Manchester City are looking to bounce back from back to back Premier League losses when they take on Brighton this afternoon.
Pep Guardiola confirms Man City injury blow as Arsenal approach explained
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Manchester City are preparing to face Arsenal in a clash that could send an early message in the title race this weekend.
The two sides battled it out for the Premier League crown last season, with Pep Guardiola’s side ultimately emerging victorious. City won the title by five points, with their two wins over the Gunners proving vital to the club winning the trophy for the third year in a row.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that talisman Bukayo Saka is in contention for the clash at the Emirates but both managers have played down any title implications. The north London side will be aiming for their first league win over City since 2015.
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City confirm injury blow for Arsenal clash
City will have to take on Arsenal without John Stones after Guardiola ruled the defender out of the crunch Premier League game.
Stones has not played for the Blues since the Community Shield in August due to a number of injury issues, and returned to training this week as he aims to prove his fitness. The England defender was named on the bench for the Champions League game against RB Leipzig and also was named in Gareth Southgate's squad for the national team for those upcoming games.
However, Guardiola said that the centre-back will not be fit to feature against Arsenal even if he is subsequently able to play for his country. Already without Kevin De Bruyne due to injury and Rodri due to suspension, City will have to find another solution to their midfield.
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20.10.2023 / 20:05
Man City raised John Stones 'concerns' with England as Kalvin Phillips' future addressed
Manchester City are back in action on Saturday when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad.
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20.10.2023 / 13:17
Man City bosses asked for John Stones assurances over England concerns
Gareth Southgate listened to Manchester City concerns over John Stones as he looked to secure European Championship qualification for England.
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20.10.2023 / 12:37
Pep Guardiola responds to Kalvin Phillips claim about Man City minutes
Pep Guardiola did not rule out a January exit for Kalvin Phillips as the Manchester City player considers his options ahead of Euro 2024.
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19.10.2023 / 06:55
Phil Foden partnership with Jude Bellingham gives Man City exciting glimpse of the future
Phil Foden might have finally found his best position in the England set-up - and it's remarkably similar to his favourite position with Manchester City.
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17.10.2023 / 22:31
Man City get timely boost as five players involved in England Euro 2024 qualifying win vs Italy
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola might have watched the England match through his fingers with so many of his players involved on Tuesday night. However, in the end, Guardiola pretty much got exactly what he wanted from the win over Italy.
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15.10.2023 / 16:37
Ex-Juventus chief doubles down on Erling Haaland ‘regret’ before Man City success
Former Juventus supremo Giuseppe Marotta has reiterated that not signing Erling Haaland is one of his biggest regrets.
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15.10.2023 / 11:45
Man City could secure transfer windfall as Liverpool 'target Leroy Sane deal'
Former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane has been tipped for a surprise return to the Premier League.
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14.10.2023 / 11:13
Arsenal star helped 'sore loser' Jack Grealish after Man City defeat
Declan Rice put club rivalries aside to perk up Jack Grealish after Manchester City's defeat to Arsenal.
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12.10.2023 / 12:21
Man City star Kyle Walker gets boost after England injury scare
Kyle Walker has returned to full England training after missing sessions earlier this week.
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10.10.2023 / 13:39
Man City defender Kyle Walker not involved in full training with England squad
Kyle Walker underwent an individual training session indoors during his first day with the England squad.
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10.10.2023 / 09:15
Bizarre Everton statistic highlights rare Man City concern
Manchester City have entered the international break in unfamiliar territory after Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Arsenal left them third in the Premier League.
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10.10.2023 / 05:35
Man City player ratings so far this season as Kyle Walker stars but Erling Haaland stalls
Manchester City are now over a fifth of the way into their Premier League campaign and well on the way to the Champions League knockout stage.
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09.10.2023 / 22:01
Bernardo Silva wants Man City leaders to step up after Arsenal defeat
Bernardo Silva dismissed the idea that Manchester City have struggled without Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, insisting that others should be stepping up in their absence.
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09.10.2023 / 20:31
Why Kyle Walker was riled by Arsenal coach amid bust-up as Josko Gvardiol explains Man City shortfall
Manchester City suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats for the first time since 2018 upon their 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Sunday.
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06.10.2023 / 13:47
Arsenal provide major Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Man City fixture
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Bukayo Saka’s fitness ahead of their clash with Manchester City.
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05.10.2023 / 20:57
Rico Lewis makes Man City position admission as John Stones handed boost
The losing streak is over.
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03.10.2023 / 20:33
Pep Guardiola shares Man City injury update and pays tribute to legend Franny Lee
Manchester City return to Champions League action on Wednesday evening after recording successive domestic defeats for the first time since January.
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29.09.2023 / 19:29
Wolves boss Gary O'Neil sends warning to Man City's Matheus Nunes ahead of Molineux return
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil is not expecting Matheus Nunes to receive a positive reception when he returns to Molineux for Manchester City on Saturday.
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29.09.2023 / 13:47
Pep Guardiola issues team news update on three Man City players
Bernardo Silva won't be fit to return for Manchester City at Wolves this weekend and the Blues will also be without John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne for the trip to Molineux.