Manchester City

Manchester City

Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns, the Guardian understands. The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester to try to finalise the move, which multiple sources have said is close to completion, and could give City a big boost in their quest to win a first Women's Super League title since 2016.

Manchester City are emerging as contenders to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi during the January transfer window as they assess their defensive options following a growing injury crisis. Reports suggest City are exploring a potential move for the England centre-back after both Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias picked up injuries in Sunday's Premier League draw with Chelsea, with John Stones also currently sidelined.

"I earn four or five kilograms more for the amount of food and drinks that I have drunk, so it is really good," Guardiola said on Friday. "[The players] have been incredibly disciplined since 10 years ago. "Last season for the injuries that we had was a little bit more difficult, but always they behaved unbelievably. "All the players I had in the last decade and that is not an exception today. We have a standard as a club - everybody knows exactly what they have to do."

I'd prefer to be 10 points clear of everyone, but it is what it is. Arsenal's doing really well, but we are there. We're still in the end of December,

Chelsea and Manchester City are both weighing up potential moves for Leicester City's highly rated teenage winger Jeremy Monga, with interest in the 16-year-old continuing to intensify ahead of the January transfer window. According to TEAMtalk, the Premier League giants are closely monitoring Monga's development as he establishes himself as one of the most exciting young talents currently playing senior football in England.

Calm victories after the storm, insight into West Ham, and just how bad did it get for Pep and the players last season? On this week's show: - Victories over Palace and Brentford to extend the winning run - Performances, controlling games, and City's (or the opponent's) xG - 12 months on... Just how bad did last season get around this time (and what's improved)?