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Matt Astbury

Matt Astbury

Sports Journalist · 54 articles

Premier League is the hardest test for Guardiola
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Premier League is the hardest test for Guardiola

The news that Pep Guardiola will arrive at Manchester City in June has split English football fans. Some are excited for him to arrive in what is one of the best leagues in the world whilst others are jealous and believe this is an easy test for Guardiola. There are many reasons as to why […]

4 Players that Guardiola could sell in the summer
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4 Players that Guardiola could sell in the summer

With it now confirmed that Pep Guardiola will replace Manuel Pellegrini at the end of the 2015/16 season as Manchester City manager, rumours about potential signings are already beginning to emerge. Guardiola is known for placing his own stamp on the teams he has managed and his time at City will be no different. With […]

5 faults in Manchester City’s season so far
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5 faults in Manchester City’s season so far

It is fair to say Manchester City’s season has been a rollercoaster so far and it shows no sign of stopping. With inconsistent form both home and away, City are dangerously on the verge of fading out of the title race and there are many things which have influenced this. With the likes of Tottenham […]

What City need to do in the second leg against Everton
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What City need to do in the second leg against Everton

On Wednesday 6th January, Manchester City were on the quest for their first piece of silverware as they took on Everton in the League Cup semi-final. The first leg took place at Goodison Park with Everton coming out on top 2-1 winners. Manchester City are still in the tie with the second leg taking place […]

Why Fernandinho is City’s player of the season
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Why Fernandinho is City’s player of the season

With the Premier League season already reaching the halfway point, it seems a bit early to already to start thinking about player of the 2015/16 season for Manchester City. However, there is only one player which deserves to win the award and this City’s Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho. He may not be the obvious choice for […]

Manchester City against the surprise packages of the season
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Manchester City against the surprise packages of the season

At the start of this Premier League season, no-one would have thought that Leicester and Watford would be in the top half of the table. When it came to City’s matches against these two teams over the festive period, City fans were fearing the worst and with both matches. Leicester City are currently title challengers, […]

What would Guardiola bring to City?
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What would Guardiola bring to City?

With Pep Guardiola recently announcing his departure from Bayern Munich and City in a poor run of form, there are already calls from some fans to get rid of Pellegrini, then wait until the summer for Guardiola’s arrival. However, City are not a club who tend to sack managers mid-season, the most recent example being […]

Can City get back to winning ways without Kompany?
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Can City get back to winning ways without Kompany?

Ever since the international break, Manchester City have not been in good  form losing twice on the bounce. They were first defeated by Liverpool 4-1 on 21st November which was then followed up by a 1-0 loss against Juventus in the Champions League on 25th November. There has been one notable absence which has overshadowed […]

Manchester City vs Sevilla Predicted XI
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Manchester City vs Sevilla Predicted XI

Manchester City’s clash with Sevilla on 3rd November is a massive game for the Blues as a win will secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. The home game against Sevilla was a tough task, but City eventually ran out 2-1 winners. However, with this being an away game, there is […]

Will we finally see a confident Sterling?
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Will we finally see a confident Sterling?

Raheem Sterling was Manchester City’s first signing of the Summer and as always, there was a lot of excitement as a result. Judging by his previous performances for Liverpool, City had acquired a promising young player and judging by his pre season performances, Sterling looked ready to go. Sadly, this has not been the case. […]

Manchester City’s Serious Take On The League Cup
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Manchester City’s Serious Take On The League Cup

The League Cup is a cup competition which has lost its credibility in recent years with the major teams playing weakened sides. However, Manchester City’s third round tie with Sunderland on Tuesday night proved that The Blues were a team taking the competition seriously. With the front four of Navas, Sterling, De Bruyne and Aguero […]

Manchester City vs West Ham – A Fan’s View
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Manchester City vs West Ham – A Fan’s View

At the start of yesterday’s match against West Ham, there were slight nerves due to West Ham’s away form defeating both Arsenal and Liverpool, but despite David Silva’s absence, the strikeforce of Sterling, De Bruyne, Navas and Aguero surely would of been enough to beat The Hammers. This was not the case however as City […]