Bernardo Silva jokes over squad number change as midfielder returns to Man City training

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says Manchester City are still not able to play a full 90 minutes as they play catch-up on their rivals. A Raheem Sterling goal gave the Blues a slender win over Arsenal at the Etihad to move them up to seven points after four games.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has backed Bernardo Silva to return to his title-winning best this season.The 26-year-old stepped up in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne in the 2018/19 campaign and was the outstanding player in the Premier League as Manchester City won a domestic clean sweep.

straight to your inboxThree Manchester City players have been tested again for coronavirus after Cristiano Ronaldo returned a positive test.The Portuguese football federation confirmed in a statement that the Juventus star does not have symptoms and is "doing well" but has been released from the squad and will go into self-isolation as a consequence of the test.

Manchester United fans lauded Patrice Evra after he trolled Manchester City while wishing Sir Bobby Charlton a happy birthday. United legend Charlton turned 83 on October 11 and Evra paid tribute to the World Cup winner in an Instagram post.Evra wrote: "Happy Birthday @SirBobbyCharlton.

straight to your inboxThe agent of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has discussed Manchester City's failed attempt to secure a transfer in the summer after the Spanish side blocked a move.City 's approach for the 21-year-old was addressed by Sevilla director Monchi, who also doubted claims that Kounde had reached an agreement with the Premier League side regarding personal terms.

straight to your inbox Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has opened up about speculation linking him with a return to Manchester City.

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straight to your inboxFootball as come to know a cheeky chipped penalty as the “Panenka” in honour of the Czech footballer who did it in the 1976 European Championship final.But Manchester City fan Dave Massey has unearthed evidence that Billy Meredith – who also played for Manchester United and is often labelled football’s first superstar – was doing it for the Blues over 70 years before the man whose name it carries!Antonin Panenka won the Euros for his country with a nerveless dinked spot

straight to your inboxNew record signing Ruben Dias was given a typical Manchester welcome as he took part in his first training session as a Manchester City player.With the weather ranging from torrential rain to lovely sunshine in just one session, Dias was given an early reminder that he is not in Lisbon anymore, having arrived from Benfica earlier this week.Centre-back Dias could be in contention to feature for City at Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday, and he wasted no time in getting

straight to your inbox Barcelona have made a renewed offer to Manchester City for defender Eric Garcia and have included midfielder Rafinha Alcantara in the proposal, according to reports. With less than four days of the transfer window remaining City are still keen to conduct more business after already signing Nathan Ake, Ferran Torres and Ruben Dias but there may be some more outgoings, too.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola intends Ruben Dias to be the backbone of this young Manchester City team for the foreseeable future.

straight to your inbox Enzo Maresca was forced to delay his start as Manchester City's new EDS head coach this season due to quarantine restrictions but has wasted no time making his mark on the academy. The former player and assistant is an interesting choice to replace Paul Harsley and probably the most high profile appointment since Patrick Vieira seven years ago.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards has disagreed with Gary Neville over Manchester City's defending. An upset Richards was talking after City's shock 5-2 defeat to Leicester City, which saw them give away three penalties as they struggled against the Foxes' counter-attack.

straight to your inbox Liverpool have written to Manchester City to apologise after former manager Roy Evans made an offensive remark on commentary during an Under-18s game. The two clubs went up against each other on Saturday and it was an excellent 3-1 victory for the Blues under the new management of Carlos Vicens, with young striker Tai Sodje netting a hat-trick before the home team scored a late consolation.

straight to your inbox Kalidou Koulibaly is set to stay at Napoli this summer despite Manchester City's transfer interest, according to sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Despite already signing Bournemouth's Nathan Ake,Pep Guardiola has been hoping to add another quality centre-back to his ranks and Koulibaly has been the top target throughout the summer.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Saturday, 26 September.Mahrez reveals City’s four captains as injuries bite into club’s resourcesManchester City have just 13 senior players available for Sunday’s clash with Premier League leaders Leicester City, with injuries and positive Covid-19 tests biting deep into their resources. Writing for MEN Sport, chief City writer Stuart Brennan says that the club will need all the character and leadership they can get.