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).
20.12.2023 - 21:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City breezed through to the Club World Cup final on Tuesday with a convincing 3-0 win over Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds in Saudi Arabia.
They will face a tougher test in Friday’s showpiece when they take on Fluminense of Brazil but the Blues go into the contest as favourites. However, Pep Guardiola is concerned about the state of the pitch at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, which has already seen four games played on it including City’s semi-final.
Erling Haaland has been ruled out of the tournament as he continues to nurse his foot injury but he continues to grab the headlines. He has now picked up another accolade for an unforgettable 2023.
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Guardiola has expressed concern at the state of the pitch at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium ahead of the Club World Cup final against Fluminense on Friday.
The Blues beat Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in Tuesday's semi-final but the playing surface was beginning to cut up during what was the fourth match played at this venue in eight days during this tournament.
Fluminense beat Al-Ahly 2-0 in the first semi-final on Monday but afterwards their coaching staff and players also raised concerns about the state of the pitch.
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Haaland has been crowned as your City Fans' Footballer of the Year for 2023.
The 23-year-old Norway sensation, who also finished as runner-up for the national-wide accolade, was a landslide winner during the voting process. John Stones, Rodri and Haaland were in all the running for Reach PLC's top prize, which ultimately went to England and Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier.
For the City-only prize, Haaland
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).
Manchester City is gearing up to defend their title in the FA Cup as they face Championship strugglers Huddersfield Town in what appears to be a favourable matchup for the defending champions. Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has shown great respect for every competition and will undoubtedly treat the FA Cup with the same level of seriousness.
Manchester City were able to head off for the Champions League final in a 'different mood' after dispatching rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
Manchester City's players will not sport the Emirates sleeve patches on their shirts in the FA Cup this season because of a clash with their sponsor, Etihad.
Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore believes Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is a pioneer for the way football has evolved since he took charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2016.
Adam Thomas has left fans distracted - and gushing - over the same thing as he welcomed in the New Year with his wife and their children that left one of them issuing apology.
Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of Oscar Bobb for lifting Manchester City to victory over Sheffield United.
Manchester City supporters are over the moon to see Kevin De Bruyne return to their matchday squad after his manager Pep Guardiola recalled the fit-again Belgium captain against Sheffield United. City resume their Premier League campaign against rock-bottom opponents at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.
Pep Guardiola will be forced into making one change to his starting lineup when treble-winners Manchester City get down to business against Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon (3pm).
Manchester City are World Champions after swatting aside Fluminense in Jeddah on Friday.
Manchester City are sweating over the fitness of Rodri after the Spaniard had to be taken off with an ankle injury in Friday's Club World Cup final.
Manchester City are on the brink of an historic success as they take on Brazilian giants Fluminense in the Club World Cup final.
Pep Guardiola is expected to go full strength in search of a fifth trophy of 2023 on Friday when Manchester City take on Fluminense in the Club World Cup final.
Kevin De Bruyne stepped up his recovery from hamstring surgery by continuing to train with the rest of the Manchester City squad 24 hours out from their Club World Cup final against Fluminese.
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.
Manchester City will face Fluminense at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah in the final of the 2023 Club World Cup on Friday.
Manchester City's Champions League matchwinner Rodri has likened the Blues' Club World Cup win over Urawa Red Diamonds to their performance against Inter Milan in Istanbul - but has told his teammates they must improve in the final on Friday.
Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden both felt 'more comfortable' after Manchester City switched things up against Urawa Red Diamonds.
Manchester City will compete in their first-ever Club World Cup this week and kick-off with a semi-final clash against Urawa Red Diamonds this evening.
Erik ten Hag has pointed to the persistent injury setbacks Manchester United have faced as a reason why their season has been stagnant.