The arrival of Pep Guardiola in 2016 promised great things. Looking back seven years on, and it has delivered them.
08.06.2023 - 20:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, 8 June.
De Bruyne brushes Guardiola rift under carpet
Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that his on-pitch bust-up with Pep Guardiola - during Manchester City's Champions League triumph against Real Madrid - has never been mentioned again by player or manager.
Television cameras caught De Bruyne telling Guardiola to 'shut up' during the 4-0 second-leg success against Real at the Etihad, with the Blues boss furiously issuing instructions to the Belgian. But, De Bruyne insists a bit of competitive tension is never a problem and that his relationship with the manager - which has helped to take his game to extraordinary new heights - remains good.
In fact, the 31-year-old believes that will to win has helped fuel the success at the Etihad with City claiming five of the last six Premier League titles and standing one game away from a historic treble.
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Stones has come full circle
John Stones is ready to shine on the biggest stage for Manchester City after refusing to give up on his career at the Etihad.
Stones has been Pep Guardiola's secret weapon as the Blues have won a domestic double and clinched their place in the Champions League final, with the defender's role in their sparkling form over the past few months a highlight. The England international has pushed forward into midfield alongside and occasionally past Rodri in games, either from centre-back or from full-back and with enough spontaneity to mean opponents have been unable to stop him.
But if Stones has never been more crucial to City, three years ago he was staring at the exit door. The club were willing to move him on after injuries
The arrival of Pep Guardiola in 2016 promised great things. Looking back seven years on, and it has delivered them.
Manchester City have agreed a fee with Chelsea to sign midfielder Mateo Kovacic and the Croatian looks set to become the first new arrival through the door at the Etihad this summer.
Joao Cancelo 'had to leave' Manchester City in January, to the extent that he would have been allowed to join Manchester United, says Pep Guardiola.
The final club game of the season may have only ended last weekend but attention swiftly pivots to international football as England continue their qualifying campaign for Euro 2024.
Manchester City's pursuit of a midfielder just picked up a notch as they are exploring a move for Declan Rice.
Hollywood star Julia Roberts has sent a congratulatory message to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after he guided the club to its first-ever Champions League crown.
A mixed zone on the night of a Champions League final is always a chaotic scene. A cacophony of languages ricochets around the bowels of the Ataturk Stadium and reporters from around the world get elbows out to jostle for position, with those working for TV and radio desperately thrusting microphones in the direction of anyone who will stop.
It wasn't pretty but Manchester City got the job done in the Champions League final on Saturday night.
Manchester City are preparing to face Inter Milan as the club chase Champions League glory and a historic treble.
Manchester City look to be blessed with a fully fit squad going into the Champions League final against Inter Milan.
Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City fans not to boo the Champions League anthem before their final against Inter Milan.
Kevin De Bruyne has admitted winning the Champions League is an obsession for Manchester City ahead of Saturday's final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.
Jude Bellingham rejected an approach from Manchester City before joining Real Madrid, according to reports.
Mateo Kovacic has left the door open for a switch to Manchester City after experiencing a "very bad" season at Chelsea.
Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Jude Bellingham, the German club has confirmed.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne insisted not much has changed this season for the Blues as they attempt to make history on Saturday in the Champions League final.
Former captain Roy Keane blasted Manchester United midfielder Fred following Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
Manchester United could give Mason Mount his favourite No.19 at Old Trafford if Raphael Varane swaps numbers for his own preferred choice.
Kevin De Bruyne insists his career won't be defined by winning the Champions League - offering a different view of next week's final vs Inter Milan to manager Pep Guardiola.
Jack Grealish was on the receiving end of a controversial handball decision that allowed Manchester United to get back on level terms in the FA Cup final on Saturday.