Jeremy Doku's ability beyond his dribbling has taken Pep Guardiola and Manchester City officials by surprise this season.
Pep Guardiola explains doubts over three players as Man City pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
21.10.2023 - 21:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City returned to winning ways on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home to Brighton and Hove Albion.
Pep Guardiola's side had two weeks to stew over their 1-0 defeat at Arsenal and came flying out of the blocks upon their return, Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland giving them a two-goal lead inside 19 minutes. They continued to control the game but that advantage was halved by Ansu Fati midway through the second-half.
City were forced to work hard for their three points, with Manuel Akanji seeing red after a second bookable offence in the 95th minute. But those points, coupled with Arsenal's draw at Chelsea, saw the Blues return to the top of the Premier League.
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Brighton issues
Guardiola was unsure about his City tactics and team selection vs Brighton, with three positions causing him more food for thought than usual.
City scored two early goals that proved enough against a Brighton team set up to attack. The first half saw City in control, with Jeremy Doku giving James Milner a torrid time. Milner was replaced at half-time, with Brighton coming back into the contest and setting up a nervy ending with Ansu Fati's goal, but the Blues held on in an unexpectedly scrappy affair.
Guardiola had recalled Rodri to his starting line-up, with Bernardo Silva in midfield and Phil Foden coming inside from the wing and Doku causing trouble on the opposite wing. Those three players were not guaranteed to start, though, with Guardiola talking through his dilemmas before landing on his starting XI.
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Charlton
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01.11.2023 / 14:03
Sir Bobby Charlton's cause of death revealed after Man Utd legend died aged 86
Sir Bobby Charlton tragically passed away following an accidental fall at a care home.The Manchester United legend died aged 86 last month following a battle with dementia. He is regarded as one of English football's greatest ever players after winning the World Cup, European Cup, Ballon d'Or and three league titles, among other honours. An inquest was held to distinguish Charlton's cause of death.The England hero suffered an accidental fall at the Willows care home in Knutsford and was declared dead at Macclesfield Hospital on Saturday, October 21 - the court heard.The inquest heard that Charlton lost his balance as he stood up from his chair and hit a windowsill.
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31.10.2023 / 11:11
David Beckham pays tribute to Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton with speech at Ballon d'Or ceremony
Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has said he owes Sir Bobby Charlton 'everything' after paying an emotional tribute to the club legend at Monday night's Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in Paris.
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29.10.2023 / 20:11
Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva agree on difference between Man City games vs Manchester United and Arsenal
Bernardo Silva says Manchester City improved on their defeat at Arsenal to record their best win over Manchester United in recent memory.
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29.10.2023 / 16:37
Manchester United and Man City legends pay emotional tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton before derby
Legends of both Manchester United and Manchester City came together to pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
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29.10.2023 / 16:37
Why VAR awarded Man City penalty vs Manchester United after overruling referee decision
Manchester City raced into a 26th-minute lead in Sunday's derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford courtesy of an Erling Haaland penalty.
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29.10.2023 / 15:27
'What a joke' - Manchester United fans furious with Erik ten Hag decision vs Man City
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with neighbours Manchester City at Old Trafford this afternoon, making three changes.
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29.10.2023 / 12:11
Mason Mount returns as Casemiro fitness decision made - Manchester United fans pick team to face Man City
Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford later this afternoon and supporters have called for Mason Mount's return to the starting line-up.
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29.10.2023 / 12:11
Greater Manchester Police issue message to Manchester United and Man City fans hours before derby
GMP say that offensive chants by football fans will not be tolerated ahead of the Manchester derby. Manchester United are set to take on Manchester City in the 191st derby between the clubs.
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29.10.2023 / 12:11
Former Man City midfielder Joey Barton sacked by EFL club
Bristol Rovers have sacked former Manchester City player Joey Barton as manager after a poor start to the season left the club 16th in League One.
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28.10.2023 / 22:27
Sir Alex Ferguson thanks Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton in 1,000-word eulogy
Sir Alex Ferguson had lauded Sir Bobby Charlton as a "tower of strength" during his managerial tenure at Manchester United.
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27.10.2023 / 10:42
Ex-Man United ace makes admission over Man City stars Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland before derby
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez can benefit from being in Erling Haaland's shadow.
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26.10.2023 / 14:45
Man City star Esme Morgan says players ‘can’t please everyone’ amid complaints they are ‘too busy and important’ to stop for fans
England defender Esme Morgan has hit back at ‘hurtful’ criticism levelled at Lionesses that they are now ‘too busy and important’ to stop for fans saying players should not be ‘made to feel bad’ for being unable to meet every supporter.
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26.10.2023 / 08:09
Manchester United greats including Peter Schmeichel send condolences after Sir Bobby Charlton passing
Manchester United greats have continued to add their names to the book of condolences for Sir Bobby Charlton.
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25.10.2023 / 22:37
Man City coach Pep Guardiola raises Phil Foden injury concern ahead of Manchester United
Pep Guardiola said that Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez were not fit enough to start Manchester City's game against Young Boys just days before the Manchester derby.
justjared.com
22.10.2023 / 23:47
Sir Bobby Charlton Dead - Soccer Legend Passes Away at Age 86
Sir Bobby Charlton has sadly passed away.
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22.10.2023 / 20:47
Man City issue response to offensive Sir Bobby Charlton chants as Jeremy Doku sets target
Manchester City returned to the Premier League's summit with a 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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22.10.2023 / 20:05
David Moyes pays heartfelt tribute to Manchester United icon Sir Bobby Charlton
West Ham United manager David Moyes insists Sir Bobby Charlton typified everything that Manchester United is known for, following his death.
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22.10.2023 / 15:06
England announce Wembley tribute for Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton
England's FA have announced a full tribute to Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton who died on Saturday.
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22.10.2023 / 12:51
Diogo Dalot opens up on meetings with Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton
When Diogo Dalot first arrived at Manchester United, Sir Bobby Charlton was still a significant presence around Old Trafford. For many in the United side at Bramall Lane on Saturday night, they would only heard the stories of Charlton, but Dalot was one of maybe half-a-dozen who would have met one of the most important figures in the club's history.