Man City

Man City are on the cusp of back-to-back Premier League titles, yet their 2021-22 could be remembered just for spoiling Liverpool's quadruple quest.

"Hopefully we can arrive at the Aston Villa game on the final day of the season with the destiny of the Premier League in our hands. We have to do it." "With what this team have done, do you have any doubt?" "We are going to try to win there. "Everyone in this country supports Liverpool, the media and everyone," the City manager said. After Liverpool's draw with Tottenham Hotspur and City's 5-0 win over Newcastle United this weekend, Pep Guardiola's side need seven points from their last three games to win the title for the fourth time in the past five years.

Match report and highlights as two goals from Raheem Sterling as well as strikes from Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden moved the defending champions ...

Newcastle welcome Arsenal to St James' Park for Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports, as the Gunners fight for Champions League qualification; kick-off at 8pm. We had the first big chance of the game, unfortunately we did not take it." "Just before the start of game, I felt the crowd were disappointed but not grumpy and upset about who we are as a team. Guardiola confirmed after the game that Dias will miss the rest of the season through injury, with Kyle Walker and John Stones also unavailable for the remaining matches. When you consider all the ways they can score that is a no-no. That knowledge that City were no longer in a win or bust scenario took a little of the sting out of the fixture and gave them some freedom. If Rodri has to play [at centre-back he will]. We have the academy. Asked how important the veteran Brazilian will be, Guardiola said: "I would say a lot." We are going to try to win the game, playing our best, that is for sure." Asked on Friday afternoon, what response he expected from his players, Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports, "I think we are going to perform well. On reflection, Wood's headed chance after eight minutes was a key moment in the game. It was all that they needed.

Manchester City bounced back from their Champions League heartbreak to take a firm grip on the Premier League title race with a 5-0 win over Newcastle on ...

Foden came off the bench to steer home Zinchenko's low cross before he and Grealish combined to tee up Sterling for his second of the game. De Bruyne was the creator again for the third as his corner was headed in at the near post by Rodri. Cancelo made amends by creating the opener as he headed across goal for Sterling to nod in his first Premier League goal since February.

Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool's stumble in the Premier League title race as the champions moved a step closer to retaining their crown with a ...

"Our backs are against the wall. We've seen that in recent weeks," Everton boss Frank Lampard said. It's one of the best groups I ever trained in my life," Guardiola said. "Perfect afternoon. Fourth placed Arsenal are four points clear of fifth placed Tottenham, with three games left for both teams in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League via a top-four finish. If some people doubted us they don't know this team.

Champions Manchester City surged back to the top of the Premier League table after a comprehensive win over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on ...

The City fans were able to bask in cries of "championees" for the final quarter and two more goals in stoppage time gave them the insurance of a goal difference cushion even if they are to drop points in the next fortnight. Liverpool remain in contention for a historic quadruple of trophies, but their 1-1 draw at home to Tottenham on Saturday opened the door for City to extend their lead at the top of the table. The Spanish giants came from two goals down in the dying stages to win a classic semi-final 6-5 on aggregate and set up a meeting with Liverpool in Paris.

PEP GUARDIOLA went out of his way to point out Liverpool's long-term lack of success in the Premier League.

While Liverpool have had to make do with just the one title in the last three decades, City have been to blame for some of their near-misses in recent years. Liverpool will rely on a slip-up from Guardiola if they are to swoop in and complete their comeback. The former Barcelona boss recently branded Klopp as 'the great rival in his career', and huge respect has flowed both ways during the Reds' clashes with City this campaign. They have the threat and quality up front to do it. It depends on what is going to happen in the next two games in terms of goal difference. "It’s Wednesday [against Wolves] that is the real, real, real final for us.

Goals from Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden saw Pep Guardiola's side move three points clear atop the league's summit and bounce back from ...

In the early stages of the second half, City possessed a staggering 99% of play having completed a 108 passes to Newcastle's zero. The Magpies have looked rejuvenated under Howe in recent months and have subsequently staved off the threat of relegation. In fact, when it comes to affecting the game and becoming more of a threat, Grealish should look to fellow City forward Sterling for inspiration. Though Grealish showed glimpses of his undoubted ability at the Etihad on Sunday, City's No.10 still has a lot to learn in order to make the step up to a regular starter under Guardiola and earn the Spaniard's full trust. However, the visit of Newcastle on Sunday would have no doubt provided him with a welcome boost. In the build-up to Sunday's clash with Newcastle, Guardiola admitted the morale of his players is improving day-by-day, while he reaffirmed it will take time for his squad to recover from their Champions League catastrophe in midweek.

Manchester City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 drubbing of Newcastle United that allowed the reigning champions to open up a ...

The aim when we came in was to stay in the Premier League at all costs,” Howe added. Three points, nine points to play for, four ahead on goal difference. City took the lead in the 19th minute when Ilkay Gundogan clipped a superb ball to the back post for Joao Cancelo to head back across goal for Sterling to nod in. Another final on Wednesday.” City saved the best to last with a flowing move allowing an unmarked Sterling to fire home. Manchester City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 drubbing of Newcastle United that allowed the reigning champions to open up a three-point lead over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Manchester City have been linked with Paul Pogba on a free transfer but the Sky Sports panel were split.

I don’t know how we’re still talking about it five or six years in about how to get the best out of him, get the best out of yourself, you don't need a manager for to get the best out of you?" "That's a massive problem for me, so the manager demands I work hard so a manager doesn't demand I work hard, I don't work hard as a player? "Paul Pogba whether you see him in a French shirt or at United, unbelievable quality, but we’re still six years in and we’re still talking about his best position, who can get the best out of him. It’s a no brainer, I think it'll be a no brainer to take him with his qualities, he scores goals, he adds so much to the team, you're going to lose Fernandinho. " He doesn’t work hard as much as the other players, if Pep could get it out of him fantastic, there's no doubting his ability but when you look at City's creative players Foden, Bernardo Silva these types of players who are brilliant and don't stop working from minute one to 90, that's what makes Man City who they are. It would be an incredible move, a brave move, but I’d love to see that in the Premier League, I think it'd make sense all round.

Liverpool have three Premier League fixtures left to try and win the title in their battle with Manchester City.

Wolves (A) - May 11 Wolves (H) - May 22 Aston Villa (A) - May 10

Ruben Dias, Kyle Walker and John Stones will all miss the remainder of season with injury, Pep Guardiola confirmed after Manchester City's 5-0 thrashing of ...

If Rodri has to play in that position it is not a problem, or if it’s someone from the academy." Fernandinho played good against (Callum) Wilson. That’s what we have to do." In this situation, it is not a problem.

Paul Pogbas Manchester United contract expires at the end of this season; Manchester City reportedly interested in bringing French World Cup winner to ...

He lives in the area, it would be an incredible move, a brave move, but I'd love to see that in the Premier League. I think it makes sense all round." He said: "It's a massive problem for me if it depends on the manager whether a player works hard. Richards added: "If he came to Man City, he would work hard. "There was talk a few years ago that he might go for him. He said: "It would be an incredible move and one that if I'm honest I haven't seen coming. Would Man City be wise to sign Paul Pogba on a free?

Raheem Sterling scored twice for the hosts with Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden also on target as they shrugged off the bitter disappointment of their ...

Liverpool face Aston Villa on Tuesday with City up against Wolverhampton Wanderers a day later. City have 86 points to Liverpool’s 83 with both sides having three games remaining. Manchester City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 drubbing of Newcastle United that let the reigning champions open up a three-point lead over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked about the upcoming departure of their set-piece coach.

"The taker is vital – we have strong players and Carlos made it easy, we believe we have the spaces. Vicens is leaving after just a year with Guardiola's backroom staff to take on a new role as head coach of Dutch Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo in time for the new campaign. The City manager stressed that it is vital to have a coach looking at these details in the game, suggesting that the Blues will look to replace Vicens rather than just making do with the existing personnel.

City can afford to drop points and still be in the driving seat to win the Premier League title this season.

On Tuesday Liverpool travel to Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa, who have nothing but league position to fight for. The Reds should brush aside all three remaining league opponents. But they also need to avoid dropping points themselves. The Premier League leaders are unlikely to dominate either game but will be clear favourites heading into them to claim three points. It could still go down to the wire. But Liverpool must also do their bit to maintain the pressure over the coming fortnight.

Manchester City suffered Champions League heartbreak in Madrid but were handed a Premier League title boost by Liverpool's Saturday slip-up against ...

1hr 20 mins from kickoff: Of course, the big question is what state Guardiola's players will be in when they take to the field. 1hr 30 mins from kickoff: Hello and welcome to Sporting News' live coverage of Manchester City's Premier League home match against Newcastle. We've been saying this every Saturday and Sunday for what seems like forever now, but this really could be a pivotal day in the title race. 15th minute: Plenty of people think City's occasional weakness in front of goal will be solved by the arrival of a big-name striker, but that's another glorious chance to fall to another member of the back four. The champions looking to get out of the blocks quickly. It's party time up in the north east, with relegation fears long gone and a bright future in prospect under Eddie Howe. — 2nd minute: Nervous moments there for the hosts as Laporte mistakenly boots the ball at Gundogan, who then loses his footing to be disposessed on halfway. — Sterling plays in his teammate to draw a sharp save from Dubravka at his near post. — — Ederson then nearly made a complete hash of the resulting free-kick.

Manchester City lifted the gloom of their Champions League exit to seize control of the Premier League title race with a 5-0 hammering of Newcastle United ...

"We have Watford in three days and everybody needs to reproduce those levels." It was important we win," manager Pep Guardiola said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Pep Guardiola says the whole world is supporting Liverpool after Manchester City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Rodri can play there, Fernandinho can play there and we have the academy. Maybe they have more supporters all around the world and in England maybe more support Liverpool than us." "Everyone in this country supports Liverpool, the media and everyone," the City manager said.

Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool's stumble in the Premier League title race as the champions moved a step closer to retaining their crown with a ...

"Our backs are against the wall. We've seen that in recent weeks," Everton boss Frank Lampard said. It's one of the best groups I ever trained in my life," Guardiola said. "Perfect afternoon. If some people doubted us they don't know this team. Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool's stumble in the Premier League title race as the champions moved a step closer to retaining their crown with a 5-0 demolition of Newcastle on Sunday.

Manchester City will be without Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker for the final three games of the Premier League season, says Pep Guardiola; City are ...

We are going to try to win the game, playing our best, that is for sure." That knowledge that City were no longer in a win or bust scenario took a little of the sting out of the fixture and gave them some freedom. Thirteen players and a half for these games and everyone has to do more and more to help our absence. Away games against Wolves and West Ham might not be straightforward. It won't go plain sailing to the end." It was all that they needed.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker will miss Manchester City's final three games with injury.

Today we had three defenders in the second half. In this situation it is not a problem. We arrive with problems. “When we do that, everyone has to do more to help our absences and the problem we have. No more than that, plus Academy. “It happened in the game against Leeds. Still, he has a little niggle and doesn’t feel comfortable.

MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba could join Manchester City in this summer's transfer window in a move that would undoubtedly cause controversy.

The Red Devils have made a contract offer to the France international in the hope he’ll stay put. It’s a no-brainer." However, a controversial move to the Etihad Stadium may be on the cards instead. “There was talk a few years ago he could have gone for it. “You have to weigh it up. He lives in the area.

ERLING HAALAND is set to leave Borussia Dortmund for Manchester City in this summer's transfer window.

Erling Haaland will join Manchester City this summer and his move to the Etihad Stadium is now a done deal, according to reports. But, now, a move to the Premier League with Pep Guardiola's team now beckons. According to The Athletic, Haaland will move to City this summer with confirmation expected later in the week. Dortmund and City, for their part, have recently had ‘dialogue’ about a move that will see the striker move to England. But the Norway international is primed to move to the Premier League, with initial personal terms done. Erling Haaland to Man City transfer now a 'done deal' with confirmation set for this week

Manchester City's long drawn-out pursuit of a natural successor to Sergio Aguero - following the Argentine's free transfer move to FC Barcelona last summer ...

For Manchester City, the focus is expected to switch to the signing of a new midfielder, with the likes of Frenkie De Jong, Matheus Nunes, and Enzo Fernandez all understood to be part of the club's shortlist - which features up to 10 names. Erling Haaland is expected to become Manchester City's first major signing of the summer transfer window - a market where officials at the Etihad Stadium are looking to recruit in multiple areas of Pep Guardiola's squad. Manchester City's long drawn-out pursuit of a natural successor to Sergio Aguero - following the Argentine's free transfer move to FC Barcelona last summer - is set to come to an end in the coming weeks.

Manchester City will be without Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker for the final three games of the Premier League season; City are three points clear ...

We are going to try to win the game, playing our best, that is for sure." That knowledge that City were no longer in a win or bust scenario took a little of the sting out of the fixture and gave them some freedom. It won't go plain sailing to the end." Thirteen players and a half for these games and everyone has to do more and more to help our absence. Guardiola also confirmed neither Kyle Walker, Jones Stones nor Ruben Dias - who was forced off at half-time with a muscular problem - would be fit for their last three games of the season. I know sometimes we are uncomfortable, but I don't care if the people want Liverpool to win more than us.

Manchester United are set to lose Paul Pogba this summer and rivals Manchester City have emerged as a possible destination having lodged an offer with the ...

But you see the creative players City have - brilliant players and they don't stop running, don't stop working. Pep Guardiola is in the market for a new midfielder with Fernandinho due to return to his homeland in the summer. Pogba, however, is said to favour a package offered to him by another club and is due to depart England.

With Manchester City having reportedly offered Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba a contract, the Frenchman has made a decision on whether or not he is ...

Pogba returned to United from the Bianconeri, where he spent four seasons, in 2016 and has since battled to live up to expectations in England, despite enjoying some impressive runs of form. The journalist breaking the story has reason to believe Pogba has opted to snub City in favour of a different package elsewhere, amid suggestions Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain remain in contention to land his signature. According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, the 29-year-old has rejected an offer to sign for the Citizens as a free agent at the end of the season, and has communicated his response to those representing City in negotiations.

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Want the Man City latest? The 75m euro fee - which equates to £62m - for Haaland is widely considered to be below market value. The release clause on his contract is €75 million.

Pep Guardiola's side returned to the top of the Premier League table after decimating a Newcastle side that were always second best at the Etihad 24 hours ...

While there could still be plenty of twists and turns yet - it is very much advantage City at this late stage. As Klopp predicted, City played like a team who do not look like dropping points in the league anytime soon as they ran riot against the Magpies - putting five past Eddie Howe's side with no reply. Luis Diaz's deflected equaliser ensured they came away from the game with a point but in truth a 1-1 score-line suited neither of the two teams.

LIVERPOOL have handed Manchester City the advantage in the Premier League title race.

When the going gets tough, you need your players to be constantly near-perfect, something City have exhibited time and time again through the years. Back then, the Spaniard was adamant it would be City's results which would ultimately determine the outcome of the title race, asserting that Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool would be too good to finish the campaign with anything but an unblemished record. On Saturday night, in slipping to a 1-1 stalemate with Spurs, Liverpool may well have handed Pep Guardiola's Manchester City an unassailable advantage in this season's title race - something the Spaniard didn't see coming, but perhaps should have.

MANCHESTER CITY are set to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in this summer's transfer window.

Why not No 23? In any case, it’s a jersey Haaland could consider. No 21 No 19 And, now, he’s set to be strutting his stuff under Pep Guardiola next term. No 9