Man City rocked by Bodø/Glimt as pressure builds
City loanee Divin Mubama was hospitalised after needing oxygen in Stoke vs QPR, but the club have received a positive update on his condition.
City, missing 11, lose 3-1 at Bodø/Glimt. Hogh (2) and Hauge strike; Cherki replies. Rodri sent off. Defensive frailty on counters dents UCL top-eight hopes.
Salford beat Swindon 3-2, Garbutt free-kick the highlight, to earn an FA Cup tie against seven-time winners Manchester City.
Man City and Man United track West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, who has a relegation release clause. Hammers may sell early; 21-year-old has 19 starts, 2 goals, 2 assists amid survival fight.
Inter and Juventus are monitoring Man City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma for a Serie A return, but his 2031 contract and €15m net salary make a deal tough without a major pay cut.
Haaland calls 3-1 Bodø/Glimt defeat “embarrassing” as Rodri sees red. Guardiola says “everything is going wrong.” Injuries bite; Galatasaray clash key for automatic last-16 spot.
Fenerbahçe plan loan talks for Omar Marmoush within a week. City’s forward faces competition from Antoine Semenyo; Spurs’ Mathys Tel also on Fener list. Marmoush has 2 league starts, deal to 2029.
Bayer Leverkusen eye Man City keeper Stefan Ortega to cover injured Mark Flekken. A free winter move suits UCL quotas. Alternatives named: James Trafford and Filip Jörgensen loans.
Fulham discuss move for City’s Oscar Bobb. Norwegian winger recovering from injury, could leave amid right-wing competition from Savinho; reunites with Sander Berge if deal happens.
Guardiola urges City to “change the dynamic” after 3-1 Bodø/Glimt shock and derby loss. Rodri saw red; Hogh brace, Hauge stunner. Galatasaray decider looms amid injuries and poor league form.
Chelsea’s Millie Bright expects a feisty League Cup semi v Manchester City. City lead WSL by six points and are on a long winning run since September; momentum could shape the title race.
