Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provided us with updates on the fitness of John Stones, Stefan Ortega and Aymeric Laporte on Friday.
16.02.2023 - 11:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League on Wednesday night with a brilliant 3-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
City took the lead in the 24th minute when Kevin De Bruyne capitalised on a Takehiro Tomiyasu mistake to lob Aaron Ramsdale. The Gunners found themselves level just before the interval as Bukayo Saka converted a penalty after Ederson had fouled Eddie Nketiah.
Jack Grealish scored the all-important second goal in the 72nd minute, finishing off a slick move thanks to a slight deflection. Erling Haaland would wrap up the points ten minutes later converting a De Bruyne cross to celebrate wildly in front of the travelling away supporters.
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Pep Guardiola was not just able to enjoy a victory which sent his team to the top of the Premier League last night. The Catalan boss also had the pleasure of a reunion with three of his former players.
First up was Bacary Sagna who Guardiola stopped to have a chat with before being interviewed by another ex-City full-back Gael Clichy who was doing punditry work for Amazon Prime. His most poignant encounter came at full time when he shared a good-natured conversation with Gabriel Jesus.
Jesus, who is currently injured, left the Blues in the summer but there was clearly no ill will between the two men as Guardiola gave the striker a peck on the cheek.
The Belgian maestro was more than deserving of the man of the match award he received from Amazon Prime having grabbed a goal and assist in the top-of-the-table clash. However, this warm affection from the broadcaster was not reciprocated by a minority of fans in the home end.
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