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Goals from Bruno Zuculini, Boyata, Aleksandar Kolarov and Nigerian Kelechi Icheanacho wrapped up the match against their MLS opponents for City’s first game of their USA tour.

On Monday it was announced that the eagerly anticipated rematch between heavyweight’s Fury and Dereck Chisora was off after the Londoner fractured is hand in sparring

United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says he’s looking forward to working with manager Louis van Gaal though he may not have it as easy as he would like.

Louis van Gaal is already impressed by his squad’s adaptability to his training methods as he prepares to take charge of his first match as Manchester United boss.

Manchester City representatives are liaising with Croatian officials after the Blues’ Under-21 side walked off in protest after a player was allegedly racially abused.

Lancashire wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has been called up to the England squad to replace the injured Matt Prior for the third Test against India.

The Liverpool Ladies FC player suffered a case of mistaken identity after Fury asked her for a fight

Zaha was signed for £15million from Crystal Palace by Sir Alex Ferguson in January 2013 and then helped the London club into the top flight.

The 24-year-old was signed in 2010 by then manager Sir Alex Ferguson despite the fact the Scot had never seen him play.

Dutch dynamo Robin van Persie was sold for £24million from the north London club to their great rivals United in 2012 and Van Persie promptly racked up 30 goals to propel the Old Trafford outfit to a record 20th league title.

There is no question football has long been a business-oriented game, even before the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The game has changed beyond recognition and Manchester City continue to push boundaries as shown by their purchase of a 20% stake in Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos last week.