Manchester United are waiting to make their move in the transfer market and the latest 'target' to emerge on their radar has already been labelled as one the world's best by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
20.05.2022 - 23:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Friday, May 20:
Pep Guardiola confirms Man City double injury boost for Aston Villa game
Pep Guardiola has welcomed Kyle Walker and John Stones back into training ahead of Manchester City's final Premier League game of the season.
Walker and Stones were thought to have been ruled out for the rest of the season after picking up injuries over the Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid; Ruben Dias suffered an injury in the home win over Newcastle that has subsequently ended his campaign early. However, the England pair returned to training on Thursday as they look to play an unexpected part against Aston Villa.
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Guardiola is hoping to have as many options available to him as possible before he decides on his final lineup for Sunday, with City knowing that three points will guarantee them a fourth Premier League title in five years. There is no doubt that Stones and Walker would strengthen a defence that has conceded three goals in the last two games, but it will be a risk to play them after just a few training sessions.
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Man City new home shirt breaks sales record
Manchester City enjoyed their best ever kit launch as the new home strip saw record sales on the opening day.
The highly-anticipated home shirt for the 2022/23 season designed by Puma was officially released on Thursday morning after weeks and months of speculation. Paying homage to a golden era in City's history, the shirt has the club badge centrally and features a maroon trim to give a retro feel.
There has also been special attention paid to Colin Bell, City's greatest ever player who wore
Manchester United are waiting to make their move in the transfer market and the latest 'target' to emerge on their radar has already been labelled as one the world's best by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Rodri's comments on Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola are bad news for Liverpool's dreams of being crowned champions of England once again.
Rodri believes that Manchester City are ready-made to welcome Erling Haaland, but will have to change their system for the incoming striker.
While Erik ten Hag was an embracive positive aura in his first press conference, history shows the Dutchman can also be ruthless in his examinations.
Pep Guardiola has hailed Manchester City as Premier League legends after sealing their fourth title in five years.
Manchester United supporters are gloating after watching Liverpool miss out on the Premier League title and with that a chance to usurp their historic 1999 treble. On a dramatic final day top-flight honours went to Manchester City after their stunning comeback against Aston Villa.
Pep Guardiola invited Manchester United fans down to the Etihad Stadium to cheer on City's title push against Aston Villa on Sunday ... but insists they must wear a blue shirt! The Blues boss was shocked to hear that many Reds want his team to beat Liverpool to the Premier League title, but said they would be welcome if they fancied showing up at the ground.
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will give Erling Haaland all the time he needs to settle as he dismissed the suggestion that the forward will not work in their team.
Bacary Sagna has told Raheem Sterling not to be overly concerned about the time he has spent on the bench recently as it isn't a barometer of how much he is rated by Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola has made a special plea for Manchester City fans to give his players a rapturous welcome to the Etihad Stadium for Sunday’s title crunch. The Blues boss has asked the club to try to make sure that the welcome the fans are plotting for the team bus ahead of the final game, against Aston Villa, is around the main reception so the players will feel the love as they make their way into the stadium.
Pep Guardiola has been hailed as having a greater influence on Europe football than the late Joyan Cruyff.
Jurgen Klopp says Erling Haaland will make Manchester City stronger in their battle with Liverpool for silverware, domestically and in Europe.