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Manchester City can qualify for the Champions League knockout stages if they beat FC Copenhagen tonight.

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Manchester City face FC Copenhagen in the Champions League at Parken Stadium, one win away from qualifying from Group G.

Ake was very interesting on the lack of a weakness in the striker’s game and how difficult he is to defend against even in training. He played 45 minutes in the home fixture a week ago but is amongst the substitutes for the first time in his City career this evening. Against Southampton at the weekend, it was Dias and Ake in the centre, with Akanji at right-back. Then, he was very lively making plenty of runs to stretch the defence, and when he’s played there off the bench without Haaland around, he’s caused problems too. That’s a big call from Guardiola to drop Haaland, although it was a decision that was going to come at some point. Akanji and Laporte are given the opportunity to play at the heart of the back four. More minutes for Laporte is certainly a good thing while Akanji will be pleased to play in his more favourable position of central defence after filling in at right back vs Southampton. This is a perfect chance to give him more game time, allow Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake to get a rest, and keep the competition high in the back line. He might still have a point to prove tonight. They’re making quite a noise as well, jumping up and down in unison in the two-tiered stand with half an hour still to go until the game gets underway. I think the fact they’re so dominant in all competitions, it gives Pep [Guardiola] an opportunity to rotate, rest players at the right times. [City](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) have maximum points from their first three games in the [Champions League](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) this season, including a 5-0 win over Copenhagen at the Etihad just six days ago.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the early game in the Champions League as Premier League big boys Manchester City arrive in Denmark to face FC ...

It means the likes of Alvarez gets a chance to show his undoubted talent. The record for Champions League goals stands at a remarkable 140 set by Cristiano Ronaldo in his spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Even so, the Norwegian goal machine would likely need at least eight, nine or more seasons at the top of his game in the Champions League to trouble Ronaldo’s efforts. This time Mahrez jinks his way into the box and then chips the ball to around the penalty area. It's a left-footed half-volley this time and the Spaniard gets it all wrong. Well, it sort of makes sense, doesn't it, to leave out the big Norwegian. The Algerian chooses to side foot his effort to the keeper's right but Grabara picks well and pushes it away. Maybe they are in a shock given the tonking they faced last week. Copenhagen build again and the blond locks of Haraldsson are again in view as the Icelandic teen controls, steps away and strikes. He gives the spot kick and Mahrez steps up. It's still unlikely given the quality of this City side but they have a chance. We're back underway and the lively crowd is immediately back and making plenty of noise.

The Argentine striker will lead the City line in the Danish capital with Erling Haaland reverting to the bench. The other four changes from the side that beat ...

[Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland) has 28 goals in 22 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo) is set to be holding midfielder with skipper Ilkay [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) and Kevin [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) also alongside the Spaniard in the City engine room. The only instance of an English side losing away to a Danish side in this competition saw FC København defeat Manchester United during the group stages in 2006-07. København have never gone four games without scoring in the competition. ● Manchester City’s last visit to Denmark saw them lose 2-0 to Aalborg BK in a UEFA Cup Last 16 second leg match in 2008-09. The game finished 2-2, with Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Ireland scoring for the visitors. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson), Cancelo, Akanji, [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte), Gomez, [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo), [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) (c), [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne), [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez), Grealish, Alvarez [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) and Riyad [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) deployed alongside him [Aymeric](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte) [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte), [Sergio Gomez](https://www.mancity.com/players/sergio-gomez), Ilkay [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) and [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) also come into the starting line-up. [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake), Haaland, Silva, [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden), [Palmer](https://www.mancity.com/players/cole-palmer), Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake), [Ruben Dias](https://www.mancity.com/players/ruben-dias), Phil [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden) and [Bernardo](https://www.mancity.com/players/bernardo-silva) Silva also move to the bench for tonight’s trip to the Parken Stadium. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson) a familiar and commanding presence in goal, he will be shielded by a back four of Joao Cancelo, [Manuel Akanji](https://www.mancity.com/players/manuel-akanji), [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte) and Gomez.

Erling Haaland was named on the Manchester City bench for the first time this season for the Champions League fixture at FC Copenhagen.

"I know them, they don't have to impress me, they have to play, be who they are. I know them." On Haaland specifically, Guardiola said: "I didn't speak with him. "That's why we put fresh legs." We are so surprised how good the impact he had in the team, no problem. The guys who haven't played are tired," he said.

Erling Haaland will start from the bench as Manchester City look to secure their place in the Champions League knockout stages away at Copenhagen.

[BUY FIFA 23 NOW](https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23) Julian Alvarez will start in his place. The Norwegian has enjoyed a rampant start to life at City and started in every game he's played so far, but finally drops to the bench.

Pep Guardiola has sought to explain why he has been tinkering with his defence at Manchester City so much, with rotation becoming a familiar theme.

[£15 million ($17m) fee already looking quite the bargain. The players we have cannot handle every three days of being fit, other teams might be able to, but we can’t. The reigning Premier League champions have a number of top-drawer centre-halves on their books, with that department bolstered over the summer as Manuel Akanji was signed from Borussia Dortmund.

Pep Guardiola has refused to reveal whether Erling Haaland will be involved in Manchester City's Champions League clash at FC Copenhagen.

But lately we were lucky to score goals in the first half and at the beginning of the second, then after we can rotate." I have to speak with the players, physios and doctors and decide what is the best. However, Guardiola might opt to rotate his squad against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday which could see Haaland playing a truncated role at the Parken Stadium.

It turned out that the Manchester City manager's denial might have contained a greater degree of nuance than first appreciated.

We will see what happens during the season and how we feel and the best decision for the club is going to be taken." Three seasons in charge of Bayern Munich followed and his initial contract with City was for the same period. I said many times if they want it I’d like to stay longer but at the same time, I have to be sure. We spoke with the club," he said in August. That is the most important thing,” the manager continued. This is the most important thing." “In many ways, though, the release clause is just a formality,” he wrote. There’s only one requirement to get that: there needs to be a suitable offer on the table.” "It is not true", he said. "In the end, what is going to happen in the future, nobody knows. What is important is that he is settled perfectly here, he is happy and he is incredibly loved by everyone. It is not true, that is all I can say.

A struggling Copenhagen outfit once again hosts current Premier League champions Manchester City in an intriguing Champions League fixture.

Thus far Copenhagen has lost two games and drawn one in the Champions League and would look to give their home fans some delightful memories. Manchester City is riding high on their performances this summer courtesy of their star striker Erling Haaland. A struggling Copenhagen outfit once again hosts current Premier League champions Manchester City in an intriguing Champions League fixture.

Manchester City left Erling Haaland on the bench as they were held to a goalless draw iagainst FC Copenhagen in a game dominated by VAR decisions.

And he was the hero again on Tuesday when he guessed right to deny Riyad Mahrez's first-half penalty. Jurgen Klopp has an injury crisis to deal with ahead of Sunday's game, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Joel Matip the latest to enter the Anfield treatment room. It was, though, a precious 90 minutes rest for the Norwegian after a hectic start to the life at the Etihad Stadium and with a visit to Anfield on the horizon.

Manchester City drew 0-0 with FC Copenhagen in the Champions League and Erling Haaland was an unused substitute.

We have two days to prepare against Liverpool," said Guardiola. We played the players who feel better." "He finished the game against Southampton so, so tired and didn’t recover well.

Though City booked a place in the Round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against FC Copenhagen, it was a game dominated by three borderline VAR decisions in the first ...

SIGN UP TO ACCESS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT](https://www.mancity.com/city-plus) [Manuel Akanji](https://www.mancity.com/players/manuel-akanji) showed what a top defender he is with another assured performance. Patchy.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) has been mostly reliable from the penalty spot over the past couple of seasons, but will be disappointed with his effort against Copenhagen. Of course not. [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo)’s sublime 25-yard rocket flew into the top left hand corner of the Copenhagen net, only for it to be ruled out for brushing Riyad [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez)’s hand.

Four Manchester City players have reached the final shortlist for the upcoming Northwest Football Awards.

[Gareth Taylor](https://www.mancity.com/players/gareth-taylor)'s side across the campaign with 21 goals, while her tally of 10 assists was also the most in the squad. [Pep Guardiola](https://www.mancity.com/players/pep-guardiola)'s men against Wycombe Wanderers. [Man City](https://www.mancity.com) app. [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) is once again up for the Premier League Player of the Season in recognition of his best goalscoring campaign at City. [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne), [Alex Greenwood](https://www.mancity.com/players/alex-greenwood), [Lauren Hemp](https://www.mancity.com/players/lauren-hemp) and [James McAtee](https://www.mancity.com/players/james-mcatee) have all been recognised for their standout displays across the 2021/22 campaign. [Gareth Taylor](https://www.mancity.com/players/gareth-taylor)'s side, as we claimed a fourth Continental Cup title.

Former Manchester City duo Shaun Wright-Phillips and Nedum Onuoha took the positives from Tuesday's draw in Copenhagen.

"You’re playing in the Champions League, down to 10 men, away from home against a team with loads of energy but in fairness to City they controlled most of the game," said the former defender. "Pep has managed over there, and he understands what it is to play against them while Ilkay Gundogan has played there. City will travel to Dortmund in two weeks knowing a win will clinch it, but Onuoha warned it won't be easy. "For me it was a great team performance away from home," Wright-Phillips said after the match. "The clean sheet was another bonus given the difficulties that we had." Sergio Gomez was rightly sent off on the half-an-hour mark following a VAR review, meaning City had to battle for an hour with 10 men.

Manchester City are through to the Champions League last 16 with two group games to spare after drawing 0-0 at FC Copenhagen on Tuesday, despite playing the ...

We're close (to qualifying). “We adapted really well (to the red card). “Erling didn't feel really good after the game against Southampton, Phil (Foden) had some disturbing problems, Bernardo (Silva) told us yesterday he was so tired.

It was reported this week that Manchester CIty striker Erling Haaland has a $195 million release clause in his contract, but despite that clause, City are ...

If he is happy at City in two years’ time, then City could offer him a new contract and end up staying in Manchester for the rest of his career. Many of the other most expensive transfers in soccer have not been anywhere near as successful as imagined. And on top of the transfer fee will be an agent’s fee, which could be more than $50 million, as well as Haaland’s wages. Barcelona’s financial difficulties have been well documented and could get even worse should they fail to make the knockout stages of this season’s Champions League. Haaland is already playing for a club that is competing for the top honors in world soccer, and is already beamed around the world at Manchester City. It’s almost twice Real Madrid’s record transfer fee of $110 million, which they paid for Eden Hazard.

Manchester City left Erling Haaland on the bench as they were held to a goalless draw iagainst FC Copenhagen in a game dominated by VAR decisions.

And he was the hero again on Tuesday when he guessed right to deny Riyad Mahrez's first-half penalty. Jurgen Klopp has an injury crisis to deal with ahead of Sunday's game, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Joel Matip the latest to enter the Anfield treatment room. It was, though, a precious 90 minutes rest for the Norwegian after a hectic start to the life at the Etihad Stadium and with a visit to Anfield on the horizon.

Plus: The Glazers would consider selling Manchester United if a bid was made in excess of $10bn; Christian Pulisic has said he is extremely happy at Chelsea ...

Christian Pulisic has said he is "extremely happy" at Chelsea amid a slow start to the season where he has been handed just two starts in the league. Plus: The Glazers would consider selling Manchester United if a bid was made in excess of $10bn; Christian Pulisic has said he is "extremely happy" at Chelsea amid a slow start to the season; Bayern Munich are reportedly willing to splash out more than £88m to sign Harry Kane. The Glazers would consider selling Manchester United if a bid was made in excess of a staggering $10bn.