First published in the Manchester Evening News Pep Guardiola insists he will restrict some of his Manchester City stars from representing their countries this month if it means they will have to isolate on their return to the club. With the next international break set for the end of March, concerns are growing among Premier…
Author: newsdesk@men-news.co.uk Joe Bray
Man City get huge fitness boost ahead of Manchester United fixture
First published in the Manchester Evening News For the first time this season, Pep Guardiola will have a fully fit Manchester City squad to choose from, just in time for the derby with Manchester United. Guardiola confirmed that Nathan Ake has resumed full training and reacted well after a longer-than-expected recovery from a muscular injury….
Pep Guardiola Man City press conference LIVE
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Pep Guardiola could have a fully fit squad to pick from as he prepares his Manchester City side to face Manchester United in Sunday’s Premier League derby. With Nathan Ake due to be back in training this week, City are close to having a full complement of players…
Ake could give Guardiola a boost he's never had at City ahead of United meeting
First published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester City are in imperious form, and are about to get even stronger as Manchester United prepare to visit in the Premier League this weekend. City currently lead by 14 points at the top of the Premier League courtesy of their 21-game winning run with 15 straight victories…
Jesus explains how Man City boss Pep Guardiola keeps proving him wrong
First published in the Manchester Evening News Gabriel Jesus says he doesn’t always understand Pep Guardiola’s tactics, as he described how the Manchester City manager has changed his approach this season. Striker Jesus has been in steady form, with some good spells in front of goal and other frustrating periods – but an overall contribution…
Joao Cancelo explains Man City's plan to beat Man United
First published in the Manchester Evening News Stopping Manchester United’s counter-attacks will be key to Manchester City’s chances of winning this weekend’s derby, Blues defender Joao Cancelo says. City are on a run of 21 wins in all competitions, and can break their club-record unbeaten run by avoiding defeat against United on Sunday. Even though…
Man City favourite Elano tells Guardiola to prioritise a new defender
First published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester City are on course to win the Premier League title with the best defensive record in the division, but former fan favourite Elano thinks there is still room to improve the defence. City ended a two-year search for a high-profile defensive signing in the summer, bringing in…
Man City given new date to seal Premier League title after Man Utd draw
First published in the Manchester Evening News Before Manchester City’s win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win. On Wednesday, nearest ‘challengers’…
Laporte gives verdict on VAR call that overturned Man City goal vs Wolves
First published in the Manchester Evening News Aymeric Laporte was not impressed with VAR after Manchester City’s win over Wolves, despite the Blues’ late flurry of goals to secure a record-equalling win. City have matched their club record for 28 games unbeaten, and are on a run of 21 wins in succession to move 15…
Riyad Mahrez responds to Pep Guardiola's warning to Man City squad
First published in the Manchester Evening News Riyad Mahrez agrees with his manager after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had warned the squad that they would be dropped if standards dipped. City beat Wolves to move 15 points clear in the Premier League before Manchester United play on Wednesday. It was City’s 21st win in…