Richard Dunne identifies two key hurdles Man City have overcome in title race

You have to wonder when she sleeps. The tireless Maria Schrader — fresh off an Emmy win as outstanding director of a limited series for Netflix's Unorthodox and another critically acclaimed turn in front of the camera as East German spy Lenora Rauch in Amazon's Deutschland 89 — somehow managed, during a pandemic, to shoot her fourth feature film.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Man City are reportedly on the list of Erling Haaland's ideal next transfer destination.Despite it only just being over 12 months since Haaland moved to Borussia Dortmund from RB Salzburg, the 20-year-old's phenomenal form at the German club has already seen him linked with another transfer, especially with concerns over whether Dortmund will qualify for the Champions League next season.United have long been mooted as a potential

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has gone strong for Manchester City's Champions League last-16 first leg against Borussia Monchengladbach.City are in Hungary for the away leg as Germany have Covid-19 restrictions in place, but away goals will still count for any scored by the Blues.

straight to your inboxManchester City are being tipped to mount a serious challenge for European glory this season as they prepare to resume their Champions League campaign.Pep Guardiola's side face Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday evening (8pm kick-off UK time).

straight to your inboxManchester City resume their Champions League campaign on Wednesday evening, as they take on Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach in the last 16.Apart from Nathan Ake, who has been ruled out through injury, City have a full squad to choose from ahead of their midweek European trip, with Phil Foden, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Kyle Walker, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres all pushing for a place in the starting line-up.The German side aren't in great form heading into this

straight to your inbox every day for freeMino Raiola says only four clubs in England can afford Erling Haaland in the summer.The 20-year-old has become one of the most sought-after strikers in the world since his move to Borussia Dortmund in January 2020, having scored 43 goals in 43 matches for the German side in all competitions.Manchester United hold an interest in the Norway international, having previously rivalled Dortmund for his signature following an impressive stint at RB Salzburg in

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has dismissed the notion that Manchester City will gain an advantage by playing their Champions League last-16 away leg at a neutral location.City's scheduled trip to face Borussia Monchengladbach was moved to Budapest as Germany are restricting inbound flights from England for Covid-19 reasons.

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straight to your inboxManchester City will assess Ilkay Gundogan ahead of the Everton game after the midfielder complained of tightness in his groin during the 3-0 win over Tottenham.Gundogan scored two goals, including one where he left Spurs defender Davinson Sanchez on the floor, as Pep Guardiola's winning machine brutally beat Jose Mourinho's Spurs to notch their 16th consecutive victory in all competitions.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has revealed he felt unbeatable as part of an unstoppable Manchester City team last month after picking up a Premier League award.The German midfielder, 30, has been named the Player of the Month for January after his five goals in six league games helped Pep Guardiola's side to charge to the top of the Premier League table with a 100 per cent record.

straight to your inboxManchester City will play the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Borussia Monchengladbach in Budapest.Having qualified for the knockout rounds as group winners, Pep Guardiola's side would ordinarily head to Germany before hosting their opponents at the Etihad for the return leg.

direct to your inboxIlkay Gundogan joked he was playing the wrong kind of football when he blazed his penalty over the bar for Manchester City at Liverpool.In a tense first half, Gundogan had the chance to give City the lead against the run of play from the penalty spot at Anfield.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden got the seal of approval from football’s finest after a stunning Manchester City showing away to Liverpool.Foden was the star of the show as City ran out 4-1 winners at Anfield to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League table.