Tag: Man City
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Man City defender agrees terms with Barca
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia has agreed terms with Barcelona. Garcia turned down the opportunity to extend his contract with City and is said to have agreed personal terms for a five-year-contract with the Catalans. Barcelona will first have to reach an agreement with the Premier League giants in order to see the deal materialise…
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Man City duo test positive for coronavirus
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for Covid-19. The players, along with two members of staff, will isolate in accordance with Premier League and government protocol. City will likely be without the duo for Premier League games against Newcastle United on December 26, Everton two days later and Chelsea…
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Guardiola defends Arteta after Arsenal loss to City
Pep Guardiola says it would be a “big mistake” for Arsenal to sack manager Mikel Arteta after Manchester City’s 4-1 win over the Gunners in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. Arsenal are without a win in eight domestic league and cup matches. Arteta left City, where he was Guardiola’s assistant, 12 months ago to…
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I met with Pep Guardiola, but… – Laporta
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta concedes a return for Pep Guardiola is now off. Guardiola won two Champions League titles with Laporta during the latter’s previous time as Barca president. There has been talk of Laporta trying to revive the partnership, but a new Manchester City contract signed by Guardiola last month has ended those…
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EPL: Man City move closer to top four after win
Manchester City returned to winning ways in the Premier League and closed the gap to the top four with a hard-fought victory over in-form Southampton at St Mary’s. Raheem Sterling swept in from Kevin de Bruyne’s cutback after 16 minutes as Pep Guardiola’s side stamped their authority following the hosts’ energetic start. Southampton, who began…
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EPL: Arsenal must trust in Arteta, says Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed former assistant Mikel Arteta to turn Arsenal’s fortunes around in spite of the club’s dismal start to the season. With 13 points from 12 Premier League games, Arsenal are off to their worst start to a campaign in almost 40 years and the pressure is building on Arteta,…
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Foden becoming fundamental for City – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described Phil Foden as fundamental to his squad. The dynamic diminutive playmaker has stepped up this season after the departure of David Silva. “Yeah, it’s so good. Now in this moment I see him playing upfront because of his dynamic sense of goal and he helps us with first…
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I hope Messi does not join Man City – Mata
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata admits Manchester City’s move for Barcelona star Leo Messi has him worried. Mata revealed that friends keep texting him to tell him that Messi will be wearing Sky Blue next season. He said: “Well I hope not – I hope not for the betterment of my club. “I don’t know…
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Man City open talks with Lautaro Martinez
Premier League side Manchester City are making a move for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. With concerns over Sergio Aguero’s plans, City have sent out feelers to Lautaro’s camp about the prospect of a move to England in 2021. Aguero’s deal expires in June and manager Pep Guardiola admitted last week they were waiting for…
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Mourinho convinced me to choose Man Utd over City – Bailly
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly remains in contact with Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho. Mourinho signed Bailly as United manager, taking the Ivorian from Villarreal in his first season in charge at Old Trafford. Bailly recalled to Mundo Deportivo: “I still talk to Mourinho. Sometimes he has called me when I have been injured, I consider…