Image source, Getty ImagesThere are six matches as the Champions League continues on Wednesday with its new league group stage:
Bologna v Shakhtar Donetsk - 17:45
Sparta Prague v Red Bull Salzburg - 17:45
Celtic v Slovan Bratislava - 20:00
Club Bruges v Borussia Dortmund - 20:00
Manchester City v Inter Milan - 20:00 (listen on BBC Radio 5 Live)
Paris St-Germain v Girona - 20:00
All kick-off times BST
The latest episode of the You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker podcast has landed.
Walker joins former City midfielder Michael Brown and former Love Island star Chris Hughes to discuss the derby with Manchester United and the time Pep Guardiola met Neil Warnock.
Listen to the full episode here on BBC Sounds
Image source, PA MediaJoe Hart told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast why he is loving watching Erling Haaland's brilliant start to the season:
"The frustrating thing for a defender or a goalkeeper is you can probably feel like you can handle him during a game, because he's not necessarily getting hold of the ball and you can mark him out of the game for certain amounts of the game. Then he walks off with two or three [goals]. It's just exceptional.
"I just love watching him; the power, the pace and the energy. I love his attitude. He's great to watch, there's a smile on his face, there's hunger in his eyes and he's competitive but he doesn't overstep the boundary.
"I think we've just got to enjoy him at the moment."
More from Joe Hart from 02'22'00 on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Manchester United skipper Gary Neville has urged the club’s fans to take part in a survey to be launched later this week, which it is said will ensure supporters remain at the core of regeneration plans around Old Trafford.
A decision about the future direction of the ambitious stadium project is due to be made at the end of the year.
Neville is part of the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force that will advise on the decision.
A fan survey is due to be released by United on Friday. The club says it will cover their current matchday experience and what they want their future experience to include.
"Old Trafford has evolved throughout its history and it’s clear we are at a point where it has to change again to ensure that Manchester United has a world-class stadium befitting the world’s greatest club and the world’s greatest fans," said Neville.
"Old Trafford should be a stadium that the Manchester United fanbase can take pride in, so I urge the fans to complete the survey, and participate in the wider consultation, to help shape the Task Force feasibility work and ultimately inform the club’s final decision on the stadium’s future."
United are also intending to speak to local residents.
Chief operating officer Collette Roche says this initial consultation will be followed by ‘a series of focus groups and town hall meetings’.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has been speaking about his future at the club following speculation about a summer exit and with his contract set to expire next June:
"I feel very good being at United. If they told me to leave I would leave, but I didn't hear that.
"I'm also a guy who likes being in a place where my family is settled and at the same time being in a place where I can benefit and play. That's always going to be my aim.
"There's one year left [on United contract] so my focus is going to be on this year, going full out and see what happens afterwards."
On the tally of 10 goals scored in consecutive wins over Southampton and Barnsley: "It's only two games and two wins. It's our aim now to keep this consistency - not about scoring goals a game [although] that would be nice.
"Just winning the games and getting a good feeling going into each game. I hope at the weekend we continue that. Big applause to this many fans showing up on a Tuesday night - it was nice to see."
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart has been previewing City's opening Champions League fixture against Inter Milan on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
"They [City] go into nearly every tournament at the moment expecting to win it, but with that, because everything's new and they've only won it once [the Champions League], they've still got that hunger there.
"It's not an arrogant expectancy that some teams fully deserve to have. Real Madrid last night were probably thinking: 'Matchday one - we'll take care of it and win, lose or draw, we'll be in the final.'
"Inter were very successful last year and strong defensively, but away from home they've not been too good this year. [They've conceded] a few goals that are very uncharacteristic for them and City have got Erling Haaland, who is absolutely boiling hot right now."
Mike Minay
BBC Radio Manchester reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesIt seems the Manchester City camp is as divided on the new Champions League format as we are as the media and public.
More teams, more challenges, more fixtures but something new at the same time. Manuel Akanji was quick to criticise the revamp but Kyle Walker relishes it, even though there was some reticence towards an increased number of games.
"It's football these days - they'll play extra games whenever they can," he told BBC Radio Manchester.
But then came the shift.
"Do I see it as an excuse? Definitely not. I want to be playing in every game possible," he said. "It's the sport that I love - it's the sport I choose. Pay me nothing and I'd continue to play.
"I feel young, I feel good and hopefully this club can go and achieve something special with all the fixtures and we can say we've knocked down another door."
Listen to Total Sport on BBC Radio Manchester every weeknight at 18:00 and listen to every Manchester City game - home and away - live on BBC Radio Manchester.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Tuesday's Carabao Cup game between Manchester United and Barnsley.
Here are some of your comments:
James: A brilliant performance from United. Yes we should be winning against Barnsley, but you can only beat what's in front of you and the manner of the victory was really pleasing. I was there and the crowd were really up for it. Some great goals and individual performances and it was clear to see the patterns of play Erik ten Hag is trying to implement.
Christine: Everyone will say it's only Barnsley but when you have hit rock bottom and your team is working its way back, games like this give so much confidence to those players that have been struggling. It's a start and as much as I was so pleased to see quality play there is a long road ahead.
Benjamin: Where did that come from? Get Marcus Rashford back in the England squad as soon as possible, especially if he carries on scoring the way he has been lately. My one reservation would be that Barnsley were easy opponents, any other team would’ve put up a good fight and all the other teams will most likely be meticulously studying their next few matches closely.
Simon: I hope United are given the credit they deserve here. A year ago, United might have won this 2-0 at the death but this was the slickest and most controlled game I have seen in years. Regardless of the opposition, because there are upsets every season, this was a dominant and professional performance. Great to see our forwards scoring plenty of goals!
Ethan: United were class in all areas. Some will say “it’s just Barnsley”, but in the past two games we’ve done what United are expected to do which is a massive turn around from last season. Rashford, Antony and Garnacho were all quality and the end product was mint. Casemiro however was my man of the match. Hopefully see more of it and we’re back.
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesErik ten Hag has started to talk about his "game model". He was at it again after last night's 7-0 win over League One Barnsley in the EFL Cup.
In the media, we assume he means tactics and a game plan, something Ten Hag has been criticised for not having during his time at Old Trafford.
The Manchester United boss was asked to clarify but his response was just as vague as the initial concept.
"It is a never-ending process," he said, before reeling off some positive aspects of his team and then saying his players need to work harder to get it all right.
United will not face many opponents more compliant than Barnsley, so the implementation of Ten Hag's game model, whatever it is, can only be measured against better opponents.
But there was certainly a lot of pointing going on in United's technical area last night and set-piece coach Andreas Georgson was making his presence felt.
Whatever the game model is, the former Lillestrom manager is a significant part of it.
Manchester City are well placed to sign Bayern Munich's 21-year-old Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala. (Football Insider), external
Real Madrid are targeting Manchester City's Spain midfielder Rodri. (Independent), external
Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip column
Manchester United are interested in Borussia Dortmund's 22-year-old Germany forward Karim Adeyemi but could face competition from Newcastle and Liverpool. (Teamtalk), external
Meanwhile, United and West Ham are keen on 29-year-old Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is unhappy after losing his place at Bayern Munich. (Sun), external
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Image source, PA MediaManchester United manager Erik ten Hag, speaking after United's 7-0 win over League One club Barnsley in the Carabao Cup third round:
"For the team, it's the perfect night. I think we [did] everything that we planned to do. How we won, [into the] next round, scored some great goals, entertained the fans... we are happy.
"I was not devastated after [the 3-0 Premier League loss to] Liverpool. I am not now celebrating.
"We are on a journey and we will see where we are in May because then we have to be good, and then you have to be at your best. In the meantime, every time progress the team."
On two goals for Marcus Rashford, having ended a long spell without scoring last weekend: "Confidence is a big part of it. It's not everything, there are also other parts, but confidence is a big part.
"I think Rashford is a big guy. He's scored so many goals and is one in the list of [current] United goalscorers.
"But you are as good as your last game and every time you have to prove it.
"But I have even seen the biggest guys, the biggest football players, when they are not performing and when strikers are not scoring, then they drop in confidence. It doesn't matter who it is."
