Leeds' Kalvin Phillips reveals how they targeted Man City weaknesses in Premier League draw

straight to your inboxKoeman hands City Messi boost Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has not ruled out Lionel Messi leaving the club next summer. The Barca star confirmed over the summer his intention to leave the Camp Nou, but after a stand-off with the club regarding the validity of a release clause he opted to stay and avoid a damaging court battle.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is expecting the Premier League to return to more normal levels of goals as teams 'take a little more care'. Manchester City are used to racking up scores in their matches but there have been more goals and shocks across the league in the opening four rounds of games than ever before with an average of nearly four goals a game plundered.

straight to your inboxMikel Arteta has described Manchester City's mixed start to the new season as 'unlucky' as he prepares to take his Arsenal side to the Etihad.Former City assistant Arteta has led Arsenal to three wins out of four in the Premier League, while the Blues have one win and one draw from their first three games.With Arteta knowing this City side better than perhaps any other manager, he is well placed to discuss why Pep Guardiola's men have already dropped points twice - in the

straight to your inboxThe majority of Manchester City supporters are still unsure whether their side can overtake champions Liverpool this season.City were beaten to the Premier League title last campaign by the Reds - who finished 18 points clear at the top of the table.Pep Guardiola and the club’s board have signed a host of new players in order to fight Jurgen Klopp’s side for the crown this season.Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres - most notably - have all arrived at the Etihad

Manchester United fans lauded Patrice Evra after he trolled Manchester City while wishing Sir Bobby Charlton a happy birthday. United legend Charlton turned 83 on October 11 and Evra paid tribute to the World Cup winner in an Instagram post.Evra wrote: "Happy Birthday @SirBobbyCharlton.

straight to your inboxFerran Soriano has become the latest figure at Manchester City to hit out at the decision to reduce the number of substitutions allowed in the Premier League.When football returned after a period of three months off during the pandemic, clubs were allowed to increase their matchday squads by two to include 20 players and use five substitutes during a game rather than three.

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Football clubs face the usual race against time to secure deals ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline day - but there is an added incentive to sign players from the EU ahead of the January window.Monday is the final day clubs can sign non-UK based EU players and get them pre-settled status ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period.Come January 1, the UK’s transition period to exit the European Union will have ended, meaning freedom of movement will also have finished.Nothing is yet to be

straight to your inbox Benjamin Mendy told Manchester City fans that he knows he must cut the mistakes out of his game. The French defender started well at Elland Road on Saturday night as Pep Guardiola's side came flying out of the blocks and took the lead.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards reckons Manchester City are not yet fully up to speed this season.City have taken four points from their opening three Premier League fixtures.Having beaten Wolves in their league opener, Pep Guardiola's men were then humbled 5-2 at home by Leicester City.And on Saturday evening, they were held to a 1-1 draw by newly-promoted Leeds United at Elland Road.Raheem Sterling put the visitors ahead in the 17th minute but Rodrigo levelled for Marcelo Bielsa's side

straight to your inbox Manchester City could be eight points behind Premier League leaders Everton and reigning champions Liverpool by tomorrow night. But Blues boss Pep Guardiola said he is not thinking about the gap at such an early stage of the season – and said he was “more than satisfied” after a 1-1 draw at Leeds.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola gave new boy Ruben Dias a glowing tribute after a fine debut against Leeds. Manchester City splashed out a club record £65.2million on the Portugal international - a lot of money for a 23-year-old.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has thrown Ruben Dias straight into the starting line-up for his first Manchester City game, away to Leeds United. Dias, a record signing from Benfica, trained with his new teammates for the first time on Thursday, and impressed enough to be named in the starting XI at Elland Road.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola said a decision will be made on Ruben Dias before today's trip to Leeds, but Manchester City fans are clear that the new signing should start at Elland Road. Dias, who signed for City on Tuesday, has trained three times with his new teammates, while Aymeric Laporte returned to play 90 minutes at Burnley in the Carabao Cup for his first football of the season.

straight to your inboxAfter their home defeat to Leicester City last week, Manchester City will be hoping to get their 2020/21 Premier League campaign back on track with a win on Sunday, as Pep Guardiola's side travel to Elland Road to take on newly-promoted Leeds United.Guardiola is still without both Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero for this game, so Raheem Sterling is likely to play centrally here, with Ferran Torres and Phil Foden in the wide positions.New signing Ruben Dias could also make

straight to your inboxFor the first time this season, Pep Guardiola could have all of his centre-back options fit to choose from when Manchester City take on Leeds United.The question is, will new signing Ruben Dias be ready to slot straight into Guardiola's starting XI for the first Premier League clash at Elland Road for City since 2004.Dias will have trained three times before Saturday's clash with Marcelo Bielsa's fearless side, and will no doubt be fit enough to play after a full pre-season

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has hailed Leeds boss as the person he admires most in world football. The Manchester City boss takes his team to Elland Road tomorrow for a clash which many think could be a classic between two teams who only know how to attack.