CITY’S VAN PLAN Van Bronckhorst let into inner sanctum of Etihad operation as they prepare for life without Pep in 2021

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sheffield united’s dean henderson dropped a clanger to gift liverpool victory at Bramall lane.

the Blades goalkeeper (below) let gini Wijnaldum’s volley slip through his fingers on 70 minutes.

Blades manager Chris Wilder said: “i’m not bothered about how people feel... this is tough, elite-level football.

“henderson has to find a way himself to get over it. i’m not going to put my arm around him and rub his head.” gianni van Bronckhorst is the leading candidate to succeed pep guardiola.

Manchester City chiefs are already putting a detailed plan in place if Guardiola decides to leave when his contract ends in 2021.

The champions have given van Bronckhorst an access-allareas pass to the Etihad operation this season.

The 44- year- old managed Feyenoord from 2015 until last May, winning the Dutch title once and cup twice.

And City are anxious that they don’t go the same way as Manchester United, who have been in serious decline since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.