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Nicolas Otamendi’s early Manchester City career is already starting to show why they were so keen to secure his signing over the summer.

Keith Hill has stuck the boot into his misfiring Rochdale attackers after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Southend United.

Neil Lennon has challenged his Bolton Wanderers side to combine stout defending with guile and adventure in attack ahead of an important week of fixtures.

Latics boss David Dunn refused to criticise his players’ performance against Burton on the weekend, after the hosts fell to a scrappy 1-0 defeat.

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has commended his teammates after a last-minute Yaya Toure penalty gave the home side a nerve-jangling late win against newly-promoted Norwich City at the Etihad on Saturday.

Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin says he is not concerned by his side’s lack of goals following three successive 0-0 draws.

David Flitcroft said his side has learnt lessons from their recent 2-2 draw against Wigan as they held on against a late Blackpool comeback in their 4-3 win.

Sean O’Loughlin captained England to a 26-12 over New Zealand victory in Hull on Sunday, in the opening match of this autumn’s three-test series.

Sale secured their second home victory in as many weeks against Northampton Saints on Sunday.

Manchester United’s goal drought amassed five hours after they were held to a 0-0 draw to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Wigan Warriors and England captain Sean O’Loughlin is desperate to put his Grand Final misery behind him by leading England to international success over New Zealand this autumn.