Manchester City and other Champions League sides held a minute's silence before Wednesday's fixtures to remember a great of the game. Among the City squad to face Olympiacos was Aguero, who was married to Maradona’s daughter Gianinna.
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straight to your inboxManchester City goal hero Gabriel Jesus was left wondering what might have been following Sunday's draw against defending Premier League champions Liverpool. The Brazil international dispatched a brilliant two-touch finish past Alisson Becker to equalise following Mohamed Salah's opener from the penalty spot for the Reds, before Kevin de Bruyne missed a spot-kick of his own shortly before half-time.
Manchester City and other Champions League sides held a minute's silence before Wednesday's fixtures to remember a great of the game. Among the City squad to face Olympiacos was Aguero, who was married to Maradona’s daughter Gianinna.
straight to your inboxFormer Manchester CIty and Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has announced he will retire when Boca Juniors' campaign in the Copa Libertadores is completed.The 36-year-old returned to South America in 2018 for a third stint with his boyhood club, having moved from Juventus to Boca in 2015 but moving to Shanghai Shenhua in 2017.Tevez made history during his time in Manchester, first moving to United from West Ham in 2007 and spending a two-year stint at Old Trafford.
Man City urged to sign a new strikerSky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards have called on Pep Guardiola to bring in a new striker.Manchester City have been short of attacking options this season, with both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus missing periods with injuries.Ferran Torres has deputised well, but the Blues have been short of goals and failed to find the net again in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.“I’ve got no doubt that Man City will be trying to find the next A-List
straight to your inboxThe Premier League say the decision to penalise Gabriel Jesus for handball in the build-up to Aymeric Laporte's disallowed goal for Manchester City at Tottenham was a factual decision.City were annoyed when they thought they had equalised at Spurs after falling behind to Heung-Min Son's early goal. Jesus controlled a cross and found Laporte, who swept home, but the Video Assistant Referee advised onfield referee Mike Dean to review the decision.
straight to your inboxManchester City fans have suggested Jack Grealish should move to the Etihad after the Aston Villa man went out of his way to praise Phil Foden.Grealish was named England's Man of the Match in the 4-0 Nations League win over Iceland, although many felt that Foden's contribution of two goals and an assist had earned him the accolade instead.City midfielder Foden scored two late goals to register his first strikes for his country, and was praised by manager Gareth Southgate
straight to your inboxManchester City fans are hoping Riyad Mahrez can return to Manchester City full of confidence after he scored an incredible solo goal on international duty. After getting on the scoresheet as well as grabbing an assist for Algeria against Zimbabwe last week, Mahrez again shone against the same opposition on Monday as Algeria remained in control of their African Cup of Nations qualifying group.
straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, November 14.Guardiola ‘convinced’ Jesus to join City over InterPep Guardiola was responsible for Gabriel Jesus’ decision to join Manchester City over Italian giants Inter.The Serie A side were one of several clubs interested in the Brazilian striker, who was then playing for Palmeiras.But a phone call from Guardiola was enough to convince Jesus that the Etihad was the perfect destination.“He could have gone to
Pep Guardiola's City.However, the reason the Italian giants missed out on capturing his signature was down to Mancini's decision to ignore the advice of FIFA agent Sabatino Durante, who told the Inter boss to call Jesus and convince him to sign. "He could have gone to Inter, but Mancini didn’t call him.
straight to your inboxManchester City star Gabriel Jesus has revealed that he 'couldn’t walk properly' after suffering his most recent injury earlier this season.City have suffered an injury-hit start to the campaign, no doubt owing to the condensed nature of the football calendar which has led to a hectic fixture list.Only a handful of Pep Guardiola's players haven't missed at least one match due to injury or coronavirus so far, and Nathan Ake became the latest casualty when he was substituted
straight to your inboxMatch of the Day presenter Gary Lineker believes Manchester City have made significant strides defensively after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Liverpool in the Premier League.The reigning champions took the lead at the Etihad Stadium thanks to Mohamed Salah's penalty in the 13th minute before Gabriel Jesus levelled the contest later in the first half.
straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has said Manchester City need more of an attacking threat after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.Gabriel Jesus rescued a point for City after Mohamed Salah had equalised from the penalty spot, but Pep Guardiola's men arguably should have won the game after missing a number of key chances.Kevin de Bruyne blazed a spot-kick wide near the end of the first half before Jesus missed a golden chance to seal victory, failing to divert
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola hailed the return of Gabriel Jesus as the striker helped Manchester City to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Mo Salah gave the visitors the lead at the Etihad after Kyle Walker had clumsily brought down Sadio Mane in the penalty box.
straight to your inbox Gabriel Jesus has revealed that he meant the brilliant turn that led to his equalising goal in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.Jesus was making just his second start of the season following his goalscoring return from injury in the Champions League on Tuesday and he kept up his streak of scoring in every game he's played this season today against the champions.
straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has praised Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus for his goalscoring contribution in Sunday's draw with Liverpool.The Brazil international netted City's equaliser with a stunning two-touch finish just after the half-hour mark at the Etihad Stadium after Mohamed Salah's penalty had opened the scoring for the visitors.