Pep Guardiola revealed Rodri had apologised to his Manchester City teammates after he was sent off during the win against Nottingham Forest at the Etihad.
Man City bosses set ominous Champions League target after Istanbul
18.09.2023 - 17:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City want to dominate the Champions League after finally clinching their first trophy.
A 1-0 win over Inter in Istanbul in June ensured victory at the seventh attempt for Pep Guardiola as the club tasted triumph in its 12th year in the competition. After years of being unable to marry their domestic dominance - five Premier League titles in the last six years - with European success, the Blues finally won the last trophy that their owners have been desperate to win, with owner Sheikh Mansour attending just the second match of his 15-year ownership to see them complete the Treble.
That could have been seen as the completion of a circle, and some wondered if there would be the same appetite to invest in the team given all major honours had now been won. However, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak was already thinking about the next Champions League final as he celebrated in Turkey and further talks in Abu Dhabi at the end of the season cemented the next ambition for City to now replicate their Premier League success in Europe.
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Txiki Begristain was not given a blank cheque book this summer to back that up, with the club showing in their negotiations for Declan Rice, Lucas Paqueta and others that they would not bend from their strict principles in the transfer market of sticking to their assessments of player valuations. However, the sales of Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte, topped up with nearly £100m from selling academy graduates, has allowed the Blues to invest more than £200m into the squad while maintaining a healthy net spend of under £50m - placing them 13th in
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22.09.2023 / 21:53
Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland critics are playing dangerous game over missed Man City chances
Pep Guardiola has leapt to the defence of striker Erling Haaland, telling anyone who doubts his finishing that they will soon eat their words.
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22.09.2023 / 16:29
Manchester City predicted line-up vs Nottingham Forest as Phil Foden starts but Bernardo Silva injured
Pep Guardiola is likely to tinker with his Manchester City side when Nottingham Forest visit the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
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21.09.2023 / 14:53
Ederson defends 'risky' Cruyff turn in Man City win and responds to Pep Guardiola praise
Ederson agrees with Pep Guardiola's recent assessment that he is maturing - even if he is still putting Manchester City hearts in mouths with some of his decision-making on the pitch.
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20.09.2023 / 15:40
Joe Manganiello ‘Casually Seeing’ Caitlin O’Connor 2 Months After Sofía Vergara Split, Source Says
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20.09.2023 / 14:39
Man City have found an unexpected replacement for Ilkay Gundogan
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20.09.2023 / 08:31
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer names five Manchester United transfer regrets
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20.09.2023 / 07:35
Erik ten Hag 'insists' on Manchester United Frenkie de Jong return and more transfer rumours
Manchester United have retained their interest in Frenkie de Jong with Barcelona weighing up their finances, according to reports in Spain.
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20.09.2023 / 04:13
Bayern Munich vs Manchester United simulated to predict Champions League clash
After a one-year absence, United will embark on another Champions League campaign on Wednesday night with a tough trip to German giants Bayern Munich.
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17.09.2023 / 12:41
Why Man City and Manchester United have already earned millions in Champions League prize money without kicking a ball
Manchester City and Manchester United have already earned millions from the Champions League before kicking a ball. Pep Guardiola’s side rejoiced in Istanbul as City finally got their hands on the famous trophy last season and completed their treble.
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16.09.2023 / 13:29
'I'm confused!' - Manchester United fans cannot believe what Erik ten Hag has done vs Brighton
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League tussle with Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford this afternoon, making a cluster of changes.
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13.09.2023 / 20:43
Man City confirm 20-man squad as all Premier League home games sell out
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13.09.2023 / 16:55
Man City's next six fixtures compared to Liverpool, Arsenal and Premier League rivals
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13.09.2023 / 11:55
Man City sell out of all available tickets for every Premier League home game this season
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11.09.2023 / 17:27
Pep Guardiola set for Man City return ahead of West Ham fixture
Pep Guardiola is expected back in the UK on Wednesday to boost Manchester City preparations for their weekend game with West Ham United.
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11.09.2023 / 13:35
Ferran Soriano says Pep Guardiola tactic had hidden impact on Man City squad
Pep Guardiola's decision to move one of his defenders into midfield in possession didn't just transform Manchester City's trophy chances last season.
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08.09.2023 / 16:51
Ex-Man City ace Leroy Sane makes Manchester United admission ahead of Champions League clash
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08.09.2023 / 13:31
Pep Guardiola has a decision to make over Man City's most important player
It was hardly a surprise when Rodri was announced Manchester City's Player of the Month for August.
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05.09.2023 / 20:57
Manchester United confirm Champions League squad as Sofyan Amrabat number revealed
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03.09.2023 / 19:11
Bruno Fernandes reveals Manchester United dressing room reaction to Arsenal defeat
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