Man City weigh Haaland call before Anfield trip
Newcastle reflect on defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City, posing a question about when they last previously lost to both. No further City details provided.
Guardiola reiterates support for victims of conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza and the US, stating critics ‘want me to remain silent’ as he uses his platform to condemn war.
Trent Alexander-Arnold plans to stay at Real Madrid despite Manchester City links. Injured since December, he aims to win back his place, with a Premier League return not under consideration now.
Semenyo says City are ‘fired up’ for Anfield as Guardiola seeks a rare win there. Guehi insists City will improve and can achieve their goals as they chase Arsenal.
Barcelona eye Lisandro Martinez, who has 18 months left. Shift could cool their past interest in City’s Josko Gvardiol, easing pressure on Pep Guardiola’s defence as Gvardiol recovers from injury.
Real Madrid step up interest in Rodri, seen as a ‘captain-figure’. TEAMtalk claim he is open to Bernabeu move, but City view him as key amid recent exits and fitness issues raised in the report.
Mac Allister says Slot urged improvements ‘in both boxes’ and more pressing before facing City, noting Liverpool’s 10 goals in two games ahead of the Anfield meeting.
Speculation grows over Guardiola’s future despite his contract to 2027. City prepare contingencies while Pep stays coy, amid recent spikier mood and continued drive for trophies.
Matheus Nunes says City watched Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid after beating Galatasaray 2-0. A late Madrid goal would have denied top-eight. City celebrated Trubin’s header, secured eighth and skip the play-offs.
Arne Slot looks ahead to a Manchester City test, while Unai Emery criticises an Elliott clause. No match or City specifics given. Livescore
Guardiola calls Haaland ‘the best striker in the world’ but says selection will be decided after training. Bernardo Silva a doubt, Dias and Stones in contention as City chase vital points at Anfield.
Guardiola accepts EFL rules that bar Marc Guehi from the Carabao Cup final vs Arsenal, questioning why Semenyo is eligible. He hails Guehi as a long-term ‘top’ signing as City plan for Wembley.
Chelsea want Spurs to stop Man Utd and Manchester City to win at Liverpool to boost their top-four push before facing Wolves. City also chase Arsenal, but focus is on aiding Chelsea’s position.
Report claims City must pay €50m for Strasbourg striker Joaquin Panichelli after a late January move. Interest seen as competition for Haaland amid his recent domestic goal drought.
City’s Semenyo names Arsenal’s Saliba and Rice in his team of the season, favouring City attackers elsewhere, offering praise to title rivals while highlighting City strength.
After Newcastle’s cup loss to City, Tonali’s visible frustration and chat with Guardiola spark talk. Report says City have shortlisted him, though he is contracted to 2030.
Forest signing Luca Netz says Premier League move is a ‘childhood dream’ after rejecting Manchester City at 15. The 22-year-old left-back joined from Borussia Monchengladbach for €2.5m.
