Here are your latest Manchester City evening headlines on Monday, August 22.
Man City tactics in final third could change after Erling Haaland arrival
05.08.2022 - 08:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City's latest Premier League title defence could be led by a more direct approach after the arrival of Erling Haaland.
City won the race to sign Haaland, 22, for £51m this summer, after spending the best part of two seasons without a fit, recognised striker. They managed to win and defend their Premier League title in that time, and have now added Haaland to the front line as they go in search of a third title in succession - starting on Sunday with the season opener at West Ham.
Haaland will undoubtedly add a different dynamic to City's play this season, and one aspect of that could be a quicker release from the Blues' supporting cast to get the ball into the new number nine. And with that possibility comes a warning, that if they don't get balls into the box to supply Haaland, he may stop making the runs to meet them when they do eventually arrive.
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Discussing the new-look City attack with MEN Sport this week was former Blues winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, who referred back to his on-field relationship with Premier League great Didier Drogba when the pair were at Chelsea.
"With the Haaland signing, is it's given City something that they not used to having," he said. "So it's something that they have to get used to having, in a way know how to utilise it. And they've both got to be on the same wavelength.
"Once they get to that point where they have that understanding that as soon as you turn, I'm ready to go, it will come naturally. If you have a player like Kevin De Bruyne behind a player like Haaland always looking to get in the box or always looking to get in behind it will be brilliant.
"But I think at the same time people have to understand that's also
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22.08.2022 / 13:07
John Stones reacts to Man City missed chances vs Newcastle
John Stones believes Manchester City showed "great character" during his side's 3-3 draw against Newcastle but rued the team's missed chances.
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21.08.2022 / 22:23
Bernardo Silva explains where Man City went wrong in thrilling Newcastle draw
Bernardo Silva believes Manchester City lost their composure going forward and didn't do enough to contain Newcastle United's threat in the breathtaking match-up at St James' Park.
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21.08.2022 / 15:47
Man City fans name starting line-up they want to see vs Newcastle United
Manchester City fans don't want Pep Guardiola to make any changes to his starting XI for Sunday's match against Newcastle United.
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20.08.2022 / 15:15
"I was fuming, raging" - Raheem Sterling lifts lid on anger he felt over Man City exit
Raheem Sterling has revealed that he was left 'fuming and raging' at the manner of his Manchester City exit after joining Chelsea earlier in the summer.
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20.08.2022 / 09:39
It's 'only a question of time' before Man City and Erling Haaland are firing on all cylinders
You can hardly call two goals and an assist in the opening two games a disappointment of any description.
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19.08.2022 / 11:55
How to watch Newcastle vs Man City - TV channel, live stream, odds and early team news
Manchester City travel to Newcastle as Pep Guardiola's side look to make it three wins in-a-row in the Premier League.
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15.08.2022 / 23:03
Man City outline Liam Delap transfer stance as Kevin De Bruyne sends Bernardo Silva message
Here are your latest Manchester City evening headlines on Monday, August 15.
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15.08.2022 / 19:27
Man City's Kevin de Bruyne compared to Lionel Messi after Bournemouth performance
Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne has been compared to Lionel Messi when he was at Barcelona after another dominating performance in the Premier League.
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15.08.2022 / 00:51
Kevin De Bruyne expects Bernardo Silva to stay at Man City despite Barcelona transfer interest
Kevin De Bruyne is planning for life at Manchester City with Bernardo Silva this season despite strong interest from Barcelona in the transfer window.
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15.08.2022 / 00:51
Erling Haaland has already amazed Man City squad as touches talk ignored
Among the early achievements of Erling Haaland at Manchester City, surprising Kevin De Bruyne must count as one of his most impressive impacts.
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14.08.2022 / 14:25
Scott Parker praises two 'world-class' moments in Man City win over Bournemouth
Scott Parker admitted the quality levels between Manchester City and Bournemouth were just too high in Saturday's 4-0 defeat, pointing towards the magic in the Blues' opening two goals as prime examples.
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13.08.2022 / 23:25
Pep Guardiola notices change in Kevin De Bruyne as Man City brush Bournemouth aside
These are your Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday, August 13.
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13.08.2022 / 21:13
Pep Guardiola praises Erling Haaland's 'impossible' performance on Man City home debut
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland had an impossible task against Bournemouth, praising his ability to get an assist on his home Manchester City debut.
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13.08.2022 / 21:13
Pep Guardiola notices change in Kevin De Bruyne after Erling Haaland arrival at Man City
Pep Guardiola believes Kevin De Bruyne is enjoying adding goals to his game, helped by Erling Haaland's addition to the Manchester City squad.
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12.08.2022 / 20:03
Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne to start - predicted Man City starting XI vs Bournemouth
With fixtures still coming at the leisurely rate of one per week and no injuries to contend with, why bother changing a winning side?
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11.08.2022 / 11:55
Romeo Lavia explains why he left Man City for Southampton
Manchester City players including Kevin De Bruyne are keeping in contact with former academy youngster Romeo Lavia, who says he left the Etihad permanently this summer after being impressed with Southampton when they visited the Etihad last season.
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08.08.2022 / 13:49
Kevin De Bruyne issues Man City warning after Erling Haaland brace
Kevin De Bruyne expects both himself and Manchester City to improve after putting a difficult first game of the season behind them.
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07.08.2022 / 22:45
Man City boss Pep Guardiola responds to Erling Haaland frustration vs West Ham
Pep Guardiola says the debate over Erling Haaland is over after the striker scored twice to help Manchester City beat West Ham on the opening day of the Premier League season.