Pep Guardiola makes Bernardo Silva prediction after Man City struggles

straight to your inboxLiverpool are the reigning champions and currently top the Premier League table this term - but club legend Mark Lawrenson is tipping them for a rare defeat against Manchester City.City finished runners-up to the Reds in 2019-20 and five points behind them so far in 2020-21, albeit with a game in hand. The two sides go head-to-head at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (4.30pm).Neither team has been entirely convincing of late and both have been hampered by injury problems.

straight to your inboxTaylor Harwood-Bellis says he was surprised by how Manchester City's first-team players expect youngsters to behave in senior training.The 18-year-old centre-back has become a regular fixture in City's training sessions over the last year and has recently started to taste more and more game time.Speaking to City's website, he said he feels he has settled in quickly in stepping up from the youth team.Yet he admitted being surprised at the fact senior players expect

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola's Manchester City future is in his own hands but there are only two clubs left in the world he can manage.Those are the thoughts of former City players Joleon Lescott and Owen Hargreaves, who spoke about Guardiola's future on BT Sport.Guardiola has been linked with a return to Barcelona in recent days, with presidential candidate Victor Fort claiming the City boss should come back to the club he first managed at.Whilst Guardiola has denied any return to Barca,

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves says Sergio Aguero should come back into Manchester City's starting line-up when fit even with Ferran Torres' impressive form up front.The summer signing has been deputising in a rather unfamiliar role up front due to injuries to Aguero and Gabriel Jesus but has impressed, scoring in three successive Champions League matches.With Aguero not far off fitness, former City midfielder Hargreaves says the iconic striker needs to come back into Pep Guardiola's

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City players to keep their motivation as their injury crisis shows no sign of improving.The City boss may have been able to welcome a fully-fit Bernardo Silva and João Cancelo into the team to face Arsenal, as well as hand Sergio Aguero and Ilkay Gundogan their first minutes of the season.

straight to your inboxAymeric Laporte should be back playing again within a fortnight but Manchester City will be without Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus for longer. Laporte and Mendy have joined Jesus on the treatment table after picking up muscle injuries during the international break.

straight to your inboxAymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy have been ruled out of Manchester City's clash at home to Arsenal and it has led to plenty of reaction.City were already without the services of Kevin De Bruyne for the clash with the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium but have been now dealt a further double blow.Both Laporte and Mendy have been ruled out due to injuries despite starting City's last game against Leeds United.Neither were involved in France's matches during the international

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Saturday, 17 October.Aguero and Sterling latest ahead of Arsenal clashManchester City could have both Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling available for selection for today’s game against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola will be without midfield ace Kevin De Bruyne, though, after he picked up an injury while on international duty with Belgium.

straight to your inboxThere will be no Kevin De Bruyne for Manchester City on Saturday. That will likely come as a relief to Arsenal, but it’s undoubtedly a blow for Pep Guardiola despite the strength and depth of his squad.“I don't think it is serious, but the next games I think he will be out,” Guardiola said.

straight to your inboxThe international break is over and now there is a chance for Manchester City to get back on track when they welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium tomorrow.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday 14 October.Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has said that Kevin De Bruyne was released early from international duty in order to protect the player’s ‘well-being’.De Bruyne was withdrawn from the Belgium squad to face Iceland this evening having been substituted after 73 minutes in the defeat by England.De Bruyne faces a busy period with City playing seven matches between now and November 7.“The opposite - with

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has returned to Manchester City after picking up an injury on international duty, Belgium have confirmed.De Bruyne was in action for his country at Wembley on Sunday as they took on England in the Nations League and had to cut his fine performance short after picking up an injury.Despite De Bruyne's efforts, England came back from Romelu Lukaku's early penalty to win 2-1, with Marcus Rashford equalising with his own spot-kick and Mason Mount scoring with a

straight to your inboxBrennan: How City’s squad may look in 2025 A look at Manchester City’s youthful squad provides a clue as to how they could line up in 2025. As detailed by MEN Sport’s Stu Brennan, City have reduced the age profile of their squad by roughly four years since Pep Guardiola’s arrival.

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne was substituted in Belgium's defeat by England as a precaution as he was not feeling 100 per cent, handing Manchester City a new injury concern. De Bruyne was in fine form for his country at Wembley, as Belgium dominated much of the first half in the Nations League clash, despite England keeping the score at 1-1 at half time.

De Bruyne makes injury predictionAfter a hectic schedule following lockdown earlier in 2020, Kevin de Bruyne has expressed his concern about potential injury issues. “I've played flat out for two years - but nobody listens to the players.

England will be hoping to stick to winning ways as they face Belgium this afernoon.Gareth Southgate's side continue their Nations League campaign on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.The Three Lions currently remain unbeaten, having ended their friendly game against Wales 3-0 on Thursday after a shake up to the line-up.But Belgium are set to be tough opponents as Roberto Martinez's team, featuring Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, have won both of their matches so far.The behind-closed-doors game is on

straight to your inboxGood morning, Manchester City fans. Here are your morning headlines for Sunday, October 11.

straight to your inbox Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has revealed that he voted for Kevin De Bruyne in the PFA Player of the Year awards. The Anfield skipper pipped Manchester City ace De Bruyne to the Football Writers’ Association trophy, much to the annoyance of many Blues fans.