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straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players that they are more likely to maintain their places in his starting XI by getting on the scoresheet.Guardiola saw City record their first win in three Premier League outings, scoring more than once for the first time in seven games in all competitions. City's win was effectively sealed in the first half with a Riyad Mahrez brace followed by Benjamin Mendy's first goal for the club.

straight to your inboxBenjamin Mendy was a relieved man to finally get on the scoresheet for Manchester City - after 60 appearances without a goal.Mendy's time at City has been disrupted by a number of injuries, but he has returned from his latest setback in good form, impressing in the last two games at Olympiacos and at home to Burnley.It was against the Clarets that Mendy finally got off the mark for City, timing his run to the back post perfectly to volley home Kevin De Bruyne's lovely cross

straight to your inboxIt was "normal service resumed" for Manchester City fans after Saturday's thrashing of Burnley. Pep Guardiola's men cruised to a 5-0 victory over the Clarets at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be hoping to secure a positive result against Burnley this weekend, after failing to win their last two league games.City have beaten the Clarets 5-0 in each of their last three meetings at the Etihad Stadium, but Pep Guardiola's side have remarkably failed to score more than once in their last six games in all competitions, something they'll hope to put right this weekend.Benjamin Mendy, Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho are all available this weekend,

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, November 27.Pep Guardiola has revealed that Manchester City have no new injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s game against Burnley.Fernandinho, Benjamin Mendy and Aleks Zinchenko all returned to the squad as the Blues beat Olympiakos in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Nathan Ake is the only potential absentee with a knock sustained while on international duty with the Netherlands.In his pre-match press

City know a win will seal a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League, but Olympiacos will offer a tough challenge in Greece. Guardiola opted to leave Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne in Manchester to hand the pair a much-needed rest, but was able to include Fernandinho, Benjamin Mendy and Sergio Aguero in the travelling squad.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has confirmed the entire Manchester City squad is fit apart from Nathan Ake ahead of tomorrow's Champions League meeting with Olympiacos.City had been without Ake as well as Benjamin Mendy and Fernandinho in recent weeks while Sergio Aguero returned during the weekend's defeat against Tottenham.The Blues can all but secure passage to the knockout stages of the competition with a victory in Greece after winning all three of their group stage fixtures thus

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for Monday, November 16. Three players City fans want the club to sellManchester City fans want the club to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko, Benjamin Mendy and Eric Garcia in the January transfer window, according to the response to an MEN article asking supporters to voice their opinion on the current squad.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans have named Aleks Zinchenko, Benjamin Mendy and Eric Garcia as the three players they want to see leave the club in the January transfer window.January tends to be a quiet month in the transfer market for City, both in terms of incomings and outgoings.

straight to your inboxManchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is back in training, the Frenchman has revealed, as he answered questions from fans on social media about his long-term future at the club.Mendy has been out since the October international break with yet another injury, missing the last seven games.

straight to your inbox Manchester City take on Liverpool on Sunday in what is set to be yet another thrilling Premier League encounter. Though the season remains in its infancy the match could have massive ramifications for the title race, as Jurgen Klopp's side could move eight points clear of City with a victory.

straight to your inboxIn what is undoubtedly their biggest game of the 2020/21 Premier League campaign so far, Manchester City host champions Liverpool on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium.City striker Gabriel Jesus is likely to start up front after coming off the bench against Olympiacos in midweek, but Sergio Aguero will miss the game due to injury.

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus could make just his second start of the season in Manchester City's crucial clash with Liverpool on Sunday.Although the Premier League season is still in its infancy, the champions will open up a significant eight-point lead over City if they emerge from the Etihad with all three points.Pep Guardiola remains without Sergio Aguero, Benjamin Mendy and Fernandinho, but Jesus is available and raring to go after making his long-awaited return in the Champions

straight to your inboxManchester City are looking to build on the momentum from beating Arsenal as they get their Champions League campaign underway tonight.FC Porto are the visitors to the Etihad, with Pep Guardiola still likely to be without four key City players.

straight to your inboxGuardiola urges City to keep focus amid injury woesManchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he does not know when his side will return to top form after a challenging few weeks on the injury front. City beat Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday but Guardiola has injury concerns ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League opener against Porto with Kevin De Bruyne, Aleks Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus, Aymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy all missing the win over the Gunners.

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 inboxAymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy both miss Manchester City's game with Arsenal in the Premier League due to injury. The pair started at Elland Road - City's last fixture - and spent the international break training at the City Football Academy given they were not needed with their national team.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans believe Joao Cancelo should replace Benjamin Mendy at left-back for today's Premier League clash against Arsenal.

straight to your inboxItalian giants Juventus have reportedly joined the race for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, striking a blow to Manchester City's chances of signing him.City strengthened their defence significantly in the summer with the signings of Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias but were unable to get a new left-back in before the deadline.The continued poor performances of Benjamin Mendy so far this season, along with Aleks Zinchenko's fitness problems, meant the Blues considered

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans would play Joao Cancelo over Benjamin Mendy in their strongest starting line -up if all players were fit. Left-back has become a contentious area, with Mendy having the backing of the club, but fans are unimpressed with his start to the season that has already seen City drop five points in the Premier League.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans still want the club to sign another player in the transfer window, with the deadline to complete any signings fast approaching.City, having signed Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres in the summer transfer window, are unlikely to bring any more players in before Monday night's deadline.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City transfer headlines for Monday, October 5.What to expect from City on deadline dayManchester City are expecting a quiet deadline day following the arrival of Ruben Dias last week.Eric Garcia remains a Barcelona target, though the Blaugrana could wait for the player’s contract to expire next summer before making a move.City are also rumoured to be searching for a new left-back after some questionable performances from Benjamin Mendy, but any move

straight to your inboxThe odds for any Manchester City signings on deadline day reflect the reality that the club are not expecting a busy finale to the transfer window.

straight to your inbox Benjamin Mendy told Manchester City fans that he knows he must cut the mistakes out of his game. The French defender started well at Elland Road on Saturday night as Pep Guardiola's side came flying out of the blocks and took the lead.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola believes Manchester City are finished in the transfer market this summer after the arrival of Ruben Dias. The 23-year-old joined City on Tuesday for a fee of £65.2 million and will provide a much-needed boost to Guardiola’s backline.The club still have an eye on the market as they consider potential options at left-back in the wake of Benjamin Mendy’s poor performance against Leicester City on Sunday.

Aleks Zinchenko from the Manchester City team threw fuel on the fires of the Nicolas Tagliafico transfer talk. The Blues have been in touch with Ajax about at possible £20million move for the Argentina left back ahead of the transfer deadline on Monday, amid growing doubts about Benjamin Mendy ’s form and fitness.

straight to your inbox Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named both Rodri and Fernandinho in his midfield to face Lyon in the Champions League. Joao Cancelo retains his place at left-back after an impressive display during the win against Real Madrid with Benjamin Mendy forced to settle for a place on the bench despite coming back from suspension.

straight to your inboxAfter producing a fantastic performance against Real Madrid in their last Champions League game, Manchester City's European campaign continues on Saturday night, as they take on Lyon in Lisbon in the quarter-final of the competition.City are very likely to be without Sergio Aguero for this game, with Gabriel Jesus once again set to start in his place.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola must decide whether to reinstate Benjamin Mendy for Manchester City's Champions League quarter final with Lyon tonight.Mendy was suspended for the last-16 second leg win over Real Madrid last week, with Joao Cancelo deputising at left-back having played there for the final two games of the Premier League season.

straight to your inbox Ferran Torres, Nathan Ake and any other new signings at Manchester City this summer will support the club's pursuit of Champions League glory from afar before linking up with the squad. In normal circumstances, summer transfers would be able to join their new team as soon as possible.

straight to your inboxAfter a long wait, Manchester City return to Champions League action on Friday night as they face La Liga giants Real Madrid, knowing that a draw will see them advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.City will be without the injured Sergio Aguero and the suspended Benjamin Mendy, whilst new signings Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake are both ineligible against Madrid.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola must name what is arguably his most important starting XI of the season as Real Madrid visit the Etihad in the Champions League.Plenty has changed in the five months since Manchester City beat Real at the Bernabeu in February, with Sergio Aguero's injury potentially a huge blow to Guardiola's side.

straight to your inbox Gael Clichy says he has been inspired to take up coaching after his playing career finishes after working with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Clichy, 35, spent a season under Guardiola at the Etihad before Benjamin Mendy was signed in 2017.

straight to your inboxManchester City may have received a boost in their pursuit of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, reports suggest.Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko have missed large portions of the season with injury this season, leading to speculation that Pep Guardiola could opt to sign a new left-sided full-back.Alaba worked with Guardiola during his time with the German champions and has been earmarked as a potential recruit, though MEN Sport understand he is not a priority