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Scholes tells Martinez to “grow up” — then praises his derby

Scholes kept his back-and-forth going with Lisandro Martinez, telling him to “grow up” — but still gave him credit for his Manchester derby display.

Ahead of the Bodø/Glimt game, Pep talked up Haaland’s progress and challenged the rest of the squad to step up too. More pressure, more focus.

Marc Guéhi has joined City from Crystal Palace in a $26.8m deal, giving Pep more cover after all those injuries. Big move for the back line.

Guardiola says Haaland’s running on empty and still has to lead the line vs Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. How does City manage his load?

Haaland’s played more minutes than anyone at City, and Pep says he “needs” him even with goals slowing down. Can the big man catch a breather?

Guardiola says Omar Marmoush will likely sit out this week’s Champions League game after AFCON. That could mean changes to City’s attack.

Martinez told Scholes and Butt to say it to his face after they joked Haaland would make him look like “a little toddler.” Derby spice is back.

United fans aimed a brutal five-word chant at Haaland in the derby, then Alfie posted after the match. Haaland didn’t score as City lost—more here.

City got outworked by Man United on Saturday and Pep wouldn’t point at VAR. That loss could hurt the title race—here’s what he said.

Haaland’s been quiet since Christmas, and City’s title push has felt it too. This breaks down why his goals matter so much right now.