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straight to your inboxManchester City are on course to win the Premier League title with the best defensive record in the division, but former fan favourite Elano thinks there is still room to improve the defence.City ended a two-year search for a high-profile defensive signing in the summer, bringing in Ruben Dias for a club-record fee, as well as adding Nathan Ake to the ranks from Bournemouth.
Dias in particular has transformed the City defence, and along with the revitalised form of John
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straight to your inboxJohn Stones hit back at the suggestion that Pep Guardiola's seven changes had an impact on Manchester City's performance at Fulham, despite a 3-0 win.Guardiola shuffled his pack, dropping Fernandinho, Kyle Walker, Aleks Zinchenko, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has recalled Kyle Walker, Fernandinho and Phil Foden to his Manchester City team to face Southampton, after the disappointment of defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.City can restore their 14 point lead at the top of the Premier League with victory over Southampton tonight, and Guardiola has made changes in order to try and return to winning ways.
direct to your inboxBruno Fernandes wishes this his international teammates were doing a 'little bit worse' at Manchester City.City are on a 21-game winning streak and could go a massive 17 points clear at the top of the Premier League table if they defeat neighbours Manchester United on Sunday. Fernandes' fellow Portuguese Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva are all enjoying fantastic campaigns and have played a major role in the Blues' incredible run.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola watched on as he saw a full Manchester City squad train for the first time this season just in time for the derby with Manchester United.Guardiola will have never seen this group of players all train together, with summer additions Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias now part of City's full strength squad.
straight to your inboxManchester City are looking to keep their bid to set the record for the most successive wins in all competitions alive when they face Wolves on Tuesday night.City earned their 20th straight win in all competitions against West Ham United at the weekend, with Ruben Dias and John Stones getting the goals in a hard-fought victory.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has made six changes to his Manchester City side as he looks to navigate a 21st consecutive victory.After the cagey win over West Ham at the weekend, which required Ruben Dias and John Stones goals to secure another win that took City 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League.City can extend that to 15, albeit for 24 hours, but will need to be better in attack against a Wolves side who have caused Guardiola's side problems in recent meetings - including
straight to your inboxJamie Carragher has warned Manchester City that their winning run will count for very little if they are not crowned European champions.City made it 20 wins in a row in all competitions at the weekend when they beat West Ham 2-1 thanks to goals from Ruben Dias and John Stones.That victory means they are just six wins away from equalling the European record for consecutive wins, which is currently held by Johan Cruyff's Ajax side in 1972, managed by Stefan Kovacs.Speaking on
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola could make a massive six changes to his Manchester City side for Tuesday's match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.The Blues boss also rung the changes in Saturday's narrow 2-1 victory over an impressive West Ham United, which left City looking out of sync with a few players who haven't had much game time in recent weeks starting.A win looked guaranteed following Ruben Dias' first-half opener but the high-flying Hammers fought back before the break through
straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola is tipping Sergio Aguero to still have a major impact on Manchester City ’s season. And the Blues boss also claims that off-key Kevin De Bruyne, like Aguero, still has to find his fluency, but will be back to his best given time.
straight to your inboxRuben Dias says that Manchester City's worst enemy is themselves as they look to regain the Premier League title.Man City lost ground to a historic Liverpool campaign last season, but they have returned to peak condition this season and are in the process of romping their way to their third title in four years.
straight to your inboxJohn Stones was the match-winner as Manchester City edged past West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and now Joe Cole has claimed he'd make a good striker.Pep Guardiola 's men triumphed 2-1 in the Premier League showdown with the Hammers to move 13 points clear at the top of the table. City 's goals both came from their central defenders, with Ruben Dias opening the scoring after half an hour.
straight to your inboxRobbie Savage says Ruben Dias must be considered one of Manchester City's best ever signings.The centre-back was once again in fine form as City overcame West Ham 2-1 on Saturday, with Dias and defensive partner John Stones both finding the net.Dias and Stones have formed a strong partnership in defence this season, with the duo having scored more than they have conceded in the 16 games they have started together.Speaking on BT Sport, Savage says Dias' impact on his
straight to your inboxRuben Dias believes the team spirit in the Manchester City squad gives everyone the belief that they can score goals from all over the pitch.Dias has transformed City's defence since joining from Benfica in the summer, and it was his goal that opened the scoring in a tense first half against West Ham, converting Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant cross.On his first goal in a Blue shirt, Dias told City TV: "I'm very happy, more happy with the win but obviously very happy with my
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't set a target on the number of new arrivals he wants to see at Manchester United this summer and he will only sign players if they are the ideal fit for the club.United made only three additions last summer, in Alex Telles, Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani, and none of the three have played more than 40% of the club's total minutes this season.A settled squad hasn't stopped United climbing to second in the Premier League
straight to your inboxJohn Stones admitted Manchester City were not at their brilliant best against West Ham United - but was delighted to pop up with the winning goal.Pep Guardiola's men eventually saw off a spirited West Ham side 2-1 in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. A 20th consecutive victory in all competitions took City 13 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the table.
straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has hailed Manchester City ’s record 20 consecutive wins as on one of their “greatest achievements”. The Blues fought their way to a tough 2-1 win over West Ham with goals from defenders Ruben Dias and John Stones, to take a 13-point lead over Manchester United and Leicester at the top of the Premier League.
straight to your inboxGary Lineker has hailed Manchester City's 'extraordinary consistency' after they extended their winning run with a 2-1 victory over West Ham. With nearest challengers Manchester United and Leicester City not playing until tomorrow, Pep Guardiola's side went 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table thanks to their 2-1 win, which came courtesy of goals from defenders Ruben Dias and John Stones.