Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday, September 22.
Pep Guardiola reveals advantage that has helped Julian Alvarez settle at Man City
06.09.2022 - 17:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Pepe Guardiola has explained how Julian Alvarez has been able to adapt so quickly to life at Manchester City.
Although Alvarez — who arrived at City this summer after spending the second half of last season on loan in Argentina — has started just one of City's six Premier League matches this term, the Argentine striker has impressed supporters and Guardiola alike with his performances.
The 22-year-old changed the dynamic of the 4-2 comeback win against Crystal Palace, and then scored a superb brace when he was promoted to the starting line-up a few days later against Nottingham Forest. Guardiola has mentioned on numerous occasions how surprised he and his coaching staff are by the quality of Alvarez and how quickly he has settled into the team, given the quality difference between Argentine football and the Premier League.
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Speaking ahead of City's Champions League tie with Sevilla, Guardiola hinted at why Alvarez has been able to impress despite the pressure of moving to an elite team thousands of miles from home.
"I think that these players who come from a team like River Plate, where they give you the obligation to win, win, win and win, they come well educated about what pressure is," Guardiola said.
"There is pressure here but I don't know if there is more in Manchester than in Argentina . I haven't been to Buenos Aires, I don't know what it's like at Boca or River, but I sense that there is [pressure]. The important thing is that he gets along well.
The City boss has been so impressed with his new attacker that he said Alvarez is unlucky not to be a regular starter at the club already.
He added: "I have the impression that
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22.09.2022 / 11:51
'I don't know his problem' - Man City star Jack Grealish hits back at Graeme Souness comments
Jack Grealish has laughed off criticism from former Liverpool player Graeme Souness, telling reporters: "I don't know what his problem is with me!"
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20.09.2022 / 23:51
New Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi reveals chat with Man City's Pep Guardiola before appointment
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola acted as a sounding board to new Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi.
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20.09.2022 / 22:37
Huge mural of Pep Guardiola unveiled opposite the Etihad Stadium
A huge mural of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has appeared near the Etihad Stadium. The amazing artwork has been painted by two talented street artists on the gable end of a house on the Beswick housing estate facing the Blues' home.
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19.09.2022 / 00:59
Man City manager Pep Guardiola responds to Kalvin Phillips injury setback
Pep Guardiola is confident Kalvin Phillips can still make England's World Cup squad despite the prospect of needing to undergo surgery on a shoulder injury.
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18.09.2022 / 10:53
Pep Guardiola makes Man City demand as he hopes Erling Haaland example can rub off on teammates
When Erling Haaland stretched to try and convert Kevin De Bruyne's low cross inside the first minute at Molineux, it looked briefly like Manchester City's deadly combination was going to be denied.
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16.09.2022 / 19:33
Julian Alvarez and Aymeric Laporte to start - Man City predicted line-up vs Wolves
Manchester City will be hoping for another three points this Saturday before the international break as they travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
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06.09.2022 / 15:39
Rodri explains what Man City must do to beat Sevilla in Champions League
Rodri believes that Manchester City must focus on themselves — and not the poor form of their opponents — if they want to get their Champions League campaign off to a winning start.
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03.09.2022 / 12:01
We simulated Aston Villa vs Man City to get a score prediction
Manchester City will be looking to continue their incredible goalscoring form on Saturday, as they face a struggling Aston Villa side in the Premier League.
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30.08.2022 / 21:13
Kevin de Bruyne forces Pep Guardiola into rare admission over Man City's "incredible talent"
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a rare admission over "incredible talent" Kevin de Bruyne.
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30.08.2022 / 16:13
Julian Alvarez has already surprised Pep Guardiola at Man City
Pep Guardiola has been surprised with just how good Julian Alvarez is ahead of a first Premier League start for the Manchester City forward.
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30.08.2022 / 09:27
Txiki Begiristain explains why Man City did not get their way with Julian Alvarez transfer
Manchester City wanted Julian Alvarez to come straight into Pep Guardiola's squad when they signed him in January, the club's director of football Txiki Begiristain has explained.
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29.08.2022 / 23:23
Barcelona 'give up' on Bernardo Silva pursuit and more Man City transfer rumours
Barcelona have brought the curtain down on their quest to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, just days ahead of the transfer window closing.
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29.08.2022 / 23:23
Pep Guardiola makes Julian Alvarez prediction as Phil Foden addresses life at Man City
Guardiola makes Alvarez prediction after Palace victory
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29.08.2022 / 19:11
Pep Guardiola claims England Lionesses have 'put pressure' on Gareth Southgate's World Cup side
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the England Lionesses' historic Euro 2022 triumph has 'put pressure' on the men's squad heading into the World Cup later this year.
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29.08.2022 / 06:09
Pep Guardiola makes Julian Alvarez prediction after unsung role in Man City comeback vs Crystal Palace
Julian Alvarez will have a key role to play for Manchester City this season, Pep Guardiola says, after a week that has mightily impressed his new manager.
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29.08.2022 / 01:11
Pep Guardiola reaffirms Man City stance on 'irreplaceable' Bernardo Silva ahead of transfer deadline
Pep Guardiola insists Bernardo Silva will definitely stay at Manchester City this week, despite continued interest from Barcelona, as he called the Portuguese 'irreplaceable' to his squad.