The time is right for USA star Abby Dahlkemper at Manchester City

straight to your inboxManchester City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad StadiumPep Guardiola 's side secured their passage through to the last eight of the FA Cup in midweek, beating Swansea City 3-1. In the Premier League, City have won their last 15 matches in all competitions and smashed Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield in their last Premier League outing.

direct to your inboxAfter the misery of January 2021, there might finally be some light at the end of the tunnel.There is at least some discussion of how and when coronavirus restrictions will be lifted as the vaccination rollout continues.And with spring around the corner, it feels possible that life could show some signs of normality in the not too distant future.While Manchester has now been in lockdown for almost an entire year, change in the city centre has continued apace.And for those who

straight to your inboxThe Den, Cold Blow Lane.Even the address of Millwall’s ground brought a shudder to the spine of away fans brave enough to go there in the dark days of the 1970s and 80s.Things had not improved a great deal when Manchester City went to the new Den, just down the road, at a crossroads moment in their history.What happened next was a sweet and sour night which saw the Blues begin a fight back to which today’s unprecedented success can be directly traced, but which also exposed

straight to your inboxKyle Walker has admitted he was "lucky" to get on the scoresheet in Manchester City's FA Cup win over Swansea City.Walker opened the scoring in City's fifth round tie at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday evening, With half an hour on the clock, the England defender put in a teasing ball from the right, which found its way all the way into the net without a touch from anyone else.So, was it a shot or a cross? Walker initially joked that it was intended as a shot, before

straight to your inboxManchester City have coped just fine without Kevin De Bruyne, with their Premier League winning streak currently stretched to 10 matches after Sunday's impressive 4-1 victory over the holders, Liverpool.However, ahead of an impending return to action for the 29-year-old and despite City's relentless form, Pep Guardiola will be well aware of what the Belgian offers to his team, as he ticks boxes that other teammates don't.Players are responsible for adding different elements

straight to your inboxLiam Gallagher has been doing a bit of scouting work for Manchester City, it would seem. The former Oasis frontman and big City fan sent Pep Guardiola some transfer advice on Sunday ahead of his team's crunch Premier League clash with Liverpool.

direct to your inboxRoy Keane was full of praise for Phil Foden after Manchester City's victory over Liverpool.Foden rounded off the scoring as City beat Jurgen Klopp's men 4-1 in Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield. All the goals came in a dramatic second half, with Ilkay Gundogan missing a first-half penalty for Pep Guardiola's side.

straight to your inboxManchester City and Liverpool will be able to make extra substitutions during their Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday (4.30pm).A new rule comes into effect this weekend, with the Premier League introducing concussion substitutes on a trial basis. It means City and Liverpool will be allowed two permanent concussion substitutes on top of the usual three permitted changes per match.

straight to your inboxManchester City head to Anfield without three key players for their clash with Liverpool.Pep Guardiola confirmed that Sergio Aguero, Kevin de Bruyne and Nathan Ake are all unavailable but otherwise, City have a full complement of players.

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher believes Manchester City can end Liverpool's Premier League title hopes with victory at Anfield this weekend. Pep Guardiola's side travel to Merseyside to take on the Reds on Sunday (4.30pm) in a battle between the top two teams in the country last season.

direct to your inboxManchester city centre had a record-breaking year for home building in 2020 - despite the pandemic.The number of units completed - nearly 5,000 - was the highest on record for a single year, according to Deloitte Real Estate's annual crane survey.The remarkable figures, a huge increase on 2019 which was itself one of the busiest years for home building on record, demonstrate the extent to which the construction sector has continued working during several coronavirus

direct to your inboxManchester City Women head coach Gareth Taylor believes US star Abby Dahlkemper has already settled in despite barely training with her new side.City found their shooting boots once again as they recorded a 4-0 win over West Ham United in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League.

straight to your inboxManchester City are not interested in making a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba.The 28-year-old star has alerted a number of top European clubs after a planned contract renewal with the Bundesliga champions turned sour. Bayern have been very vocal with their displeasure at the failure to reach an agreement - to the dismay of the player - and in November withdrew their offer to leave Alaba free to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

straight to your inboxTwo former Manchester City players have named the team that is the biggest threat to their old club winning the Premier League this season.City returned to the top of the league table thanks to a 5-0 win over West Brom ion Tuesday night, with four of the goals coming in the first half.The result means City are one point ahead of local rivals Man United at the halfway stage of the season, while last season’s champions Liverpool are seven points adrift in fifth place.Former

direct to your inboxManchester City will have to cope without Kevin De Bruyne for the next month or so as they challenge for honours on all fronts.De Bruyne has been ruled out for between four and six weeks due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the victory over Aston Villa. It is a significant blow for City, just as their campaign is gathering some momentum.

straight to your inboxWhether or not Manchester City sign Lionel Messi this summer, they can reflect on a much more professional approach than they managed when they bid for him in the frantic hours after they were taken over in 2008.As manager at the time Mark Hughes tells it, while he and his staff were on the golf course so frenzied were the bids for a marquee signing that when one club director remarked to a colleague about how messy the situation was it was misinterpreted as an instruction

direct to your inbox The River Irwell has burst its banks in Manchester city centre as Storm Christoph continues to batter the region. Pictures shared with the Manchester Evening News show water levels are extremely high in the Castlefield area with parts of the riverside pathway flooded.

straight to your inboxManchester City are back in Premier League action on Wednesday evening as they take on Aston Villa.Pep Guardiola's men face Dean Smith's side at the Etihad Stadium, kicking off at 6pm, as they look to continue their impressive form.City are unbeaten in nine league matches and have won five in a row.They have also kept seven clean sheets in their previous nine outings.Sunday's 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace took them to within reaching distance of Manchester United, with a

direct to your inboxManchester City Women ran riot against Aston Villa in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League recording a 7-0 victory.Lauren Hemp scored a first-half double while Jill Scott, Georgia Stanway, Ellen White and Chloe Kelly got on the scoresheet, as well as Natalie Haigh’s own goal. It was a much-changed team for City, who were without several players, while Alan Mahon took charge with Gareth Taylor isolating at home.

direct to your inboxDefender Abby Dahlkemper is the latest USA international to join Manchester City Women.She will line up alongside compatriots Rose Lavelle and Samantha Mewis in the City squad.The 27-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal, moving from North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, and has had previous spells at Adelaide United (loan) and Western New York Flash.Her international honours include the 2019 Women's World Cup and the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship.“I am so excited