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Guardiola Gives Aguero And Jesus Return Update

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Guardiola Gives Aguero And Jesus Return Update
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Man City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed the possibility of a return of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.

However, they won’t be able to feature for the next two upcoming matches – Tuesday’s Champions League game and Sunday’s Premier League match with Liverpool. Post that, there is a possibility for them to return on the pitch again – but Guardiola cannot say for sure.

Asked about Aguero’s chances of facing Jurgen Klopp’s side, Guardiola said: “Right now, I don’t know but it is getting better.

“We don’t want to take a step back again. I don’t know about Liverpool but after the international break he will be ready.”

On the availability of Jesus, the City boss added: “It’s too early to know. He did one training session with the team. We’re happy he is back.”

When questions if he ever thought of giving players a resting period before the Liverpool clash on Sunday, Guardiola said: “Absolutely not. In the Champions League, you cannot make a false step because after that we’d struggle.

“We know in the Champions League you have to secure your games at home and win at least one away.

“We did that in Marseille but now we have to be sure we can keep the points at home.

“Tomorrow we have an incredible opportunity to take a huge step toward qualifying for the next round.

“This competition is not like a decade ago when I started as a manager and qualifying was easier than right now.

“It’s difficult, every game. People don’t believe it. It’s a tricky competition, that’s why I’m delighted with what we have done so far in the Champions League.

“We cannot miss this chance to get nine points and be in a position for one more step to be in the 16 better teams in Europe.”

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Pep Guardiola lauds his side’s improving defence

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Pep Guardiola lauds his side's improving defence
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Pep Guardiola suggested that Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte will be his centre-back pairing for the future.

Manchester City has conceded just three goals in seven games in all competitions and Pep Guardiola is pleased to see his side overcoming early defensive problems.

After the 1-0 win at Bramall Lane, Guardiola admitted that his side is struggling to score goals but his glad to see his side more organised and tighter on the pitch.

 

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“We are in a better position than last week,” said Guardiola.

“Kyle Walker, he was incredible, Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Joao Cancelo, they are all doing really, really well.

“It is so important for us. We are delighted for what they are doing. This charisma in the back line helps us.

“Two shots (against us) in Marseille and Sheffield only had one clear chance in 90 minutes, so that is so good for us.

“But the reason we concede not one goal is not just them. They are doing really well but we don’t concede because of everyone’s contribution and we are delighted.”

 

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OFFICIAL: Manchester City Complete The Signing Of Filip Stevanovic

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OFFICIAL Manchester City Complete The Signing Of Filip Stevanovic

Manchester City have officially signed Filip Stevanovic from FC Partizan.

A report from Sky Italia states that City have paid in excess of €8m with add-ons.

Manchester United were reportedly close to finalizing for the 18-year-old themselves. Ole Solskjaer had terms agreed with the club to sign him in January and loan him back to Partizan. Of course, their closest rivals seem to have trumped them on yet another transfer.

The club’s official statement regarding the move read, “FC Partizan is pleased to announce the transfer of Filip Stevanovic to @ManCity, in the winter transition period of 2021.

“The transfer of Filip Stevanovic to one of the largest European clubs is a significant confirmation of the good and hard work of all club structures.”

Stevanovic did make an impression in Serbia, featuring against United twice last season in the Europa League. He has represented his country at youth level and shown plenty of promise over the past two seasons, making his debut at 16 in December 2018.

Manchester City do not have a host of youngsters breaking through the ranks but are building a good youth setup. Phil Foden is their star graduate who is making huge strides for the senior sides. Jadon Sancho is not associated to them anymore but is already one of the world’s best wingers at Borussia Dortmund.

Stevanovic is tipped to reach those heights someday.

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Bold transfer claims made under Pep’s reign at Etihad

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Bold transfer claims made under Pep's reign at Etihad
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Pep Guardiola might leave Manchester City at the end of the current season.

Or he might stay. Under these uncertain circumstances, Rio Ferdinand has drawn out the obvious bold choices players will have to make before choosing to sign for City.

“I was never really in that position as a player. Obviously, Sir Alex Ferguson was always fully committed and heart on his sleeve in that respect,” he told BT Sport. “But Pep is a different animal, a different character.

“It’s more important, I think, about what he’s relaying to the players. I think if he’s speaking to the players and filling them with confidence, then it’s OK.

“But the big problem, I think, with the club in the wider picture will be recruitment. If they’re talking to players they want to get hold of in January or the following window, if I’m that player, I’m only coming there, really, if Pep’s there, or I want to know at least who’s next in charge before I make my decision and commit.

“So the bigger picture is probably the bigger question – but his history does suggest that he makes late decisions on his contracts and where he wants to go. Man City will probably know that and be very well aware of that. Listen, who wouldn’t want that guy in their dugout?”

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Manchester City facts: 5 things you didn’t know about the current squad!

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Manchester City facts: 5 things you didn't know about the current squad!
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5 things you did not know about the current Manchester City squad: Manchester City Facts

5 things you did not know about the current Manchester City squad? With a new season on hold, the Manchester City squad remains as brilliant as ever. But have you ever wondered if there might be more to the Manchester City squad than you know? Here are a few amazing facts about the Manchester City squad you did not know!

1. Barcelona Players Didn’t Love Pep Guardiola – At All: Manchester City Facts

This probably won’t be astounding. We as a whole know that despite the fact that this chief is great, he is additionally somewhat intense on his players – and his requests made Barcelona players insane. Gerard Pique, specifically, raised his voice against his instructing strategies while at the Catalan club.

“I still revere Pep as a manager. But the truth is, it was an extremely hard time. He wanted his players to be obsessed with football 24 hours a day, and at that point in my life, I didn’t understand it. I wasn’t as committed to that philosophy,” Pique said. The defender continued: “Maybe we would have won the Champions League. Maybe Pep would have decided to stay at Barca. Maybe he never would have regained his trust in me. Maybe I would be at another club right now.”

2. Man City Had A Fascinating History in 1937: Manchester City Facts

Manchester City’s mission in 1937 hurled some fascinating figures as they completed the association as the top scorers with 80 goals in 42 games. The accompanying season, City likewise yielded 77 goals, leaving director Wilf Wild bewildered at such an emotional turnaround.

3. Gabriel Jesus Got Quite A Cultural Shock When He Moved To Manchester: Manchester City Facts

Gabriel Jesus comes from Sao Paolo, Brazil and he was raised on the streets, like many footballers (think Marcus Rashford) – and he definitely still misses a lot about Brazil. When he moved to Manchester City in 2017, Jesus realised how different everything was in comparison to Brazil.

“It’s everything; everything is different,” he explained. “The culture, the climate, the language, the food. It’s hard to get used to the cold—that’s always difficult—but we find a way.”

“To be honest, between signing for City and actually coming here, I wasn’t thinking about it,” he recalls. “I just wanted to live my moment at Palmeiras. We were on the way to winning a title that was very important for the club and for me personally. So I wanted to just experience that, with my head there and there alone.

“I didn’t think about anything that could get in the way, make me lose focus or anything like that. On the contrary: I focused even more. It was ‘win, win, win,’ and that’s what we managed to do.”

4. Manchester City Is One Of Wealthiest Clubs In The World: Manchester City Facts

Didn’t come to you as much of a shock though, did it? It’s no secret that ever since Man City got taken over by the City Group, they fast shot up in revenue and became one of the wealthiest clubs in the world. Manchester City’s income was the fifth most noteworthy of a football club on the planet in the 2018–19 season at €568.4 million. In 2019, Forbes assessed the club was the fifth generally significant on the planet at $2.69 billion. The club is claimed by the City Football Group, a British-based holding organization esteemed at £3.73 (US$4.8) billion in November 2019 after a 10% stake deal to Silver Lake!

5. The Club’s Old Badge Had Been Under A Lot Of Criticism: Manchester City Facts

A new club badge was adopted in 1997, as a result of the previous badge being ineligible for registration as a trademark. This badge was based on the arms of the city of Manchester, and consisted of a shield in front of a golden eagle. However, on 15 October 2015, following long stretches of analysis from the fans over the plan of the 1997 badge, the club reported they proposed to complete a fan counsel on whether to dismiss the club identification and redesign an entirely new badge. The new badge design was authoritatively uncovered at the club’s home match on 26 December against Sunderland.

Do you any other surprising facts about the current Manchester City squad? Let us know!

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