You have to be lucky': Manchester City's Pep Guardiola grateful for small margins
A delighted Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Internazionale at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium that claimed the Champions League and a historic treble was written in the stars.Rodri's 68th-minute strike gave City a first European Cup in a hard-fought final in which Romelu Lukaku spurned a late chance to equalise with a header, Ederson saving via a knee at close range.
Manchester City treble bid driven by desire to match United, claims Walker
Kyle Walker has said Manchester City's attempt to claim the treble is being driven by the desire to emulate Manchester United's team of 1999.If Pep Guardiola's side beat Internazionale in Saturday's Champions League final in Istanbul they will become only the second English side to claim the league, FA Cup and European Cup in a single season.
Walker: Pep's criticism 'hurt' during City exclusion
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 16, 2023, 10:06 AM ET
Kyle Walker has admitted criticism from Pep Guardiola "hurt" during his spell out of the Manchester City team earlier this season.Guardiola said in April that Walker was not equipped to play in the inverted full-back role and instead picked natural centre-back John Stones for the position.
Manchester City have returned to the scene of their biggest disappointment in recent years.Sure City have lost in the UEFA Champions League several times in less-than-ideal circumstances, but last year Real Madrid really pulled the rug out from under Pep Guardiola's side.City gave up three goals and their two-goal aggregate lead, all in the 90th minute or later, to lose the match, the semifinal, and their shot at making the UCL final for the second consecutive year.
Manchester City have claimed more rewards as Rodrigo was named player of the tournament and City have seven players on the team of the season list.Just fantastic news after a really hard season where City claimed the treble.Rodrigo of course, earned the award after a great finish handed City the title on Saturday.
Match Report: Manchester City Claim The Champions League To Complete The Treble
On an emotional night in Istanbul, Manchester City were finally crowned the Champions of Europe for the first time in their history.Rodri's goal in the 68th minute was enough for the blues to take the crown and send their fans on a rollercoaster of emotion, culminating in a mixture of tears and cheers.
Arsenal tipped for transfer raid after keeping tabs on Premier League ace last summer
Arsenal are being tipped to pursue a potential transfer deal for Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters this summer after showing an interest in him in the past.With the Saints' relegation from the Premier League confirmed yesterday after a home defeat to Fulham, it makes sense that a number of their star players will now be facing uncertain futures.
Prediction: Manchester City vs Arsenal - Soccer News
Verdict: Both teams to score Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Unibet In what looks set to be a heavyweight FA Cup showdown from the Etihad on Friday night, Manchester City will host title rivals Arsenal.Manchester City Starting with the hosts, despite suffering that controversial 2-1 loss away at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, Manchester City have come roaring back.
Reece James withdraws from England squad due to 'ongoing issue'
Reece James has left the England camp and returned to Chelsea due to an 'ongoing issue'.The right-back was expected to start Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley after Kyle Walker played all 90 minutes of Thursday's 2-1 win away at Italy.But James has failed to prove his fitness and will reconvene with Chelsea at their Cobham training base.
Manchester United and Chelsea interested in Kyle Walker-Peters
Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters who could be interested in a move away from the club.With Southampton looking destined for relegation, it's going to be difficult for them to keep hold of some of their key players.With Tino Livramento a long-term option for Southampton at right-back, they could be less worried about losing Walker-Peters than losing players in other positions.
France midfielder Youssouf Fofana is confident that striker Kylian Mbappe will have the last word against England in their quarterfinal on Saturday after Kyle Walker said he would not let the striker stand in the way of his World Cup ambitions.The battle between England right back Walker and France's top scorer Mbappe could be key to the outcome of the first encounter between the teams in the knockout phase of a major tournament.
England manager Gareth Southgate said he plans to give Trent Alexander-Arnold more opportunities in midfield after the Liverpool right-back starred in his new international role during Friday's 4-0 victory over Malta in their Euro 2024 qualifier.Alexander-Arnold thrived in a hybrid midfield role for Liverpool in the final months of the 2022-23 season and was at his creative best against Malta in his first international start for a year, scoring a long-range goal and playing a part in two others.
A perfect 10 - new role 'natural' for Alexander-Arnold
Some fans may have baulked at the sight of Trent Alexander-Arnold wearing number 10 - but, to the England full-back-cum-midfielder, it felt completely "natural".Alexander-Arnold started in a midfield three alongside Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson for England's Euro 2024 qualifier in Malta on Friday.
Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United: FA Cup final player ratings
Stefan Ortega 7 As in previous rounds was chosen ahead of Ederson and passed as well as the Brazilian.Beaten by Fernandes's spot-kick.Kyle Walker 7 Barked at Dias to observe City's high line in a show of leadership but a fluffed clearance allowed Rashford to pounce in what might have led to United's second.
Crystal Palace v Manchester City: Premier League live
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 10m ago 14m ago Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Crystal Palace make two changes to their starting XI following the 1-0 loss at Aston Villa last weekend.Luka Milivojevic and Jeffrey Schlupp replace Eberechi Eze, who drops to the bench, and the suspended Cheick Doucoure, who was sent off at Villa Park last week.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City v Aston Villa
Once again Arsenal FC have handed control of the Premier League title to Manchester City.Will the Sky Blues capitalize this time around?I had a notion that Pep Guardiola might try a different setup against Tottenham Hotspur last time out, but I opted for a more familiar 4-3-3.Pep played something close to what I had originally envisioned.
Rico Lewis Now Ready for the Big Time at Manchester City
Not a few eyebrows were raised when Rico Lewis was spotted in the Manchester City line-up to face Leeds on Wednesday night.Although Pep Guardiola had thrown the youngster into the fray in a few of City's previous games, he has never has started a Premier League match before.That the City Academy graduate is hugely talented is not in doubt.
Manchester United 's Marcus Rashford says he is "100% committed" to England for a trip to New York following his withdrawal from international duty in March.The forward, 25, missed Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine with an injury.At the time, England manager Gareth Southgate defended the forward's decision to go to the United States.
Manchester City Draws at Real Madrid: Reaction & Tweets
A good result at the Santiago Bernabeau.Manchester City draw Madrid and control their destiny as the second leg will be at home.Pep Guardiola game planned this well and with a restful KDB and Erling Haaland should be more than ready for the return match.Let's get to the reaction- Pep Guardiola Reaction "It was a really tight game.
Guardiola jokes he is a genius after taking journalist advice over Man City super subs - Soccer News
Pep Guardiola joked he is a "genius" and took advice from a journalist for the pivotal substitutions that helped Manchester City to a 1-0 win at Chelsea.Jack Grealish teed up fellow sub Riyad Mahrez just three minutes after entering the fray in the second half at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.
He won't let me hear the end of it' England versus France divides families
Families divided by football allegiances are preparing for England's blockbuster World Cup quarter-final against France on Saturday, with mother-daughter relationships and boastful Kylian Mbappe emails adding intrigue to the spectacle.The winner of the game between Gareth Southgate's side and Didier Deschamps' 2018 winners will go into the semi-finals in Qatar with every chance of lifting the 18-carat solid gold trophy.
England and France fans eye World Cup glory as quarter-final tie looms
England and France fans both say they are feeling confident of glory as they prepare for the World Cup quarter-final showdown.The two giants of European football will meet at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday evening, with Morocco or Portugal facing the winner in the semi-finals on December 14.Thousands of England fans will cheer on the Three Lions in Al Khor and millions more back home are expected to watch on TV, with pubs and bars readying themselves for another bumper evening.
It's mad': Marcus Rashford calls for an end to gruelling season schedules
E ngland forward Marcus Rashford has reiterated calls for the "mad" football calendar to be reconsidered by authorities.The Manchester United talisman is expected to make his 62nd and 63rd appearances of the season when England round off a gruelling campaign, which included a winter World Cup, with Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
Man City player ratings vs Man United: John Stones shines as Ilkay Gundogan scores in FA Cup Final win
M anchester City are two-thirds of the way to achieving only the second Treble in English football history, after defeating rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley.They could not have wished for a better start than when Ilkay Gundogan fired home the opener after just 13 seconds with a bullet volley for the fastest-ever FA Cup final goal.
FA Cup final tactics: Where Man City vs Manchester United will be won and lost
It's Carabao Cup winners taking on the Premier League champions, who hope this is the second trophy of a famous Treble.United will be desperate to spoil the party, and face a tough task doing so.Here's where we think the FA Cup Final will be won and lost... Getty Images Erling Haaland v Victor Lindelof City's star striker has scored 52 goals in all competitions in an astounding first season in English football, and netted a hat-trick when City thrashed United 6-3 in October.
Erik ten Hag confirms Alejandro Garnacho suffered 'serious' injury - Old Trafford Faithful
Alejandro Garnacho has suffered a 'serious' injury, according to Erik ten Hag.Manchester United Football Club lost Alejandro Garnacho towards the end of the Southampton game at the weekend, after a bad follow-through by Kyle Walker-Peters.Although the tackle was a fair one, Casemiro got sent off for his follow-through, while Walker-Peters was consistently praised for making a good, clean tackle.
Staff Takeaways: Manchester United 0-0 Southampton
Chris - Fingers crossed Garnacho's injury isn't too bad Alejandro Garnacho was substituted off before full-time and spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches and wearing a boot after suffering an ankle injury on a tackle by Kyle Walker-Peters.Any injury at this point of the season can hurt United, who are playing matches multiple times a week in the Premier League, UEFA Europa League, and FA Cup.
Alejandro Garnacho injury update provided by Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag has provided an injury update on Alejandro Garnacho, after he picked up a problem against Southampton.Manchester United Football Club were on the wrong end of a pretty dreadful refereeing performance yesterday, with Anthony Taylor ruling everything in Southampton's favour.From the Casemiro red, to the Marcus Rashford penalty shout, to the Kyle Walker-Peters follow-through on Alejandro Garnacho.
Brighton defender Lewis Dunk has withdrawn from the England squad for the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, while midfielder Jude Bellingham will not feature in the games.Dunk, 31, has not joined up with Gareth Southgate's squad at St George's Park because he is injured.Bellingham, 19, is still nursing the injury that kept him out of Borussia Dortmund's final game of the season.
Man Utd winger Garnacho sidelined for several weeks
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering an injury in the 0-0 draw with Southampton on Sunday.The 18-year-old came on after 73 minutes of the game and appeared to be in pain after a challenge by Kyle Walker-Peters.Garnacho then went off and was replaced by Fred in the closing stages of the match at Old Trafford.
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage details
From the games room of the luxurious Al Messila Resort in Doha, you can hear the laughter from far away.
Pets, banter & Williams - inside camp with England
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage details
Eighteen months ago, I walked in to England's media centre at their St George's Park training base for the very first time as England reporter, not really sure what to expect.
Manchester City 1-0 Internazionale: Champions League final player ratings
Ederson 8 Nervy then improved massively.Punted one pass into touch but then came two fine saves at the death: one from Lukaku, one from Gosens which was breathtaking.Manuel Akanji 7 Wild long-range miss summed up City's insipid opening 45 after he was shifted from left- to right-back owing to Kyle Walker being dropped.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City v Inter Milan - UEFA Champions League Final
Pep Guardiola's final team sheet of the season will soon be announced and we will know who he has selected to be the Manchester City side to face Inter Milan at Atatürk Olympic Stadium.The eleven men who walk out of that tunnel for the UEFA Champions League Final will carry the hopes and dreams of every City fan with them.
QMR: Manchester City Win FA Cup, 1-0 v Manchester United
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City will take a championship home with them from the capital after a really good match vs United.The team played well and amid big rotations still played a solid match amid a loss.The result means that City are champions and this does feel great as they add the FA Cup to the Premier League title and are one win away from a historic treble.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City v Manchester United - FA Cup Final
Manchester City look to move one step closer to an historic treble as they face bitter rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London.The Blues have been on a bit of a tour after winning the Premier League title with three matches remaining, and Pep Guardiola has used that time to give players much-needed rest and rehabilitation time.
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City will take a loss home from the capital after a really strange match vs Brentford.The team played well and amid big rotations still played a solid match amid a loss.The result means that City are champions and this does end the 22+ match winning streak where the club loses here ahead of two huge finals.
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City will take a draw home from the South Coast after a really fun match vs Brighton.The team played well and amid big rotations still played a solid match.The result means that City will enter the last match with an unbeaten stretch going over 20 matches which is just absurd for this team.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City
Manchester City have lifted the Premier League trophy, but still, games remain.Today Pep Guardiola's Blues face off against Europe-bound Brighton & Hove Albion.The gaffer will be looking to keep the lads sharp with two massive cup finals yet to play.So who gets the start against the Seagulls and who gets a chance to relax by the seaside?
QMR: Manchester City Down Chelsea as Champions, 1-0
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City will take that big win here as a hugely important match was won with some stellar performances and decisions from Pep Guardiola.That included a very heavy rotated squad that saw a lot of new faces in from the start.The result means that City will celebrate the title with a win and with class after this win at home in front of the adoring supporters.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City v Everton
Manchester City are Champions of England for the third time on the spin.All that stands between Pep Guardiola's men and the Premier League trophy is a Sunday stroll against Chelsea FC.City have completed a ruthless pursuit of Arsenal FC and will look to give some key players a rest.But rest can wait til midweek.
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City will take that big win here as a hugely important match was won with some stellar performances and decisions from Pep Guardiola.The result means that City will have a chance at immortality vs Inter Milan as Pep Guardiola and the club chase this UCL trophy.
Manchester City 4-0 Real Madrid (agg: 5-1): Champions League semi-final player ratings
Ederson Toni Kroos's 20-yard rocket beat him but not his bar.Had close to zero to do until flinging himself low to save near close 8 Kyle Walker His pass to Kevin De Bruyne allowed the latter to create Bernardo Silva's first.Afterburners kept Vinicius Jr at bay 8 John Stones In Franz Beckenbauer mode, his advance position was key to Silva's sweet opener as yet again the No 5 impressed 9 Ruben Dias A spectator like the rest of the City backline who had a prime seat to witness the show before him 8 Manuel Akanji Joined attack at will and coasted along enjoying just how brilliant those in front were from 0-90 minutes 8 Rodri Early shot skimmed across Thibaut Courtois's goal, as the Spaniard for an umpteenth occasion in City livery oozed control and craft 8 Bernardo Silva Outstanding.
Stones masterclass proves he could yet fulfil Pep Guardiola's vision
For 64 minutes of Manchester City's 7-0 shellacking of Leipzig John Stones was the defender-midfielder pivot of Pep Guardiola's prophecy.Taken off at this juncture on Tuesday night to a rapturous reception from the Etihad Stadium faithful, Stones had returned the type of masterclass his manager identified he could offer when he made him his No 1 transfer target before taking over City in summer 2016.
What is the policy?': Ten Hag questions referee and VAR for Casemiro red card
Erik ten Hag branded the officiating during Manchester United's goalless draw with Southampton as inconsistent after Casemiro was sent off early on in the contest, which subsequently means the midfielder missing four domestic matches.Anthony Taylor made the decisions after being requested by the VAR to check the pitchside monitor having initially given Casemiro a yellow for a challenge on Carlos Alcaraz.
Guardiola supports Walker after police action over allegedly exposing himself'
Pep Guardiola has said Kyle Walker can count on his support and has not reminded the defender of his responsibilities after Cheshire police opened an investigation into CCTV footage that appeared to show the Manchester City player exposing himself in a bar.According to a report in the Sun, Walker was drinking in a Wilmslow venue on Sunday.
Guardiola happy if Haaland shows his aggressive side again at Chelsea
Pep Guardiola is happy for Erling Haaland to show the same edge in the Premier League match at Chelsea on Thursday as he did during the draw with Everton on Saturday.The Manchester City striker's frustration at an early Ben Godfrey challenge became more markedly pronounced when fouled again by other Everton players and he was later booked for a scything challenge on Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Kalvin Phillips left out of Manchester City squad because he was overweight'
Pep Guardiola has said he left out Kalvin Phillips from Thursday's Carabao Cup win over Liverpool because the player was overweight and added that he will speak to the midfielder privately.After being part of England's World Cup squad the 27-year-old was given time off but when he returned to City was not in the condition to train, according to the manager.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City v Real Madrid
Manchester City look to take their next step toward the treble against Real Madrid at the Eihad.Pep Guardiola and the lads earned a draw at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg and have it all to play for in front of the home supporters.How will the gaffer line the boys up?I reckon he puts the strongest available eleven out there.
QMR: Manchester City Conquer Goodison, Beat Everton 3-0
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City will take that big win here as a hugely important match was won with some stellar performances and slight rotation from Pep Guardiola.The result means that City will have inched closer to a title as they now lead by four with just three matches left.Gundogan was mint all match and he amde the most of this one with a pair of goals.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Everton v Manchester City
Pep Guardiola used no subs against Real Madrid this past Tuesday.Certainly, he will look to rotate his Manchester City squad against Everton.An away trip to an Everton side in the thick of the relegation battle will be a stern test, but with many tired legs and the return visit from Los Blancos loomingGuardiola will have no choice but to rest some really big players.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Everton - Premier League
Pep Guardiola has some starting XI decisions to make when Manchester City travel to Merseyside to face Everton on Sunday.The Citizens took a 1-1 draw from their first leg with Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals but have Premier League duties to worry about before the return fixture next week.
Champions League: Real Madrid, Manchester City draw 1-1 in semifinals
Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, left, duels for the ball with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 9, 2023.Jose Breton, AP Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant drive earned Manchester City a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in a gripping Champions League semi-final first leg battle on Tuesday.
Manchester United vs. Southampton - Football Match Report - March 12, 2023 - ESPN
Manchester United endured a frustrating afternoon in the Premier League on Sunday with a 0-0 draw against bottom-placed Southampton marked by midfielder Casemiro being sent off.Casemiro's 34th-minute dismissal for a dangerous high boot against Carlos Alcaraz gave confidence to the visitors and made for an entertaining game with great chances at both ends.
Manchester United vs. Southampton - Football Match Report - March 12, 2023 - ESPN
Manchester United endured a frustrating afternoon in the Premier League on Sunday with a 0-0 draw against bottom-placed Southampton marked by midfielder Casemiro being sent off.Casemiro's 34th-minute dismissal for a dangerous high boot against Carlos Alcaraz gave confidence to the visitors and made for an entertaining game with great chances at both ends.
QMR: Manchester City Draw at Real Madrid, UCL Edition
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City will take that as a draw here in a hugely important match as the team was just in very focused form.City with Pep at the helm had a very tight and tense match that led to a 1-1.One that saw Rodrigo and Ederson shine.The result means that City will have all to play for at home in the second leg as Madrid did last season.
Man City team news: Guardiola makes six changes against Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola has decided to make six changes to his Man City side from the team that played against Leeds United, ahead of their Champions League semi-final first-leg clash against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.The holders will surely fancy their chances of getting a result again in a tournament that is becoming one that they're beginning to dominate.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Fulham FC v Manchester City
Manchester City have gained control of the Premier League title race, and a victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage would see Pep Guardiola's men go top of the table.The Manc Blues took down league-leaders Arsenal FC last time out and Pep once again deployed his side in a different formation.My guess is he will keep the 4-4-2 he deployed at the Etihad, but I expect the Catalan will rotate some key players to get some much-needed rest in the run-in.
Kyle Walker will not face criminal charges after police ended their investigation into an alleged incident of indecent exposure at a bar during a day off for the Manchester City footballer.Cheshire police began an investigation after a video started circulating on social media but have ended the probe after deciding the matter will not be taken further.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City v RB Leipzig
Pep Guardiola put out a side that was pretty near what I thought he would against Crystal Palace in the Premier League at the weekend.The Manchester City manager has an even more crucial match ahead of him this time around.Rb Leipzig are a real threat to City's European dreams in 2023, so who will put in the lineup to see us through?
Foden only makes Man City bench as Guardiola looks for Champions League quarter final berth
It's another big Champions League night for Manchester City, and manager, Pep Guardiola, has taken the brave decision to leave Phil Foden on the bench for the visit of RB Leipzig.A place in the quarter finals of the premier European competition is at stake, though the Catalan clearly feels that he has enough potency in his squad to be able to leave a spectacular player such as Foden out.
Alejandro Garnacho leaves Old Trafford on crutches after Saints game
Alejandro Garnacho left Old Trafford on crutches yesterday, after Man United drew 0-0 with Southampton... Manchester United's day at Old Trafford on Sunday can only be described as frustrating.A woeful refereeing performance had United down to ten men for the better part of an hour.Credit where it's due, the lads did well to not lose - and they did have chances to win it against Southampton.
Alejandro Garnacho injury: Erik ten Hag issues update and explains two reasons for Man United star's exit
A challenge with Kyle Walker-Peters in the final ten minutes of Sunday's stalemate forced the Argentine winger off in stoppage time despite his introduction only 15 minutes earlier.Concerns over Garnacho's injury grew after he was spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches with Erik ten Hag confirming he had picked up an injury.
Manchester United 0-0 Southampton: 10-man Reds held by Saints
Manchester United and Southampton played out the most entertaining goalless draw you're likely to see this season in Sunday's Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.United were hampered by an early red card for Casemiro, yet both sides rattled the woodwork in a breathless-and somehow goalless-second half.
Manchester United 0-0 Southampton: Casemiro sent off as Erik ten Hag's side held at Old Trafford
The Dutchman stressed the need for his side to be at their best as the Red Devils returned to Premier League duty for the first time since last weekend's historic 7-0 shellacking at rivals Liverpool.United showed impressive character to bounce back and beat Real Betis on Thursday and again produced a display of strength to draw 0-0 with Southampton after Casemiro's second sending-off of the season.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Crystal Palace v Manchester City
Manchester City are back in action after a full 7 days without a match.The lads are about as fit and rested as one could hope this time of year, and that affords Pep Guardiola a full stable of options.So who will the Catalan choose to start away at Selhurst Park?Here's my guess at the lineup.Fresh off his 100th Premier League clean sheet, Ederson starts in goal.
Quick Match Recap: Manchester City Held at Forest, 1-1
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City draw away at Forest.Despite the good play and perhaps the best since the World Cup break, City could not consummate the goals and leave with a point.Pep drew up the correct match, but could not win.A match that had a similar feel to the typical City script.
Kyle Walker facing police action after exposing himself in a bar'
Kyle Walker is facing an investigation by Cheshire police after CCTV footage appeared to show the Manchester City footballer exposing himself in a Manchester bar.According to a report in The Sun, the 32-year-old was drinking with friends in a Manchester venue on the Sunday after City's 2-0 Premier League win over Newcastle.
UCL Quick Match Recap: Manchester City Draw in Germany, 1-1
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City draw away at RB Leipzig.Despite the good play and perhaps a bit soft on going forward, City could not consummate the possession with goals and leave with a draw.Pep drew up a control based team and it worked even if it left to a less than stellar draw.A match that had a similar feel to the typical City script.
According to reports, Manchester City defender João Cancelo is going out on loan to Bayern Munich.The deal is said to include a buy option of €70 million.The German giants have had their eye on the Portuguese defender for some time.As reported by David Ornstein and Pol Ballus of the Athletic:
Cancelo, who was named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year in each of the last two seasons, played 36 games last campaign as City won the title.
Problems for Pep Guardiola at Man City as five big-name stars unhappy with the manager
Things at Man City have not been going smoothly of late and from the outset, it looks to many that something may be wrong at the Premier League champions as they continue hunting down Arsenal.City are five points behind the Gunners, who have a game in hand, and have also been knocked out of the Carabao Cup this season.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City V Arsenal FC
Manchester City face Arsenal FC at the Etihad in the first match of the FA Cup Fourth Round.Pep Guardiola wants to win everything, but he will want this one even more.A win for City just might be what is needed to plant that first seed of doubt in the Gunners' minds.With that in mind, here is a look at what I think will be a very strong lineup for the Sky Blues.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City are set to host Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash at the City of Manchester Stadium.After a heartbreaking loss against the Rags, Pep should have a few more options available for this one and I expect to see heavy changes, particularly at the back.Here's my look at the starters against Spurs.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester United v Manchester City
Manchester City were absolutely dreadful in their last match against Southampton.The loss in the Carabao Cup had less to do with player selection than it had to do with player performance.Still, I expect to see a heavily rotated side against at Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in the latest edition of the Manchester Derby.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Southampton v Manchester City
Manchester City are off to the South of England to take on Southampton in the Carabao Cup Quarterfinals.With a crucially important Manchester Derby to be played at the weekend, how will Pep Guardiola keep the legs fresh and still manage to move forward in the Cup? Here's my guess at what the squad might look like.
Quick Match Recap: Manchester City 0-2 Southampton
Welcome to your quick recap.Manchester City have lost a tough one as Pep Guardiola has bit off more than he could chew.Too many changes led to all the subs being used way before Pep would have liked and now City are eliminated from the League Cup.A sloppy match it made for as City could not get anything going, even after the inclusion of all the regulars.
Man United have 'shortlisted' Kyle Walker-Peters as possible target
Man United have identified Kyle Walker-Peters as a possible Aaron Wan-Bissaka replacement.Despite displaying excellent form recently, Aaron Wan-Bissaka's head remains on the chopping bloc k.It seems pretty clear that Erik ten Hag doesn't see a Manchester United future for 'The Spider'.With money likely to be tight due to the impending sale of the club, United may not be able to make a move to bring in a new right-back this month - though that's not stopping Ten Hag from doing his homework.
Shoot for the moon! Haaland unveils Man City kit to mark Chinese New Year
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Following in the footsteps of a certain neighbouring club, Premier League champions Manchester City have released a special, limited-edition kit to celebrate the 2023 Chinese New Year.The regal-looking navy blue jersey with gold trim hails the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit, which begins later this month on Jan. 22.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Chelsea FC v Manchester City
Pep stayed with a nearly unchanged line-up against Everton last time out.Given the result and the quick pace of the fixtures, I expect something a little different this time around.Here's my guess for the Manchester City starters against Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge.As Usual, Ederson starts in Goal.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Leeds United v Manchester City
Manchester City are back at it against Leeds United in the Premier League.Last time out Pep Guardiola called on youngsters Cole Palmer and Rico Lewis to start in the League Cup tie against Liverpool.This time I expect several returning players to get back on the pitch.Here's my guess at how the Manc Blues will line up at Elland Road.
CITYZENDuck's Predicted XI: Manchester City v Liverpool FC
We are back Cityzens, and with the first Manchester City match after the World Cup break, comes my first predicted XI.This time it's for the Fourth Round of the Carabao Cup.Some players arrived back in just the last few days, and one World Cup winner is still back in his homeland.In some ways, the choices have been made for us.
Pep Guardiola admits City reign not complete' without Champions League
Pep Guardiola has said for the first time that if Manchester City do not win the Champions League under him his highly successful tenure will not be complete.Since becoming City manager in the summer of 2016 Guardiola had won five Premier League titles, four League Cups and the FA Cup.But he is yet to lead the club to the Champions League title and has previously always played down the importance of doing so.
Guardiola hails grumpy' De Bruyne but says Phillips not in best condition'
Pep Guardiola praised the grumpy Kevin De Bruyne but said Kalvin Phillips's post-World Cup condition ruled him out of Manchester City's Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool.De Bruyne created Erling Haaland's opener and Nathan Ake's winner yet Guardiola stated that Phillips had arrived unfit following a break after participating at Qatar 2022 with England.
ICYMI, there was a vibe shift this year.But that didn't just happen in fashion - it was in food, too.Taste is always driving food culture - but it now goes beyond what we put in our mouths.Thanks to social media, we have a lens to look at what we eat, what it looks like, where we eat, and even how we eat.
Manchester City at the World Cup: One Blue Remains
The quarter-finals of the World Cup flashed across our screens in what seemed like a blink of an eye and with it, came the end of the participation of nine blues, all of whom should now be safely home.It was inevitable that at least one City player would make it through as Nathan Ake's Netherlands faced Julian Avlarez' Argentina.
Ongoing industrial disputes and children fighting for their lives after falling into a frozen lake are the topics dominating the front pages.The i, The Independent, The Times and The Guardian lead on ongoing strikes, with the latter reporting the Tories are under fire for planning to use soldiers as strike breakers.
England-France quarter-final could produce World Cup winner, say fans
England and France fans believe the winner of their quarter-final clash could go on to secure World Cup glory.The Three Lions landed the first blow on Saturday as their supporters beat their French counterparts 7-4 in a match at a windswept Doha Sports Park.Thousands of fans will later cheer on England in Al Khor and millions more back home will watch on TV, with pubs and bars readying themselves for another bumper evening.
England vs. France: Two World Cup Heavyweights Meet at Last
England vs. France: Two giants go in, but only one can come out.Kyle Walker has defended against Kylian Mbappe before in their respective club roles for Manchester City and Paris St. Germain.Credit...Carl Recine/Action Images, via Reuters How to watch: 2 p.m. Eastern.Fox, Telemundo.For a rivalry that dates to the Norman Conquest, England and France have largely avoided each other at the World Cup, playing only twice in 1982 and 1966, when the Three Lions won the whole bangers and mash.
England belief has been growing' ahead of France, Harry Kane insists
England captain Harry Kane feels belief is building that their squad is good enough to win the World Cup .Gareth Southgate's side take on reigning champions France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.The Tottenham striker said: Looking back in 2018, we didn't really know what to expect from the group.
The key talking points ahead of England vs France World Cup quarter-final
England face France on Saturday night in what could be a scintillating World Cup quarter-final.With a place in the last four on offer, Gareth Southgate's men have been tasked with beating the reigning world champions to continue in the tournament.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the main talking points ahead of the clash in Al Khor.
Maguire: England didn't believe they could win World Cup in 2018, but we do now
H arry Maguire has revealed that the England squad never truly believed they would - or could - win the last World Cup but, four years on, it's different.Saturday will see England take on world champions France in the last of four quarter-finals.Win and the Three Lions would match their semi-final run from Russia in 2018, which was England's first in 28 years and saw the players receive a heroes' welcome upon their return.