Why John Stones is not in Man City squad vs Leicester as Eric Garcia starts

straight to your inboxManchester City are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland next summer - according to reports.Haaland joined Dortmund in January on the back of a blistering run of form for RB Salzburg and his extraordinary performances have continued in the Bundesliga.Despite only recently moving to the German side, rumours continue to circulate that he could make an early exit, with Manchester United and Real Madrid mentioned as potential suitors.However, Spanish

straight to your inbox Manchester City decided to keep Eric Garcia for the season because he was worth more to them than Barcelona’s £18million offer. The Blues turned down the Catalan club’s final offer on deadline day, even though it was just £2million short of their “bottom line” valuation of the 19-year-old defender – and despite the fact Garcia can leave for the Nou Camp for nothing next summer after turning down a new contract.

straight to your inbox Manchester City's squad for the Champions League group phase has been confirmed. City were handed, on paper, a favourable draw in a group with FC Porto, Olympiacos and Marseille in Group C.

straight to your inboxManchester City defender Eric Garcia was prepared to take a pay cut in order to facilitate his move to Barcelona this summer, according to reports.Transfer deadline day came and went on Monday without much excitement from City, with their activity limited to just one permanent departure and a couple of loan exits.The biggest story of the day was what didn't happen, as Barcelona did not sign Garcia and he will remain in Manchester for at least the rest of the season.Pep

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines on Tuesday 6th October.Manchester City midfielder Luka Ilič has secured a loan move to Dutch side FC Twente, after spending two years on loan with NAC Breda."When FC Twente recently arrived I had no doubts, a proud feeling that a large club like FC Twente came forward,” the 21-year-old declared upon signing for the former Eredivisie winners.Twente was home to former Premier League midfielder Dušan Tadić who currently plays for

straight to your inboxSven-Goran Eriksson says Manchester City's lack of transfer activity suggests Pep Guardiola is confident in his squad's ability to challenge for major trophies.City have added three players to their first-team in this transfer window, with Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres all joining. It has meant a quiet deadline day, with most of the focus being on whether Eric Garcia will stay at the club after interest from Barcelona.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City transfer headlines for Monday, October 5.What to expect from City on deadline dayManchester City are expecting a quiet deadline day following the arrival of Ruben Dias last week.Eric Garcia remains a Barcelona target, though the Blaugrana could wait for the player’s contract to expire next summer before making a move.City are also rumoured to be searching for a new left-back after some questionable performances from Benjamin Mendy, but any move

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed tactical reasons were behind his decision to hand Eric Bailly his first Premier League start in almost eight months. Bailly replaced Victor Lindelof in the Manchester United team to face Tottenham at Old Trafford in a change that was expected given the latter's uncertain start to the season and Bailly's form in Carabao Cup wins against Luton and Brighton.

straight to your inbox Barcelona have made a renewed offer to Manchester City for defender Eric Garcia and have included midfielder Rafinha Alcantara in the proposal, according to reports. With less than four days of the transfer window remaining City are still keen to conduct more business after already signing Nathan Ake, Ferran Torres and Ruben Dias but there may be some more outgoings, too.

straight to your inbox Enzo Maresca was forced to delay his start as Manchester City's new EDS head coach this season due to quarantine restrictions but has wasted no time making his mark on the academy. The former player and assistant is an interesting choice to replace Paul Harsley and probably the most high profile appointment since Patrick Vieira seven years ago.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans believe that the club will need to make more signings than just Ruben Dias before the window closes following their shock 5-2 defeat to Leicester City.Despite taking the lead after just four minutes on Sunday through Riyad Mahrez's fine strike, City some how conspired to totally collapse by conceding three penalties on the way to a humiliating defeat.Jamie Vardy bagged a hat-trick, with James Maddison and Youri Tielemans grabbing the other goals, but

straight to your inboxGraeme Souness says Liverpool may run away with the Premier League title following Manchester City's shock 5-2 defeat to Leicester City.City were off the pace last season as Liverpool stormed to their first Premier League title but pundits predicted it would be a closer title race this time around.Yet City's defensive frailties were once again exposed in the 5-2 defeat to the Foxes, who looked devastating on the counter-attack.Speaking on Sky Sports, Souness argued that

straight to your inbox Kalidou Koulibaly is set to stay at Napoli this summer despite Manchester City's transfer interest, according to sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Despite already signing Bournemouth's Nathan Ake,Pep Guardiola has been hoping to add another quality centre-back to his ranks and Koulibaly has been the top target throughout the summer.

straight to your inboxManchester City resume their Premier League campaign with a match against Leicester City.Pep Guardiola's men kicked off their 2020-21 season with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux and on Thursday night, a much-changed side saw off Bournemouth 2-1 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.Leicester were knocked out of the competition by Arsenal, who beat them 2-0 at the King Power Stadium.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are disappointed that Eric Garcia has started against Leicester City, and are also gutted that Liam Delap has been left on the bench. City's taxing first week of the season will come to an end today with a match against Brendan Rodgers' side at the Etihad Stadium and they will be hoping to continue their winning start to the campaign.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has named Raheem Sterling up front to face Leicester City in the absence of Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero. The Manchester City boss had admitted before the game that he had just 13 fit players to pick from, and his team selection against Leicester showed just how thin his options are.

straight to your inboxManchester City's grueling start to the season will continue on Sunday with a potentially tricky fixture against Leicester City.Despite enduring a disrupted and truncated pre-season, City have made a 100 per cent start to their campaign with an impressive victory over Wolves in the Premier League before overcoming Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup with a very youthful side.Although Leicester were knocked out of the League Cup themselves in mid-week against Arsenal, they've had

straight to your inboxManchester City resume their Premier League campaign with a match against Leicester City.Pep Guardiola's men kicked off their 2020-21 season with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.And on Thursday night, a much-changed side saw off Bournemouth 2-1 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.Leicester were knocked out of the competition by Arsenal, who beat them 2-0 at the King Power Stadium.However, Brendan Rodgers' Foxes have won both their league matches so

straight to your inbox Manchester City's injury situation is unlikely to get better in time for the Premier League game with Leicester on Sunday. Eric Garcia played his first game of the season against Bournemouth after missing the win over Wolves with a head injury.