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07.03.2021 - 01:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola wants Manchester City to continue their one-game-at-a-time approach, even if they have won the Premier League, to boost their chances of winning more silverware.City are 14 points clear in the Premier League, and can extend that to 17 points with victory over second placed Manchester United on Sunday.
With United in Europa League action next week, City could move as far as 20 points ahead of their rivals by beating Southampton on Wednesday.Guardiola has been
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straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says his current side are the WORST Manchester City team of his five-year reign. But the Blues boss was not knocking down his side as they step up the chase for all four major trophies by flying to Budapest for the second leg of their Champions League clash with Borussia Monchengladbach – he was simply reminding them they have won nothing yet.
straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has insisted Manchester United won't win the Premier League unless their performance levels improve against teams that play conservatively. Following a fantastic display in the Manchester derby last weekend, United produced a disappointing first-half performance against West Ham on Sunday.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola had a message of positivity for his Manchester City players to inspire a 13-minute goal rush that proved enough to beat Fulham.Guardiola had made seven changes at Craven Cottage with a new, unfamiliar 3-4-3 formation on show. The first half was underwhelming, with only three tame shots testing the Fulham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola admits that Manchester City have a big problem with their Etihad Stadium pitch. But the Blues boss expressed no fears that the surface, which has started to cut up after heavy rain in Manchester, might derail their assault on four trophies.
straight to your inboxSergio Aguero and Fernandinho will have to wait to learn if Manchester City want them for next season because they are currently occupied with trying to win titles.The two senior players have contracts that expire in the summer, and they could end the campaign without any further clarity on their futures.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is on countdown to Manchester City winning the Premier League title.Their relentless run to the trophy was halted on Sunday by Manchester United, who became the first team to take points off them in 22 games with a 2-0 win that reduces the gap at the top of the table back to 11 points. As the Blues take a moment to reflect on what they have achieved so far, it is an appropriate time to look at what is still to come.
direct to your inboxDo Manchester City have the Premier League title in the bag? Or can Manchester United chase them down?City are in pole position with 10 fixtures remaining, and have a more than healthy 11-point lead over closest challengers United. However, that advantage was cut by three points by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men on Sunday, as they triumphed 2-0 over their rivals at the Etihad Stadium.
straight to your inboxManchester City are determined to bounce back from their disappointing derby defeat by Manchester United, defender Aleks Zinchenko says.City were poor and outplayed by United, who inflicted a first defeat on the league leaders in 29 games. It was a case of one game too much for the Blues, but they remain in control of the Premier League title and are still in the other three cup competitions.
straight to your inboxThe result of Sunday's Manchester derby is unlikely to change the expected destination of the Premier League title, but it could delay Manchester City's coronation date. If City had increased their lead to 17 points with a derby win over Manchester United, they could have had the title wrapped up as soon as April 17 in five games' time had that lead remained in that spell.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola insists he will restrict some of his Manchester City stars from representing their countries this month if it means they will have to isolate on their return to the club.With the next international break set for the end of March, concerns are growing among Premier League clubs about the UK government's travel restrictions regarding Covid-19.
straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has hailed Gabriel Jesus as Manchester City’s hidden hero after the Brazil striker’s two goals to sink Wolves.The Blues made it 21 wins on the bounce, and have been lauded by their fans for some brilliant team performances.But doubts have remained over Jesus, who has been afforded a chance to claim a regular place in the side by Sergio Aguero’s long injury absence – but trails behind top scorer Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling with 11 goals.Guardiola says
straight to your inbox Manchester City are closing in on a European record of consecutive wins, and manager Pep Guardiola said the prospect poses “an incredible question” for his players. The Blues can make it 21 victories on the bounce if they beat Wolves at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow night.
straight to your inbox every day for freeNemanja Matic is adamant that Manchester United still have a chance of catching Man City in the Premier League title race.United, who have a game in hand, trail City by 13 points ahead of Sunday's trip to Chelsea, which comes a week before the third Manchester derby of the season.The Reds' record against the Premier League's Big Six this season is poor, with four goalless draws and two defeats from their six matches so far.After dropping points to the