Men jailed for abusing boys over two decades
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'Fragile, frail & weak' - Man City's defensive woes continue
Pep Guardiola says his Man City side are "fragile", while they are also labelled "weak" and "frail" after surrendering a 3-0 Champions League lead against Feyenoord at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City are on their worst losing run since 2018, with three straight defeats, but is their downturn in form down solely to injuries or should they be performing better?
Ex-City midfielder Michael Brown tells The Football News Show why the absence of Rodri and Kevin de Bruyne has been felt harder than their injury problems in defence.
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Image source, Getty ImagesEarlier, we asked you to identify the former Manchester United player from their Premier League statistics playing for the club.
The correct answer was Louis Saha.
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Sometimes Manchester City boss can be quite chatty at his news conferences.
On other occasions, he can be a bit grumpy to start with but then get more expressive as the conference carries on.
Today he was just grumpy.
At short notice, Pep Guardiola delayed his press conference by half an hour, with no subsequent explanation or apology for why.
He started with a one-word answer to my first question about whether he was going to Abu Dhabi during the November international break - his last two contract extensions were agreed when he was there.
He was little better in confirming Jack Grealish was not fit for the trip to Brighton, despite being picked by England yesterday, and he continued in that vein.
Guardiola has never suffered four straight defeats in his entire managerial career. His mood will not be any better if that scenario becomes reality at Amex Stadium tomorrow.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United coach Darren Fletcher has received an extended three-match touchline ban and been fined £7,500 for misconduct against Brentford on Saturday 19 October.
Fletcher is alleged to have acted in an "improper and/or confrontational manner" and used "abusive and/or insulting words" towards the match officials during the Premier League victory at Old Trafford.
United were furious following Brentford's opener from Ethan Pinnock, which came after home defender Matthijs de Ligt was forced to leave the field for a third time to deal with a cut on his head.
Former midfielder Fletcher admitted to this misconduct but has denied that he was abusive with BBC Sport's chief football news reporter Simon Stone saying United plan to appeal.
Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton (kick-off 17:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Jack Grealish is not available for Saturday's game despite being called up to the England squad by interim boss Lee Carsley.
On why he has been picked for international duty if not fit: "That is the question for the manager of England."
Guardiola said he will not travel to Abu Dhabi during the break for contract talks with the owners.
Giving an update on team news: "No good news. The same, I think, as Lisbon."
On losing three games in a row: "20 minutes against Fulham were not good and against Bournemouth we were not good, but the rest of the games we were good. We are good. We will see what happens."
He disagreed that Bernardo Silva appeared to look down following the defeat at Sporting and added: "Of course, we are not used to losing three games in three different competitions -but it is football and it has happened."
More from Guardiola on their recent games: "We know the reason why we struggle but we are looking forward to this game and, after the international break, a few players will be back and recovered. All the little problems we have with players will be solved. I hope."
On opponents Brighton and boss Fabian Hurzeler: "I’m really impressed with the way they play. They had to make a lot of signings and he is doing an incredible job. They were outstanding against Liverpool but didn't get the result. They played really good. They always have been tough away or at home, since Graham Potter, and this will be no exception."
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BBC Sport journalist
Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Leicester City (kick-off 14:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
He hopes Amad Diallo will be available to face the Foxes, while Kobbie Mainoo is "making the right steps" in his recovery from injury but is "not yet with the team".
Van Nistelrooy added that it was "good" that left-back Luke Shaw and fellow defender Leny Yoro are back in training after long-term injuries.
Sunday's match will be Van Nistelrooy's fourth and final one in caretaker charge before Ruben Amorim takes over on Monday. He said: "It has been a special period and it was important to get through the four games as well as we could. We've done very well so far - the players reacted very well in the games. The focus is now to build on that and show that on Sunday with a big game ahead and a massive three points there to win."
Asked if it will be his "second farewell" from the club, with his future at Old Trafford still unclear, Van Nistelrooy said: "There's not much more news from yesterday evening. Ruben and I are both focusing on our teams and our games."
On how he has felt during his time as interim boss: "I've enjoyed it. The reaction of the players was outstanding. As an assistant you are quite close to players, so in the past three months I've spent a lot of time with the players and got to know them very well as human beings and also as football players, where they are in their development and how I can help. I think that relationship is helping now that we are together and we want to achieve something together."
He continued: "That bond is there. I feel very supported so that gives a lot of energy, and the support of the fans obviously was amazing. That also gives lots of confidence and energy."
On whether being in charge has given him the appetite to be a manager again: "The appetite to build further within this club is stronger than the other bit [being a manager himself]. I made a deliberate decision to step into this role for two seasons and take it from there. These four games haven't changed that sentiment and that's why I said at the beginning what my intentions were - also after my interim job."
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe Old Trafford Regeneration project team is launching a survey among local residents next week over its plans for the area.
The news comes in the wake of confirmation that discussions around a potential new stadium for Manchester United will not be completed until 2025.
It had initially been stated the future direction of United’s plans would be clarified by the end of this year.
After the majority of fans who responded to a club survey said they preferred a new stadium to United remaining at a revamped Old Trafford, residents in the area will be now asked for their thoughts on how the wider plans should look.
The survey will be launched on 13 November and run to 23:59 GMT on 4 December, with all responses remaining anonymous.
United say they intend to host open days at Old Trafford in December "for the local community to attend and hear more about the project and provide their ideas in person".
The project team is a partnership between United, Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
"It is critical we hear from as many residents and community members as possible during this process to ensure we can capture all their views and as we start to shape the plans for the regeneration of the area around the stadium,” said Trafford Council leader Tom Ross.
Image source, Getty ImagesJoe Smith from the Stretford Paddock says Ruud van Nistelrooy has brought stability to Manchester United, which will allow Ruben Amorim to "almost come in to a clean slate."
"The performances are not that much different but there is that five per cent difference as we are them seeing score goals when they weren't under Erik ten Hag," Smith told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast. "Van Nistelrooy has done a great job at steadying the ship and making us look like a team again.
"There are some decent players but our forward line, other than Marcus Rashford, have never scored more than 20 goals in a season which is a bit of a worry.
"Rasmus Hojlund has got a lot going for him, he is quick, strong and a good finisher, yet he will have games where he is not involved at all. Maybe that is because Alejandro Garnacho and Rashford are not giving him the right balls, but the top strikers do always find a way to get the ball in the back of the net.
"He needs a bit of confidence because he is only young. Amorim has worked really well with Viktor Gyokeres and they are very similar, so hopefully he can start to get the best out of Hojlund."
Guess the former Manchester United player from their Premier League statistics at the club:
Years at club: 2004-2008
National team: France
Position: Striker
Appearances: 86
Goals: 28
Answer will be revealed at 17:00 GMT
