The Norwegian has only scored one goal – a penalty – in his last six matches.

Roy Keane and Gary Neville have already had their say on Carrick’s appointment at Old Trafford.

The Crystal Palace defender would become City’s second signing of the January transfer window.

Antoine Semenyo scored again as City beat Newcastle 2-0 but he was denied a second after Erling Haaland was controversially ruled offside.

Substitute Rayan Cherki added a second at the death against Newcastle.

Trafford started the first three Premier League games of the season but then lost his place after City swooped for Gianluigi Donnarumma.

John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Savinho and Oscar Bobb are out injured.

The 20-year-old capped a remarkable week by scoring in Manchester City’s ruthless 10-1 demolition of League One Exeter at the Etihad Stadium.

Erling Haaland’s penalty put them on course for a return to winning ways but Kaoru Mitoma’s first goal since September brought more frustration.

McFarlane took charge of the Blues at Manchester City following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day.

Guardiola’s current deal at the Etihad Stadium runs until the summer of 2027.

Their returns are timely with City short of a number of players.

Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Phil Foden were the scorers for the home side.

The Italy goalkeeper is already just one caution away from a ban after collecting the fourth yellow card of his short City career against Leeds.

Ireland has won four of the last five meetings with the Springboks, including a pool-stage victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The Bees’ ground down by the River Thames was one of only two Premier League venues Haaland had not previously scored at.

Erling Haaland’s first-half brace had put City on course for a second consecutive win to start this season’s Champions League campaign.

Jaidon Anthony had cancelled out an early opener off Esteve.

The Manchester City forward suffered a knee injury on international duty with Egypt.

The forward underwent scans in Cairo on Wednesday and no timeframe has yet been put on his return.

The Manchester City forward is an injury doubt ahead of Sunday’s clash with United.

Guardiola says he has not even decided who he will select to face Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Brazilian forward says he is in a ‘good moment’ after a full pre-season and welcomes Frank’s regular team meetings.

Erling Haaland scored twice and Tijjani Reinders and Rayan Cherki were also on the scoresheet in a 4-0 victory.

The 44-year-old was part of the City set-up during the Club World Cup.

The Belgium winger produced an electric display as Manchester City thrashed Italian giants Juventus 5-2 in the Club World Cup on Thursday.

Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden and Savinho were also on target.

Echeverri scored his first City goal in the 6-0 Club World Cup win over Al Ain but was forced off at half-time.

The 18-year-old midfielder’s arrival would follow those of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Tijani Reijnders and Marcus Bettinelli in a busy summer.

The 26-year-old is set to move to the Premier League on a five-year deal.

Khaldoon Al Mubarak reflected City should have done more to strengthen going into a campaign that saw them relinquish the Premier League title, finishing third, and exit the Champions League before the last 16.

Foden spoke this week of the difficulties he has experienced this season with ‘a lot of things going on off the pitch mentally’.

Marmoush’s stunning strike set up a 3-1 win over Bournemouth as the Etihad Stadium said farewell to De Bruyne.

The Manchester City striker has been sidelined with an ankle injury since March.

Images from an open training session on Wednesday showed the Norway striker back in training with the team.

Just two points separate Newcastle in third from sixth-placed Nottingham Forest.

Reigning champions Manchester City are in danger of missing out.

Kevin De Bruyne faced United for the final time.

Amorim has tasted victory over City with Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon this season.

It was expected Rodri would miss the rest of the season, but the Spain international has set his sights on returning in time for the Club World Cup.

Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday he was optimistic the 24-year-old will be available in north London.

The Switzerland defender will miss “eight to 10 weeks”.

Man City fans displayed a picture of Rodri kissing the trophy with the message ‘Stop crying your heart out’, mocking Real’s boycott of the ceremony.