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The winners and losers of the Champions League draw

The group stage has thrown up some intriguing matches including Messi's PSG facing Man City and Juventus clashing with holders Chelsea

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Man City defender Mendy charged with four counts of rape

The French international has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates on Friday

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Guardiola hints at Man City exit when contract expires

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach says he will consider becoming an international boss after leaving Etihad Stadium

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How Man City's move for Kane crumbled

The Tottenham star had been City's top target to replace Sergio Aguero throughout the summer, but has now admitted defeat in his bid to leave Spurs

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Why Bernardo is struggling to move away from Man City

Pep Guardiola has confirmed the Portugal international wants to leave before the transfer window shuts but time is running out to complete a deal

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Kane still Man City's top target amid Ronaldo links

Tottenham striker is still the priority for Pep Guardiola as the transfer deadline looms despite speculation over a move for Juventus star

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Man City to unveil Kompany and Silva statues

Two of the club's greatest ever players to have sculptures at Etihad Stadium revealed with another of Sergio Aguero to join them later

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Grealish has the quality to match Sterling's goals - Pep

The British record transfer signing scored his first goal on his home debut as the Premier League champions thrashed newly-promoted Norwich City 5-0

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Guardiola happy with Man City squad as deadline looms

After allowing Sergio Aguero to leave for Barcelona in the summer, the Premier League champions are short of centre-forward options

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Kane & Man City running out of time to end transfer saga

Pep Guardiola has made not secret of his desire to sign the Tottenham forward but the Premier League champions are yet to make a breakthrough

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Man City show why Guardiola desperately needs Kane

The reigning champions lost 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their opening game and look short of a goalscoring threat

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Guardiola refuses to speak on Kane future

The Premier League champions have been linked with a renewed bid for the England striker but he could play for Tottenham in their season opener

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Man City target deals for Foden, Sterling and Ederson

The Premier League champions are keen to extend contracts of a number of key players after John Stones committed his future to the club

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Stones signs new five-year contract with Man City

The England international has agreed a contract extension with the Premier League champions after winning back his place under Pep Guardiola

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£100m Grealish must lead Man City's title defence

Pep Guardiola will be without some of his most influential players for the Premier League kick off but his new England star could have a key role

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Grealish given glimpse of life as England's most expensive player

Manchester City's record-breaking signing was booed throughout his appearance in the 1-0 Community Shield defeat to Leicester City

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How City stayed focused despite Grealish & Kane transfer talk

The English champions made a slow start to their 2020-21 campaign but they're optimistic about their chances of hitting the ground running this term

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Sam Edozie: Man City's 'incredible' teen impressing Pep

The 18-year-old winger, who joined City amid interest from Chelsea in 2019, scored in each of the club's friendly matches ahead of the 2021-22 season

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Man City sign Grealish for £100m

The Premier League champions have made their first major signing of the summer after completing a club-record move for the Aston Villa star

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Man City set to complete £100m Grealish deal

The Premier League champions will finalise the transfer in the next few days, breaking the British record

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How City can afford to sign £200m duo Kane & Grealish

The Premier League champions would have to pay record-breaking fees to land the England duo, but the massive cost involved is not a concern

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Euro 2020 has proven Pep's influence on English football

Manchester City's Academy boss Jason Wilcox argues in an exclusive interview with Goal that the Catalan's influence extends well beyond the Etihad

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Wembley awaits hometown hero Sterling

The Manchester City forward, brought up in the shadow of the national stadium, has led England to the brink of a first trophy in 55 years

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Stylish Mancini has brought the sophistication back to the Italian team

The former Manchester City manager has picked up a nation after World Cup qualifying despair and turned the national team into the stars of Euro 2020

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Why couldn't Pep keep new Man Utd star Sancho at City?

The England international looked destined to be a success at the Etihad Stadium, only to turn his back on them and join Borussia Dortmund in 2017

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Undroppable to unstoppable: Kane leading England to Euros glory

Gareth Southgate never doubted his No.9, and after a double in the 4-0 victory over Ukraine, the Three Lions' captain has hit form at the perfect time

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Kidd leaves Man City in Guardiola shake-up

The 72-year-old also worked under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini as well as helping Sir Alex Ferguson to glory with Manchester United

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'Mancini's a serious winner - he made City what they are'

The Azzurri coach delivered the Etihad Stadium outfit's first trophy in over three decades, and ex-City starlet Abdul Razak hailed his man-management

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Man City set to earn £10m windfall from Sancho switch

The Borussia Dortmund winger will be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first transfer of the summer with the deal is expected to go through after a medical

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Fernandinho to stay at Man City for another year

The midfielder was linked with moves back to Brazil but he says he has unfinished business at the Etihad Stadium after agreeing a new deal

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Why Bernardo is struggling to become Ronaldo's successor

The midfielder has been substituted in all of his country's Euro 2020 matches to date, ahead of the defending champions' last-16 clash with Belgium

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Where would £100m Grealish fit in at Man City?

The Premier League champions are ready to make a summer move for the versatile England international, who can fill numerous attacking roles

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Man City lining up $139 million move for Grealish

Pep Guardiola is a big admirer of the England international and the Premier League champions are ready to make a move following Euro 2020

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Would Kane's £100m move to Man City really be a success?

The Tottenham striker has failed to score at Euro 2020, despite starting alongside his possible future City team-mates in the Three Lions' attack

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Harwood-Bellis and Nmecha set for Man City exits

The highly-rated young defender will complete a season-long switch to Belgium while the striker is unlikely to return with German clubs monitoring him

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Man City lining up £100m move for Kane

The England international is Pep Guardiola's top target as the Premier League champions search for a replacement for record goalscorer Sergio Aguero

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Improved City & Barca relations won't lead to bargain transfers

The Catalan giants have been linked with a raft of City players as tensions between the clubs ease following Joan Laporta's return to Camp Nou

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France didn't want Laporte but Spain are lucky to have him

The Manchester City centre-back has been consistently one of the best defenders in Europe but turned 27 without ever winning an international cap

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'Fearless' Foden has to start against Croatia - Richards

The Manchester City forward has only just turned 21 but is ready to make a big impact for the Three Lions at Euro 2020

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England don't fear anybody at Euro 2020 - Trippier

The defender hailed the quality of the Three Lions' youngsters after Mason Mount and Phil Foden helped their clubs to the Champions League final

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James praises Pickford for riding out Van Dijk injury storm

The Everton goalkeeper has been defended after he came under fire for his challenge on the Liverpool star

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Man City have no plans to offload Gundogan

The Germany international has been linked with a move to Camp Nou but still has two years remaining on his current contract

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'Henderson, not De Gea, should be Man Utd's No.1'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing a decision over who will be his first choice goalkeeper and David James tells Goal who he would choose for the role

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'You can just feel the passion' - Trippier loving life at Atleti

The England international tells Goal in an exclusive interview how Diego Simeone's side held their nerve in a thrilling end to the Spanish season

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Man City chairman 'not satisfied with just winning league'

The chairman of the Premier League champions says that they will send a strong message to their rivals in the transfer window

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Why, Pep?! Chelsea punish City boss for overthinking again

The Catalan coach's 10-year-wait for another European success goes on after he got his line-up badly wrong in Saturday's 1-0 loss in Porto

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Guardiola: Man City must hold their nerve in UCL final

The Spanish coach says it is understandable if his squad feel some pressure ahead of their European showdown with Premier League rivals Chelsea

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'The only thing that can stop us is ourselves' - Sterling

The says he expects to lift the trophy ahead of the European showdown despite recent defeats to Premier League rivals Chelsea

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'It’s a UCL final, but it’s just a football game for me' - Mahrez

The Algeria winger tells Goal in an exclusive interview how he he is taking the pressure off himself ahead of the European showdown against Chelsea

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Pep’s Odyssey: City boss ends 10 years in UCL exile

The Catalan has endured a decade of disappointment in the biggest tournament in club football but is now poised to lift the trophy for the third time

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'It’s a special feeling' - Fernandinho on making first UCL final

The 36-year-old will be in Pep Guardiola's squad to face Chelsea on Saturday in his first European final after eight seasons at the Etihad Stadium

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I didn't sign up to receive online abuse - Bronze

The England defender tells Goal why she is among of team of high-profile names intent on driving hate out of football

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Pep's Barca were an inspiration for Man City's Foden

The Academy graduate watched the Catalan giants claim the European trophy on his 11th birthday and now he wants to win it for the same coach

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Aguero breaks Rooney's goal record in Man City farewell

The Argentinian scores twice on his final appearance at the Etihad Stadium before Pep Guardiola's side lift the Premier League trophy

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Guardiola 'optimistic' over Gundogan injury scare ahead of UCL final

The Manchester City midfielder was taken off as a precaution in the 3-2 defeat to Brighton with the European showpiece just 11 days away

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Guardiola warns Aguero may have played his last game for City

The club's greatest ever goalscorer will be absent from Brighton clash and is in danger of missing final home game and Champions League final

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Man City get UCL boost as De Bruyne returns

The Belgium midfielder is available for the final Premier League matches after missing the last two games with a muscle injury

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Man City set all-time English record for away wins

The champions beat Newcastle 4-3 to set a new record just days after clinching the Premier League title

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Man City eye UCL party after low-key title celebrations

Pep Guardiola's side have claimed a third Premier League crown in four years, but their focus remains on ending the season with European glory

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Laporte granted Spanish citizenship as he aims to play at Euro 2020

The Man City defender has featured for France at youth level but has not won a single senior cap after being snubbed by Didier Deschamps

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Champions again! How Pep dragged City from despair to glory

After successive league titles, standards slipped at the Etihad Stadium until the Catalan coach returned to basics to secure another memorable triumph

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Guardiola: This was our hardest title

The Catalan coach praised his 'special' squad after winning the Premier League crown during the coronavirus pandemic

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Guardiola vs Tuchel: The beginning of a beautiful rivalry

Manchester City face Chelsea in the Premier League less than three weeks before they go head-to-head in the Champions League final

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Guardiola not thinking about UCL ahead of Chelsea

The Manchester City manager says the focus is on securing the Premier League title despite a European rematch with Thomas Tuchel's side in three weeks

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History awaits! Mahrez & Dias see Man City past PSG

Pep Guardiola's men put a succession of heartbreaking European exits behind them to beat Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on aggregate

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Guardiola: We don't want to miss this opportunity

After their 2-1 first leg victory away to Paris Saint-Germain, the Premier League leaders are close to a first-ever final in the competition

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Aguero rolls back the years to put City on brink of title

The Argentine reminded Pep Guardiola of his class by netting the opener in a 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace that moved the visitors 13 points clear

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Pep's dilemma: Go all out for the title or focus on PSG?

Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday and could wrap up the Premier League two days before their Champions League second leg

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Man City players are tired, admits Guardiola

After the Carabao Cup final and Champions League semi-final first leg, his side travel to Crystal Palace but could end the week as champions

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Guardiola warns Champions League semi-final is not over

The Premier League leaders hold a slight advantage after 2-1 first leg victory away to Paris Saint-Germain

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No more over-thinking: Pep silences the critics in Paris

The English outfit came from behind to beat PSG in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final as ghosts of failures past were extinguished

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'I sleep better when I'm not thinking about Neymar & Mbappe'

The Manchester City manager warns his side they must be themselves ahead of the clash with the French champions in the Champions League

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Lucky Laporte lifts Carabao kings Man City to another title

The centre-back potentially should have been sent-off in the first half against Tottenham, but he emerged as the match-winner at Wembley Stadium

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Football with feeling: City's players shrug off SL sideshow

After a week of external distractions, Pep Guardiola's side got back to doing what they do best as they close in on the Premier League title

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Man City leave Super League amid fan anger

The breakaway competition has been met with widespread criticism from fans and has forced Premier League leaders into a rethink

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City leave Pep alone again to face Super League grilling

The manager of the Premier League leaders had to face a barrage of questions on the shock breakaway while his employers remained silent

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Why USMNT star Steffen could be key to City's quadruple bid

The American goalkeeper will start the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday and likely feature again in the League Cup final next week

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Guardiola: Man City ready for Chelsea after UCL drama

The Premier League leaders head to Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final just days after their Borussia Dortmund win as they aim to keep quadruple alive

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Foden fireworks end Man City's quarter-final curse

After three successive exits at the last-eight stage of the Champions League, Pep Guardiola's side reached the semi-finals after victory over Dortmund

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'Maybe he's a liar! He's so good for 17' - Pep in awe of Bellingham

Borussia Dortmund gave Pep's men a nervy night thanks to the youngster's record-breaking goal before being dumped out of the Champions League

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Fabulous Foden deserving of superstar status

After making his mark on the Champions League quarter-finals, the Man City starlet deserves to be spoken about alongside the PSG and Dortmund forwards

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Sporting want Man City loan star Porro in permanent deal

The Portuguese leaders have an €8.5million purchase agreement for the defender as part of his deal after he impressed in his first season at the club

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Pep was right! Lethal Leeds punish Man City's sloppiness

The Premier League leaders played against 10 men for 50 minutes but they paid a heavy price for their profligacy and slack defending

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How MLS helped Man City's Harrison find a home at Leeds

The former Manchester United youth-team player made his name with New York City FC but is now starring in the Premier League thanks to Marcelo Bielsa

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Man City tracking loan star Herrera at Granada

The Venezuelan international has been in outstanding form for the Spanish club ahead of their Europa League quarter-final against Manchester United

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De Bruyne signs new Man City contract until 2025

The Belgian midfielder ends any uncertainty over his long-term future by signing a new four-year deal with the Premier League leaders

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The difference-maker! De Bruyne denies Dortmund at the death

The Belgian playmaker scored the opener and had a big hand in winner as Pep Guardiola's side triumphed 2-1 at Etihad Stadium

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How did Man City miss out on Reyna?

Borussia Dortmund teenager faces his father's old club in the Champions League after leaving fellow CFG side New York City FC for Germany

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Guardiola making plans to stop Haaland in UCL

The Bundesliga club's striker has been linked with a move to the Premier League leaders and the Citizens boss admits he is exceptional

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Mendy upstages Aguero as Man City edge closer to title

All eyes were on the departing Argentine but it was Pep Guardiola's enigmatic full-back who made the crucial breakthrough in an important 2-0 win

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Guardiola confident Stones will bounce back from England error

The club boss was impressed how his centre-back made up for his mistake in a World Cup qualifier by later setting up the winner

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Iheanacho can show Pep he was good enough for Man City

Four years after leaving the Etihad, the Leicester striker is fulfilling the potential that had the Premier League champions excited for his future

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Guardiola hints Man City can't afford Haaland or Kane

The Premier League leaders have been linked with the Dortmund and Tottenham strikers but they may not be in a position to splash the cash

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Why has Porro played more for Spain than Man City?

The 21-year-old right-back has yet to feature for City but has just made his international debut after impressing on loan at Sporting CP

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Why Aguero is leaving Man City and who could replace him

After 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, the Argentine striker will leave at the end of the season, and finding a worthy successor will not be easy

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Man City's UCL clash with Dortmund to be played at Etihad

The quarter-final matches are due to be played at the respective home stadiums after the last-16 fixtures were switched to Hungary

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Aguero to leave Man City at the end of the season

The club's record goalscorer will exit the Etihad when his contract expires in the summer, the Premier League leaders confirmed

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Gundogan again! Man City's quadruple dream remains firmly intact

The Germany midfielder's late strike set up a 2-0 victory at Everton that secured Pep Guardiola's history-chasers a place in the FA Cup semi-finals

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Sterling: From stalwart to sidelines at Man City

The England international has had a major impact under Pep Guardiola but has lost his place at a critical point of the season

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Haaland, Pep and the UCL winners and losers

The Borussia Dortmund striker is going up against a coach keen to sign him this summer in one of many fascinating subplots in this season's tournament

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City ease past Gladbach but can Pep end quarter-final hoodoo?

The Premier League leaders eased into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Bundesliga side

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Zinchenko & Guardiola disagree over Man City's quadruple chances

The Premier League leaders are aiming to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, and also have trophy hopes in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup

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Aguero's back! Joy for City striker at Fulham after year of misery

The Argentine scored from the penalty spot as Pep Guardiola's side extended their lead at the top to 17 points with 3-0 victory at Craven Cottage

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Why did City sell potential homegrown hero Tosin for just £1.5m?

The defender had been at City from the age of six and was highly rated by academy coaches, but he was allowed to join Fulham last October

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'He has hair!' - Guardiola hails Parker & offers Wilder backing

The Manchester City boss has been impressed by the emerging British coaches who are not content with just sitting back and defending

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Guardiola: Southampton are the best team we've faced

The Citizens have moved 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League after clinching victory over Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side

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Undroppable Mahrez leading City's charge to the title

The Algeria winger scored twice and helped set-up another as Pep Guardiola's side got back to winning ways with a 5-2 victory over Southampton

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Why Pep is 'more relaxed than ever' despite derby defeat

Manchester United may have closed the gap at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win at the Etihad but the Catalan coach isn't worried

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Aguero and Foden in contention for Man City recall

The Premier League leaders are aiming to put Manchester derby disappointment behind them after their 21-match winning run came to an end

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Why derby defeat is bad news for City's UCL dream

Man Utd's win on Sunday showed that Pep Guardiola's side are far from the finished product at the highest level despite their fine recent form

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City's forgotten man: Aguero no longer key to Pep's plans

The Argentine may be the club's all-time leading goalscorer but he looks like the odd man out at the Etihad because of the team's striker-less system

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Guardiola: Man City always fight for title while other champions struggle

City have never finished outside the top two in their title defences while rivals over the past decade have failed to make the Champions League places

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Unstoppable: City's winning machine overpowers Wolves

Pep Guardiola's side scored three times in the final 10 minutes to secure a 21st successive win in all competitions with a 4-1 defeat of Wolves

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Is Man City's winning run Guardiola’s greatest achievement?

Victory over Wolves would bring a 21st consecutive win for the Premier League leaders as they challenge for an unprecedented quadruple

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Bayern are the best team in the world - Guardiola

The Premier League leaders can extend their record-breaking winning streak to 21 matches against Wolves on Tuesday night

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Dias & Stones dig City out of hole to make it 20 wins in a row

The centre-backs were both on target as the Premier League leaders continued their stunning run of form at the Etihad Stadium

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Pep: Tiredness is no excuse for Man City

The Premier League leaders face a tough turnaround, taking on West Ham less than 72 hours after their Champions League victory in Hungary

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Why Fernandinho remains so important to Man City

The 35-year-old Brazilian has fewer than six months remaining on his contract but still has a big part to play in the 2020-21 campaign

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Guardiola hits back over Man City spending jibes

The Citizens head coach insists all elite clubs spend to be successful just as much as the Premier League leaders as they fight for four trophies

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How do you stop Cancelo? City full-back re-defining the role

The Portugal international helped to create both goals as Pep Guardiola's side beat Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 in the Champions League

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Guardiola: Team leaks are unprofessional and unethical

The Manchester City boss says players discuss team news after concerns an Aston Villa injury was leaked by fantasy football transfers

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Unsung Sterling's everyday excellence sums up City renaissance

The England international now has seven direct goal involvements in his last eight league appearances after heading the winner against Arsenal

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Guardiola cannot wait to get Aguero back in Man City team

The Argentinian was an unused substitute in 1-0 victory over Arsenal but City boss says he will get game time soon

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Pep's dilemma: Should City leave De Bruyne on the bench?

The attacking midfielder is fit again after a month on the sidelines but the runaway Premier League leaders have flourished without him

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Guardiola provides Gundogan & Ake injury update

Manchester City are 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League as they aim to extend their winning streak to 18 games at the Emirates

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Man City deny making offer for Messi

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner could be reunited with Pep Guardiola but the Premier League leaders insist there have not been any talks

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No Gundogan, no problem as Man City march on

The Premier League leaders made it 17 straight wins with victory over Everton despite being without their recent attacking talisman

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How Pep made Ederson part of Man City's attack

The Brazil international is a fine shot-stopper but he's so good on the ball that he has become part of his club's offensive game

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Guardiola worried international break will cause Covid-19 spike

The manager is worried that allowing players to travel around the world will increase risk of coronavirus spreading at clubs

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Pep offers injury update on Gundogan, Aguero & De Bruyne

The Germany international suffered a slight muscle injury in Saturday's victory over Tottenham but there is better news about his team-mates

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Rivals no more: Pep's City sweep Mourinho's sorry Spurs aside

The Premier League leaders are now seven points clear at the top of the table after an impressively easy 3-0 victory over Tottenham at the Etihad

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Where does Jesus fit into Pep's striker-less system?

The Brazilian forward was left out of the starting line-up for crucial clash with Liverpool but he will still play a big part in the chase for glory

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Man City's Angelino set to join RB Leipzig in £16m deal

The Spanish full-back has been on loan at the Bundesliga club since January 2020 after failing to establish himself at the Etihad

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Guardiola provides Ruben Dias fitness update

The centre back missed the midweek game at Swansea with a fever but was back in training and should be fit for the next Premier League game

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City have the swagger needed to claim a quadruple

The Premier League leaders moved into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory over Championship side Swansea City

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India 2017: When Foden's star potential was first revealed

An FA Cup clash with Swansea sees the Man City prodigy go up against Steve Cooper, the manager who helped launch him onto the global stage

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Guardiola provides update on Man City striker Aguero

The Argentinian striker has stepped up his recovery after injuries and illness have seriously hampered his season

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Foden dismisses claims title race is already over

Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the table following their 4-1 victory over rivals Liverpool on Sunday

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Gundogan plays down Man City title talk

Pep Guardiola's side moved five points clear at the top following their 4-1 victory at champions Liverpool

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Unstoppable? Gundogan & Foden end City's Anfield curse

Pep Guardiola's side won at the home of the Premier League champions for the first time since 2003 to take full control of this season's title race

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Gundogan: One of Klopp's best who can settle title race for City

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool could be bumped from the title race by their rivals this weekend, with one of his favourites starring in the City midfield

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Guardiola hits back at Klopp's two-week break claim

The Liverpool boss said Manchester City had a rest after a Covid-19 outbreak forced a postponement and training ground shut down

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Champions elect? Pep's Man City 2.0 playing like title-winners again

The Premier League leaders eased to a 2-0 victory at Burnley and know that a win over Liverpool on Sunday will all-but end the Reds' title hopes

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Why Man City ace Garcia should reconsider Barca move

The 20-year-old was the Catalans' top transfer target but the Spain international is still at the Etihad because of the Blaugrana's colossal debts

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Guardiola gives update on Aguero return after Covid-19 all-clear

The Argentine has missed six matches after being in quarantine following a knee injury that delayed his start to the season

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Man City winger Braaf joins Udinese on loan

The Netherlands Under-18 international has made a six-month switch to Serie A after struggling to break into Pep Guardiola's first-team plans

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Man City youngster Harwood-Bellis makes Blackburn switch

The highly-rated defender joins the Championship side on a six-month deal to gain experience and help his new side's promotion bid

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Guardiola admits Silva 'struggled' after tweet controversy

The midfielder is returning to his best form after a "tough period" following his ban for a tweet sent to team-mate Benjamin Mendy

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Man City winger Braaf to join Udinese on loan

The highly-rated young player is set to make six-month switch to Serie A after struggling to break into Pep Guardiola's first-team plans

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City remind United what it takes to win titles with gritty victory

Pep Guardiola's side made it eight wins in a row in the Premier League as they beat Sheffield United 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon

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Man City turned down chance to sign Dzeko

The Roma striker was offered to his former club, who have been without Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus for large parts of the season

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Aguero waiting to return to Man City training

The Argentina striker is yet to receive the all-clear after suffering Covid-19 and will miss the clash against bottom-of-the-table Blades

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Natural born leader Dias an instant Man City hit

The Portugal international has helped transform Pep Guardiola's side following his club record move from Benfica four months ago

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Pep's perfect full-back? Cancelo puts City back on top

The Portuguese defender offered further evidence of his remarkable resurgence by scoring one goal and creating another in the 5-0 rout of West Brom

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Dias & Stones leaving Laporte out in the cold at City

The French defender has gone from Pep Guardiola's leading centre-back to watching an unbreakable partnership from the sidelines

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Guardiola says all managers fear sack after Chelsea axe Lampard

The Man City boss offered his support to the former England international ahead of his own side potentially going top of the Premier League

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De Bruyne deputy Foden saves City from FA Cup humiliation

The Premier League side were nine minutes away from a shock fourth-round exit when their in-form England ace sparked a dramatic late comeback

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How will Man City cope without 'irreplaceable' De Bruyne?

The Belgium international will be sidelined for at least a month through injury, casting doubt on his team's ability to maintain their title challenge

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De Bruyne facing up to six weeks out at Man City

The Belgium international midfielder picked up an untimely knock during a meeting with Aston Villa and is now stuck on the sidelines

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Pep must protect De Bruyne until Liverpool showdown

The Belgian playmaker picked up an injury in the 2-0 victory over Aston Villa and his manager is unsure when his star man will be back in action

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How Man City coped with their coronavirus outbreak

On Wednesday, Aston Villa play their first game since Covid-19 ravaged their squad, and against a side that have had their own problems with the virus

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Why Guardiola doesn't care about Liverpool-United

The Catalan's side were written off after a slow start to the season but they are now just four points off the top of the table with a game in hand

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Pep hopes Garcia stays with City despite Barca agreement

The Spain international is out of contract at the end of the season but Catalan giants want to sign him in January transfer window

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'Look at the stats!' - Foden now a reliable Man City match-winner

The academy graduate scored the only goal of the game as Pep Guardiola's side beat Brighton on Wednesday to draw to within four points of Man Utd

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Out-of-contract Aguero facing fight to reclaim City spot

The striker is forced to sit out more games after being put in quarantine as Pep Guardiola's side rediscover their goalscoring touch without him

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Aguero still in quarantine for Brighton clash

The Argentinian striker's comeback is delayed despite testing negative for Covid-19 after a season disrupted by injury

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Aguero misses FA Cup clash after self-isolating

The club's record goalscorer was set for first start since October but was left out of squad for the 3-0 victory over Birmingham City

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Gundogan proving to be the PL's No.1 German

As Kai Havertz and Timo Werner continue to struggle to adapt to life at Chelsea, the ex-Dortmund midfielder is going from strength to strength

Jonathan Smith

Five Man City players to miss Chelsea game with Covid-19

Kyle Walker, Gabriel Jesus and three other first-team players are in self-isolation after a coronavirus outbreak lead to a postponement

Jonathan Smith

Man City to have three rounds of COVID-19 testing

A number of first-team players are self-isolating after positive results led to Everton clash being postponed at short notice

Jonathan Smith

Man City Covid crisis: What happens now after Everton postponement?

Pep Guardiola's side saw Monday's clash with the Toffees called off after a number of players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola opens up on Aguero and De Bruyne dilemma

The Citizens coach is considering the Argentinian for his first start since October, while the midfielder is key to their Premier League challenge

Jonathan Smith

Man City find rhythm to kick-start title charge

Pep Guardiola was pleased with his side's comprehensive Boxing Day victory over Newcastle as the championship race enters a crucial phase

Jonathan Smith

From Buffon to Ribery: Inside Mansour's Man City takeover

Mark Bowen was Mark Hughes' assistant when the club was changed forever, and he tells Goal about what was a remarkable time in Manchester

Jonathan Smith

Hapless Arsenal the victims of Man City's return to goalscoring form

There was a lack of seasonal goodwill from City towards their former coach Arteta, now clinging to his Arsenal job, as Pep's side found another gear

Jonathan Smith

1,518 days without elimination: Why does Pep love the Carabao Cup?

The Etihad Stadium outfit are aiming to win the competition for a fourth successive season as they prepare to take on Arsenal in the quarter-finals

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola plays down Man City striker swoop

Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus both missed Saturday's 1-0 victory away to Southampton but the coach isn't expecting reinforcements

Jonathan Smith

Can forgotten man Bernardo revive City's ailing attack?

The Portugal playmaker has struggled for form in the past 18 months, but made a big contribution in Saturday's crucial 1-0 win over Southampton

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola: De Bruyne is too important to be rested

The midfield orchestrator is set for busy Christmas period as his side aim to cut an eight-point deficit with the Premier League leaders

Jonathan Smith

Sluggish Man City in danger of being left behind in title race

Pep Guardiola's side were held to a 1-1 draw by newly-promoted West Brom and paid the price for another slow start

Jonathan Smith

How Stones is rebuilding his Man City career

The England defender faced an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium but has forced his way back into Pep Guardiola's plans

Jonathan Smith

Sterling: League title there for the taking if we score more goals

The England winger says the Premier League title race is wide open with Pep Guardiola's side ninth in the table ahead of a West Brom clash

Jonathan Smith

Winners and losers from the Champions League last-16 draw

The Argentine and Portuguese superstars will likely have contrasting emotions after clubs were paired together for the 2021 knockout stages

Jonathan Smith

What's happened to Pep's entertainers?

Man City have been massively entertaining during their coach's reign, but were cautious and pragmatic in their stalemate with Man Utd

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola needs derby win to break City's bad Big Six run

Manchester City travel to Old Trafford on the back of a string of poor results away to Premier League title rivals and in need of a confidence boost

Jonathan Smith

'Know the value of Solskjaer' - Guardiola backs Man Utd boss

The Manchester City manager takes his side to Old Trafford on Saturday and claims the Norwegian is "strong enough" to deal with the recent criticisms

Jonathan Smith

Stones, Dias or Laporte? Pep's derby defensive dilemma

Manchester City travel to Old Trafford on Saturday with three centre-backs in top form and pushing for a place in the starting line-up

Jonathan Smith

Aguero will not start Manchester derby - Guardiola

The Argentine scored 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute in the 3-0 victory over French side Marseille in the Champions League

Jonathan Smith

Doyle, Palmer, Nmecha and Man City's CL starlets

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team stars toiled against Leipzig on Tuesday but Man Utd's weekend derby opponents can field the youngsters

Jonathan Smith

Man Utd not in Pep's thoughts & Aguero could make City return

The Spaniard says that he will pick a side to beat the Ligue 1 side in their final group game and that he's not thinking about the derby clash

Jonathan Smith

Man City Academy defender Harwood-Bellis signs contract extension

Highly-rated 18-year-old pens a new deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2024

Jonathan Smith

Assist king De Bruyne shows why new deal is Pep's priority

The Belgian played a starring role as Manchester City climbed up to fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola hails 'dream' Foden & likens his passion to a little boy

The Manchester City academy graduate set to make his 50th Premier League appearance for his boyhood club against Fulham on Saturday

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola happy to forget about Champions League

Manchester City have reached the last-16 for an eighth successive season as old rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid battle for qualification

Jonathan Smith

'Ederson plays better than some centre-backs!'

The goalkeeper possesses the perfect attributes for his coach's style of play and ensures stability at a time when changes are needed elsewhere

Jonathan Smith

I'm the best penalty taker at Man City - Ederson

Pep Guardiola agrees that the Brazilian goalkeeper is excellent at spot-kicks but he won't be given them soon, despite Kevin De Bruyne's recent miss

Jonathan Smith

Hat-trick hero Mahrez solves City's scoring problem

A return of only one goal in their previous two matches - despite over 40 attempts - suggested a crisis of confidence in the City ranks

Jonathan Smith

Man City to have 'fair talks' with Aguero - Guardiola

The Argentinian striker is the club's all-time record goalscorer but his contract expires at the end of the season

Jonathan Smith

Aguero return gives Guardiola hope

The Premier League side have reached the last 16 of the Champions League but are still searching for the goals to ignite a domestic title challenge

Jonathan Smith

'City are not like Bayern' - Martins eyes Olympiacos upset

In an exclusive interview with Goal, Pedro Martins talks about why he believes his side are capable of springing a surprise on Wednesday night

Jonathan Smith

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