Manchester City players past and present have sent emotional messages to Ilkay Gundogan after the midfielder's move to Barcelona was confirmed on Monday.
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Manchester City are preparing to face Inter Milan as the club chase Champions League glory and a historic treble.
Pep Guardiola’s side completed the double as City emerged 2-1 victors over local rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final last weekend, having already lifted the Premier League trophy. The Champions League trophy has eluded the club over the years but City head into the final on a formidable run of just one defeat in their last 27 matches across all competitions.
Inter overcame a group of death including Barcelona and Bayern Munich to reach the knockout rounds and booked their place in the final with a 3-0 aggregate win over city rivals Milan. Ahead of the Champions League final, MEN Sport asked an AI engine how the contest will play out in Istanbul. Predicting a 2-1 win for City, this is what it had to say...
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Result: Manchester City 2-1 Inter Milan
Scorers
City:
Erling Haaland
Kevin De Bruyne
Inter:
Romelu Lukaku
Reasons why Manchester City might win:
City boasts a midfield engine that is the envy of every club in Europe. Led by the creative genius of Kevin De Bruyne, the midfield nucleus of De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, and Bernardo Silva has been orchestrating City's attacking prowess all season. Their ability to control the game, create scoring opportunities, and find the back of the net themselves could give City the edge in this final.
Guardiola, the mastermind behind City's success, is known for his innovative tactics and meticulous attention to detail. His ability to adapt to different opponents and exploit their weaknesses has been a key factor in City's journey to the final. Guardiola's
Manchester City players past and present have sent emotional messages to Ilkay Gundogan after the midfielder's move to Barcelona was confirmed on Monday.
Manchester City have paid tribute to Ilkay Gundogan after the midfielder announced his move to Barcelona on a free transfer, saying he leaves with his place in club history secured.
Ilkay Gundogan is set to leave Manchester City on a free transfer to join Barcelona.
Here are your Monday evening Manchester City headlines.
Manchester City defender Sergio Gomez says he wants to stay at the club despite a slow start to his career at the Etihad Stadium.
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Manchester City will face Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 6, the Football Association has announced.
Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford has revealed that he switched his TV off ahead of Manchester City laying their hands on the Champions League trophy in Istanbul last Saturday evening.
Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his players' efforts after they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City in Saturday's Champions League final in Istanbul.
A mixed zone on the night of a Champions League final is always a chaotic scene. A cacophony of languages ricochets around the bowels of the Ataturk Stadium and reporters from around the world get elbows out to jostle for position, with those working for TV and radio desperately thrusting microphones in the direction of anyone who will stop.
Manchester City players met with children injured in the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake - even in the nerve-wracking days ahead of their historic match as they trained for the historic Champions League final.
Jack Grealish had got the celebrations started in the dressing room at the Ataturk Stadium, and Kyle Walker had promised to demolish any drink put in front of him - with a pre-emptive apology to England boss Gareth Southgate.
This Manchester City squad became immortals on a warm evening in Turkey on Saturday evening.
Rio Ferdinand says Kyle Walker’s 'blood will be boiling' after the England international was left out of Manchester City’s Champions League final line-up against Inter Milan.
Manchester City look to be blessed with a fully fit squad going into the Champions League final against Inter Milan.
Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City fans not to boo the Champions League anthem before their final against Inter Milan.
Kevin De Bruyne has admitted winning the Champions League is an obsession for Manchester City ahead of Saturday's final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.
Ruben Dias says Manchester City have a squad full of leaders as they aim to complete the final step of a historic Treble.
Of all the sub-plots in Saturday's Champions League final, the return of Edin Dzeko to the minds of Manchester City fans is one of the more intriguing.
Jude Bellingham rejected an approach from Manchester City before joining Real Madrid, according to reports.