Manchester City fans were left raving about the club’s future after getting a glimpse of the next generation against Norwich.
25.01.2022 - 02:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City head into the two-week winter break top of the pile despite their draw against Southampton.
Aymeric Laporte earned the Blues a point, cancelling out Kyle Walker-Peters' first-half strike, to send City 12 clear.
Pep Guardiola confirmed that his players will receive a few days break, abandoning plans for a trip to Abu Dhabi, following the draw on the coast, he said: "They will have a few days off to rest a little bit. Most of them never have a week off because they go to the national teams.
"They can spend time with their families and friends.
"We spoke with the club and it’s not safe enough to go there all together right now because of the virus. We decide that everyone can go with themselves with their families."
The Spaniard's worries sparked from their spell decimated by COVID and, at its peak, saw 21 first-team players being forced to isolate ahead of their FA Cup third-round win over Swindon Town.
Despite scoring against Saints, Laporte didn't come through unscathed, as he suffered a gruesome injury after a coming together with Stuart Armstrong.
Ahead of City's tussle with Fulham in the next round of the cup, Riyad Mahrez could be in contention due to Algeria's unexpected early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The reigning champions bowing out in the group stage.
Liam Delap remains sidelined after an ankle injury but has boosted his chances of a return after featuring in first-team training in recent weeks.
Nathan Ake was a doubt for Saturday's draw but was fit enough to be named amongst the substitutes.
Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko missed the share of the spoils but there is no return day as of yet after suffering from a knock.
The reasoning behind Cole Palmer's absence has
Manchester City fans were left raving about the club’s future after getting a glimpse of the next generation against Norwich.
It's a quick turnaround for Manchester City as they prepare to continue their Premier League title defence against Norwich City on Saturday afternoon.
Pep Guardiola says Gabriel Jesus is “the best in the world” at defending from the front.
Edinson Cavani and Jesse Lingard will be in the Manchester United squad for their Premier League match at Burnley on Tuesday.
Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward are expecting their first child together.
James Trafford revealed he has had offers to go abroad to develop is game but the Manchester City loanee is looking forward to sustaining his good form at Bolton Wanderers after taking tips from Ederson.
Manchester City have a full squad from which to choose for tomorrow's FA Cup tie against Fulham - apart from Gabriel Jesus and Cole Palmer.
Middlesbrough are fighting fit for their FA Cup tie against Manchester United - minus one notable absentee.
Marco Silva has talked up Manchester City, describing them as the best team in England "by a distance", ahead of Fulham's FA Cup clash.
Manchester United have issued an injury update for their FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough on Friday night (8pm).
Liam Delap says Manchester City have put a focus on preventing long-term issues from his injury problems this season, delaying his return to action.
Liam Delap has no intention of leaving Manchester City when he returns to full fitness.
James Trafford moved on loan from Manchester City to Bolton Wanderers during the January transfer window.
Manchester United are set to return to competitive action on Friday night when they host Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.
The January transfer window deadline is quickly approaching and as yet Manchester City are yet to sign any new players.
Finley Burns is set to become the third young Manchester City central defender to go out on loan this season.
Approaching it from the top, it appears to be a road into the abyss.
Football has a way of shaping a player’s whole career with simple twists of fate.
Manchester United’s players are set to be back in training this weekend as they gear up for their return to action after the international break.
Two Manchester City fixtures have been chosen for live TV coverage during March.