Man City CEO asked about Lionel Messi transfer

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January 5, 2021

Man City CEO asked about Lionel Messi transfer — Bildbyran

Man City CEO Ferran Soriano remains tight-lipped on Lionel Messi transfer.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has six months left on his contract and Barcelona has allowed him to have a pre-contract agreement with other clubs in January.

Despite his strife with the Barcelona board, Messi decided to see the end of his contract with the club.

The Cityzens are frontrunners in securing Messi’s signature in order to reunite the Argentine with his former manager Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano refused to comment on the possibility of Messi’s transfer to the Etihad.

“I can’t say anything about [Lionel] Messi,” he told Catalunya Radio.

“Anything I say, even if it is obvious, can make a misunderstood headline. It’s clear that Messi has earned the right to choose what he wants to do. He’s the best in the world.

“In previous situations when there were rumours about a potential departure from Barca, he had some obstacles. Now he has nothing that blocks him. He will choose where to play. We’re aware of all the players in the world, but we don’t participate in individual decisions. As Manchester City CEO, I can’t say anything.”

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Guardiola – We rolled back the years

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January 5, 2021

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Guardiola - We rolled back the years — Bildbyran

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed his team’s 3-1 win over Chelsea.

The Cityzens played some fluid attacking football and Pep was left a happy man – saying how the years have been rolled back.

“We played really well. Unfortunately the last goal but the result at Stamford Bridge is fantastic. Today we were back like we were. An important win at Chelsea away,” Guardiola said.

“The Premier League is weird for everything. Everything is weird, just have to be focused during the games but otherwise relax. Hopefully in the Premier League in the last six, seven games we can be there fighting.”

“The result is incredible for us, especially the way that we played,” Guardiola said. “Chelsea are one of the strongest teams, but we had a plan and tried to play how we’ve done in the past and it worked, the players were fantastic.

“We have to play to our rhythm. We won the Premier League like that, more patient, more calm, and we’ve missed that tempo a little bit for many reasons.

“The way we won the two Premier League titles was like today.”

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Foden should start every game – Richards

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January 4, 2021

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Foden should start every game - Richards — Bildbyran

Micah Richards has sent a message to Pep Guardiola regarding the future of Phil Foden.

“Phil Foden, I’ve been banging on about him. He should be starting every single week now,” Richards told Sky Sports.

“I don’t know why he doesn’t play, every time I watch him play, he affects the game.

“Phil Foden affects the game. (Ilkay) Gundogan, who doesn’t always get all the credit, because he’s got other outstanding players on the pitch, but he’s been having an outstanding season as well.

“(Joao) Cancelo has been doing well since Kyle Walker’s been out as well.”

Warming to his theme, Richards had more to say on Foden, in particular.

“He (Guardiola) has said many times there’s one player he wouldn’t sell – Phil Foden,” Richards added.

“I just want to see him play every single week.

“He’s played like this before and then he’s been left out the team.

“His touch, his technique, his awareness – and every time he plays, I feel he does affect the game.

“Sometimes, last season and again this season, when he (Guardiola) is going to make a substitution, you just know his number’s going to be up.

“And I just feel if he doesn’t score or assist in a game, he’s going to be taken off.

“I think he gives so much more to a team than just goals and assists. His energy, his work rate, his desire, the way he closes down. He can link (play) – he’s got absolutely everything, Phil Foden.

“I’ve been saying this for years, I don’t want to compare him to David Silva… I just think he’s an incredible talent and I want him to play every single game.

“He deserves to play now.”

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De Bruyne enjoying bizzare new role

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January 4, 2021

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De Bruyne enjoying bizzare new role — Bildbyran

Kevin De Bruyne feels bizarre but happy in his new role as a striker at Manchester City.

“(It was) a little bizarre in the beginning,” the midfielder admitted.

“I’ve done it a couple of times in my career but the coach asked me to do this job so I tried to do it the best as possible and it’s good that we won it this way.”

The Belgian forward also spoke about the win versus Chelsea.

“The difference today is when we had the chances we took them,” he reflected after the victory at Stamford Bridge.

“I think the years we were champion we were winning these big games.

“Last year and this season we have played some good games but not won them so I think today we showed we can win the big games.

“We’re fighting an uphill battle but we’re coming closer and that’s the only thing we can do right now.”

City are four points behind the table toppers with a game in hand. Pep will want to win the game as it would bring them right in the mix for the title race with United and Liverpool leading the way.

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Michael Owen makes Man City title claim

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January 3, 2021

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Michael Owen makes Man City title claim — Bildbyran

Manchester City are bigger title challengers than Manchester United.

The Red Devils are joint-top with Liverpool at the Premier League table following their 2-1 victory against Aston Villa.

Man City are sitting at 8th in the Premier League table, seven points away from the league leaders.

Former United forward Michael Owen still had some reservations about Solskjaer’s team despite their recent upturn in form and believes the team is too dependent on Bruno Fernandes.

Owen said: “I’m not sure they can win the title with (just) him (Fernandes) to be honest. I think they’re a brilliant counter-attacking team, against the bigger and better teams they are exceptional and can give anyone a problem.

“The question I have is when they’re in possession against teams like Wolves and trying to break them down.

“I watched them the other day and there were no chances. Listen, they’re right in the mix, no question about it.

“They’re second on goal difference, but are they as rounded a team as Liverpool or Man City? I still think they’re a step behind and I still think it will be a struggle for them to win the title. But the way they’re playing, anything is possible.”

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Pep talks retirement and City games in hand

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January 3, 2021

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Pep talks retirement and City games in hand — Bildbyran

Pep Guardiola has hinted that he might retire later than initially planned.

“Before, I thought I was going to retire soon. Now I’m thinking I’m going to retire older. So, I don’t know,” Guardiola said. “Experience helps you, especially the way I live my profession,” he added.

Pep Guardiola moved on to talk about the current Premier League campaign.

City are at the moment behind the likes of Liverpool, Spurs, United and many other teams. However, Pep’s team do have a game in hand – something which Guardiola refuses to bank on given the unpredictable nature of the Premier League.

“If you think about what [can] happen in January, February – the two games [in hand], we can lose these two games and anything can happen,” he said.

“So, in the Premier League, every game is so tough and it is better to be calm. The real Premier League, the people I spoke to before I landed here, said everyone can lose to everyone. I didn’t see this until now.

“Now is the first time when I see in the Premier League, one team is able to lose or win seven, and after draw, and after lose. The results are unpredictable.”

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Pep Guardiola on Premier League’s circuit breaker idea

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January 2, 2021

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Pep Guardiola on Premier League's circuit breaker idea — Bildbyran

City boss Pep Guardiola on a potential circuit breaker to control Covid-19 infection rates.

Man City are without five key players for their clash against Frank Lampard’s Chelsea as a result of Covid-19.

“We have a good enough squad to go there and try to compete against a tough opponent in Chelsea, we know how it is, and we are going there to play our game, with enthusiasm and good will to try to get a result and do a good performance,” said Guardiola.

“I think the guys who are here will be healthy. Five are not here and two backroom staff but the rest. Hopefully there will be no more cases. We have done two in four days. We have another tomorrow another one and on Monday we have another. Every two days we have tests.

“When you are able to win a lot of titles, especially four titles in one season, you play a lot of games and this will not be an exception right now. When you play a lot of games it means you are in the competitions. It is what it is.”

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Three key players ruled out of Chelsea clash

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January 2, 2021

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Three key players ruled out of Chelsea clash — Bildbyran

Man City will be out with several top stars in their clash against Chelsea.

Some of the top stars at Manchester City and their camp have been infected with the coronavirus which led to postponing their last fixture against Everton.

Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus tested positive for the virus and Ederson is self-isolating but he is yet to test positive.

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Guardiola said: “Five players are out right now – isolated for 10 days.

“Some are the first cases – two players and two staff and then three more the second time.

“I think the Premier League will not allow us to say it but you will see who does not travel and you will know exactly who they are.

“You will see the line-ups and three important players not there so you will know exactly but I’m not allowed to tell you.”

Guardiola added: “All negative, in a few cases don’t have the results but the last hours of the day we’ll know all the people who were tested yesterday.”

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Pep Guardiola Confirmed The Manchester City Players In Isolation

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January 1, 2021

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Pep Guardiola Confirmed The Manchester City Players In Isolation

Pep Guardiola confirmed that five Manchester City players are currently isolating.

That means five names won’t be on the teamsheet when they take on Chelsea next.

Pep Guardiola was quoted as saying, “It was four people, two players, the first time and then three more. I don’t think the Premier League allow us to name the players but you will know tomorrow…”

City’s game against Everton on Monday had to be cancelled after so many players started showing symptoms. Even Tottenham Hotspur’s match against Fulham had to be called off due to similar reasons. Due to the widespread outbreak within the league, there were talks of postponing games for two weeks.

Guardiola continued, “We had enough players to play against Everton, we wanted to play but on the day of the game with more cases we informed the Premier League and I personally called Carlo Ancelotti to explain the situation because the day before we were in touch about what would happen and the huge risk.”

Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker are quarantining after testing positive. Ederson and Tommy Doyle confirmed on social media that they are also staying indoors while Fernandinho’s family said that he has not tested positive.

Manchester City Readying Up £90m Bid For Harry Kane

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January 1, 2021

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Manchester City Readying Up £90m Bid For Harry Kane

Manchester City are reportedly going after Harry Kane next.

German news outlet, BILD claims that a £90m bid is being prepared for the summer.

Pep Guardiola is trying to replace Kun Aguero in attack and has picked Kane to be his ideal replacement. Tottenham Hotspur will in no way let Kane go this season so a move is only realistic after.

Kane is no doubt, one of the best strikers in the world currently. He has scored 20 goals or more for the past six seasons and has tied down two Premier League Golden Boots in the process as well.

Jose Mourinho has turned him into an even more lethal attacker in a false nine role. This allows Kane to drop deep use his strengths well and set up his team’s attack. The Englishman has scored 9 and laid out an astonishing 10 assists in 15 Premier League games this season.

City could get a solid number nine for years to come if they manage to pull this transfer off. Spurs would no doubt resist City’s advances even if it is for a such a sizeable fee. But they can only keep Kane for so long without winning any silverware.

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