A man was left covered in blood as violence erupted on a tram following the Manchester City and Huddersfield football match on Sunday (January 1).
21.12.2023 - 08:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City are 90 minutes away from potentially being crowned world champions - but one benefit they would get with that particular tag might well be delayed until the new year.
The treble-winners from last season are currently in Saudi Arabia to compete in the Club World Cup with a spot in Friday night's showpiece already rubber-stamped. Pep Guardiola and his star-studded squad are due to meet Brazil outfit Fluminense next up after overcoming Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds.
An own goal from Marius Hoibraten set City on their way in the semi-final before further goals from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva settled the scores in a 3-0 verdict. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Guardiola admitted the impending final is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for City.
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He said: "The players know how important it is for the club. This may be the only time we play this in our lifetime. We are there. We will try to win a title we don't have and finish the circle."
City are odds-on favourites to get the job done on Friday night (6pm UK time). However, even if they get over the line and add world honours to their trophy collection, they might not initially be able to show off the iconic golden badge FIFA present to the champions in their next Premier League match against Everton.
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A man was left covered in blood as violence erupted on a tram following the Manchester City and Huddersfield football match on Sunday (January 1).
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