Man City edge Leeds as Guardiola calms Haaland fears
Ex-Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa executive Christian Purslow warns City’s Premier League case will drag on, with appeals likely and any sanctions, including points deductions, pushed down the road.
Man City’s 1-0 win at Leeds marred by boos as Muslim City players broke fast. Assistant Eddie Riemer ‘disappointed’, while Farke saw red after confronting officials over added time.
Man City win 1-0 at Leeds through Antoine Semenyo. Elland Road fury over Ramadan break, Guardiola abused and calls for ‘respect’, Bernardo Silva led away, players clash and Daniel Farke sent off.
Guardiola hails Rayan Cherki’s ‘best game’ as Man City beat Leeds 1-0, Semenyo scoring from Ait-Nouri’s cross. He downplays Haaland’s injury and urges the right mindset for the title run-in.
Real Madrid’s Arbeloa says Mbappe will only face City if 100% fit, hails Rodrygo and Vinicius, and promises full focus before the Champions League tie with Manchester City.
Man City edge Leeds 1-0 at Elland Road, Semenyo tapping in Ait-Nouri’s cross. City control after the break as Leeds’ late push is repelled by disciplined defending.
Guardiola bemoans Man City’s congested schedule after cutting the gap to Arsenal, with a rearranged trip to West Ham moved to a Saturday 8pm GMT kick-off.
Bernardo Silva calls City captaincy a ‘massive honour’, cites Kompany and Fernandinho as examples, praises Ruben Dias, and, with his deal up this season, aims to lead by example and finish with silverware.
Ex-Man City winger Nolito says ‘huge egos’ made Guardiola’s early squad disjointed, recalling a divided dressing room before leaving after one season for Sevilla.
Manchester City edge Leeds, and Pep Guardiola eases fears over Erling Haaland’s condition. Livescore
Man City intensify interest in Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, admired for inverted role and two-footed play, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also tracking the 26-year-old under contract to 2029.
Manchester City are monitoring Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso. Livescore
Focus on the controlled spell that secured Man City’s 1-0 at Leeds, Guardiola berating a young star and warning his youngsters against ‘hectic’ play as they pursue Arsenal.
Pep says Erling Haaland’s knock is ‘not a big issue’ after he missed Man City’s 1-0 win at Leeds. Semenyo scored from Ait-Nouri’s cross as City made it four league wins to stay two points off Arsenal.
