Pep Guardiola’s League Cup triumph against Arsenal could usher in an era of dominance for Manchester City.
United – without a Premier League title since 2013 – are second in the Premier League and are desperate to close the gap on their fierce rivals.
Sanchez, 29, looks to have played his last game for Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger saying that his move could be confirmed "in the next 48 hours".
A disjointed Arsenal slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth, with Arsene Wenger’s misery compounded by the near-certain departure of Alexis Sanchez.
Manchester City’s victory at the home of closest challengers Manchester United left them a yawning 11 points clear at the top of the table.
Antonio Conte’s Chelsea turned the Premier League title race into a procession in his first season, but worrying cracks are appearing.
Novak Djokovic says he is relaxed about the possibility of Rafael Nadal opening up a huge lead at the top of the world rankings.