Manchester City Daily News Roundup
Guardiola prepares for a sixth different United boss, saying longevity is down to ‘results’. City chase a league double at Old Trafford amid a 13-game unbeaten run.
Man City suffer 2-0 derby defeat at Old Trafford. United strike on counters through Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu, with Erling Haaland quiet. City’s inexperienced back line and Donnarumma heroics noted.
Bernardo Silva nears contract end with interest from Galatasaray, Saudi clubs, Juventus and Napoli. City’s attack is bolstered by Antoine Semenyo as options weigh up his future.
Manchester derby fitness doubts mount, with both sides hit by injuries. City face selection issues as they chase Arsenal and visit Old Trafford under pressure to keep pace.
Preview tips heavy City injuries: Gvardiol, Dias, Stones, Kovacic, Savinho, Bobb out. New boy Semenyo pushing to start, Haaland leads the line. City seek to end league draw streak at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney leads Manchester derby scoring with 11. City’s Francis Lee and Joe Hayes have 10, Agüero 8. Erling Haaland is on 8 and could surpass Rooney in coming seasons.
Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is penalised too often, unhappy with VAR ruling on Semenyo’s disallowed goal v Newcastle. Backs Haaland to regain sharpness amid heavy schedule.
New DoF Hugo Viana moves decisively: City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth and close on Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi to cover injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias.
Report says the 115 charges case may run into 2027, with no verdict yet from the independent panel. Guardiola reiterates he has no update as frustration grows over delays.
City make an offer for Barcelona midfielder Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernández, 18, who wants a move and can leave via a cut-price clause, with German clubs also keen.
Tijjani Reijnders says City are ‘pretty confident’ of catching Arsenal, stressing a win at Old Trafford is vital after three league draws and amid rotation and defensive injuries.
