Man City face Newcastle with injuries and Trafford in goal
Rumours: Man City contact Elliot Anderson and discuss a Rodri extension, but their target Jhon Lucumí is injured. Wider links include Valverde, Torres and more across Europe.
Guardiola downplays using Semenyo’s long throws, prioritising City’s pressing and positional play amid fixture congestion. Semenyo scored and assisted in the 10-1 Exeter win on debut.
Guardiola hails Rico Lewis as an ‘extraordinary’ midfield option and a potential Bernardo Silva successor after his goal and control in the 10-1 Exeter win.
Bayern, Liverpool and Man City are linked with Marc Guehi. Reports say City want a January move amid their centre-back injuries, though the player may prefer a summer switch.
Pep Guardiola confirms James Trafford starts vs Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final, amid uncertainty over his long-term future at Manchester City.
Como, led by Cesc Fàbregas, dream of signing Bernardo Silva while targeting youth like Branimir Mlacic. Juventus also linked. Silva remains a key Manchester City captain.
Update on City injuries before Newcastle: Stones, Dias, Gvardiol out, plus Kovacic, Savinho and Bobb sidelined. Return timelines affect Guardiola’s Carabao Cup semi-final options.
Guardiola outlined his plan around Erling Haaland’s selection versus Exeter ahead of the Newcastle semi-final, clarifying the striker’s minutes and readiness.
Pep Guardiola hails Abdukodir Khusanov as a ‘top signing’. With Stones, Dias and Gvardiol injured, the centre-back is set for more minutes to accelerate his development.
After leaving Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso is touted for top Premier League jobs. Man City are mentioned as potential heirs to Guardiola, with his coaching style aligning with the club.
A new rule lets Antoine Semenyo play for Man City in the League Cup despite featuring for Bournemouth earlier. Eddie Howe is unhappy ahead of the semi-final first leg.
City head to Newcastle with a defensive injury crisis. Predicted XI includes Trafford, Khusanov and Alleyne, with Foden, Doku, Cherki behind Haaland for the League Cup semi-final first leg.
