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straight to your inboxManchester City have the chance to go ten points clear at the top of the Premier League as they take on Everton at Goodison Park.City will be without Nathan Ake and likely without Ilkay Gundogan too, who had to be substituted in their win against Tottenham Hotspur, but Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho and Sergio Aguero could all be included in the matchday squad.Pep Guardiola's side are currently on a run of 11 consecutive league wins and have won their past five matches

straight to your inboxManchester City won't have to contend with Dominic Calvert-Lewin after the Everton striker was ruled out of the Premier League clash between the two sides on Wednesday night. With a seven-point lead on second-placed Manchester United, Pep Guardiola's table-toppers head into their midweek fixture on the back of 11 straight Premier League wins.

straight to your inboxManchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points over the weekend. While Leicester City started the action with a 3-1 win over Liverpool, briefly leapfrogging Manchester United into second place, City's win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them seven points clear with a game in hand after United could only muster a draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

straight to your inboxManchester City have almost got one hand on the Premier League trophy after their impressive win over Tottenham, according to Richard Dunne.Ilkay Gundogan continued his brilliant goalscoring form by netting twice in the 3-0 win over Spurs which moved Pep Guardiola’s side further clear at the top of the league.Rodri opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Gundogan was fouled by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before the German produced two finishes to seal a 16th successive win

straight to your inboxManchester City saw off Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table. Ilkay Gundogan netted twice for City after Rodrigo had opened the scoring from the penalty spot in Saturday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.

straight to your inboxManchester City will assess Ilkay Gundogan ahead of the Everton game after the midfielder complained of tightness in his groin during the 3-0 win over Tottenham.Gundogan scored two goals, including one where he left Spurs defender Davinson Sanchez on the floor, as Pep Guardiola's winning machine brutally beat Jose Mourinho's Spurs to notch their 16th consecutive victory in all competitions.

straight to your inboxManchester City received a major Premier League title boost as Liverpool lost their third successive match to Leicester City on Saturday lunchtime. Prior to the weekend's action, defending champions Liverpool sat 10 points behind City having played a game more.

straight to your inboxManchester City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad StadiumPep Guardiola 's side secured their passage through to the last eight of the FA Cup in midweek, beating Swansea City 3-1. In the Premier League, City have won their last 15 matches in all competitions and smashed Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield in their last Premier League outing.

straight to your inboxManchester City's professional FIFA players are competing in the FA eLions esports event this week, with the four winners set to represent England in the FIFA eNations Cup later this year.City have two dedicated FIFA professional esports players in Ryan Pessoa and Shaun ‘Shellzz’ Springette, who represent the club in major events around the world.

straight to your inboxManchester City will face Everton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.The date and kick-off time have not yet been confirmed but the tie will be played on the weekend of March 20 and be held at Goodison Park.In a temporary rule change to prevent the football calender from getting even more packed in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no replays this season so the game must be settled on the day, through extra-time and penalties if required.

straight to your inboxManchester City's win at Swansea came at a cost as three key players are now doubts for the Premier League clash with Tottenham this weekend.Fernandinho and Ruben Dias didn't travel to South Wales, with Rodri limping off after a late challenge in the second half, and TV cameras showing him in discomfort as he walked down the tunnel at the Liberty Stadium.With Sergio Aguero, Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne still out at various stages of recovery from injury, City now have six

straight to your inboxManchester City have coped just fine without Kevin De Bruyne, with their Premier League winning streak currently stretched to 10 matches after Sunday's impressive 4-1 victory over the holders, Liverpool.However, ahead of an impending return to action for the 29-year-old and despite City's relentless form, Pep Guardiola will be well aware of what the Belgian offers to his team, as he ticks boxes that other teammates don't.Players are responsible for adding different elements

straight to your inboxManchester City are back in domestic cup action this midweek, as they face Swansea City in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday evening.City are likely to rotate their squad for this FA Cup tie, particularly with the Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur on the horizon.Zack Steffan, Benjamin Mendy, Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia, Kyle Walker, Fernandino, Tommy Doyle, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres are just some of the names pushing for a place in the starting

straight to your inboxManchester City travel to face Swansea City on Wednesday, February 10, in an FA Cup game live on BT Sport.Like City's 1-1 draw with West Brom, Swansea's mid-December defeat away to Derby has proven to be a turning point in their season having gone ten games unbeaten since.It's not the only similarity the Swans share with the Citizens, either. Both team's successes this season can largely be attributed to their stellar defensive records.

straight to your inboxManchester City will play the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Borussia Monchengladbach in Budapest.Having qualified for the knockout rounds as group winners, Pep Guardiola's side would ordinarily head to Germany before hosting their opponents at the Etihad for the return leg.

straight to your inboxManchester City made their biggest statement of the season so far on Sunday as they defeated the holders by four goals to one at Anfield.It was the first time Pep Guardiola had won at the stadium, and it effectively guarantees that City will finish above Liverpool this season as the gap widened to 10 points, with a game in hand still to be played.City haven't managed to thrive at Anfield in recent years but this time around, the team performed differently than normal.

straight to your inboxManchester City handled their latest mental setbacks at Anfield by ignoring them. Pep Guardiola could hardly have made his desperation at Ilkay Gundogan's missed penalty any clearer when it happened, the City manager swearing into the February sky before kicking at a bucket of water bottles and slumping into his seat.

straight to your inboxManchester City took a giant stride towards regaining the Premier League crown on Sunday with an emphatic win over Liverpool. Pep Guardiola’s men returned from Anfield five points clear of second-placed Manchester United and 10 ahead of the current champions thanks to a 4-1 win.City also have a game in hand over their rivals and are well placed at the summit thanks to goals from Ilkay Gundogan (two), Raheem Sterling and man of the match Phil Foden.

straight to your inboxManchester City face competition for Rochdale teenager Kwadwo Baah after failing to complete his signing on transfer deadline day.That is according to Dale manager Brian Barry-Murphy, who hailed the 18-year-old as one of the most talented players to play for the club.City were strongly linked with Baah's signing on deadline day last week, with talk of a loan back to Rochdale until the end of the season as part of any deal.

straight to your inboxManchester City travel to Liverpool in a game that could put them in full control of the Premier League title race - or throw it wide open again.City are two points clear of Manchester United in second after Everton stole a late point at Old Trafford, with the Blues holding two games in hand over their rivals.

straight to your inboxManchester City and Liverpool will be able to make extra substitutions during their Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday (4.30pm).A new rule comes into effect this weekend, with the Premier League introducing concussion substitutes on a trial basis. It means City and Liverpool will be allowed two permanent concussion substitutes on top of the usual three permitted changes per match.

straight to your inboxManchester City head to Anfield without three key players for their clash with Liverpool.Pep Guardiola confirmed that Sergio Aguero, Kevin de Bruyne and Nathan Ake are all unavailable but otherwise, City have a full complement of players.

straight to your inboxManchester City travel to Anfield on Sunday to face Liverpool as they look to open up a 10-point lead over the champions.City have been in superb form recently, winning their last 13 games in all competitions, while Liverpool have won just twice in the Premier League since Christmas.Sunday is a huge chance for the league leaders to take advantage of the uncertainty at Anfield, with the Merseyside club's title defence in serious jeopardy.So, how can you stay up to date with

straight to your inboxManchester City prospect Taylor Harwood-Bellis has lifted the lid on his deadline day loan move to Blackburn Rovers.The 19-year-old defender has joined Blackburn for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign.Harwood-Bellis has made eight senior appearances for City, including four this season, all coming in cup competitions.Now he has a chance to impress in the Championship following his arrival at Ewood Park just before the January transfer window closed.It seems Blackburn's

straight to your inboxManchester City's preparations for Anfield last season could not have been more chaotic.With Aymeric Laporte already ruled out for the game and no central defenders filling his shoes, Ederson pulled up in the Champions League encounter with Atalanta three days before to mean Pep Guardiola had to use a back five including Claudio Bravo and Angelino as well as Fernandinho out of position.The landscape could not be more different for Sunday's encounter.

direct to your inboxManchester City's Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly are both nominated for January's Barclays FA Women's Super League player of the month award.They join Manchester United's Ella Toone and Chelsea's Melanie Leupolz and Fran Kirby on the shortlist.Manchester City scored 18 goals in their three games January - and Hemp and Kelly played a major role in that success.Hemp has just returned to the City squad after injury, and scored twice and provided an assist in her side’s 7-0 win over

direct to your inboxManchester City and Manchester United are battling it out for the Premier League title this season, but if one of them was to drop down to fourth place, there could be a loophole that has an impact.As it stands, City top the table, three points clear of second-placed United, but the league leaders have a game in hand on their neighbours.Leicester City are in third after they capitalised on Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday evening.Both Manchester

straight to your inboxManchester City have made no changes to their 'A List' squad for the Champions League knockout stages ahead of their last-16 tie against Borussia Monchengladbach.Sergio Aguero has missed much of the season with injury and Covid-19 issues, and is included again after returning to training this week.

straight to your inboxManchester City are looking for their ninth consecutive Premier League win tonight, as they take on Burnley at Turf Moor.Although Sergio Aguero is back in training having recovered from Covid-19, the Argentine isn't quite ready to be part of the City squad against the Clarets, with the striker joining both Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne on the sidelines.

straight to your inboxManchester City travel to Turf Moor on Wednesday looking to extend their exceptional run of form.Alongside twelve consecutive wins in all competitions, Guardiola's side are building a reputation for their resolute defence. In a spell that dates back to mid-December, City have conceded just three goals and currently boast the best defensive record in the league by some distance.

straight to your inboxManchester City will have to try to win the Premier League without a prolific goalscorer this season, Pep Guardiola has come to accept.Sergio Aguero has suffered a number of setbacks in his attempts to return from a knee problem that kept him out of the beginning of the campaign, while Gabriel Jesus has just three league goals to his name after another frustrating season.

direct to your inboxManchester city centre had a record-breaking year for home building in 2020 - despite the pandemic.The number of units completed - nearly 5,000 - was the highest on record for a single year, according to Deloitte Real Estate's annual crane survey.The remarkable figures, a huge increase on 2019 which was itself one of the busiest years for home building on record, demonstrate the extent to which the construction sector has continued working during several coronavirus

straight to your inboxManchester City will be looking to continue their recent good form when they take on Sheffield United this weekend.Pep Guardiola 's men face Chris Wilder's Blades at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday (3pm kick-off). City have won 11 consecutive matches in all competitions and are unbeaten in 18 games overall.

straight to your inboxManchester City could recall striker Gabriel Jesus to the starting line up to face Sheffield United.Jesus dropped out for City's win at West Brom this week as Pep Guardiola played a fluid formation without a recognisable striker or false nine.

straight to your inboxManchester City are not interested in making a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba.The 28-year-old star has alerted a number of top European clubs after a planned contract renewal with the Bundesliga champions turned sour. Bayern have been very vocal with their displeasure at the failure to reach an agreement - to the dismay of the player - and in November withdrew their offer to leave Alaba free to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

straight to your inboxManchester City have turned down the chance to sign Roma striker Edin Dzeko in the January transfer window.Dzeko, 34, spent five years at the Etihad and won Premier League titles under both Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini before moving to Serie A side Roma in 2016.