Manchester United returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a stunning 2-1 victory over rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The Red Devils went into the game as slight underdogs. They looked on course for a Manchester derby defeat until a dramatic comeback in the closing stages.
United’s memorable win has been followed by stories over which player had leaked the line-up to Manchester Evening News journalist Samuel Luckhurst.
The starting XI for United was revealed nearly 24 hours before the Manchester derby and Luckhurst has now provided more clarity on the situation
The M.E.N journalist said that neither Alejandro nor Roberto Garnacho sent him the United team. He has never formally met or spoken with either sibling.
He wrote in his column: “It is worth clarifying that neither Alejandro nor Roberto Garnacho sent me the United team when I got it on Saturday evening. I have never formally met or spoken to either sibling.”
Luckhurst also clarified that the news was not directly obtained from a player or their relative, but the source of the weekend team news is well established
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