Pep Guardiola and his star-studded Manchester City team will start their latest Premier League title defence with what promises to be a mouth-watering opener against West Ham at the London Stadium (4.30pm).
Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko sales explained as Man City eye tactical switch
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Your Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, July 23.
Why Man City sold Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko
Pep Guardiola is excited to work with his three new players for Manchester City as he gave a positive assessment on their summer transfer business that has seen three key players leave.
Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega have replaced Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, Oleks Zinchenko and Fernandinho, while Zack Steffen has left on loan and a number of academy players have departed permanently or on loan.
It's been an unusually busy summer for City in the transfer market, and there is some risk in allowing the three key outfield players to depart, but Guardiola was positive when reviewing the club's business so far, explaining why Sterling, Jesus and Zinchenko left for a combined £122m.
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Man City may be forced into new tactical shape vs Bayern Munich as Erling Haaland prepares for debut
Tactical change will be required
When Manchester City beat Club America, they essentially did it with a back three, with new number seven Joao Cancelo inverting into midfield to help Rodri, and even foraying forwards on occasion. Against Bayern Munich, he won't be able to do that.
With Leroy Sane facing City for the first time since leaving the Etihad, Sadio Mane set to remind the Blues of his quality, and Serge Gnabry another wide option, Cancelo will likely have to be a more traditional left-back at the Lambeau Field, Green Bay, to keep Bayern's wingers at bay.
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07.08.2022 / 08:23
Why Pep Guardiola is optimistic about Jack Grealish at Man City this season
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06.08.2022 / 18:23
How to watch West Ham vs Man City - TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and early team news
After months of transfer business, Manchester City are finally back in Premier League action and will begin their title defence against West Ham United.
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05.08.2022 / 18:06
Ilkay Gundogan makes admission about Gabriel Jesus and Zinchenko exits from Man City
Manchester City's title-winning hero Ilkay Gundogan has broken his silence on the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from the club this summer.
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05.08.2022 / 11:41
Pep Guardiola makes Bernardo Silva Man City transfer admission amid Barcelona interest
Pep Guardiola could not confirm that Bernardo Silva will stay at Manchester City this season amid strong interest from Barcelona.
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02.08.2022 / 16:03
Man City told they are Premier League favourites due to Liverpool transfer business
On Saturday the world caught a first glimpse of how the rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool will look this season, with the latter triumphing 3-1 in the Community Shield.
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30.07.2022 / 10:19
Pep Guardiola has new go-to man vs Liverpool after Gabriel Jesus' departure
It almost became Pep Guardiola's party trick towards the end of last season; no matter how out of form Gabriel Jesus was, he would always start both games against Liverpool.
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29.07.2022 / 21:25
Brighton's stance on Marc Cucurella unchanged despite request and other Man City transfer rumours
Brighton & Hove Albion's stance on Marc Cucurella remains unchanged, despite the left-back handing in a transfer request earlier today, according to an emerging report.
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29.07.2022 / 17:21
Pep Guardiola names the new Man City player who has surprised him most in training
Pep Guardiola expects his new Manchester City signings to hit the ground running quickly ahead of the Community Shield clash with Liverpool on Saturday.
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26.07.2022 / 20:25
Jamie Carragher offers boost to Man City with measured Liverpool FC verdict
Jamie Carragher has offered a boost to Pep Guardiola and Manchester City before Liverpool resume their Premier League battle with the Blues next month.
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24.07.2022 / 19:53
Erling Haaland sends Jack Grealish message as Jurgen Klopp rates Man City transfer business
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24.07.2022 / 15:29
Jurgen Klopp sends transfer jibe to Man City while comparing Liverpool business
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has compared his club's summer transfer business with Manchester City's, as the two sides prepare to rekindle their battle for Premier League supremacy.
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23.07.2022 / 18:15
Marc Cucurella has already revealed his dream transfer amid Man City interest
Brighton defender Marc Cucurella has already mapped out his dream transfer amid interest from Manchester City this summer. Cucurella has been earmarked as a target for Pep Guardiola and the Premier League champions have already seen one bid for his services knocked back.
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20.07.2022 / 17:51
Six Man City players who will be keen to impress Pep Guardiola vs Club America
Manchester City will get their pre-season under way in earnest on Thursday morning when they face Club America.
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18.07.2022 / 14:15
Riyad Mahrez will carry a major burden to continue Man City's dominance
On Friday, Riyad Mahrez committed his long-term future to Manchester City, but the Algerian’s role at the club may have amplified with that new contract.
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17.07.2022 / 14:43
Man City dealt Bukayo Saka transfer blow amid Arsenal contract news
Mikel Arteta has said that Bukayo Saka is close to signing a new contract at Arsenal, dealing a potential blow to Manchester City's transfer plans.