Benjamin Mendy return could solve two Man City transfer dilemmas

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has recalled Benjamin Mendy to his Manchester City starting XI with them having now confirmed a top four finish in the Premier League. A win for City would see them secure second place with Chelsea dropping points in the earlier kickoff at Sheffield United.

straight to your inbox Sergio Aguero will not be fit to face Real Madrid in the Champions League next month. The Manchester City striker has been ruled out by manager Pep Guardiola, after having surgery on a knee meniscus problem he picked up in the 5-0 win over Burnley last month.

straight to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City could both be set to target the same two centre-backs this summer, reports say.City have long-been linked with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar as they need to find an overdue replacement for former captain Vincent Kompany.United, however, have Jadon Sancho at the top of their transfer wishlist, but are also looking to strengthen other areas of the team.According to the Independent, if United look to bolster

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola said that buying new players will not be the key to cutting out the weaknesses which have cost his team the Premier League this season.The Manchester City boss saw his side slip to their ninth defeat of the campaign, losing 1-0 at Southampton.And he admitted that the way the game went – dominance of the ball, chances created and not taken, and then losing due to an individual error – was a microcosm of the whole league season.City will enter the transfer

straight to your inboxThere is plenty of food for thought as Manchester United consider their options ahead of the summer transfer window.United made their first plans for the summer as early as February but weekend results like the one against Bournemouth can often convince sides to re-evaluate their upcoming intentions.Prior to the restart of football last month and United fans would have been unanimous in their desire to add Jadon Sancho at the end of the season, the recent form of Mason

straight to your inboxIn what was originally expected to be a thrilling title decider, Manchester City will take on Liverpool on Thursday with the Premier League already decided.As a result, Pep Guardiola is prioritising the FA Cup for the rest of the domestic season and named a very strong side for the 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday, which saw his team advance to the semi-finals of the competition.Since football resumed in England, Guardiola has been very fond of making a lot of

straight to your inboxBenjamin Mendy wants Manchester City to remind Liverpool of their own title winning credentials when the teams meet on Thursday.When the fixture list was released for this season a year ago, many looked at the end-of-season clash between the two sides with their mouths watering at the prospect of a thrilling title decider.However, the campaign has transpired significantly differently to how everyone predicted and Liverpool have already been crowned Premier League champions

Manchester City have overcome their penalty woes after Kevin De Bruyne fired in another goal from the spot.The team have been plagued by misses this season, with failed attempts from Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus, and Ilkay Gundogan - some more costlier than others.Kevin De Bruyne stepped up when needed to convert at the Bernabeu to complete City's turnaround in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with the Spanish giants, and then stepped up to stroke home

Manchester City face Newcastle in the FA Cup.Guardiola made no secret that his team selection at Chelsea on Thursday would have this quarter final in mind, as City prioritise the FA Cup.

Manchester City in the upcoming transfer window after rejecting an offer from Newcastle - according to reports.MEN Sport understand Pep Guardiola will prioritise defensive reinforcements at the end of the season having watched City's back four struggle for form and fitness throughout the season.City's defensive frailties were displayed during the defeat to Chelsea that saw Liverpool seal the Premier League title.

Manchester City will have their third match in just over a week when they travel to London to take on Chelsea on Thursday.It's been a great restart to proceedings for City, as they swept Arsenal aside in their first game back and battered Burnley 5-0 on Monday to get back into the swing of things.Pep Guardiola made eight changes between the two games and it wouldn't at all be surprisingly to see a similar number for the next match to try and avoid even more injuries and fatigue.That should be no

Manchester City, as they prepare for the Premier League game against Burnley on Monday evening, here are today’s transfer rumours coming out of the Etihad Stadium. The Sun claims that City full-back Kyle Walker is one of Inter Milan’s top targets this summer as they look to bolster their defence.

Manchester City were interested in him. Bernardo made the move to the Etihad in the summer of 2017 and has gone on to become one of the club's most important players, once being described by Pep Guardiola as undroppable thanks to his brilliant performances in the domestic treble-winning campaign.

Pep Guardiola when the Premier League returns next week. The top tier returns on June 17, with Arteta’s Arsenal making the trip to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City on the first day back.