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11.03.2021 - 00:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inboxPhil Foden insists he never thought about going down when challenged by Alex McCarthy as Manchester City were denied a clear penalty in the win over Southampton.City had gone ahead against the run of play thanks to Kevin De Bruyne, who converted a rebound from Foden's saved shot.
Southampton equalised before goals from Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan made it 3-1 before the break.However, at 1-1, came the game's moment of controversy as Foden reacted quickest to a poor
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straight to your inboxManchester City are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after seeing off Borussia Monchengladbach.Pep Guardiola's men led 2-0 from the first leg of their last 16 tie and beat their German opponents by the same scoreline in Tuesday night's second leg - with goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan - to complete a 4-0 aggregate victory.Due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, both matches were played at the Puskas Arena in
straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand jokingly accused Gary Lineker of "showing off" during his latest post-match interview with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. Lineker was speaking to Guardiola from the BT Sport studio following City's victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the last 16 of the Champions League.
straight to your inboxManchester City had Gary Lineker purring about their performance against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.Pep Guardiola 's men played the second leg of their last 16 tie on Tuesday evening, leading 2-0 from the first leg. Both games were played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.City built on their advantage with excellent first-half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.
straight to your inboxJohn Stones hit back at the suggestion that Pep Guardiola's seven changes had an impact on Manchester City's performance at Fulham, despite a 3-0 win.Guardiola shuffled his pack, dropping Fernandinho, Kyle Walker, Aleks Zinchenko, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez.
straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has been named Premier League Player of the Month for February, becoming the first Manchester City player to ever win back-to-back awards.Gundogan had already won the January award, and he continued his fine form into February as City continued their winning run to a record-breaking 21 victories in succession. Central to that form was Gundogan's scoring form from midfield, especially in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola had criticised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for not giving Manchester City a penalty when Phil Foden looked to have been clearly fouled in the win over Southampton.City ran out 5-2 winners in an entertaining game, but the scores were level at 1-1 when Foden nicked the ball off Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy before what looked like clear contact from the Saints stopper.
straight to your inboxIt did not prove costly in the end but Manchester City will be wondering why they were not awarded a penalty during their Premier League clash with Southampton. Calls for a City penalty were waved away by referee Jonathan Moss after Phil Foden went down in the box under a challenge from Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy in the first half of Wednesday evening's showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
straight to your inboxSky Sports pundits were left scratching their heads over the decision not to award Manchester City a penalty in the first half of their Premier League clash with Southampton. Referee Jonathan Moss allowed play to continue after Phil Foden went down under the challenge of Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy during Wednesday evening's game at the Etihad Stadium.
straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has recalled Kyle Walker, Fernandinho and Phil Foden to his Manchester City team to face Southampton, after the disappointment of defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.City can restore their 14 point lead at the top of the Premier League with victory over Southampton tonight, and Guardiola has made changes in order to try and return to winning ways.
straight to your inboxThe thought had crossed more than one Blue mind before the game against Wolves, but most believers dismissed it as heresy.The stats told a story.
direct to your inboxManchester City will be looking to achieve their third Premier League double over Wolves for the first time in almost nine years. The in-form side won their 20th consecutive game in all competitions at the weekend and have no lost in 37 midweek Premier League home matches since losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in May 2010.