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Bayern announce Guardiola departure
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Bayern announce Guardiola departure

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich have announced that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club when his contract expires next summer. The German giants’ chief executive, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, announced the news on Sunday morning and remained adamant that the news of Guardiola’s departure would not damage their chances of winning trophies this season. We are grateful […]

Joe Hart is the world’s best goalkeeper, and here’s why
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Joe Hart is the world’s best goalkeeper, and here’s why

When the question of “who is the world’s best goalkeeper?” arises, Bayern Munich shotstopper Manuel Neuer is the first player that comes to mind. However, if you delve further in the world of analysis, it is quite clear to see that Manchester City’s beloved Joe Hart is one of the prime candidates for the accolade. […]

De Bruyne – Win was all that mattered
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De Bruyne – Win was all that mattered

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne says that the team’s performance against managerless Swansea City on Saturday does not concern him because the three points were the only thing that mattered. City cruised through the first half at the Etihad and led at the break through Wilfried Bony’s header. However, the second half was dominated […]

Manchester City eye move for PSV starlet
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Manchester City eye move for PSV starlet

Manchester City sent scouts to watch highly-rated PSV playmaker Gaston Pereiro in their midweek match against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday, according to Manchester Evening News. Pereiro caught the eye of several top clubs at the Under-20 South American Cup in January. However, PSV fought off the interest and managed to acquire the 20-year-old’s services for […]

Memorable meetings: Manchester City vs Swansea
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Memorable meetings: Manchester City vs Swansea

Manchester City take on managerless Swansea City at the Etihad Stadium this weekend as they look to return to the top of the Premier League before Christmas. With just one loss against the Swans in all competitions in the past 30 years, Manuel Pellegrini’s men will go into the match filled with confidence. Tuesday’s explosive […]

Pellegrini – Aguero substitution was a ‘precaution’
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Pellegrini – Aguero substitution was a ‘precaution’

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is adamant that Sergio Aguero was substituted against Southampton due to fatigue rather than because he had suffered another injury. The Argentine limped off of the field after 63 minutes, causing some City fans concern. The 27-year-old has only just returned from over a month out with a recurring hamstring […]

Balague – Manchester City want Messi
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Balague – Manchester City want Messi

Sky Sports’ Spanish expert Guillem Balague believes that Manchester City are trying to secure a deal which would see Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to the Etihad Stadium. Whilst Balague remains adamant that City are not the only English team looking to lure the Argentine away from the Nou Camp, he thinks that, if they appoint […]

Pellegrini – I don’t care about Guardiola rumours
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Pellegrini – I don’t care about Guardiola rumours

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini does not seem worried about speculation linking Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola to the club. The Spanish coach has been a well-known long-term target for the Citizens and rumours surfaced earlier this week that he is poised to reject a new contract offer from the Bundesliga champions and has agreed […]

Hart ruled out for up to two weeks
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Hart ruled out for up to two weeks

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has been sidelined for up to two weeks with a hamstring injury that was sustained in Wednesday night’s match in Turin. The England international could return in City’s final Champions League match against Borussia Monchengladbach, but is poised to miss two Premier League games – against Southampton and Stoke – […]

Demichelis set for a loan stint in New York?
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Demichelis set for a loan stint in New York?

Manchester City are poised to revise their loan agreement with sibling club New York City and send veteran defender Martin Demichelis on loan to the MLS side, according to Kristan Heneage. The 34-year-old has featured just three times for Manuel Pellegrini side this season, with two coming during the club’s recent injury crisis. All three […]

Club crest to change after City consult fans
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Club crest to change after City consult fans

Manchester City have announced via their official website that they are going to change their badge back to a round crest after Cityzens voted on whether the crest should be innovated or not. Cityzens (supporters that have memberships at the club) have been allowed to express their opinions in a consultation block at the Sportscity […]

The worst I’ve seen us play – Pellegrini
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The worst I’ve seen us play – Pellegrini

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has expressed his disappointment at Saturday evening’s 4-1 home loss to Liverpool. The Chilean described his side’s performance as ‘disastrous’ as the Sky Blues went 3-0 down after half an hour. Star striker Sergio Aguero gave Pellegrini’s side hope before the break until Martin Skrtel sealed City’s fate with a […]