These are your Manchester City evening headlines on Sunday, July 24.
Fernandinho comment opens Kalvin Phillips up to new Man City role
05.07.2022 - 08:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
So complete has Fernandinho been for so long at Manchester City that it is easy to forget how he started off.
As soon as Pep Guardiola arrived he said the Brazilian had the intelligence to play all over the pitch, but he turned into the perfect No.6 behind two No.8s in the 2017/18 season as City dominated the Premier League like nobody had ever seen. Fernandinho became known as the snarling pitbull that whipped out tactical fouls to defend his team whenever Kevin De Bruyne or David Silva lost the ball - a role he did better than anybody.
But he did not arrive at City to be a No.6, as a new documentary points out; Txiki Begiristain admitted he was more of a No.8 when they signed him and Vincent Kompany remembers thinking of him as a more attacking player based on the goals he had seen him score for Shakhtar. As Fernandinho said though: "Sometimes you become the player a club needs you to be, and that's what happened to me."
Also read: Kalvin Phillips admits intrigue after being convinced by Man City duo
That line (while sounding a bit too close to the line about Batman being the hero Gotham needs in The Dark Knight) should instruct Kalvin Phillips as he takes his place in the City's squad replacing Fernandinho. With the Brazilian heading back to his homeland to prolong his career, City have swooped for Phillips from Leeds United.
Those confused over why a player would swap a starting place in a Premier League team to sit on the bench behind Rodri every week at the Etihad are missing the wider picture at the Etihad, which is growing considerably this summer. While there may be some players with fixed positions, the vast majority are versatile to fit into a range of different roles and formations.
As well as pushing Rodri
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24.07.2022 / 15:29
Jurgen Klopp sends transfer jibe to Man City while comparing Liverpool business
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23.07.2022 / 18:49
Kalvin Phillips debut highlights Fernandinho truth as Pep Guardiola conducts Man City experiment
Kalvin Phillips made his Manchester City debut at the NRG Stadium on Thursday, helping his team win by two goals to one. The new signing played just 45 minutes against Club America after being substituted on at half-time.
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23.07.2022 / 13:41
Erling Haaland lifts lid on Man City training sessions under Pep Guardiola
Erling Haaland said the quality on show in Manchester City's training sessions is "something else", as Riyad Mahrez said he is confident the Blues' style of play won't change following the arrival of the Norwegian.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.07.2022 / 22:27
How to watch Man City vs Bayern Munich with live stream, TV channel and kick-off details
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22.07.2022 / 18:21
George Ezra reacts to Kalvin Phillips' Man City initiation song revelation
Kalvin Phillips has responded to social media comments from George Ezra after revealing he sang one of the pop artist's ballads during his Manchester City ‘initiation test’.
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21.07.2022 / 06:57
Man City star Erling Haaland breaks silence to drop debut hint after not featuring vs Club America
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has revealed when he hopes to make his debut after he did not feature in his side's 2-1 victory against Club America in Houston.
usmagazine.com
18.07.2022 / 18:51
Meghan Markle Wows in Little Black Dress Ahead of Prince Harry’s U.N. Speech in New York City: Pics
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.07.2022 / 00:51
Man City could get transfer budget boost as Newcastle linked with Leeds' Jack Harrison
Manchester City could get an extra transfer boost to the tune of almost £5million as Newcastle are linked with former winger Jack Harrison.
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17.07.2022 / 09:23
Pep Guardiola may know the answer to Man City's Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez question
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16.07.2022 / 17:55
Riyad Mahrez jokes about what he'll do now he's signed new Man City deal
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15.07.2022 / 19:39
Txiki Begiristain makes claim as Riyad Mahrez signs new Man City contract
Txiki Begiristain hailed Riyad Mahrez as one of the most exciting wingers in the world as the Manchester City star signed a new deal at the club.
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04.07.2022 / 23:13
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New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell is assuring New Yorkers that “there are no specific, credible threats” to the city’s 4th of July celebrations and that holiday displays are continuing as planned despite the mass shooting in the Chicago area this morning.
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01.07.2022 / 11:09
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag hailed for using ‘smart’ transfer strategy in Kevin De Bruyne comparison
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