Cody Gakpo is set to miss Liverpool’s trip to the Etihad for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City as the Reds are still sweating over his fitness. Gakpo did not feature in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa due to the knock he sustained in last week’s Merseyside derby at Everton. Speaking in his … Read more
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will be missing for “eight to 10 weeks” after tearing his abductor muscle, said Pep Guardiola. The Premier League champions are already without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri who got injured in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad. Akanji suffered the issue in the first half of City’s 3-2 … Read more
Vinicius Junior claimed Manchester City’s fans’ banner fired him up after playing a starring role in Real Madrid’s dramatic Champions League victory at the Etihad Stadium. The visiting side were greeted by a huge flag before Tuesday’s play-off first leg at the Etihad Stadium, poking fun at the Brazilian’s runners-up finish to City … Read more
Manchester City are fighting for Champions League survival and a place in the last 16 after Jude Bellingham’s injury-time winner settled a tense play-off first leg in Real Madrid’s favour. Pep Guardiola’s side rediscovered more of their true form early on at Etihad Stadium as Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol combined to set up Erling … Read more
Manchester City will play 15-time European Cup winners Real Madrid and Celtic will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off round. City, the 2023 Champions League winners, will host Madrid at Etihad Stadium on 11 or 12 February before travelling to Spain for the second leg the following week. Celtic, the first British club … Read more
New AC Milan signing Kyle Walker admitted feeling “uncomfortable” when leaving his old club. Walker spoke about his anxiety at informing Pep Guardiola of his decision to leave Manchester City. The 34-year-old England defender was unveiled by Milan this week, citing a lack of playing time as a key reason for his loan move. Guardiola’s response to the situation has been … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spokeb about handing Abdukodir Khusanov with an instant start against Chelsea on Saturday. The new arrival from Lens was at fault for Chelsea’s opening goal, though grew into the game as City eventually won 3-1. Guardiola said: “Khusanov should not have played; he should have taken more time. It’s not easy … Read more
Manchester City first choice Ederson has equaled the Premier League assist record by a goalkeeper following his side’s win against Chelsea on Saturday. City came from a goal down to beat Chelsea 3-1 and move into the top four. Noni Madueke had given City rhe lead just three minutes into the game before Josko Gvardiol … Read more
Manchester City have announced the signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt. City confirmed the signing in a statement on their website on Thursday. Marmoush joined in a deal reported to be worth £59 million. He becomes City’s third signing in the January transfer window following the acquisition of Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain were the better team against Manchester City in the Champions League. That is the view of City boss Pep Guardiola, who acknowledged his team deserved to lose. Despite being 2-0 up away from home, City conspired to lose 4-2 in the second half. “Am I angry? No. They were better. The players suffer … Read more