The return of the Premier League is on the horizon as football prepares to return behind closed doors following the coronavirus-enforced suspension of fixtures.
16.05.2020 - 11:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
While Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling are among the revered superstars at Manchester City, the club’s talent pool runs much deeper than the regulars in Pep Guardiola’s matchday squad.
Like many top-level clubs, City have an extensive list of players on their payroll, some of whom are out on loan.
With the brilliance of City’s established stars, it’s easy to forget about those trying to make an impression out on loan.
Here are five players you may have forgotten still play for City.
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The return of the Premier League is on the horizon as football prepares to return behind closed doors following the coronavirus-enforced suspension of fixtures.
Pep Guardiola has overseen plenty of big-money transfers during his time as Manchester City manager, but he has also allowed some players to run down their contracts and leave for nothing.
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has confirmed that “open and constructive” talks have taken place between players and the Premier League as Project Restart builds more momentum.
“What is the best coach in the world?” Pep Guardiola asked on Sky Sports earlier this year. “I never felt I am the best, never in my life.” There are plenty - particularly in Manchester - who would disagree.
Pep Guardiola says all his players have returned to training in perfect condition after a two-month absence.
Benjamin Mendy says he and his Manchester City teammates are waiting for the green light to re-start the Premier League season, so long as safety is put first.
Manchester City players have been spotted arriving at the City Football Academy training ground on Friday after the Premier League gave the green light for training to resume earlier this week.
Manchester City players and staff are due to return to training at the CFA on Friday for their first sessions in over two months.
Manchester United have made Jack Grealish one of their top summer transfer targets and will continue to pursue a deal when the transfer window re-opens.
Bernardo Silva has picked out his favourite goals for Manchester City - including fine strikes against Manchester United and Arsenal, and an 'ugly' goal against Chelsea.
Manchester City fans, for the most part, have fond memories of Roberto Mancini. He is remembered for his delirious celebrations on the final day of the 2011-12 season when Sergio Aguero’s late, late goal against QPR gave his side the Premier League title.
Manchester City players were back at the training ground today as the Premier League steps up plans to return.
Manchester City would have played their final game of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign this weekend, as Pep Guardiola's side were due to host Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium on match-day 38.
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has failed to include a single teammate or even a Premier League player in his all-time best XI.
Pep Guardiola has proved again that he has his finger firmly on the pulse of the game.
German winger Leroy Sané finds himself at the centre of transfer interest once again, with Manchester City and Bayern Munich hoping to secure his long-term services.
Manchester City players, like all footballers, have been handicapped by being unable to train together.
Leroy Sane looks increasingly likely to join Bayern Munich this summer, with Manchester City understood to be happy to sell the want-away German winger at the right price.