Manchester City

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An important aspect of that column was his analysis of how to break down low blocks, which has been a key theme this season. "When you decide to play on the counter-attack, you have plenty of space. When you decide to attack [with the ball], you have less. [But] when you play on the counter-attack, the ball belongs to the opponent," he wrote.

Manchester City are reportedly preparing the groundwork for a potential summer move for Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento, according to talkSPORT. Pep Guardiola's side have been monitoring the 23-year-old for several months, identifying him as a possible long-term answer to a position that has required tactical improvisation throughout the current campaign. With City frequently deploying midfielder Matheus Nunes in a hybrid right-sided role, the club are understood to be evaluating more natural defensive options ahead of the next transfer window.

Man City have tracked Gibbs-White's development for several seasons. The 26-year-old has evolved into one of the Premier League's most dynamic creative midfielders. Comfortable operating as a No.10 or drifting into wider channels, he offers tactical flexibility, a trait highly valued in Guardiola's system. City's midfield evolution is an ongoing process. With questions occasionally raised about depth and succession planning in attacking midfield roles, Gibbs-White's profile has impressed officials at the Etihad Stadium.

Leicester almost took a surprise lead when Alisha Lehmann struck the inside of the right post, while Miedema hit the woodwork at the other end before Shaw eventually opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a diving header from Lauren Hemp's cross. Miedema got her first soon when firing in from the edge of the box after Kerstin Casparij regained possession, and the Netherlands international doubled her tally with a clinical header from another Hemp cross.

After an awful mistake from the 33m signing gifted Chelsea the opening goal in the game in January 2025, he was booked soon after and it was an uphill journey for him from that desperate start. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville said he "felt like crying for the lad" after that game, and following City's Champions League defeat at Real Madrid the following month, ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson said, external Khusanov had been "like a rabbit in the headlights".

Manchester City are reportedly accelerating their summer transfer plans by targeting Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, with an opening offer already placed on the table. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, City have proposed a bid worth around 35 million, although Everton are holding firm for a fee closer to 40 million before considering a sale. Dewsbury-Hall's rapid rise since arriving on Merseyside has been impressive.

"That doesn't count, right?"

Manchester City are open to selling Nathan Ake in the summer of 2026, according to SportsBoom . The Premier League club are said to want £25-£30 million for Ake. Ake has been at Man City since 2020. The 30-year-old, who can play as a centre-back and as a left-back, cost the Cityzens £41 million when they secured his services from Bournemouth. The Netherlands international has scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 167 matches in all competitions for Man City so far in his career.

MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester City and Arsenal are on a collision course that could decide the destination of every major trophy this season. Pep Guardiola booked a meeting with former assistant Mikel Arteta at Wembley thanks to City's 3-1 win over Newcastle United in Wednesday's Carabao Cup semifinal second leg. The final is set for March 22, less than a month before a potential title decider between the top two teams in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on April 18.