Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, March 26.
Ilkay Gundogan on Scott Carson role at Man City that goes unnoticed
10.03.2022 - 20:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ilkay Gundogan was delighted to see Scott Carson come on against Sporting because of his level of performance in training as much as his popularity in the squad.
Carson has been at the club for nearly three years and has established himself as a key figure in the dressing room but his only start came away at Newcastle last year in the Premier League game directly after the Blues had been crowned champions. For all Pep Guardiola values the player, he is very rarely needed on the pitch.
With City 5-0 up on aggregate in their Champions League last-16 tie, the third-choice keeper replaced Ederson for the final 20 minutes to give the crowd something to cheer about and mark his first appearance in the competition since 2005 when he played for Liverpool. He also produced a crucial save in Paulinho, taking a whack in the process, to mean City avoided defeat on the night.
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While Carson's importance off the pitch has been well-documented, Ilkay Gundogan highlighted the respect he still commands as a player. The 36-year-old not only pushes Ederson and Zack Steffen in training but also holds his own in a squad that is stacked with some of the best in the world.
"I would say he's one of our most popular players. He's not just a great guy and a great character to have in the dressing room - which is very important for the atmosphere - but he is still a great player," said Gundogan.
"He is training so good, so well. He always shows his qualities in the training sessions on the line, saving balls, making incredible saves.
"He's not just here to be the good guy or the popular guy. He also helps Eddy and Zack a lot in the training sessions and in
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25.03.2022 / 21:27
Ilkay Gundogan gives honest view on Erling Haaland to Man City
Ilkay Gundogan thinks Erling Haaland would have no problem fitting in at Manchester City.
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23.03.2022 / 16:19
Five Man City players with a point to prove on international duty
The March international break always feels like it comes at the worst time, and this year is no different as Manchester City wait to being their treble run-in for the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
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20.03.2022 / 22:01
Pep Guardiola gives Raheem Sterling verdict after Man City FA Cup rout of Southampton
Pep Guardiola says he "never had a doubt" about Raheem Sterling after his goal began the rout of Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-final. The Manchester City boss left the England ace on the bench in the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace and afterwards said he had considered putting on Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus - without mentioning Sterling.
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17.03.2022 / 16:07
Man City need Southampton FA Cup tie to reset ahead of Liverpool FC crunch
If you discount the gift of facing Manchester United at their bedraggled worst, Manchester City would have scored three goals in their last four games. That 4-1 thrashing of their neighbours and erstwhile title contenders was a shining beacon in what has become, if not exactly a gloomy part of the season, at least a slightly murky one.
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10.03.2022 / 20:29
Man City players carry Liverpool FC expectation into the title race
Manchester City are expecting a tense battle to the wire against Liverpool for the Premier League trophy.
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10.03.2022 / 02:57
Pep Guardiola explains Scott Carson substitution in Man City Champions League game
Pep Guardiola had a rare attack of sentimentality when he sent on Scott Carson for the final 20 minutes of the Champions League game with Sporting Lisbon. The Manchester City boss took off regular keeper Ederson to allow the 36-year-old third-choice stopper a chance to play - perhaps for the last time.
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07.03.2022 / 20:19
Kevin De Bruyne names Jack Grealish as unseen Man City hero after Manchester United thrashing
Jack Grealish has been Manchester City’s unseen hero this season, says Kevin De Bruyne.
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07.03.2022 / 11:49
Man City player ratings vs Manchester United as De Bruyne, Grealish and Mahrez impress
Ederson Couple of sharp saves, but his passing was better than that of the entire United midfield - 7
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07.03.2022 / 09:59
Scott McTominay reveals what Manchester United players said in dressing room after Man City defeat
Scott McTominay has revealed Manchester United discussed how 'sloppy' they were in possession after Sunday's derby defeat.
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05.03.2022 / 12:45
Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay roles for Manchester United vs Man City revealed
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that it is unlikely that Edinson Cavani will be fit enough to start Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
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05.03.2022 / 10:27
Pep Guardiola has a huge Bernardo Silva decision to make for Man City vs Manchester United
Manchester City recovered from a 3-2 loss against Tottenham Hotspur with a late 1-0 win against Everton on Saturday afternoon, but the attacking performance was not at its free-flowing best. One reason might be a slight tactical change from Pep Guardiola – moving Bernardo Silva into the front three.
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04.03.2022 / 13:21
Morgan Rogers returns to Man City but nightmare Bournemouth spell continues
Bournemouth boss Scott Parker has confirmed that Morgan Rogers has returned to Manchester City — but remains technically on loan at the Cherries.
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04.03.2022 / 00:55
Man City star Ilkay Gundogan's furious Champions League verdict amid talk of Super League return
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has already spoken out against the European Super League and Champions League reform amid the re-emergence of the breakaway competition.