Manchester City will be without two important players - and their manager - for the Premier League fixture with recently-promoted Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon (2pm).
07.08.2023 - 21:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Your top Manchester City headlines for the evening of Monday, August 7, 2023.
De Bruyne gives Man City fitness update
Kevin De Bruyne has returned to action for Manchester City ahead of schedule as he declared himself happy with his fitness.
De Bruyne limped out of the Champions League final just under two months ago, later claiming he had played for two months with an injured hamstring. He travelled with City on their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, but didn't come off the bench as his fitness was managed in difficult conditions.
The Belgian finally got his first minutes of the summer at Wembley, coming on to change City's attacking fortunes against Arsenal in the Community Shield, setting up Cole Palmer to put the Blues ahead. Leandro Trossard would equalise late on, though, sending the game to penalties where De Bruyne smacked his effort off the bar as Arsenal won the Shield.
Here's what he said.
Guardiola makes Erling Haaland prediction after early Man City change
Pep Guardiola is confident that Erling Haaland can match his levels from last season after a record-breaking start in English football.
Haaland smashed goals in for fun for Manchester City after signing from Borussia Dortmund, scoring 52 in all competitions and setting a new Premier League standard on the way. All eyes are on the Norwegian star to see if he can repeat the feat but he was unable to get off the mark in the Community Shield as he blanked against Arsenal.
City's No.9 was only given an hour to make his mark before being taken off for Cole Palmer, who would go on to score City's goal in the game after being fed by Kevin De Bruyne. Guardiola dismissed the idea that there was an injury concern for Haaland but did emphasise that
Manchester City will be without two important players - and their manager - for the Premier League fixture with recently-promoted Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon (2pm).
Kevin De Bruyne reached out to new Manchester City signing Jeremy Doku when he first heard that the Blues were interested in his international teammate.
Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Jeremy Doku.
Alan Shearer has insisted Phil Foden must get an extended run in central midfield for Manchester City after his starring performance against Newcastle United.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City showed why they have been so successful with a charismatic performance against Newcastle on Saturday night.
Kevin De Bruyne could be out until February 2024, Pep Guardiola says, as he admitted that Manchester City's transfer plans have been altered by the Belgian's long-term injury.
John Stones has suffered an injury setback and will miss Manchester City's Premier League clash with Newcastle on Saturday, as will Bernardo Silva - while Kevin De Bruyne looks set to be out for longer than first feared.
Cole Palmer suggested that a new signing could push him out of the door at Manchester City after helping them win the Super Cup.
Bernardo Silva is expected to sign a new deal at Manchester City to end another summer of speculation over his future.
Manchester City trio John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland have been named on the shortlist for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
Here are your Tuesday evening Manchester City headlines.
Ruben Dias trained with Manchester City ahead of their Super Cup match with Sevilla to boost his chances of featuring against Newcastle.
Manchester City are considering an approach for Rennes winger Jeremy Doku as they look to replace Riyad Mahrez, according to reports.
John Stones is not expected to return in time to face Sevilla as Manchester City face up to three injuries picked up in a week.
Manchester City fans want Pep Guardiola to make three changes to the team that lost the Community Shield for Friday's match against Burnley.
Manchester City are more confident that they will keep Bernardo Silva this season but are still pursuing another midfield signing.
Kevin De Bruyne slammed the 'senseless' new additional time rules after Manchester City conceded in the 101st minute against Arsenal on Sunday, claiming that even referees are unhappy with the rule change that has come into effect this season.
Kevin De Bruyne has returned to action for Manchester City ahead of schedule as he declared himself happy with his fitness.
Pep Guardiola is confident that Erling Haaland can match his levels from last season after a record-breaking start in English football.
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, August 6.