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Istanbul bound: City composed in 4-0 Real rout, as a pivotal three weeks now beckon

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Manchester...

Premier League champions Manchester City banished their demons from twelve months ago, avenging a painful collapse against Real Madrid with a 4-0 (5-1 aggregate) win over the Champions League holders on Wednesday, earning a date with Serie A giants Inter Milan for the Istanbul final on June 10. Five games in 20 days across three competitions between now and then, what’s next?
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Rúben Dias and Timo Werner, the tale of contrasting summer signings

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Timo Werner of Chelsea runs with the ball under pressure from Sergio Ramos (L) and Vinicius Junior (R) of Real Madrid  during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on May 05, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images )

Considering what has proved an arduous campaign for all involved this term, it feels fitting two big-money summer signings – Manchester City centre-back Rúben Dias and Chelsea forward Timo Werner – helped their respective sides to earn a Champions League Final berth on May 29.

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Manchester City vs Wolves Preview: Can Nuno’s men dent Citizens’ hot streak?

Ruben Dias of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham...

After a hard-fought 2-1 win against West Ham on Saturday lunchtime, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City look to increase their record-breaking win streak by putting a volatile Wolves side to the sword on Tuesday night. Will it be plain sailing, or do Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have a trick up their sleeve against a team they’ve regularly earned results against in recent times? Continue reading “Manchester City vs Wolves Preview: Can Nuno’s men dent Citizens’ hot streak?”

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Manchester City 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as Citizens sting Real, into quarter-finals

Manchester City players celebrate with Gabriel Jesus after his second-half strike sunk Real Madrid

Raphael Varane’s catastrophic defensive errors will dominate headlines, but Manchester City were rewarded for their intense pressing from the front against La Liga champions Real Madrid. What were five talking points here, as Pep Guardiola’s men booked their place in next week’s Champions League quarter-finals?

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Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola urges fan caution, provides fitness update

Guardiola gave a brief interview today, discussing a number of topics. (Picture source: Sportskeeda)

Pep Guardiola spoke in a brief interview today, as his players continued their socially-distant training sessions today. He revealed they have returned in “perfect” condition, with transfer-linked Leroy Sane among those who featured. Continue reading “Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola urges fan caution, provides fitness update”

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Norwich City 3-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

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Goals from Kenny McLean, Todd Cantwell and Teemu Pukki helped Norwich to a dramatic 3-2 win over Premier League champions Manchester City, who missed great chances while an inexcusable Nicolas Otamendi mistake saw them lose their first league game since January.

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Laporte sidelined, Manchester City linked with Inter’s Milan Skriniar

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With Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte sidelined until the New Year after successful knee surgery, Pep Guardiola is reportedly targeting a move for Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar this coming winter. Continue reading “Laporte sidelined, Manchester City linked with Inter’s Milan Skriniar”

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Vincent Kompany: A colossus, model pro and future City boss

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It’s been over a month now since he revealed the inevitable. After 11 years of service, countless accolades and an ever-increasing trophy cabinet, Manchester City defender and captain Vincent Kompany will officially depart for pastures new tomorrow morning. Continue reading “Vincent Kompany: A colossus, model pro and future City boss”

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Netherlands 3-1 England: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis

Memphis Depay, Georginio Wijnaldum and super sub Quincy Promes (far left) celebrate during their SF win

Here’s a look at five talking points, as the Netherlands earned a 3-1 (AET) win over England to book their place in Sunday’s Nations League Final against Portugal…
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AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

Mahrez's low drilled effort squeezed beyond Boruc and gifted the defending champions all three points

Five talking points, as substitute Riyad Mahrez’s strike proved enough for defending champions Manchester City during a hard-fought win vs. Bournemouth.
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Everton 0-2 Manchester City: Laporte and Jesus score as Citizens reclaim top spot

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Stoppage-time strikes in either half from Aymeric Laporte and substitute Gabriel Jesus ensured Manchester City returned to the Premier League summit, after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday. The 2-0 home defeat means Marco Silva’s Everton now have 11 league losses this term, including four in 2019.

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City 3-1 Arsenal – Analysis: Fernandinho impresses in new role, Emery’s clear bench issues

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Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday and if not for Bernd Leno’s important saves, it could’ve ultimately been a more dominant scoreline at the Ethiad. Here are two key talking points – one from each perspective – as the defending champions closed the gap on Liverpool to four points.  Continue reading “City 3-1 Arsenal – Analysis: Fernandinho impresses in new role, Emery’s clear bench issues”