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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 34 | 37 | 71 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 35 | 15 | 64 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 35 | 12 | 58 |
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils in 'five-way fight' for £43m Ajax star Mika Godts
Manchester United are allegedly in a five-way fight for Ajax attacker Mika Godts ahead of this summer's transfer window.09:53
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Man United transfer news: Juventus look to gazump Red Devils and Real Madrid for 'new Kroos'
Juventus are reportedly preparing to fight off Premier League and La Liga giants, including Manchester United, to land an in-demand Bundesliga gem dubbed the 'new Kroos'.08:48
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Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is reportedly willing to 'reduce' a key demand to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.00:18
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Sports Mole lists the all-time leading goalscorers of the Premier League era, including all 35 players to have reached at least 100 goals in the competition.17:54
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'closely-watching' relegation-threatened midfielder
Manchester United are allegedly contemplating whether to make an approach for a Premier League relegation-threatened midfielder during the summer transfer window.16:35
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Chelsea, Man Utd suffer managerial blow as ‘attractive option’ agrees new contract
An 'attractive' managerial option linked with Chelsea and Manchester United is reportedly set to sign a new long-term contract at his current club.May 5, 11:44
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Bayern Munich news: Shock move on the horizon? European giants 'serious' interest in Harry Kane
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has been linked with a move that could send shockwaves through the whole of European football.May 5, 09:32
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils activate 'hush-hush' exit plan for £50.8m investment
Manchester United plan to sell one of their South American investments in a 'hush-hush' transfer during the summer window.May 5, 08:23
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils to spend £150m on midfield trio?
Manchester United prepare for a pivotal summer window as INEOS targets a major midfield rebuild after securing Champions League football.May 5, 00:51
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Man United put on red alert as Turkish giants make Bruno Fernandes 'dream' summer transfer target
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly 'dreaming' of pulling off an ambitious summer move for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.May 4, 21:07
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Man United chief 'big admirer' of Newcastle star - but Red Devils face disappointment in transfer pursuit
Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox is reportedly keen to recruit a Newcastle star in the upcoming summer transfer window.May 4, 20:43
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Louis Saha speaks exclusively to Sports Mole about Benjamin Sesko's good form and the Manchester United teammates that have been key to his upturn in form.May 4, 16:50
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Michael Carrick future: Man United 'on verge' of making managerial decision after securing Champions League qualification
Manchester United expect to offer Michael Carrick the managerial role at Old Trafford after the 44-year-old led the club to Champions League qualification, according to a report.May 4, 16:26
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Man Utd transfer news: United eye another 'intelligent' Bournemouth star alongside Eli Junior Kroupi
Adrien Truffert is now firmly on Manchester United’s radar as the club intensifies plans for defensive reinforcements, with several AFC Bournemouth stars also monitored ahead of the summer.May 4, 13:21
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Man United vs. Liverpool all-time combined XI: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic?
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Manchester United and Liverpool throughout the Premier League era.May 4, 11:49
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Michael Carrick future: Bryan Robson delivers managerial verdict as Man United secure Champions League return
Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson urges the club to hand Michael Carrick the managerial role at Old Trafford on a long-term basis.May 4, 11:32
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Three experienced strikers Man United could sign this summer including Champions League winner
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Benjamin Sesko injury: What's the latest surrounding Man United forward's fitness?
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reveals that Benjamin Sesko aggravated an existing shin problem during Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.May 4, 09:06
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