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Manuel Pellegrini believes his side showed great resilience in beating Swansea after their recent hectic run, with particular applause given to Yaya Toure.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits it will be difficult to turn his side’s fortunes around following their 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Sale Sharks bagged a hard-fought away victory in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday night, their first win of the season out of their AJ Bell fortress.

Keith Hill was left cursing the officials after his 10-man Rochdale side went down to a 2-1 defeat at Swindon Town.

Ask the average Joe on the street to name their favourite combat sport and most will reply with boxing, some may even say UFC or even taekwondo.

Sale Sharks will make their first trip across the channel this season to face French side Castres Olympique at the Stade Pierre-Antoine on Saturday.

Manchester Phoenix face two home games this weekend as they look to earn much-needed Premier League points and secure a War of the Roses win.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell looks set to shuffle his pack for the upcoming match with Blackpool in SkyBet League One.

Bury manager David Flitcroft expects ‘20% more effort’ from Chesterfield players, out to impress caretaker boss Mark Smith ahead of the club making a permanent appointment.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has criticised the Swansea City hierarchy for their decision to sack Garry Monk ahead of their clash and has called for more patience for managers.

Manchester United are aiming to bounce back from their shock Champions League exit when they return to Premier League action tomorrow against Bournemouth.