Rodri charged by FA as City assess injuries and eye reinforcements
Guardiola says he would prefer Arsenal’s position, four points clear with 12 games left, but stresses City can compete if the squad is fit as they chase the Premier League and cup runs.
Rayan Ait-Nouri’s return and form at left-back boost City’s attack and defence. He helped contain Mo Salah and sparked the move for Haaland’s goal v Fulham, adding width and overlapping threat.
City remain interested in Brentford striker Igor Thiago despite his new deal to 2031. Hugo Viana is tracking the 17-goal forward, with Chelsea and Bayern also in the race.
Guardiola weighs Sverre Nypan’s inclusion v Salford after his Middlesbrough loan recall, insisting focus and limited rotation. He says loans for youngsters aid development.
Golden Boot race: Harry Kane leads on 24 league goals, Kylian Mbappé 23, Erling Haaland 22. Igor Thiago follows on 17. Tight contest between the past three winners.
City admire Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, but talkSPORT say he prefers a return to Italy. Juventus are keen, while Newcastle value him at £80m-£100m.
Antoine Semenyo wins Player of the Matchweek 26 after a goal and assist in City’s win over Fulham, taking 39% of the vote. He follows Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku as City winners this season.
Rodri is charged by the FA for implying referee bias after City’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham, citing Dominic Solanke’s goal on Marc Guehi. He has until 18 Feb to respond and could face suspension.
City are preparing a ‘major offer’ of about €50m for Roma right-back Wesley after Pep Guardiola approved the target. Roma hold a strong position with the Brazilian under contract to 2030.
FA Cup rule change means Marc Guehi, signed from Crystal Palace, can play for City despite featuring earlier for Palace. Helpful amid injuries to John Stones and Josko Gvardiol.
City host Salford in the FA Cup. Haaland a doubt with niggles, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Doku and Savinho out. Matthew Donohue officiates. Last meeting ended 8-0 to City. Not on TV in the UK.
Rúben Dias says his Benfica achievements were ‘worth zero’ on arriving at City, stressing starting from scratch and maintaining elite standards over past accolades.
Guardiola praises the FA Cup’s tradition and away-day atmosphere before Salford, plans rotation but warns against too many changes as City juggle fixtures and chase trophies.
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Report claims Bernardo Silva intends to join Benfica on a free this summer, with City eyeing Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as a replacement. Silva’s late goal sparked the win at Liverpool.
