De Bruyne and Foden start in Man City predicted team to face Borussia Monchengladbach

straight to your inboxJohn Stones hit back at the suggestion that Pep Guardiola's seven changes had an impact on Manchester City's performance at Fulham, despite a 3-0 win.Guardiola shuffled his pack, dropping Fernandinho, Kyle Walker, Aleks Zinchenko, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be looking to take another step closer to winning the Premier League title when they face Fulham this weekend. Pep Guardiola's league leaders go head-to-head with a Fulham side battling to avoid relegation at Craven Cottage on Saturday night (8pm kick-off).

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has been named Premier League Player of the Month for February, becoming the first Manchester City player to ever win back-to-back awards.Gundogan had already won the January award, and he continued his fine form into February as City continued their winning run to a record-breaking 21 victories in succession. Central to that form was Gundogan's scoring form from midfield, especially in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden insists he never thought about going down when challenged by Alex McCarthy as Manchester City were denied a clear penalty in the win over Southampton.City had gone ahead against the run of play thanks to Kevin De Bruyne, who converted a rebound from Foden's saved shot.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola is tipping Sergio Aguero to still have a major impact on Manchester City ’s season. And the Blues boss also claims that off-key Kevin De Bruyne, like Aguero, still has to find his fluency, but will be back to his best given time.

straight to your inboxRuben Dias believes the team spirit in the Manchester City squad gives everyone the belief that they can score goals from all over the pitch.Dias has transformed City's defence since joining from Benfica in the summer, and it was his goal that opened the scoring in a tense first half against West Ham, converting Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant cross.On his first goal in a Blue shirt, Dias told City TV: "I'm very happy, more happy with the win but obviously very happy with my

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has recalled Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne to his Manchester City starting line up in search of a 20th straight win.West Ham will try to stop City's incredible run, with the Hammers on a decent run of their own. The Blues have had a quick turnaround from Wednesday's Champions League win over Borussia Monchengladbach, and Guardiola has stayed true to his pre-match assertion that he would make a number of changes.

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves has claimed Gabriel Jesus is "the best reserve centre-forward in the world" and likened the Manchester City striker to Roberto Firmino.The Brazilian striker has often played second-fiddle to Sergio Aguero since arriving at the Etihad Stadium. However, despite Aguero's injuries, Jesus has still found himself regularly rotated, with Pep Guardiola often playing Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling or Bernardo Silva as a "false nine".

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has gone strong for Manchester City's Champions League last-16 first leg against Borussia Monchengladbach.City are in Hungary for the away leg as Germany have Covid-19 restrictions in place, but away goals will still count for any scored by the Blues.

direct to your inboxPep Guardiola will be looking for Manchester City to solidify themselves as one of Europe's elite. How? By lifting the Champions League trophy - something he has not achieved since his Barcelona days.

straight to your inboxManchester City appear to have no fresh injury concerns as a near-full squad trained ahead of the trip to Hungary to face Borussia Monchengladbach. Back in Manchester after the hard-fought win at Arsenal made it 18 victories in a row, Pep Guardiola's men were put through their paces on Monday before they travel to Budapest for the relocated Champions League last-16 away leg against Monchengladbach.

straight to your inboxNot only were Manchester City buoyed by the return of Kevin De Bruyne to training on Tuesday, but there was another injury boost as Fernandinho looks to have taken a step closer towards his return. The club captain has missed the last two fixtures with 'niggles', with his absence more precautionary than anything else, and the Brazilian joined De Bruyne in training at the City Football Academy before they take on Everton tonight.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne will be included in Manchester City's squad to face Everton on Wednesday, as well as reasurring fans on Ilkay Gundogan's groin injury.Guardiola had earlier confirmed that De Bruyne was back in full training after missing the last seven games through injury, saying he was getting better as he stepped up his recovery.And expanding on De Bruyne's condition, Guardiola confirmed he would be available for selection against Everton on Wednesday

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has returned to full training for Manchester City as he steps up his recovery from injury - but Ilkay Gundogan has been ruled out of the upcoming Everton fixture this week. Talisman De Bruyne has missed City's last seven outings after suffering an injury in last month's win over Aston Villa, with Pep Guardiola placing a 'four to six week' timeframe on his absence.

straight to your inboxA supercomputer has predicted the results of the Champions League last 16 ties - with Manchester City tipped to qualify for the quarter-finals.City face Borussia Monchengladbach in the first knockout round of the competition. The German side currently sit seventh in the Bundesliga and qualified in second place behind Real Madrid in Group B.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says Sergio Aguero could come off the bench to make a first appearance since the New Year win at Chelsea after he was named in the matchday squad to face Tottenham.Aguero has struggled with injuries and Covid issues this season, with two carefully-managed comebacks from injury curtailed by new problems.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola confirmed a double injury boost for Manchester City ahead of the Premier League clash with Tottenham as he confirmed Rodri and Ruben Dias are back in training.Dias missed the trip to Swansea this week with a fever, while Rodri limped out of that cup win after a needless late challenge.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola could make nine changes from the Manchester City side that beat Liverpool so convincingly when he takes his side to the Liberty Stadium to take on Swansea in the FA Cup fifth round.City produced one of their most ruthless performances of the season on Sunday at Anfield to take control of the Premier League title race, but now Guardiola's one-game-at-a-time approach turns attentions to South Wales in the cup with a place in the FA Cup quarter finals at

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has returned to individual training as he continues to recover from injury.Manchester City have been without their talisman for the last five games since picking up an injury in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa three weeks ago.