Guardiola calls Salford win boring as Stones returns and Guehi opens account
Pep Guardiola urges the EFL to show ‘common sense’ so Marc Guehi can play the Carabao Cup final vs Arsenal, with current rules making him ineligible despite scoring v Salford in the FA Cup.
City laboured past Salford 2-0 in the FA Cup, leading through an Alfie Dorrington own goal before Marc Guehi sealed it on 81 minutes. James Trafford denied Ben Woodburn. Elsewhere, Burnley lost 2-1 to Mansfield.
Alex Iwobi claims Phil Foden was lucky to escape a red for a lunge on Calvin Bassey in Fulham’s 3-0 defeat at City. He says a dismissal could have changed the game.
James Trafford says being City’s cup goalkeeper ‘wasn’t what I expected’, with Gianluigi Donnarumma now first choice. He kept a clean sheet in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Salford.
United U18s beat City 3-1 as JJ Gabriel shone, with Tyrone Samba scoring for City. On the adjacent pitch City U16s beat United 4-2 in a fiery game with late reds, Alfie Turley involved.
John Stones started for the first time in nearly three months in City’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Salford. Guardiola said he ‘still needs time’ but his return could shape England hopes and contract talks.
Report claims Enzo Maresca is a leading candidate to replace Pep Guardiola at City, despite Tottenham links. Spurs appoint Igor Tudor as interim. Livescore
Antoine Semenyo says Pep told him to ‘play free’ and express himself. The £64m January signing has 4 goals already, easing the load on Haaland and quickly becoming a regular in City’s attack.
Ruben Dias calls training with Erling Haaland ‘dangerous’, praising his 100-to-0 ruthlessness. He also lauds Bernardo Silva’s professionalism, highlighting City’s fierce standards before the run-in.
Marc Guehi nets first City goal to seal a 2-0 FA Cup win over Salford. January signing from Crystal Palace has steadied the defence amid injuries, with James Trafford hailing his leadership and character.
Liverpool lead a £95m move for Anthony Gordon, with Arsenal and Manchester City monitoring the Newcastle winger ahead of a possible summer battle. Livescore
Pep Guardiola backs Phil Foden to regain form, urging him to ‘recover’ and play with joy. He explains recent rest, gives squad days off after the 2-0 FA Cup win over Salford, with Haaland and Bernardo not fully fit.
Report links Real Madrid with a summer move for City’s Rodri, suggesting 2024 Ballon d’Or fallout could hinder a deal.
City plan a Championship loan for 18-year-old keeper Oliver Whatmuff, with Cardiff favourites if promoted, leveraging Brian Barry-Murphy’s links. Brentford and Brighton eye permanent moves.
Pep Guardiola says Haaland’s ‘niggles’ are not serious after Fulham, but he missed Salford. City have a free week before Newcastle, then Leeds, offering time to assess his return.
Bernardo Silva and Omar Marmoush pay £17.8m combined in tax per Sunday Times list. Silva’s deal nears expiry with Barcelona links, while Marmoush may seek more minutes despite cup goals.
Man City beat Salford 2-0 to reach the fifth round, via an early Alfie Dorrington own goal and Marc Guehi’s first City goal. Pep Guardiola called the display ‘boring’. John Stones returned after injury.
City name Revolut as Official Back of Shirt Partner in a multi-year deal. The logo will appear on the men’s shirts in domestic cups and on Manchester City Women’s WSL and cup kits.
Opinion piece slams referee Chris Kavanagh after Aston Villa vs Newcastle and cites Rodri’s misconduct case, questioning referee neutrality. Minimal direct Manchester City relevance.
Piece hails Nico O’Reilly’s rise for City, highlighting roles at left-back and in midfield, strong displays vs Liverpool and Fulham, and a growing importance under Pep Guardiola.
Non-football focus on Pep Guardiola’s daughter’s fashion career and personal life. No Manchester City team news.
Tijjani Reijnders insists City are ‘on the hunt’ after wins over Liverpool, Fulham and a 2-0 FA Cup victory vs Salford, praising adaptation in his first season under Guardiola.
