After a bitter defeat against rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, Manchester United received more bad news.

Manchester United’s academy recruitment has become increasingly ambitious in recent years, with the club regularly competing against domestic rivals for the country’s most highly-rated schoolboy talent.

The team are down bad this week in the SI FC studio - Lyes Bouzidi’s Manchester United went out with a whimper against Manchester City on Sunday with Luca Dallolio’s Juventus conceding twice late on to lose 3-2 to Sassuolo in Serie A.

Top teams and newly promoted sides made statements in a wild week of action

Manchester United completely reshaped their midfield during the summer. Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba have all arrived to give Michael Carrick three new first-team options in the middle of the pitch.

Manchester United sent a scout to watch Manchester City take on FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, ahead of the Red Devils' weekend clash with Enzo Maresca’s side.

With both clubs playing shaky defense, our expert EPL predictions are expecting a draw in the Manchester Derby!

Youri Tielemans has explained his decision to join Manchester United, citing the club's ambition and quality. On the other hand, Ben White has praised Arsenal's strong start to the season and urged the champions to maintain focus.