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Man City injury update: Ake and Foden latest news and return dates

11Sep

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Man City injury update: Ake and Foden latest news and return dates

Manchester City resume their Premier League campaign at home to Brentford on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side have won their opening three games of the season and will be strong favourites to extend that to four this weekend. City, who have something of a habit of starting the season relatively slowly, do not appear to have skipped a beat over the course of the summer break. Erling Haaland is in fine fettle and many of their stars involved at Euro 2024 are yet to hit their straps, which is a terrifying prospect for their title rivals. Still, the fixtures will soon pile up thick and fast, so Guardiola will no doubt need his whole squad available. With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest Manchester City injuries…. Nathan Ake Nathan Ake was forced off during the clash between the Ne...

Ilkay Gundogan has ‘told’ Pep Guardiola who Man City should sign out of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz

10Sep

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Ilkay Gundogan has ‘told’ Pep Guardiola who Man City should sign out of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz

Ilkay Gundogan has already made his feelings clear on who Manchester City should sign out of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. Over the last couple of seasons, youngsters Musiala and Wirtz have developed into two of the biggest talents in world football. Musiala has impressed playing for Bayern Munich and has since nailed down a regular starting role for Germany. Meanwhile, Wirtz played a big role in Bayer Leverkusen’s journey to becoming Bundesliga champions last season. Both players have also been linked with Premier League clubs such as City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. Speaking during EURO 2024, Gundogan, who made a return to City last month, was full of praise for Musiala. As reported by Hayters, the midfielder said: “For me, he’s incredible. “It’s such a joy to pl...

Man Utd make decision on sacking Erik ten Hag after Liverpool loss as chiefs speak out

3Sep

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Man Utd make decision on sacking Erik ten Hag after Liverpool loss as chiefs speak out

Manchester United reportedly have no plans to sack manager Erik ten Hag despite Sunday’s harrowing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. The defeat leaves United 14th in the Premier League with just three points from their opening three games, with the pressure already piling on the Dutchman.Ten Hag had been widely expected to leave this role at the end of 2023/24 campaign, only for the club to trigger a one-year clause in his contract, extending his deal until 2026. That followed United’s surprise win over neighbours Manchester City in the FA Cup final, but Ten Hag himself has admitted the club did hold talks with Thomas Tuchel before deciding to stick with him. And Express Sport understands the 54-year-old will be given time to address his side’s poor form. Having spent more than £175million on...

Bajkowski: Pep Guardiola expects Phil Foden call after Man City illness

2Sep

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Bajkowski: Pep Guardiola expects Phil Foden call after Man City illness

Pep Guardiola does not expect Phil Foden to be called up for England duty after missing two Manchester City matches with illness. Foden has been named in Lee Carsley's squad for UEFA Nations League games with Ireland and Finland over the next 10 days, but has been sidelined with pains in his stomach. The 24-year-old felt some discomfort after the match against Chelsea two weeks ago and was not involved in either of the wins over Ipswich or West Ham. City's staff do not think the issue is serious and there is an expectation that he will be ready for the home game against Brentford in a fortnight, but Guardiola would be surprised to see Foden playing for England before then. Despite his international call-up, he has been unavailable for his club for the last two fixtures. "He doesn't feel...

Supersonic – Erling Haaland hits another hat-trick as Noel Gallagher watches on

1Sep

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Supersonic – Erling Haaland hits another hat-trick as Noel Gallagher watches on

Erling Haaland scored another hat-trick as Manchester City maintained their perfect record this season and moved to the top of the charts in front of watching Oasis star Noel Gallagher. Pep Guardiola’s masterplan was executed to perfection again as Haaland made it back-to-back trebles and seven goals in just three matches to bury West Ham 3-1. With Gallagher in the stands at the London Stadium – a ticket was presumably easier to get hold of than for one of their shows – Haaland crashed in his eighth Premier League hat-trick. It took his tally against teams managed by Julen Lopetegui to 12 in five matches, including a treble against Wolves in January last year. The Norwegian, fresh from hitting three against Ipswich last weekend, opened the scoring after Bernardo Silva dispossessed form...

Phil Foden doubt for England duty with Man City star set to miss West Ham clash

31Aug

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Phil Foden doubt for England duty with Man City star set to miss West Ham clash

Phil Foden is unlikely to feature in Manchester City's match against West Ham on Saturday - and he could also miss out on England's opening UEFA Nations League fixtures. The attacking midfielder, 24, came off the bench in City's opening Premier League fixture against Chelsea but was not in the squad for the 4-1 win over Ipswich Town. And ahead of this weekend's meeting with West Ham, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the England star might not return to action until after the international break. Guardiola said in a press conference on Foden's absence: “Hopefully not [too long]. Hopefully after the international break he’ll be ready. “He played against Chelsea for 45 minutes but then after he didn’t feel good. He had tests and feels much better, but he’s still doesn’t feel perfect. “I ...

Cancelo leaves Man City for Saudi club Al-Hilal

28Aug

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Cancelo leaves Man City for Saudi club Al-Hilal

Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo has signed for Saudi club Al-Hilal from Premier League champions Manchester City, the two clubs announced on Monday. The 30-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Barcelona, has penned a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League title-holders. Cancelo joined Man City in 2019 from Juventus and was a key player in his first three seasons at the club. But he reportedly fell out with manager Pep Guardiola over his lack of playing time midway through the 2022-23 campaign and spent the rest of that season on loan at Bayern Munich. Cancelo won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and League Cup at the Etihad Stadium.He also played six times in City's first victorious Champions League campaign in 2022-23. Cancelo is Al-Hilal's first high-profil...

Haaland hat-trick as Man City, Brighton, Arsenal share top spot

25Aug

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Haaland hat-trick as Man City, Brighton, Arsenal share top spot

Erling Haaland netted a hat-trick to fire Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday and lift the champions to the top of the Premier League table. They lead on goal difference from Brighton & Hove Albion, who defeated Manchester United 2-1 with a last-gasp goal, and Arsenal who struck twice late on to earn a gritty 2-0 win at Aston Villa. Tottenham Hotspur handed last-placed Everton more misery with a 4-0 victory and West Ham earned their first win of the season, 2-0 over Crystal Palace. Manchester City scored three times in less than four minutes after conceding a shock early goal to crush Ipswich and remain perfect in their quest for a fifth consecutive league title. Haaland kicked off City’s trio of goals in 191 seconds with a penalty in the 12th minu...

‘No doubts’ – Pep talks Gundogan’s return from Barca

24Aug

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‘No doubts’ – Pep talks Gundogan’s return from Barca

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he had no doubts about bringing Ilkay Gundogan back to the club from Barcelona. Gundogan is back with the Premier League champions after just one season in Barcelona, and Guardiola is delighted to be working with the German star once again.“We know him quite well – me personally, but the staff and the players and everyone. You know the quality that he played last season in Barcelona, he played at a high, high level, consistency, playing a lot of minutes games and producing a lot. We didn’t have any doubts when the possibility was open and absolutely delighted he’s back,” he told reporters.Guardiola also revealed he said “yes” straight away to Gundogan after the midfielder got on the phone. “I got the message from Txiki that Ilkay wan...

Man City received Erling Haaland transfer recommendation as medical ‘booked’

23Aug

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Man City received Erling Haaland transfer recommendation as medical ‘booked’

Manchester City were reportedly recommended the signing of Fulham's new midfielder Sander Berge by Erling Haaland before his switch to Craven Cottage. The Blues have been on the lookout for a central midfielder this summer after deciding to allow Kalvin Phillips to join Ipswich Town on loan. In an extraordinary move, Football Flame understands former captain Ilkay Gundogan will be returning on a one-year deal with the option for a further 12-month extension. Before that deal became a reality though, it appears Haaland was pushing for his international teammate Berge to move to City. According to Duncan Castles on The Transfers Podcast, the Blues had received recommendations from Haaland and Vincent Kompany for Berge and it was thought the 26-year-old would fit into Pep Guardiola's syst...

Erling Haaland has grave fitness warning for the rest of the Premier League

20Aug

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Erling Haaland has grave fitness warning for the rest of the Premier League

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has spoken about the benefits of doing a long pre-season after suffering from the effect of injuries last season. Haaland still scored 27 goals to claim a second successive Premier League Golden Boot last season, while his tally for City prior to the 2024/25 campaign stood at 90 in 98 appearances. But a foot injury forced him to miss almost six weeks across December and January, after which he struggled by previous standards with a return of four goals in his next nine Premier League games. Haaland didn't go to Euro 2024 over the summer, with Norway's failure to qualify for the tournament arguably a blessing in disguise because it meant the chance to recover and work out lingering issues. "It was a good pre-season for me – I've never felt better. ...

Chelsea vs Man City: Preview, predictions and lineups

18Aug

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Chelsea vs Man City: Preview, predictions and lineups

The Enzo Maresca era at Chelsea begins with the toughest test possible as the Blues welcome Premier League champions Manchester City to Stamford Bridge this Sunday. The Italian, who guided Leicester City to the Championship title last season, has replaced Mauricio Pochettino in the dugout and will face his former employers on his competitive Chelsea debut. However, a torrid pre-season campaign - which included a 4-2 defeat to Man City - shows patience will be key as Maresca ushers in a new football philosophy in west London. Some things don't change, though. Chelsea have been as frantic as ever in the transfer market, spending big and snapping up the world's brightest talent. Their squad is overflowing heading into the 2024/25 season. Man City have been comparatively quiet in the market...

9Aug

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Kalvin Phillips future: Where will Man City midfielder end up this summer?

Just two seasons ago, Kalvin Phillips was regarded as one of England's emerging stars and as one of the finest, ball-playing defensive midfielders in the country following his rise to prominence with boyhood club Leeds United. Phillips was an integral cog in Marcelo Bielsa's machine as Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League in 2020, before establishing himself in the top flight and playing a key role for England en route to the final of the COVID-delayed Euro 2020 a year later. The Yorkshireman's stellar form caught the eye of several top Premier League clubs, but it was champions Manchester City who decided to fork out an initial £42m to recruit the midfielder in the summer of 2022, following the departure of Fernandinho. Phillips was "long admired" by Man City according to dire...

23Dec

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Man City face Southampton, Man United host Charlton in Carabao Cup quarters

Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland & Bernardo Silva of Manchester City react at the end of the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on December 22, 2022 in Manchester, England. Manchester City will travel to Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after knocking out holders Liverpool and Manchester United were handed a home tie against third-tier Charlton Athletic in the draw on Thursday. Nottingham Forest will host Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United will entertain Leicester City. Champions Manchester City, who have won the League Cup six times in the last nine years, overcame Liverpool 3-2 in an enthralling fourth-round match. Charlton, who were last in the Premier League in 2007, overcame Brighton &...