Pundits make their Man City vs Arsenal predictions

straight to your inboxManchester City are preparing an offer to sign Lionel Messi in the January transfer window - according to reports.Messi, 33, dropped a bombshell in the summer by requesting a transfer in the wake of a disappointing season which ended with a 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.MEN Sport understand City were interested in signing the Argentine superstar but Barcelona were unwilling to part ways with their star forward for

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza believes the club should prioritise other positions ahead of Lionel Messi next summer. City were interested in signing the Barcelona star in the last transfer window when he contemplated leaving the Nou Camp, and have made it clear that they are in a position to be able to snap him up on a free transfer in eight months.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola thinks that Sergio Aguero still has to earn a new contract at Manchester City just like he does.The club record scorer is in the final year of his deal at City, but after so many years of consistently high performances the Blues will not be pushing him out of the door.However, Aguero’s appearance against Arsenal was his first since June and the club are keen for him to show that he is over his injury problems, while the possibility of signing Lionel Messi on a

straight to your inboxManchester City are planning a January bid for Lionel Messi to steal a march on any competitors, according to reports.Messi shocked the world this past summer when he announced he wanted to leave Barcelona after growing frustrated with the club's hierarchy and City were immediately made favourites to sign him.

straight to your inboxKoeman hands City Messi boost Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has not ruled out Lionel Messi leaving the club next summer. The Barca star confirmed over the summer his intention to leave the Camp Nou, but after a stand-off with the club regarding the validity of a release clause he opted to stay and avoid a damaging court battle.

straight to your inboxManchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been criticised after making contact with assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis in the club's 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday evening after disputing a throw-in.Despite regulations banning players from touching officials, the striker’s actions are expected to go unpunished and the incident has left supporters and pundits questioning what they saw.

straight to your inboxManchester City will get the chance to sign Lionel Messi next summer, according to Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman.Messi announced his intention to leave Barca in August in a two-week spell that ended in the Argentine reluctantly deciding to stay at the Nou Camp in order to avoid a damaging court battle to settle his contract dispute.In those two weeks, City were strongly linked with his signature, with COO Omar Berrada recently telling MEN Sport that the Blues will be in a

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola played down an incident involving Sergio Aguero and official Sian Massey during Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Arsenal. City got back to winning ways on their return to Premier League action on Saturday night after losing to Leicester and drawing with Leeds in the previous two league matches.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards has explained that he didn't believe Sergio Aguero was that good when he first played in training with him for Manchester City.Aguero has returned from injury to start for City vs Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League tonight. It's an important comeback for the Blues, who have also been without the services of fellow striker Gabriel Jesus.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are unsurprisingly delighted to see Sergio Aguero return to the starting XI against Arsenal.City return to domestic action following the international break and Pep Guardiola will be hoping to see his side return to winning ways.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United will hope to improve their recent record at St. James Park when they face Newcastle in the Premier League tonight.

straight to your inbox Manchester City are back in Premier Leagu e action on Saturday and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways when Arsenal visit the Etihad. It's been an inconsistent start to the season for City as an impressive victory at Wolves was then followed up by a 5-2 loss to Leicester and a 1-1 draw with Leeds.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be without Kevin De Bruyne for Saturday's game against Arsenal but should start record signing Ruben Dias after he made his debut against Leeds last time out.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans have been reacting to the blow of losing star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to injury on social media this afternoon.De Bruyne was ruled out of City's clash with Arsenal on Saturday evening with an injury picked up while on international duty with Belgium. Pep Guardiola confirmed the news today, confirming in today's press conference that De Bruyne is out but for just how long he does not know.

straight to your inboxHere are your evening headlines for Tuesday, October 13.Sevilla defender breaks silence on City interest Jules Kounde says joining Manchester City would have been a “good opportunity” after the Premier League club showed interest in the Sevilla centre-back during the summer. City made the capture of a new defender to play alongside Aymeric Laporte a priority for the transfer window, ultimately signing Ruben Dias from Benfica as well as Nathan Ake from Bournemouth.

straight to your inboxSergio Aguero and Lionel Messi are like an 'old married couple' when they room together on international duty, the Manchester City man has revealed. Aguero, City's all-time leading goalscorer, was discussing his relationship with Messi on sports show Santo Sábado, when he outlined how the close friends have different approaches to deadlines.

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

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has offered his take on the prospect of Lionel Messi signing for Manchester City.MEN Sport understands that the Blues will be in a position next season to try and sign the Barcelona forward after he handed in a transfer request this summer.City were merely interested observers during the summer window as Messi ended up staying put, but that may change next year.

straight to your inboxManchester City ’s move for Lionel Messi during this year’s summer transfer window ultimately fell short, with the Argentine remaining a Barcelona player. However, he remains the sort of player whose quality would justify City changing their transfer strategy for, with Chief Operating Officer Omar Berrada sending a message ahead of next season.