Liverpool defender heaps praise on Kevin de Bruyne

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November 14, 2020

Liverpool defender heaps praise on Kevin de Bruyne — Bildbyran

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Kevin de Bruyne as the best passer he has played against.

Man City ace Kevin de Bruyne was recently named the second-best football player in the world by Goal.

Goal published a list of the top 50 players on the planet which features 25 male and 25 female footballers based on their performance in the 2019/20 season.

There seems to be a great deal of respect between the two and the Liverpool defender considers the Belgian playmaker as the best passer of the game.

“He is the best passer I’ve ever played against,” Alexander-Arnold said.

“When you’re in and amongst it, it’s rare that you still have those ‘wow’ moments, where you’re taken aback by what you see.

“When you’re playing every day and training with those sort of players, you almost get accustomed to seeing it.

“But De Bruyne is still the one who gives me those moments, where I’m watching one of his games and he’ll produce a pass where I’m just like: ‘Wow!’”

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Manchester City Willing To Pay Ismael Bennacer’s Release Clause

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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November 13, 2020

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Manchester City Willing To Pay Ismael Bennacer's Release Clause

According to Sport Witness, Manchester City and PSG are more than happy to prize Ismael Bennacer out of AC Milan.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen on adding the Algerian to his ranks after watching him in the Serie A.

City were interested last summer itself but had to prioritize other signings. His release clause worth €50m will become active after the 2020/21 season. If City were to sign him, they will have to pay the entire amount in full and not in instalments.

Bennacer has been the driving force behind AC Milan’s resurgence in the Serie A. They currently sit first with the midfielder pulling the strings in attack. Bennacer is an Arsenal academy product who has hit the ground running in Italy.

AC Milan are determined on keeping but they might not have much in their hands once the season is over. Guardiola is looking to make improvements to his midfield. He cannot expect all of his creativity to come from Kevin De Bruyne alone.

Phil Foden has succeded David Silva but it might take some time before he hits the Spaniard’s level. Bennacer could be the ideal substitute, offering competition for positions and a level of depth needed for City to pursue different trophies.

Manchester City Were Always Interested In Jack Grealish

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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November 13, 2020

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Manchester City Were Always Interested In Jack Grealish

Manchester City have been keeping tabs on Jack Grealish, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

A move never materialised since Pep Guardiola wanted to strengthen other positions.

The Cityzens ended up shoring up their defence by adding Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake while also replacing Leroy Sane with Ferran Torres. Grealish was being touted to become the most expensive English player last summer with several clubs interested in him.

The midfielder instead chose to sign a contract extension with Aston Villa. He contributed with 10 goals and 8 assists to keep Villa safe in the Premier League last term. Even Gareth Southgate noticed his impact and called him up for the England squad.

With David Silva gone, City will take time to fill the creative role. Even though Phil Foden has been getting on impressively, signing Grealish would a huge plus. The 25-year-old brings a level of skillset which would be ideal for Guardiola’s system.

He is excellent with possession, a dexterous creator and can fit in anywhere in the midfield. Of course, his price tag will be hefty given his English background and the new deal he just secured with Villa. But City have pockets deep enough to sign pretty much anybody if they wish to.

Manchester City Ready To Hand Gabriel Jesus New Deal

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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November 12, 2020

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Manchester City Ready To Hand Gabriel Jesus New Deal

Manchester City are readying up plans to extend Gabriel Jesus’ contract.

The Brazilian only has two more years left on his deal.

He is the chosen successor to Kun Aguero and City has full confidence in him. Jesus scored a stunning goal against Liverpool in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City last weekend.

Although his future has not always been certain at Etihad, City are willing to put aside any rumours for the time being. Juventus were reportedly interested in him in the summer of 2019. Atletico Madrid were linked with him as well but then ended up signing Joao Felix.

City are in need of a forward who can bring in goals regularly and Jesus has proven to do that. Sergio Aguero’s remarkable feat will be hard to replicate, especially over such a long period, spanning across a decade. The Argentine only has few more months left on his contract and talks of an extension have not come up yet.

If Aguero were to leave, there is no telling whether City will go out and sign someone new. But one thing is for sure – they want Jesus to stay. He is still only 23 years old and finding his form again after hitting an injury.

Nathan Ake Picks Up Injury On International Duty

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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November 12, 2020

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Nathan Ake Picks Up Injury On International Duty

Manchester City suffered a major blow to their defensive lineup this week.

Nathan Ake limped off against Spain just six minutes into the game, clutching at his hamstring.

Pep Guardiola signed him for £40m last summer to cover several positions in his backline. Now, the Dutchman could be out for weeks as the schedule tightens up for English teams in December.

City are challenging for the Premier League and Champions League this season after facing disappointment last term. It was their gaps in defence that ended up costing them in both competitions last season.

That is centrally why Guardiola went out and spent over £100m on Ruben Diaz and Nathan Ake. While Ake isn’t a starter when everybody is fit, he is a highly versatile option with a lot of winning pedigree.

The 25-year-old graduated from the Chelsea academy to make a name for himself in the Premier League. He is capable of playing either at centre-back, left-back or in midfield. Ake offers the defensive cover which City has been lacking for some time now.

Unfortunately, his injury could be cause for concern. The Cityzens will only have Dias, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Eric Garcia as their senior centre-halfs. Benjamin Mendy has dropped down the pecking order and only Joao Cancelo is considered good enough to appear regularly on the left.

Kevin de Bruyne voted world’s second best player

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November 11, 2020

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Kevin de Bruyne voted world's second best player

Man City ace Kevin de Bruyne named the second-best football player in the world.

Football website Goal published a list of the top 50 players on the planet which features 25 male and 25 female footballers based on their performance in the 2019/20 season.

Kevin de Bruyne who also won the UEFA Midfielder of the Year award is the second-highest ranked footballer only after Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.

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“Nobody could have done more than the silky-skilled attacking midfielder to take City where they want to go,” said Goal.

“Liverpool may have been crowned champions of England, but De Bruyne was the best player in the Premier League last season, with the 29-year-old not only scoring 13 goals but also racking up a record-equalling 20 assists.

“City may have missed out on Messi during the summer break, but as long as De Bruyne remains fit, Pep Guardiola’s side can continue to dream of finally ending their quest for European glory this term.”

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Pep Guardiola urged to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

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November 11, 2020

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Pep Guardiola urged to sign Cristiano Ronaldo — Bildbyran

Cristiano Ronaldo deemed as a temporary replacement for Man City’s Sergio Aguero.

Man City’s all-time leading goalscorer Sergio Aguero has been restricted to only three games this season due to his numerous injury troubles.

Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus is not yet good enough to lead the line and Pep’s striker troubles might force him to shop for a forward in the January transfer window.

Former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend believes City would not make a mistake if they sign Cristiano Ronaldo next summer who’s current deal with Juventus expires in June 2022.

Andy Townsend told Drive on talkSPORT: “If you want goals then I think he’s still the ultimate goal machine.

“I know Messi and there has been so much mileage on the debate over the years but I still think Ronaldo still has the desire and want to be remembered as the greatest. He will in some people’s eyes but he won’t in others.

“He’s still got a desire to score goals. More than anything on the field now, he just wants to score goals.

“He’s at that period where his eyes light up every time there’s a free-kick at whatever angle. Whenever he gets the chance to shoot he will. Even when others are better placed, forget that.

“He’s unbelievable in the air, which we’ve seen in a Juventus shirt already.

“If he became available and Juve wanted out on him and Man City needed goals for their team then I don’t think you should hesitate in going to get Cristiano Ronaldo.

“He’s 35 and I still think he’s got 18 months in him. If he came to Man City and the way they play I think he could go there and get 25 in his first season.”

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Manchester City’s Next Big Target Has To Be David Alaba

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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November 10, 2020

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Manchester City's Next Big Target Has To Be David Alaba

Bayern Munich’s David Alaba is the hottest prospect in Europe right now.

His contract is due to run out in another 8 months and plenty of clubs are chasing his signature.

Manchester City have been urged to pursue a deal for the Austrian, seeing how he has already three offers from Bayern. Alaba could be Pep Guardiola’s permanent solution to the left-back role which is currently being filled up by Joao Cancelo.

Benjamin Mendy’s £50m signing has simply not worked out due to poor form and injuries. Alaba is already used to Guardiola’s style having played under him at Bayern before. He is still only 28 and in the prime of his career. City’s defence would take a huge boost if they manage to sign the versatile man.

“In terms of his ability, he absolutely fits. He is a super player,” Murphy told Stadium Astro.

“I suppose what you would have to be looking at from Jurgen Klopp’s perspective is the balance of the squad moving forward when everyone is fit. Or you just look short-term and get the best option in possible, which would be him.

“I would be wanting to do it. You can’t have enough good players. I think he would certainly add quality and strength in depth, but there will be a lot of people interested and a lot of takers for Alaba.”

Gary Neville States Manchester City Are Weaker This Season

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November 10, 2020

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Gary Neville States Manchester City Are Weaker This Season

According to Gary Neville, both Manchester City and Liverpool are currently weaker than previous seasons.

Both teams settled on a 1-1 draw in last weekend’s Premier League tie at the Etihad Stadium between them.

Gabriel Jesus equalized after Mohamed Salah’s penalty kick in the first half only to see Kevin De Bruyne miss a spot-kick a few minutes later.

“You wonder if it’s just as simple as not having Aguero? It can’t be that simple,” Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast.

“Something’s not the same. Both sides are a little bit weaker than they were two years ago, which makes the league more interesting. We’re seeing Leicester and Saints and Spurs top of the league, which we like.

“There certainly is a slight cause for concern for City. They’re less precise in their attacks, and it feels they rely more heavily on one player in Kevin De Bruyne than they did a few years ago, and if he’s not on song, they don’t really create nearly as much

“They’re not as good defensively, or as precise in attack, but they’re still a brilliant team. Now we’re just seeing a little bit of a drop off from that. Look at the league now, it’s bizarre.”

Pep rallies with other PL bosses against new rule!

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Diptanil Roy

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November 9, 2020

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Pep rallies with other PL bosses against new rule! — Bildbyran

Pep Guardiola has rallied behind other managers to say that the PL fixture schedule is absolutely impossible to manage.

I don’t understand, I don’t know who is in charge to decide these things, but I don’t know how they don’t understand when all the leagues around the world except this league have five substitutions, to protect the players, to protect the footballers, to protect the physicality of playing every three days“, said Pep Guardiola.

He continued: “Maybe this league likes to be different. The situation is unusual; it is different. That’s why I am surprised, I don’t understand, and since I have a microphone and people ask me about this, I will have the same theory. It’s not to take advantage, it’s to protect the players, today a right-back from the national team is injured for that reason, and tomorrow it will be another player.

“Today the right-back for the national team for England is injured, and other players. It’s so demanding for the players, the same argument all the time,” he concluded.

Speaking about the game, Pep added: I am maybe happier than ever [with the start]. 12 games, we lost one in all competitions. We concede three penalties, today we concede one because we didn’t learn, hopefully this is the last time we give the opponents a penalty like this.”

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