Man City star Ilkay Gundogan responds to Pep Guardiola idea ahead of Real Madrid

Champions League win over Manchester City.The Blues midfielder had an average night in Lisbon, although he scored the equalising goal and had a much-improved second half.And he received a consolation today, by being named the Premier League Player of the Year for a season where he equalled Thierry Henry’s assists record.De Bruyne was hugely disappointed at City’s 3-1 defeat, but he named the Lyon star who he felt had done more than anyone to unhinge the Blues – his midfield opponent Houssem

straight to your inboxAfter producing a fantastic performance against Real Madrid in their last Champions League game, Manchester City's European campaign continues on Saturday night, as they take on Lyon in Lisbon in the quarter-final of the competition.City are very likely to be without Sergio Aguero for this game, with Gabriel Jesus once again set to start in his place.

straight to your inbox Sergio Aguero is running out of time to play any part in Manchester City 's Champions League challenge. The Blues are preparing to face Lyon in the quarter-final of the competition at the Jose Alvalade Stadium tomorrow night, and if they win they will be in the semi-final next week.

straight to your inbox Manchester City have confirmed their 27-man squad for the remaining rounds of the Champions League in Lisbon, but Sergio Aguero has not made the trip.

straight to your inboxJoleon Lescott says Gabriel Jesus needs to be more selfish in attack for Manchester City.The striker scored a crucial goal to put City 2-1 up against Real Madrid in the Champions League, seizing on a mistake from Raphael Varane to produce a cool finish.It was Jesus's fifth goal since football resumed in June as he continues to fill the void left by Sergio Aguero's injury.Speaking on BT Sport, former City defender Lescott said the difference between the two players is

straight to your inbox Injury updates on Sergio Aguero were seen as being of key importance as Manchester City prepared to take on Real Madrid. But Pep Guardiola hinted that the Blues legend might not have played even if he had recovered from a knee injury he picked up shortly after the Premier League re-start.

straight to your inboxAfter a long wait, Manchester City return to Champions League action on Friday night as they face La Liga giants Real Madrid, knowing that a draw will see them advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.City will be without the injured Sergio Aguero and the suspended Benjamin Mendy, whilst new signings Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake are both ineligible against Madrid.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola must name what is arguably his most important starting XI of the season as Real Madrid visit the Etihad in the Champions League.Plenty has changed in the five months since Manchester City beat Real at the Bernabeu in February, with Sergio Aguero's injury potentially a huge blow to Guardiola's side.

straight to your inbox It was revealed this week that Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane had been named the world's best manager ahead of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp by French magazine L'Equipe. On the French coach, they said: "He is a coach who has experienced only one club, and quite rarely defeat.

straight to your inbox Sergio Aguero’s fight to make the final stages of the Champions League – if Manchester City get there – is looking increasingly difficult.

straight to your inbox Manchester City have included young goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu in their squad for the final stages of the Champions League season. City are back in action on Friday as they play the second leg of their last-16 tie against Real Madrid, with the Blues leading 2-1 from the first leg.

straight to your inboxNew details of Manchester City's 2020/21 away kit appear to have been leaked as the club prepare to release the new strip on Monday.City will unveil their new Puma away shirt at 8am on Monday according to their website, and it is expected to be the black and navy blue 'architecture' design that has been 'leaked' previously.

straight to your inboxManchester City midfielder Phil Foden says having a family network around him has helped him deal with the modern pressures of being a footballer for one of the biggest clubs in the world.Speaking with teammate Ilkay Gundogan about Mental Health for the Heads Up campaign, Foden said social media can be a difficult environment for a young player, as he discussed how fatherhood has shown him that there is more to life than football."I think for me growing up in such a great