An early injury to Emiliano Buendia saw Sancho introduced against his former employers City, only to be hauled off with 15 minutes to go. Emery admitted he recognised the “embarrassment” of such a move but insisted it was a move made with Sancho’s long-term fitness in mind.

The criticism of Sancho has been rife following his big-money transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Old Trafford. Jamie Carragher went as far as to claim that he has done ‘nothing’ for United since the move.

Cash's new four-year deal also contains the option of a possible 12-month extension, as reported by The Athletic on October 21.

Aston Villa and Manchester City return from midweek European action on Sunday as they prepare to do battle at Villa Park in the Premier League.

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the club until 2029. The Poland international joined Villa from Nottingham Forest in 2020, and has gone on to make 193 appearances in claret and blue.

Manchester City’s momentum has been stalled. A run of three consecutive Premier League wins had thrust Pep Guardiola’s side back into the thick of the title race but a limp 1-0 defeat at a stadium which is becoming City’s graveyard checked that optimism.

Manchester City’s Barclays Women’s Super League matches with Leicester and Aston Villa have been selected for live television coverage in the United Kingdom. Andrée Jeglertz’s side will still

Stefan Borson has revealed Aston Villa could face a bidding war for Morgan Rogers following his impressive performances at Villa Park.