Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Friday, September 23.
06.09.2022 - 12:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City will play the opening game of their 2022/23 UEFA Champions League campaign on Tuesday night as Pep Guardiola's side face Sevilla.
After an impressive few days that saw Man City score 10 goals in two games and push up the table, Pep Guardiola's side were held to a 1-1 draw against a struggling Aston Villa side in their last outing. Erling Haaland was on the scoresheet again as he notched his 10th league goal of the season, but a point is all City could take away from Villa Park.
Now, City turn their attention to the Champions League, with Guardiola looking to finally win the competition that has so far evaded him during his time in England. City will face Sevilla in their opening game of Group C, the first meeting between the two sides since 2015.
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Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake have both returned to full fitness, whilst Kalvin Phillips could return to the squad on Tuesday. John Stones and Kyle Walker will both be absent along with Aymeric Laporte, meaning Manuel Akanji could make his City debut.
We predict that Sevilla could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Bounou; Navas, Nianzou, Rekik, Acuna; Jordan, Fernando, Rakatic; Lamela, En-Nesyri, Gomez.
We predict that City could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Ederson; Cancelo, Akanji, Dias, Gomez; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Haaland, Foden.
It wasn't the best start from City, with the home side seeing more of the ball in the opening 25 minutes. But, with a threat like Haaland up front, all you need is one chance, and that's what happened as the Norwegian scored the opener.
Far from a traditional City
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Friday, September 23.
Fans of Manchester City and other clubs are praising Kevin De Bruyne after producing yet another classy finish for his country Belgium as they took on Wales.
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Former Spain and Manchester City midfielder David Silva has been fined more than €1,000 for hurting a woman during a brawl in Spain.
Leeds United Director of Football Victor Orta has suggested that the club were 'powerless' in stopping Kalvin Phillips join Manchester City in the summer.
Jack Grealish has laughed off criticism from former Liverpool player Graeme Souness, telling reporters: "I don't know what his problem is with me!"
Manchester City will be forced to pay a British transfer record fee in order to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to reports.
Jack Grealish says he agrees with Manchester City teammate Kevin De Bruyne 'a little bit' that he is unfairly targeted for his actions on and off the pitch because he is English.
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has reportedly asked his agent to find him a new club after telling people close to him that he 'expects to leave' in 2023.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has explained the differences between playing in the Premier League and the Bundesliga following his top flight debut at Wolves.
Manchester City Women lost their first game of the new WSL season after a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday.
Rio Ferdinand believes Jack Grealish could rediscover his role as a number eight at Manchester City in the future.
Manchester City will be hoping for another three points this Saturday before the international break as they travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
England boss Gareth Southgate has named his squad for the final two games before this year's World Cup.
Manuel Akanji believes that Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland can continue scoring goals at a remarkable rate throughout the season.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has explained what Jack Grealish needs to do at Manchester City to silence his critics.
Manchester City will take on Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in their second Champions League group stage match of the season.