Pep Guardiola insisted it makes zero difference to Manchester City whether they kick off against Burnley in first or second place in the Premier League.
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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, March 14.
Ruben Dias’ injury comes as a big blow at a crucial time in the season for City. Having been forced out of the Manchester derby and the second leg against Sporting Lisbon, the defender faces around a month out with a hamstring problem.
With crucial games on all fronts on the horizon – not least that clash against Liverpool at the start of April – Dias will be a big miss, although it does open the door for Aymeric Laporte. The Spain international finds himself back in the side as injuries take their toll on the Blues.
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Laporte has had to remain patient for his chances - despite being so impressive after joining the club, since Dias’ arrival, John Stones has been favoured as the Portuguese’s partner at the heart of the defence. As Laporte gets his chance now though, Pep Guardiola has made a special request for the 27-year-old to continue learning in his role.
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All the talk this summer looks set to surround Erling Haaland, and where he might end up. Europe’s top clubs are circling in anticipation of his release clause at Borussia Dortmund coming into effect.
The Manchester Evening News understands City are now in pole position to sign the Norwegian. Although plenty of big names have been linked, lots of them now appear to be falling by the wayside.
And that looks set to not only be great news for City, but also for Haaland. It means the 21-year-old could get the chance to work with the best manager in the world in Guardiola, who has already shown with three players how he can make the Dortmund superstar even better.
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Pep Guardiola insisted it makes zero difference to Manchester City whether they kick off against Burnley in first or second place in the Premier League.
John Stones has pulled out of the England squad and returned to Manchester City, the FA has announced.
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, March 27:
Nathan Aké’s summer plans could present Manchester City and Pep Guardiola with a major issue in the transfer window if he decides to move on in search of regular first-team football.
Former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has explained how he was always sure the 2013/14 Premier League title would end up at the Etihad.
The March international break always feels like it comes at the worst time, and this year is no different as Manchester City wait to being their treble run-in for the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly chosen to sign Harry Kane over Erling Haaland this summer.
Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City players are thriving on the pressure as the season reaches a thrilling climax. The Blues face Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, and then after the international break and a trip to Burnley, face a huge week which involved the two legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid wrapped around the Premier League showdown with Liverpool.
Ruben Dias remains a doubt for Manchester City's crunch Premier League and Champions League games next month after Pep Guardiola was told trying to bring the defender back too early could end his season.
Manchester City and Real Madrid are reportedly the only two contenders to sign Erling Haaland this summer.
Pep Guardiola accepts Manchester City are in a position where they could win the Treble this season.
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, March 17.
Liverpool fans have been rolling their eyes after learning that Ruben Dias is back in training two weeks after Manchester City said the defender would be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Manchester City fans couldn't be happier with Pep Guardiola as he named what many consider his strongest side against Crystal Palace.
Pep Guardiola's side travel to Selhurst Park tonight looking to reopen their six-point gap at the top of the Premier League table.
Pep Guardiola is keeping his fingers crossed that Manchester City's injury situation will improve in time for Crystal Palace.
Yaya Toure. Vincent Kompany. David Silva. Sergio Aguero.
Manchester City return to Champions League action on Wednesday, with the Blues having a huge 5-0 aggregate lead over Sporting.
Pep Guardiola has faced Manchester United on two occasions in the Premier League this season and each time, he's provided a tactical masterclass. When the two sides met in November, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in the charge of the Reds and to ensure his team remained defensively resolute, he opted for a back three system.