Manchester City

Get a report of the Manchester City vs. FC Copenhagen 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage football match.

Pep Guardiola took the opportunity to take Erling Haaland off at half-time with their Champions League game already won against FC Copenhagen.

"This is the secret of this team, the work ethic. "He plays a lot of minutes, the game was under control and Cole Palmer is an excellent player and was looking forward to playing. It's already an excellent result and better performance than we played in [a while]. However, he rejected the notion that it was simply for rest as he talked up the importance of his squad. The No.9 ran a lap of honour around the stadium after the match to dispel any worries over his fitness. "Today I put the best selection to win the game because we need the players in this tight schedule.

Erling Haaland continued his remarkable goalscoring form by netting twice as Manchester City thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday ...

"The mood is very good at the moment. "It's normal, it takes a little time," PSG skipper Marquinhos told Canal Plus. "The 'keeper said something to me as I was walking back. "Now he feels a little more comfortable... Jude Bellingham scored for the third time in as many Champions League outings as Dortmund romped to a 4-1 victory at Sevilla. The Norwegian slammed in the opening goal on seven minutes with his weaker right foot before prodding in a rebound for his second 25 minutes later.

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The Slovak's contract at Naples expires in 2025, however, Napoli are looking to extend his stay. City is looking to swoop in if renewal talks stall between the two. [The Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1681596/Chelsea-Man-City-transfer-news-Stanislav-Lobotka-Napoli), Manchester City have had early communication with Napoli Midfielder Stanislav Lobotka for a potential move in the future.

Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over Kyle Walker's chances of featuring for England at the World Cup after revealing the full extent of his derby injury.

It was widely anticipated that he would be called up as a key part of Gareth Southgate's plans, with the 32-year-old having won 70 caps for England to date. We have to speak to the doctors. City have released an [official statement](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kyle-walker-injury-update-63800644) confirming that he has undergone successful surgery on the groin issue, but he is now facing a race against time to be for the World Cup.

Riyad Mahrez contributed a goal and an assist as Manchester City tore Copenhagen apart 5-0 in Wednesday's Champions League outing.

"We are very happy and I'm very happy to play for this team." On the other hand, Jacob Neestrup’s men have suffered their heaviest defeat in five years. "It's good, I wish for another 200 to play and keep going, scoring, assisting, winning titles with this team because at the end, that's what we play for. He set up Julian Alvarez for City’s fifth goal with 14 minutes left on the clock. Five minutes before the hour mark, the Algeria international – who was making his 200th appearance for the Citizens increased his club’s advantage from the penalty mark. Referee Donatas Rumsas pointed to the spot following Marko Stamenic’s foul on Aymeric Laporte in the penalty area.