Five Man City players are fighting for their futures as Championship season resumes

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has rallied his Manchester City troops by telling them the next four weeks could see them write anther glorious chapter in the club's history. The Premier League title has gone, and the fear was that the Blues had lost a little of their edge, losing three consecutive away league games for the first time under Guardiola.

straight to your inboxJohn Stones will start for Manchester City against Newcastle as he looks to show his future still lies at the club.The England international was picked out as a priority before Pep Guardiola arrived at the Etihad and was a marquee signing in the Catalan's first transfer window at the club.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City side must improve and take their chances if they want to win the FA Cup and Champions League. City couldn't convert any of their 26 shots at Southampton on Sunday and fell to a 1-0 defeat on the South Coast - their ninth of the season in the Premier League.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for July 6.Eric Garcia says he isn’t taking his place in the Man City first team for granted as he prepares for a crucial run of matches as the season draws to a close.The defender appears to have moved above John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi in the pecking order among City's centre halves, and is keen to repay Pep Guardiola for his faith in the youngster.He said: "I'm really happy for the opportunity but I need to keep working

straight to your inboxIt's not been a bad couple of weeks for Manchester City youngsters Jayden Braaf and Cole Palmer, who have been training with the first team after the academy season was curtailed.Both players have been rewarded for their performances at youth level with senior call-ups as Pep Guardiola looks for as many options as possible to navigate a hectic fixture schedule.The Premier League ended the academy season at under-23 level and below, with a decision still to be taken on

straight to your inboxManchester City can still record their best ever season by winning the FA Cup and Champions League, according to midfielder Rodri.City won the Community Shield and Carabao Cup earlier this season to give them nine of the last ten domestic trophies available, but Liverpool's confirmation as Premier League champions last week makes it nine from eleven.With the title finally confirmed, City have made no secret of their intention to prioritise the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola was delighted with Manchester City's victory over Liverpool but doesn't believe it will be significant in the Premier League. Having given Jurgen Klopp's side a guard of honour onto the pitch, the Blues blasted them away with three first-half goals before Raheem Sterling wrapped up a thumping 4-0 win in the second half to inflict Liverpool's second league defeat of the season.

straight to your inboxManchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal will take place on Saturday July 18, it has been confirmed.City comfortably beat Newcastle in the quarter-finals to set up a meeting with Mikel Arteta's Gunners - the last side to beat City in the competition back in the same stage in 2017.

straight to your inboxManchester City have spent the lockdown quietly piecing together a potential team for the future.The Blues have either signed, or lined up, nine teenage signings while the pandemic has disrupted the football season.The Blues have moved to snap up two 16-year-olds - left back Juan Larios from the Barcelona youth system, and defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia from Anderlecht – in the past 24 hours.There are no guarantees that either of them, or any of the other seven signings

Manchester United’s squad. He’s the one who should be leading from the front."Neville, the former United defender turned Sky Sports pundit, is nothing if not consistent.

Manchester City failed to hold on to the Premier League title. The Blues manager said he knew the chase was over months ago, so he has had plenty of time to consider the factors which led to his team falling off the blistering pace set by champions Liverpool.