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  • BREAKING: Man City win another European trophy

    BREAKING: Man City win another European trophy

    UEFA Champions League winner, Manchester City of England has defeated Europa League winner Sevilla on penalties to win its first Super Cup trophy.

    Pep Guardiola’s side lost the Community Shield to Arsenal in a shootout but saw their fortunes transformed when Sevilla’s Nemanja Gudelj hit the bar after nine successful penalties.

    City had to come from behind in an entertaining encounter to force penalties after a towering header from Yousef En-Nesyri put the Europa League holders ahead on 25 minutes.

    Sevilla goalkeeper Bono and his Manchester City counterpart Ederson both excelled with fine saves before man-of-the-match Cole Palmer rose at the far post in the 63rd minute to level with a looping header from Rodri’s cross.

    It set up the tense finale that resulted in another piece of silverware being added to Guardiola’s vast collection.

  • Guardiola opens up on clash with Erling Haaland

    Guardiola opens up on clash with Erling Haaland

    Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has given details of his argument with Erling Haaland during their 3-0 win at Burnley on Friday.

    The Premier League champions began the new campaign in style at Turf Moor, with Haaland scoring a first-half brace.

    But as the two teams headed for the dressing room, Guardiola could be seen in a heated exchange with the Norway striker.

    After the game, Guardiola revealed what transpired.

    He said: “He wanted the ball in behind to him, and that ball hasn’t to be in behind. Sometimes you have to be patient to find the right moment.

    “He was not frustrated, I am not frustrated. In football it happens. Don’t be dramatic.”

  • Arsenal beat Man City to lift Community Shield

    Arsenal beat Man City to lift Community Shield

    Arsenal gave their hopes of beating Manchester City to the Premier League title a psychological boost as they defeated Pep Guardiola’s side on penalties to win the Community Shield.

    After a largely forgettable 70 minutes in the season curtain-raiser, Cole Palmer looked to have won it for City when the substitute curled home a stunning strike.

    But Leandro Trossard equalised in the 101st minute when his shot deflected into the back of the net.

    That took the game to spot-kicks, where substitute Kevin de Bruyne struck the crossbar before Rodri saw his effort saved and then Fabio Vieira converted to secure the silverware for Arsenal.

    Arsenal led the Premier League for 248 days last season but their challenge fell apart in the closing stages as City overtook them to claim the title as part of a Treble, along with the Champions League and FA Cup.

    Gunners boss Mikel Arteta admitted in the build-up to this game that the end of last season still hurt, and was clearly desperate to get one over City, who beat his side home and away last season.

    Arsenal’s big summer signings Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber were all handed their competitive debuts at Wembley, but it looked like it was going to be a familiar story as Havertz failed to convert two big opportunities in the first half, before Palmer’s stunner put City ahead.

    But Arteta’s side showed impressive spirit to battle to the end and got their reward when substitute Trossard struck before keeping their cool to come out on top in the shootout.

    BBC

  • I hate playing against Man City – Newcastle star

    I hate playing against Man City – Newcastle star

    Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes admits playing against Manchester City is not a pleasant experience.

    The Brazilian was asked about the impact he has made on the Premier League and his impressions of its top sides.

    Guimaraes, whose Magpies qualified for the Champions League by finishing fourth last term, singled out City for special praise.

    Per the Mail, he said: “We know Man City are a step above all teams in England. It’s the worst game when we play there. I hate it.

    “It seems that we are children and they are professionals. It’s horrible.

    “It feels like they’re playing with 15 and we’re playing with seven.

    “You look and say, ‘Wow, it looks so blue!’. They’re all crazy good.

    “Against Man City, how do you play? You go out there and let them score right away — it’s very difficult.”

  • Saudi club make Bernardo Silva massive £650,000-a-week contract offer

    Saudi club make Bernardo Silva massive £650,000-a-week contract offer

    Manchester City are struggling to keep hold of Bernardo Silva this summer.

    The Portuguese is set to be offered a new deal by City, with his current contract worth £150,000-a-week.

    However, the Daily Star says City cannot compete with Saudi interest, where Al-Hilal are in talks with the midfielder about a massive £650,000-a-week contract.

    Bernardo almost quit City last summer and remained unsettled through the Treble-winning season.

    Barcelona are thought to be his favoured destination, but like City, the Catalans cannot compete with Al-Hilal’s spending power.

  • Guardiola wanted us to leave Man City together – Gundogan

    Guardiola wanted us to leave Man City together – Gundogan

    New Barcelona signing Ilkay Gundogan has revealed that Manchester CityPep Guardiola hoped they would leave the club together.

    Gundogan departed City in the transfer window after winning the treble, signing a two-year deal that could go on for another year.

    While the German wanted to remain at City, they only made him an offer of a single year.

    “One of the hardest calls I had to make was to Pep, telling him that I was going to leave,” Gundogan said after signing for Barca.

    “All I could do was to say thank you. Not just for this season, or for all the trophies, but for bringing me here in the first place.

    “I will never forget when I hurt my knee at the end of the season with Dortmund [in 2016] and I had to get surgery, I was so worried that City would pull out of the deal for me. But Pep called me on the phone and said they will wait no matter how long it takes.

    “I think maybe Pep was hoping that we would come here to City together and leave together, but I know that he understands my decision. I am sure it helps that I’m going to his boyhood club.”

  • Ikay Gundogan rejects two bumper offers

    Ikay Gundogan rejects two bumper offers

    Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has turned down two lucrative offers this summer.

    The Citizens midfielder, who helped his side to a historic treble this term, is coming off contract.

    Per Bild in Germany, Gundogan rejected interest from former club Borussia Dortmund and Saudi Arabia.

    The midfielder is also a target for Barcelona, with their offer appealing to him the most.

    City may yet come in with a bid to keep him at the club for next season and beyond.

    As things stand, Gundogan joining Barca on a free and signing a multi-year contract appears the most likely outcome.

  • Pep Guardiola looks tired – Fabregas

    Pep Guardiola looks tired – Fabregas

    Cesc Fabregas has questioned Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City.

    The Como midfielder believes Guardiola has looked exhausted during City’s Treble winning campaign.

    Cesc told Mundo Deportivo: “I think now the future of the club depends on two things: how long the team will remain hungry after all the trophies won, and also how long Guardiola will stay at City.

    “Lately he looked tired. It is clear that he will not leave next season, because he wants to win more titles.

    “But the future of the club directly depends on his stay there.”

  • Rodri dedicates Champions League title to two ex-City players

    Rodri dedicates Champions League title to two ex-City players

    Manchester City matchwinner Rodri dedicated their Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan to former City players.

    He later said: “Emotional. A dream come true. All these guys around here [points to the fans] waited I don’t know how many years. They deserve, we deserve.

    “The last years we were so close. I just want to thank everyone.

    “It wasn’t easy. What a team we faced, the way they defend and counter-attack.

    “We gave everything. I wasn’t good in the first half, I was playing *curse word*.

    “Finals are like this. You can’t expect to play well as always. Emotions and nerves are there.

    “We competed like animals.

    “We want more. More ambition. It’s a dream. This moment will never happen again. We hope next year but we deserve to celebrate.

    “All of these players who made the club big, [lists players like Sergio Aguero and David Silva] this one is for them.”

  • FA Cup: Players must believe they can beat City – Ten Hag

    FA Cup: Players must believe they can beat City – Ten Hag

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says winning the FA Cup final should be enough motivation for players today.

    United can also stop Manchester City from winning the Treble.

    But Ten Hag says: “I know what is the thinking from the fans but what we want is to restore Manchester United by winning trophies so we have an opportunity to win a trophy and we don’t want to be distracted by anything.

    “If it is important for the fans it is important for us so we will give everything to win the Cup. But it is not about stopping them.

    “Because it is not necessary. It will not give more motivation for the team because for their motivation is already enough – it can’t be more.

    “They want to win a Cup and they have an opportunity. They want to set a crown of the season so what do you need more? What is more motivation?”

    This season United lost 6-3 at City before winning 2-1 in January.

    Ten Hag added: “You learn from that defeat but you learn from the win as well but I can’t say afterwards that I learn something from that game so we won the second game – I don’t think so.

    “What was the difference between those results? The belief. In the Etihad we didn’t show belief. In Old Trafford we were determined to win this game from the first moment on. It is up to us that we show the same belief.”