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Why the Manchester derby lost its cachet, and how it might be coming back around

Sunday's Manchester derby will be the lowest-key edition in some time. How did we get here, and when might it get back to the thrilling matchup it once was?

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Man United vs Man City: Time, how to watch, stats, team news

Manchester United host Man City at Old Trafford with both side hoping for bragging rights in the Manchester derby.

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How badly do Man City need a Champions League spot?

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Dawson: Lyon a 'much bigger game' for Man Utd than the derby

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    MÜLLER CALLS TIME AT BAYERN

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    Thomas Müller's trophy-laden Bayern career to come to an end

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    De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of season

    Kevin De Bruyne has announced he will be leaving Man City when his contract expires in the summer.

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    Kevin De Bruyne's stunning Man City stats: Assists and more

    With Kevin De Bruyne's Manchester City exit confirmed for the summer, ESPN takes a look at the eye-popping numbers behind his career.

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    Amorim pays tribute to De Bruyne ahead of Manchester derby

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    When Kevin De Bruyne's language skills were put to the test

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    Michallik: De Bruyne was the best in the world at his peak

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    Pep hails De Bruyne as 'one of the greatest'

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    Transfer rumors, news: Man City eyeing move for Wirtz

    Manchester City have identified Florian Wirtz as the replacement for the departing Kevin De Bruyne. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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    Arsenal-linked Viktor Gyökeres scores cheeky panenka

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    CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALITY?

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    Ranked: 10 worst Premier League teams to qualify for Champions League

    This season, Chelsea, Man City and Nottingham Forest are poised to reach the Champions League despite not being very good. Will they be the worst to do it?

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    Tottenham's Postecoglou on thin ice with his future more uncertain than ever

    Following a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur's Ange Postecoglou is running out of options to save his team's disappointing season.

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    Postecoglou on VAR: Might as well let AI be ref

    Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou bemoaned the time-consuming VAR process that saw Pape Sarr's goal chopped off in their 1-0 defeat at Chelsea on Thursday.

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    Hislop rips into VAR delay during Chelsea victory

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    Can Chelsea hold onto fourth and secure a Champions League spot?

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