Pep Guardiola will be hoping three Manchester City players stay away from trouble in their Champions League quarter-final tie with Atletico Madrid tonight (8pm). With a place in the semi-finals at stake, Guardiola and his team are set to lock horns with the Spanish champions at the Etihad Stadium.
Kyle Walker's England absence explained as ex-Man City man describes working under Pep Guardiola
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Gareth Southgate has made it plain that Kyle Walker’s omission from the England squad does not spell the end of his international career. The 31-year-old was left out by the England boss for the upcoming internationals against Switzerland and Ivory Coast, with Chelsea’s Reece James and Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold getting the nod ahead of him.
Walker has had a difficult time for City lately, after receiving a three-match Champions League suspension - which will spill over into the first leg of the quarter-final - for kicking out at a RB Leipzig player in the dead-rubber group game between the teams in December. City boss Pep Guardiola recently expressed his ongoing anger at that red card, and revealed he did not support the club’s decision to appeal the ban, as “he deserved it”.
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Walker has returned to action in domestic competitions, remains the Blues’ first choice right back and has been having a good season apart from that transgression. But Southgate took the decision to leave him out, which could be a blessing for City as they seek to keep players fresh for the title run-in.
Read more from Southgate here.
Former Manchester City star Bacary Sagna says Pep Guardiola 'deserves so much credit' for the winning environment he has created at the club.
Speaking to Genting Casino on a range of different topics, the French full-back was reflecting on the short time he worked under the Catalan in the 2016/17 season.
The now-retired defender made 267 appearances in the Premier League for City and Arsenal, winning two major trophies — including
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03.04.2022 / 20:31
Kevin De Bruyne shines but Jack Grealish disappoints - Man City fans' player ratings vs Burnley
Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling were the pick of the bunch as Manchester City fans lauded their side’s performance at Burnley.
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02.04.2022 / 20:55
Pep Guardiola has no complaints as Man City stroll through Burnley grass gamble
Burnley's latest bid to slow down Manchester City's slick passing game was to no avail as the Blues won 2-0 at Turf Moor to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. But manager Pep Guardiola said afterwards that the Clarets appeared to have deliberately allowed the grass to get long - although he had no problems with them doing so.
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29.03.2022 / 16:33
Erling Haaland seen wearing Mario Balotelli Man City shirt in video
Erling Haaland wore a Mario Balotelli Manchester City shirt in 2012, as seen in a viral video that has resurfaced.
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28.03.2022 / 22:51
John Stones pulls out of England squad as Man City dealt fresh injury worry
John Stones has pulled out of the England squad and returned to Manchester City, the FA has announced.
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25.03.2022 / 01:31
Harry Kane makes Tottenham future statement as Man City could get triple 2022-23 title boost
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, March 24.
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22.03.2022 / 16:07
Phil Foden makes Man City squad Champions League 'dream' admission
Phil Foden has admitted that Manchester City are dreaming of winning the Champions League this season.
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21.03.2022 / 21:59
FA release statement as Man City and Liverpool FC fans face FA Cup semi-final travel chaos
The Football Association has confirmed that they are in discussions with both Manchester City and Liverpool to come up with a solution after fans' travel plans for the FA Cup semi-final showdown at Wembley next month were thrown into doubt.
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21.03.2022 / 20:33
England snub Kyle Walker again as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James withdraw from squad
Kyle Walker will remain at Manchester City for the international break after being overlooked again for the England squad - despite two right-backs withdrawing with injury.
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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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20.03.2022 / 02:01
Pep Guardiola lifts lid on Man City squad atmosphere as season heats up
Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City players are thriving on the pressure as the season reaches a thrilling climax. The Blues face Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, and then after the international break and a trip to Burnley, face a huge week which involved the two legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid wrapped around the Premier League showdown with Liverpool.
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18.03.2022 / 18:49
Man City manager Pep Guardiola softens stance on Treble possibility
Pep Guardiola accepts Manchester City are in a position where they could win the Treble this season.
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14.03.2022 / 22:47
'Grealish about to cook' - Man City fans rave as Pep Guardiola names strong side vs Crystal Palace
Manchester City fans couldn't be happier with Pep Guardiola as he named what many consider his strongest side against Crystal Palace.
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10.03.2022 / 17:45
Pep Guardiola hoping for positive Man City injury update for Crystal Palace 'final'
Pep Guardiola is keeping his fingers crossed that Manchester City's injury situation will improve in time for Crystal Palace.
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09.03.2022 / 12:57
We simulated Man City vs Sporting to get a score prediction for Champions League clash
Manchester City return to Champions League action on Wednesday, with the Blues having a huge 5-0 aggregate lead over Sporting.
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08.03.2022 / 17:45
Pep Guardiola disagreed with Man City appeal over 'stupid' Kyle Walker
Pep Guardiola said he is still fuming with Kyle Walker over the red card that has ruled him out of three Champions League matches.
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07.03.2022 / 09:59
Pep Guardiola says Manchester United's struggles are a dire warning to Man City
Pep Guardiola said that Manchester United’s struggles since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson serve as a warning to Manchester City. The Reds have failed to win the Premier League in the eight years since their most successful manager retired, and are trailing in the wake of the Blues.