EXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen Claims Calls for Michael Carrick to be Sacked are “Crazy” and “Ridiculous”

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The loss to City means that, for the third time in less than 10 months, the Red Devils have been beaten by opponents reduced to 10 men before half-time.

Despite Phil Foden’s dismissal, it was Erling Haaland’s goal that made the difference during a derby where United posed little threat and as the final whistle blew they left the pitch with a whimper.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sylvinho on Wenger’s Arsenal, Ronaldinho and Guardiola’s Barcelona

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Sylvinho was the first Brazilian to sign for Arsenal, a Champions League qualifier with Celta Vigo and a two-time European champion with Barcelona, where he started the 2009 final against Manchester United at the age of 35.

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Flashscore, the former left-back looks back on Arsene Wenger’s attention to detail, sharing a flank with Ronaldinho and the night at the Bernabeu when he realised Pep Guardiola’s team was something special.

Sylvinho has since his retirement, leaving Man City in 2010, been involved in football as manager of Lyon, Corinthians and latest with Albania national team, stepping down from the postion in May this year. He has also had prominent assistant manager jobs at Inter Milan, Corinthians and Cruzeiro.

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EXCLUSIVE: Tore Andre Flo on whether Norway can win the World Cup, Haaland & Chelsea

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What if Norway actually win the World Cup? It might sound ridiculous at first, but the Scandinavians’ dream is more alive than ever…

Back in 1998, Tore Andre Flo helped stun Brazil 2-1 in Marseille, earning the legendary nickname ‘Flonaldo’. 28 years later, history has incredibly repeated itself: another 2-1 victory over the Selecao has propelled Norway’s new golden generation, led by Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, into a historic quarter-final against England.

In this exclusive interview for Flashscore, the former Chelsea striker bridges the gap between two unforgettable eras, discussing Norway’s tactical secrets, the World Cup, the Blues’ past and future and his heartfelt memories of Gianluca Vialli.

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