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direct to your inboxManchester City starlet Chloe Kelly is enjoying a fine run of form - and says it's down to her teammates. The 23-year-old has said playing alongside Lucy Bronze, Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle has improved all aspects of her game.

direct to your inboxManchester City lead the way in what looks like being an intriguing race for the Premier League title this season.City are one point ahead of rivals Manchester United following their 5-0 thrashing of relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday evening, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will reclaim top spot this evening with victory over bottom side Sheffield United.

straight to your inboxManchester City could go to the top of the Premier League with a win against West Brom on Tuesday, albeit temporarily, with rivals Manchester United in action on Wednesday.City will be without Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker for the trip to The Hawthorns this midweek, with Ruben Dias and John Stones set to start once again in the centre of City's defence.Bernardo Silva should drop into midfield alongside Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri, whilst Phil

straight to your inboxManchester City want to see Pep Guardiola make changes from their last Premier League outing ahead of a trip to West Brom on Thursday night.Pep Guardiola 's side survived a brief scare in the FA Cup fourth round at the weekend after initially falling behind at Cheltenham before coming back to win 3-1. Prior to that, City beat Aston Villa 2-0 last Wednesday.

straight to your inboxManchester City travel to the Hawthorns to face West Brom on Tuesday, January 26, in a game live on BT Sport 2. With a game in hand on the teams around them, a win for Guardiola's men could see them temporarily take top spot.

direct to your inboxManchester City will have to cope without Kevin De Bruyne for the next month or so as they challenge for honours on all fronts.De Bruyne has been ruled out for between four and six weeks due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the victory over Aston Villa. It is a significant blow for City, just as their campaign is gathering some momentum.

straight to your inboxManchester City manager Pep Guardiola had a special request to make after hearing that his star-studded squad will be changing in a bar for the FA Cup tie at Cheltenham tomorrow.The Blues head to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium for the fourth round tie, and Covid-19 restrictions mean the normal dressing rooms are too close to those of the home side.To comply with pandemic rules, City will be given a lounge underneath the stands, the same as Cheltenham’s normal League Two

straight to your inboxManchester City will be getting changed in Cheltenham's club bar on Saturday for their FA Cup tie at the League Two minnows.City were paired with Cheltenham in the fourth round draw, and head to Whaddon Road - or the Johnny-Rocks Stadium - looking to progress for a fifth round tie with Nottingham Forest or Swansea.

straight to your inboxManchester City’s opening goal against Aston Villa has caused a stir in the football world, and has led to one pundit suggesting that the laws of the game needs to be changed.Pep Guardiola’s side claimed a 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, with Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan getting on the scoresheet.It was the opening strike from the Portuguese international which has created a debate, with Villa unhappy for an apparent offside.Rodri was stood in an

straight to your inboxManchester City host Aston Villa at the Etihad this evening, January 20, in a match live on BT Sport 1.Guardiola's side have not looked back since their disappointing draw with West Brom in mid-December. With eight consecutive wins in all competitions, and only two goals conceded in that time, City have hit form at just the right time.

straight to your inboxManchester City are back in Premier League action on Wednesday evening as they take on Aston Villa.Pep Guardiola's men face Dean Smith's side at the Etihad Stadium, kicking off at 6pm, as they look to continue their impressive form.City are unbeaten in nine league matches and have won five in a row.They have also kept seven clean sheets in their previous nine outings.Sunday's 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace took them to within reaching distance of Manchester United, with a

straight to your inboxManchester City can complete a remarkable turnaround in fortunes on Wednesday as they know they would move top of the Premier League by beating Aston Villa on Wednesday.City were written out of the title race by some only last month, but a run of five straight wins in the league, as part of a wider run of fifteen games unbeaten in all competitions, has pushed the Blues into second in the league.

straight to your inboxManchester City's campaign is starting to gather momentum, as they take on the mantle of title favourites alongside rivals Manchester United and Liverpool.Pep Guardiola's team haven't suffered a defeat since facing Spurs in late November, and after a somewhat shaky start to the season, they can climb to the top of the Premier League table if they win their games in hand.It appears unlikely that City will dip into the transfer market to add to their squad this month, but do

straight to your inboxManchester City will be again without Sergio Aguero and Aymeric Laporte when they face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow.But French defender Laporte - who has not played for the Blues since the Carabao Cup quarter-final win at Arsenal before Christmas - could be in line for a return to the side in the FA Cup fourth round tie at Cheltenham on Saturday.Pep Guardiola said that Aguero, who has been self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested

direct to your inboxManchester City will win the Premier League this season, that’s according to the latest prediction from Sporting Index.The English top flight already looks set to be it’s most competitive for a generation, with a handful of teams believing they can win the title.Both City and Manchester United will be in that group that have realistic aspirations of lifting the trophy in May, with the halfway point of the season not too far away.The two local rivals have already gone into

straight to your inboxManchester City are the form team in the Premier League after racking up their fifth consecutive win. And if their 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace was the continuation of their strong rhythm, it also showed a new quality.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be hoping to continue their winning run in the Premier League this weekend, as they face Crystal Palace on Sunday.City have won their last four league games which has seen them move up into third, with Pep Guardiola's side also having a game in hand over both Liverpool and Manchester United at the top of the table.Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres are available once again for City this weekend, but Sergio Aguero, Aymeric Laporte, Nathan Ake and Eric

straight to your inboxManchester City are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they welcome Crystal Palace to the Etihad Stadium.City are third in the table, a single-point behind Liverpool, and will have the opportunity to leapfrog Jurgen Klopp's side in the table if they fail to beat Manchester United and the Blues overcome Palace.The Eagles, meanwhile, have struggled this season but will have received a confidence boost on Thursday evening as they secured a 0-0 draw against

straight to your inboxManchester City striker Lukas Nmecha is not giving up on his ambitions to be a first team starter at the Etihad.The 22-year-old is finding form at Anderlecht under City legend Vincent Kompany, with ten goals in 17 appearances in Belgium after disappointing spells at Wolfsburg and Middlesbrough last season.Nmecha, older brother of City EDS striker Felix, is enjoying his best goalscoring spell at senior level, and has discussed his future beyond his time at Anderlecht.And

straight to your inboxManchester City are monitoring Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli for a potential summer move, according to the player's agent.January tends to be a quiet in terms of transfers for City and no new arrivals are expected this month but that hasn't stopped the club from being heavily linked with Locatelli this past week.The 23-year-old has started every game so far this season and has played a key role in Sassuolo's great start to the season, with the provincial club riding high

straight to your inboxManchester City will welcome Eric Garcia back into the squad ahead of Crystal Palace to give Pep Guardiola more options in defence. John Stones and Ruben Dias have emerged as an immovable partnership at centre-back with just one goal conceded in nine starts together, but they have also been required to play so often because of the absence of others in that position.

straight to your inboxManchester City have the chance to make it four league wins on the bounce on Wednesday, as Pep Guardiola's side take on Brighton in the Premier League.City will be without Sergio Aguero, Nathan Ake, Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia and Cole Palmer against the Seagulls, but Ferran Torres, Kyle Walker, Gabriel Jesus and Ederson are available for selection and could come back into the side.Graham Potter's side have won just one of their last 16 matches in all competitions, so City

straight to your inboxManchester City welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Etihad tonight in a game that is being shown live on BT Sport. It's a game that represents an opportunity for Guardiola's men to move into the top four.

straight to your inboxManchester City will face Cheltenham Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup.An exact date and kick-off time for the match has not yet been confirmed but it will be played on the weekend of January 23 and be held at The Jonny-Rocks Stadium.City have has also discovered that, should they advance past The Robins, then they will meet either Swansea or Nottingham Forest away in the fifth round of the competition, which will be played in mid-week on the week commencing February

straight to your inboxManchester City have been told to sell Sergio Aguero to Paris Saint-Germain after Mauricio Pochettino's reported interest in the forward. Aguero's injury problems have meant he has struggled for game time this season, but Pep Guardiola's side have continued to find the net on a regular basis without him.

straight to your inboxManchester City have offered access to the Etihad Stadium for the NHS to train staff operating the new Covid-19 mass vaccine centre nextdoor.The site, at the Manchester Tennis and Football Centre at the Etihad Campus, has opened today to assist in the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines, and is initially open to people over 80 and healthcare staff by appointment only.

direct to your inboxManchester City have joined Manchester United in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup.United edged past Watford 1-0 at Old Trafford in their third round tie on Saturday evening, courtesy of a Scott McTominay header.On Sunday, City comfortably progressed, thanks to a 3-0 victory over Birmingham City at the Etihad Stadium.Bernardo Silva set Pep Guardiola's men on their way with two goals in the opening 15 minutes, then Phil Foden added a third before half-time.With the

straight to your inboxManchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup final in midweek, but find themselves back in domestic cup action on Sunday, as they take on Birmingham City in the FA Cup Third Round.City are likely to field a rotated lineup against the Blues, with Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus, Nathan Ake, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Benjamin Mendy all in contention to start on Sunday.However, Ferran Torres, Tommy Doyle, Eric Garcia, Scott Carson, Cole Palmer and Aymeric

straight to your inboxManchester City didn't exactly stumble upon Ruben Dias this summer, but neither was he their top target to fill the centre back vacancy that had become a recurring problem for Pep Guardiola.There were other names in contention to be City's marquee signing of the summer, with Kalidou Koulibaly dominating much of the discussion, before an interest in Sevilla's Jules Kounde.For a variety of reasons, City ended up moving for Dias.

straight to your inboxManchester City could welcome back three players from their Covid-19 isolation periods this weekend. Pep Guardiola confirmed Ederson, Ferran Torres and Tommy Doyle could return to training in time to face Birmingham City if they return negative tests.

direct to your inboxManchester City have secured their annual spot in the Carabao Cup final, after beating Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford.City, in search of their fourth consecutive trophy in the competition, earned bragging rights after second half goals from John Stones and Fernandinho. Meanwhile for United, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in particular, it represents a fourth semi-final defeat under the Norwegian, reigniting the pressure that had been quelled in recent weeks.

straight to your inboxManchester City legend Shaun Goater has tipped Phil Foden to one day be a contender to win the Ballon d'Or. After years of careful development and nurturing under Pep Guardiola, Foden is coming into his own this season and has firmly established himself as a first-team regular.

straight to your inboxManchester City have announced that Scott Carson and Cole Palmer, as well another member of staff, have tested positive for cornavirus.

straight to your inboxManchester City players will run out at Old Trafford on Wednesday night wearing retro shirts with a Number 8 on their back to mark the passing of club legend Colin Bell. Bell, 74, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, is widely regarded as the greatest player to have pulled on a City shirt and is adored at the club whose stadium bears his name on one of its stands.

direct to your inboxManchester city centre's steepest street has been closed due to a large sinkhole.Jutland Street has been shut off after part of the road collapsed on Monday (Jan 4).It's understood that the cavity was caused by a water leak.Manchester City Council say the area has been made safe and that the leak has been reported to United Utilities.Residents who live nearby believe that the surface of the street has been weakened by heavy vehicles using Jutland as a cut-through between

straight to your inboxManchester City plan to keep hold of their young players training with the first team rather than sending them out on loan in the January transfer window. Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle have been with Pep Guardiola's squad since the beginning of last season, while Cole Palmer is among the teenagers to have moved up since the training ground reopened for Project Restart in May.