Manchester City returned to the Premier League's summit with a 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Pep Guardiola shares Man City injury update and pays tribute to legend Franny Lee
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Manchester City return to Champions League action on Wednesday evening after recording successive domestic defeats for the first time since January.
Pep Guardiola's side were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at the third round stage after losing 1-0 to Newcastle United last week, following that up with a disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat at Wolves. Wednesday's trip to RB Leipzig will represent a third straight away game.
The City family was rocked on Monday evening amid news of the death of Francis Lee. The former Blues striker and chairman passed away at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer, with tributes pouring in from across the club.
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Here are your Tuesday evening City headlines.
Double injury boost
Bernardo Silva and John Stones returned to City training to boost Guardiola.
Silva has been missing since the Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade last month while Stones hasn’t started for the Blues since the Community Shield as part of a number of injury issues that have hampered the squad. Guardiola played a weakened team in the Carabao Cup last week at Newcastle because of the fitness situation and after City lost that game a stronger lineup then suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolves.
It remains to be seen whether both players will be fit enough to feature against RB Leipzig on Wednesday but it is encouraging for the group - particularly ahead of the crunch game against Arsenal at the weekend - to have them back in training. Following the return to action of Mateo Kovacic and Jack Grealish at Wolves, Kevin De Bruyne is now the only
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22.10.2023 / 13:37
Man City appeal for help to ban fans over offensive Sir Bobby Charlton chants
Manchester City are appealing to their own fans for help in banning 'idiots' who sang offensive chants about the late, great Sir Bobby Charlton.
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21.10.2023 / 21:03
Pep Guardiola explains doubts over three players as Man City pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
Manchester City returned to winning ways on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home to Brighton and Hove Albion.
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21.10.2023 / 18:15
Pep Guardiola reveals selection doubts over three Man City players vs Brighton
Pep Guardiola was unsure about his Manchester City tactics and team selection vs Brighton, with three positions causing him more food for thought than usual.
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21.10.2023 / 11:37
Kovacic and Grealish out - Man City fans name starting XI they want to see vs Brighton
Manchester City are looking to bounce back from back to back Premier League losses when they take on Brighton this afternoon.
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17.10.2023 / 22:31
Man City get timely boost as five players involved in England Euro 2024 qualifying win vs Italy
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola might have watched the England match through his fingers with so many of his players involved on Tuesday night. However, in the end, Guardiola pretty much got exactly what he wanted from the win over Italy.
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15.10.2023 / 11:45
Man City could secure transfer windfall as Liverpool 'target Leroy Sane deal'
Former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane has been tipped for a surprise return to the Premier League.
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13.10.2023 / 21:34
Man City's Jack Grealish opens up on injury pain as Jeremy Doku labelled 'one of the best'
The international break is now in full swing and several Manchester City players have been in action over the past 24 hours.
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13.10.2023 / 09:43
Jack Grealish lifts lid on recovery from 'most painful' injury with Man City
Jack Grealish says the injury which kept him out at Manchester City's recent matches was among the most painful he's ever suffered. The attacker picked up a dead leg against Sheffield United and said the City doctors had described it as the worst injury of its kind that he'd seen.
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10.10.2023 / 13:39
Man City defender Kyle Walker not involved in full training with England squad
Kyle Walker underwent an individual training session indoors during his first day with the England squad.
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09.10.2023 / 22:01
Bernardo Silva wants Man City leaders to step up after Arsenal defeat
Bernardo Silva dismissed the idea that Manchester City have struggled without Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, insisting that others should be stepping up in their absence.
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08.10.2023 / 08:01
"Forward with Franny": How Francis Lee tried to save Manchester City in the 90s
It's September 11, 1993 and The Rev Jim Burns' beloved Manchester City are in turmoil. The club are languishing in the then fledgling Premier League and fans have been calling for the head of chairman Peter Swales since the start of the season.
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06.10.2023 / 21:09
Pep Guardiola confirms Man City injury blow as Arsenal approach explained
Manchester City are preparing to face Arsenal in a clash that could send an early message in the title race this weekend.
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03.10.2023 / 13:29
'Mr Personality' Francis Lee led one Man City golden age then helped to deliver another
Some of the most eye-catching moments of Francis Lee's football career didn't happen in a Manchester City shirt.
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30.09.2023 / 07:45
Is Wolves vs Man City on TV? UK and US live stream details for Premier League fixture
Manchester City will be going for seven wins out of seven in the Premier League when they travel to the Midlands to take on Wolves at Molineux today.
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29.09.2023 / 14:09
Pep Guardiola tells Jack Grealish he faces challenge to keep his Man City place
Jack Grealish is back from injury, but is not guaranteed to walk straight back into the Manchester City starting XI.
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29.09.2023 / 13:47
Pep Guardiola issues team news update on three Man City players
Bernardo Silva won't be fit to return for Manchester City at Wolves this weekend and the Blues will also be without John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne for the trip to Molineux.
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29.09.2023 / 06:11
Man City star John Stones and England legend mobbed at tournament for homeless footballers
Manchester City star John Stones and an England legend surprised a crowd of 300 homeless football players taking part in a charity tournament.
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26.09.2023 / 20:01
Man City starter vs Newcastle confirmed as Arsenal suffer Bukayo Saka injury blow
Manchester City extended their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 2-0 win at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
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26.09.2023 / 16:27
Kalvin Phillips starts in Man City predicted line-up with four changes made
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to shuffle his star-studded pack for their Carabao Cup third-round tie against Newcastle United on Wednesday night (8pm).