All news by author: David McDonnell

Manchester City picked up a creditable draw in the first leg against Real Madrid, but face a difficult task in the second leg due to their busy schedule, according to Dani Carvajal

Kevin de Bruyne produced a majestic strike in the 67th minute at the Bernabeu to cancel out Vinicius Jr's equally stunning first-half effort and rescue a draw for Manchester City

REAL MADRID 1-1 MAN CITY: De Bruyne cancelled out a stunning opener from Vinicius Jr. with all to play for ahead of the second leg at the Etihad, writes David McDonnell in Madrid

City midfielder Rodri used the phrase “Kings of the Champions League ” to describe the 14-time European champions, but insisted Pep Guardiola's side have no fear of them or an inferiority complex

Real broke City's hearts at the same stage last season, scoring twice in the final minutes to force extra-time, eventually beating Guardiola's side on their way to lifting the trophy

Holders Real Madrid are aiming to be European champions for a record-extending 15th time, having beaten City in last season’s semi-finals en route to lifting the trophy

David de Gea's latest blunder cost Manchester United in their clash with West Ham, with increasing doubts over whether the Spaniard should be offered a new contract

Sir Alex Ferguson retired in May 2013, ending a trophy-laden spell of 27 years in charge of Manchester United - and his departure had a profound effect on the club

Manchester City will take on Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final this week, but it's not all about top scorer Erling Haaland for the Premier League leaders

10 YEARS ON: Sir Alex Ferguson called time on his glittering trophy-laden spell in charge of Manchester United back in 2013, though the club have struggled to move on since his departure

Erling Haaland has reflected on breaking the record for the most goals in a single Premier League campaign - but admitted the post-match celebrations were "painful"

Manchester United are being linked with a raft of summer signings including Harry Kane - but boss Erik ten Hag admits he does not know how much he will have at his disposal

Jimmy Murphy, who coached Manchester United's 'Busby Babes' generation, has been honoured with a statue outside Old Trafford with current boss Erik ten Hag paying tribute

It was feared Varane could miss the rest of the season for Manchester United, along with central defensive partner Lisandro Martinez, but he could be back for Wolves a week on Saturday

Pep Guardiola managed Lionel Messi at Barcelona and said Erling Haaland, who has scored 50 goals this season with Man City, shares traits with arguably the greatest player of all time

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland notched the 50th goal of his remarkable first season in England, with Kyle Walker revealing he thought there may have been a longer adjustment period

Bruno Fernandes proved the difference between Man Utd and Aston Villa on Sunday with his goal edging the Red Devils towards a place in the Champions League come the end of the season

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was full of praise for Bruno Fernandes after he scored the only goal in their 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 ASTON VILLA: Bruno Fernandes scored the only goal of a tight game against Unai Emery's much improved side as Erik ten Hag's men edged closer to a Champions League spot

Manchester City have the Premier League title race in their own hands after beating Arsenal 4-1 on Wednesday, although Pep Guardiola is wary of replicating the draw with Nottingham Forest after their previous win over the Gunners

Alejandro Garnacho has broken through at Manchester United this season with 31 appearances for Erik ten Hag's men although has been out of action in recent weeks due to an injury

Alejandro Garnacho has been sidelined for the last six weeks but despite returning to fitness this week, Erik ten Hag and Manchester United will not allow him to play in the Under-20 World Cup

Bruno Fernandes limped away from Manchester United's FA Cup with a protective boot on, but played through he pain barrier against Tottenham - something Erik ten Hag wants from his other players

League leaders Arsenal were overwhelmed by the deadly combination of Manchester City stars Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne in Wednesday's ruthless 4-1 mauling at the Etihad

The next round of bidding in the Manchester United takeover process is approaching its end, with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani one of the contenders