Here are your latest Manchester City evening headlines on Sunday, April 16.
27.03.2023 - 20:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gvardiol makes transfer claim and reveals conversation with Guardiola
Highly rated RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol has admitted that he recently had a conversation with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola - but has warned that he does not expect to leave the German club this summer.
The Croat, who only turned 21 in January, is considered as one of the most promising centre-backs in world football after putting together a string of eye-catching performances this season. As well as excelling for Leipzig this season, making 32 appearances in all competitions, he also starred at the World Cup in Qatar, helping Croatia reach the semi-finals for the second tournament in succession.
He played every minute of their World Cup campaign, starting all seven of their matches, as they finished a respectable third. He scored the opening goal in their 2-1 win over Morocco in the third-place play-off.
Here's what he said.
Liverpool injury latest
Manchester City will be going in search of their first Premier League win over Liverpool in more than two years when the two sides meet at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.
City, who were beaten 1-0 by the Merseysiders when they met at Anfield back in October, will be determined to pick up where they left off prior to the international break and reduce the gap, even if only temporarily, on leaders Arsenal. The Blues are currently eight points behind the Gunners at the summit, meaning they have work to do if they are to retain their title crown.
Although Liverpool have not offered City the title battle this season that they have in recent years, Guardiola will know that his side will be in for a stern test against last season's FA Cup winners. Liverpool are currently seven
Here are your latest Manchester City evening headlines on Sunday, April 16.
Pep Guardiola has a Man City 'luxury' in being able to substitute key players without a significant dip in quality.
Pep Guardiola says that Erling Haaland needs care around the clock to ensure he is fit to play every week.
Manchester City are now odds-on favourites to win the Premier League after Arsenal blew a 2-0 lead to draw with Liverpool on Sunday.
Eight years ago Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel sat down in an iconic Munich bar to share ideas about football. At the time Guardiola was the world's master coach and Tuchel an apprentice about to embark on his first really big job.
Jamie Carragher believes the number of matches Manchester City still have to play compared to Arsenal could be their undoing during the Premier League title race.
Vincent Kompany stood, almost stock still, drinking it in. His Burnley side had just secured promotion to the Premier League. All around him there were celebrations, selfies and singing. The Clarets chief observed, watching his players and the club's supporters enjoy the moment.
Manchester City have again managed to pile the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 4-1 win over Southampton.
Manchester City are in a thoroughly luxurious position at the minute when it comes down to their attacking options.
Jack Grealish capped appearing in his 17th-straight Manchester City match with a goal and an assist against Liverpool over the weekend.
Manchester City midfield ace Kevin De Bruyne has waxed lyrical about Julian Alvarez and Jack Grealish after they made telling contributions in Saturday's 4-1 win over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal defender Ben White has revealed he ignored Manchester City's victory over Liverpool on Saturday because he doesn't watch football.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland praised teammate Jack Grealish for his personal performance in the convincing win over Liverpool on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola picked out Julian Alvarez and John Stones for praise after Manchester City beat Liverpool in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola said his celebrations with Liverpool substitutes Kostas Tsimkas and Arthur Melo after Manchester City's equaliser at the Etihad were just a joke and not a lack of respect.
Pep Guardiola praised Jack Grealish's humility to put the hard work in after hailing his "exceptional" performance in the 4-1 win against Liverpool.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said that Erling Haaland is feeling better but is not fit enough to face Liverpool.
England captain Harry Kane is revered as one of the best goal-getters on the planet and yet there are still a select few who seemingly need to be convinced he is the right fit for Manchester United. But not so Erik ten Hag as he gets ready to pursue the England captain this summer.
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly put Aymeric Laporte on their summer wish-list amid rumours the defender could seek a Manchester City exit at the end of the season.
Manchester City's focus will turn to Premier League action and a return to the Etihad on Saturday as they host Liverpool in their first game after the international break.