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04.03.2021 - 23:42 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus says he doesn't always understand Pep Guardiola's tactics, as he described how the Manchester City manager has changed his approach this season. Striker Jesus has been in steady form, with some good spells in front of goal and other frustrating periods - but an overall contribution to the team that cannot be questioned.
His two goals on Tuesday helped break down a stubborn Wolves defence and extend City's winning run to 21. With Jesus not always available this
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straight to your inboxThierry Henry believes that Manchester City should not only aim to sign Erling Haaland but Kylian Mbappe as well.City have made a new centre forward their top priority this coming summer, with no decision yet made on the future of Sergio Aguero, who is out of contract at the end of the season, and the inconsistent form of Gabriel Jesus.
straight to your inboxManchester City are on course to win the Premier League title this season - but can they go on to mount a historic quadruple charge? Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas certainly think so, sharing their views on the BBC Sport panel alongside presenter Gary Lineker after Pep Guardiola's side swept aside relegation-threatened Fulham.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has recalled Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus to his Manchester City side for the Premier League trip to Fulham.City face Scott Parker's side in a game that could have big implications for the top and bottom of the table, with Fulham able to move out of the relegation zone with a win. City can move 17 clear of second place before Manchester United and Leicester play tomorrow.
straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola reckons the standard of football in the Premier League is better now than at any time in his five years here. The Manchester City manager was full of praise for tomorrow night’s opponents Fulham – fighting to avoid relegation despite playing some fine football - and for the bold approach of Wednesday’s opponents Southampton.
straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has claimed Manchester United would not consider Anthony Martial if he could produce his performance level against Manchester City on a consistent basis.The Frenchman was named as Sky Sports' Man of the Match after turning in a fantastic performance at the Etihad Stadium. Martial won United's penalty after only 34 seconds, drawing a foul from Gabriel Jesus after a driving run into the penalty area.
direct to your inboxPep Guardiola insisted everything is resolved between him and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the pair were involved in a touchline debate during the Manchester derby. United shocked City to end their 21-game winning run with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has hailed Gabriel Jesus as Manchester City’s hidden hero after the Brazil striker’s two goals to sink Wolves.The Blues made it 21 wins on the bounce, and have been lauded by their fans for some brilliant team performances.But doubts have remained over Jesus, who has been afforded a chance to claim a regular place in the side by Sergio Aguero’s long injury absence – but trails behind top scorer Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling with 11 goals.Guardiola says
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola praised Bernardo Silva's workrate for Manchester City in their win against Wolves and said his approach summed up the "solidarity, commitment and friendship" in the Blues squad.Bernardo pressed relentlessly against Wolves and while City needed a late flurry of goals to seal victory, the 4-1 win made it 21 successive wins in all competitions.Leander Dendoncker's own goal set City on their way before late goals from Gabriel Jesus, who scored twice, and the
straight to your inboxManchester City could win their fifteenth successive Premier League in on Tuesday, as they host Wolves at the Etihad Stadium.Despite City's only injury concern being defender Nathan Ake, Pep Guardiola could still rotate against Nuno Espirito Santo's side in midweek, particularly with the Manchester Derby coming up next weekend.
straight to your inboxNathan Ake is finally due back in training for Manchester City after ten weeks out of action.The Holland international has not played since Boxing Day after suffering a training injury, and has been the only player unavailable to manager Pep Guardiola in the last week or two.Ake has made just nine appearances for the Blues since his £40million move from Bournemouth last summer, due to injury and the form of first-choice centre back pairing John Stones and Aymeric
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has revealed that the only English football team he watches for fun are Championship leaders Norwich City.The Manchester City boss says he has little time to watch the game for recreation, inbetween analysing opponents.But he says that he makes an exception for the Canaries, as they are coached by his friend Daniel Farke, a friend and long-time admirer of the Blues boss’s methods.The popular view of Guardiola is that he is a football obsessive, who spends
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola does not want Gabriel Jesus to be more selfish in front of goal despite the Brazilian failing to find the net more regularly. Manchester City's No.9 scored in midweek against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League but had earlier wasted a golden chance to extend the team's lead when clean through on goal.