Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford has been rewarded for his fine form on loan at Bolton with a debut call-up to the England Under-21 squad.
Pep Guardiola sends reminder to Man City players as Brazil legend praises Erling Haaland
12.05.2022 - 23:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, May 12.
There’s one man on everyone’s lips at City at the moment, with Erling Haaland’s transfer getting everyone around the Etihad looking forward to his arrival in the summer. Everyone apart from Pep Guardiola that is.
The City boss was clearly excited at the prospect of the Borussia Dortmund superstar making the move to Manchester when he spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Wolves. He successfully managed to bite his tongue ahead of the official announcement, leaving everyone waiting in anticipation for his reaction following the win at Molineux.
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Despite being asked a number of questions about the Norwegian, Guardiola refused to be drawn too far on the matter. With two games still to go in the Premier League title race, the focus is still very much on holding off Liverpool.
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While Guardiola might not want to be drawn on Haaland’s impending arrival, there are plenty of others willing to give their thoughts on the striker’s move. Among them is Brazil legend and former Ballon d’Or winner Rivaldo.
The former Barcelona and AC Milan star knows one or two things about great players, and he’s tipping Haaland to fit right in at the Etihad. Rivaldo also expects the 21-year-old to help City fight for that elusive Champions League crown.
Speaking to Betfair, the World Cup winner explained: "After two seasons of affirmation in European football with Borussia Dortmund, no one has any doubt any more of the enormous quality of this young player, who will certainly be a great weapon for City to attack next season.”
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22.05.2022 / 22:27
Pep Guardiola says Man City are Premier League legends after sealing 'best' title
Pep Guardiola has hailed Manchester City as Premier League legends after sealing their fourth title in five years.
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22.05.2022 / 01:01
Shocked Pep Guardiola sends Manchester United fans a special message ahead of Liverpool FC title showdown
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.
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22.05.2022 / 01:01
Man City manager Pep Guardiola rubbishes Erling Haaland claim ahead of summer transfer
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.
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21.05.2022 / 12:33
Pep Guardiola's incredible Man City experiment is about to come to an end
Pep Guardiola - without a recognised striker - has had incredible success deploying a false nine system at Manchester City, but that's likely to come to a fitting conclusion on Sunday.
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21.05.2022 / 08:13
Fernandinho sends 'unique' Man City fans a special message ahead of final game
Fernandinho says the love and respect he has had from Manchester City fans has been a big factor in him staying at the club for nine years. And the Brazilian ace, who plays his final game against Aston Villa on Sunday - when he hopes to lift the Premier League trophy for the fifth time - says he is virtually a Mancunian now.
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20.05.2022 / 12:17
Raheem Sterling given Pep Guardiola consideration over Man City future amid Arsenal claims
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.
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18.05.2022 / 09:13
Pep Guardiola's new Man City fans plea gets big response ahead of crunch Aston Villa game
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.
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11.05.2022 / 13:35
Pep Guardiola sends Man United and Liverpool spending jibe after Man City's Erling Haaland deal
Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City are unfairly criticised for their transfer spending compared to rivals Liverpool and Manchester United.
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10.05.2022 / 18:59
Man City boss Pep Guardiola compared to Johan Cruyff in Jurgen Klopp Liverpool FC debate
Pep Guardiola has been hailed as having a greater influence on Europe football than the late Joyan Cruyff.
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04.05.2022 / 22:29
Pep Guardiola admits taking Man City risk with Kyle Walker selection vs Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola says Kyle Walker's inclusion for Manchester City vs Real Madrid is a risk amid his touch-and-go fitness issues.
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02.05.2022 / 11:43
Two Man City players agree on confidence levels vs Real Madrid after Liverpool test
Manchester City used Liverpool's win over Newcastle this weekend to motivate them to three important points at Leeds, giving them confidence going into this week's Champions League trip to Madrid.