Defiant Guardiola says Premier League rivals behind Manchester City charges – live

Crystal Palace v Brighton (Saturday, 3pm)

Here’s Ed Aarons’ preview of the big game at Selhurst Park. Palace, who haven’t won at home since October, are in danger of being dragged into a relegation struggle. They are 12th, which looks very snug, but they are only six points clear of Everton in 18th.

The redevelopment of Old Trafford is long overdue, but anybody who visited the grotesque and soulless domes of Qatar’s World Cup will testify that money can buy you a lot of things, but it doesn’t buy you taste.

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