tonight so he will only miss one game for two yellow card fouls.

Casemiro not been exiled but he has played the same number of minutes in the last three games as Marcus Rashford - none. He is on the bench again today.

Misty Molineux

Manchester City may not qualify for next season's Champions League, says Pep Guardiola Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club are in danger of missing out on a place in next season's Champions League.

Pep Guardiola says Man City’s Champions League place is at risk www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Ruben Amorim, asked how he is going to sort Man Utd situation out: "If I knew, I would solve all the problems of this club, even this – (points to ceiling where the water came in). I know what I'm going to do. That is so clear for me. I'm really frustrated, but I know what to do."

Ruben Amorim on what he wants from Marcus Rashford: "The best they can be. If you have big talents; a big performance, big responsibility, big engagement. Some guys have a big responsibility here because they are here for a long time. This is maybe one of the lowest moments in our club."

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League

Another difficult day for Man Utd. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...