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Manchester United could be top by the end of the Premier League's opening weekend (Image: Getty)Manchester United will top the Premier League table at the end of the opening weekend while Chelsea are expected to secure a favourable result against Manchester City, according to data from a supercomputer.Erik ten Hag's side prepare to face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Friday night in the first action of the 2024-25 domestic campaign and the Red Devils have reason to be confident ahead of the clash.Despite losing the Community Shield on penalties to Manchester City, the history books indicate that United could end up at the top of the Premier League as they are usually fast starters.Manchester United have the best points per game record in the opening weekend of the Premier League (I...

Kalvin Phillips has had a good pre-season performance (Image: Getty)Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips could remain in the Premier League next season with three clubs showing interest in acquiring his services.City were initially seeking a permanent deal for the midfielder, who is not in Pep Guardiola's plans.However, they could be open to another loan deal following his move to West Ham earlier this year.According to the Manchester Evening News, Ipswich, Everton and Fulham are considering a move for Phillips as the transfer window draws to a close. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed3e7arguyxmsj&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v114291');document.getElementB...

Manchester City are about to learn their fate. (Image: Getty)Manchester City will not have to wait much longer to learn their fate after 115 alleged breaches of Premier League rules, with the hearing set to begin next month. It is likely to start earlier than expected due to another legal case brought by City against the Premier League's associated party transactions (APT) rules.The outcome of the case against APT rules is expected to be known within the next two weeks, according to the Times.And some believe City have achieved some success ahead of the major independent commission, which will take at least a few months to complete. Sky Sports, UHD, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix £52 £43 View the offerSky has reduced the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, S...

The Premier League has introduced three rule changes ahead of the new season (Image: Getty)The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday with Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford. Unlike previous campaigns, fans will only have a few rule changes to consider.Minor changes to what substitutes are allowed to do, how injury time is calculated and exceptions to the multiball system are nonetheless important to understand ahead of the opening weekend.Here, Express Sport presents to you the three modifications in question...Replacements function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed3e7arguyxmsj&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v114291');document.getElementById('ovp-pr...

Manchester City have won the Premier League title six times under Pep Guardiola (Image: GETTY)Manchester City have been told they are not guaranteed to win the Premier League title this season unless they sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. City have won the Premier League title six times during Pep Guardiola's eight-year reign at the Etihad and have lifted the trophy in each of the last four seasons.Eze has emerged as one of the Premier League's best attacking players in recent years and shone last season as the Eagles enjoyed a revival under Oliver Glasner.The 26-year-old, who was part of England's Euro 2024 squad, scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 27 Premier League appearances as Palace finished 10th. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('s...

Gary Lineker speaks on the Rest Is Football podcast (Image: @therestisfootbal/Youtube)Gary Lineker has sparked speculation over Pep Guardiola's next career move, suggesting the Manchester City maestro could be eyeing the England manager's job. Following Gareth Southgate's departure following a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has taken over temporarily for the upcoming Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.As the FA search for Southgate's permanent replacement, rumours of Guardiola's interest have been circulating, particularly as he approaches the final year of his City contract. Lineker, speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, noted Guardiola's intriguing response to questions about ...

Pep Guardiola doesn't have many options for Manchester City's clash with Manchester United. (Image: Getty)Seventy-six days after their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City return to Wembley for the Community Shield.It is a repeat of that final, which City lost to Erik ten Hag's men - a victory that proved crucial in keeping the Dutchman in his job.Guardiola will be looking for revenge this afternoon, as the traditional opening match pits the two Manchester giants against each other.And ahead of today's Community Shield clash, Express Sport has predicted how the Premier League champions could line up under the Wembley arch. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech...

Manchester United and Manchester City meet again at Wembley in the Community Shield (Image: Getty)The traditional opening game of the new season takes place this Saturday, when Manchester United take on Manchester City at Wembley. United are in the Community Shield after their unexpected and impressive victory over Pep Guardiola's side in the FA Cup final in May.The Premier League champions were beaten 2-1, a result that likely helped Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag retain his job after a poor league season that saw them finish eighth. The Dutch manager has since committed to a long-term deal at Old Trafford.Ten Hag will be looking to capitalise on that momentum at the national stadium by showing they can challenge their city rivals or at least challenge for a top-four finish. H...

Manchester City beat Man Utd on penalties to win the Community Shield (Image: Getty)Manuel Akanji scored Manchester City's winning penalty in a tense Community Shield shootout against Manchester United on Saturday. The defeat, which followed a 1-1 draw in normal time at Wembley, will be a blow to Marcus Rashford, who missed two great chances to put United in control.Erik ten Hag's Red Devils showed their fans they could come back from behind this season with a superb display in which they regularly dismantled City. But Pep Guardiola's reigning Premier League champions dug deep late on to open their 2024/25 trophy account at the first attempt.Here, Express Sport presents you with four key points of the competition...Man City spoil Man Utd's paradeIt took until around 30 minu...

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has two major concerns in his squad (Image: Getty)Manchester United lost the Community Shield after Erik ten Hag's men were beaten 7-6 by Manchester City on penalties (1-1 after 90 minutes) at Wembley on Saturday.Alejandro Garnacho came on to give the Red Devils the lead in the 82nd minute. But with just a minute to go, Bernardo Silva came on as a substitute after beating Andre Onana with a header that forced a penalty shootout.Bernardo then had his penalty saved in the shootout and while he had a chance to win it, Jadon Sancho saw his shot saved. Jonny Evans sent his shot over the bar and it was Manuel Akanji who had the final say. The Swiss defender made no mistake to give City the win.While Garnacho has thrived, Ten Hag has seen some worrying p...