Man City chase top spot at Burnley as Guardiola defends Arsenal win scenes
Guardiola praises Declan Rice’s ‘not done’ message after City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, lauding Arsenal’s mentality while stressing City know the challenge in the final six league games.
Marc Guehi and Abdukodir Khusanov forge a standout centre-back pairing for City amid injuries, with Guardiola hailing their ‘extraordinary’ displays during key wins over Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Pep Guardiola defends Man City’s Arsenal win celebrations, calling the match a ‘final’ for City and telling players to enjoy the moment with fans amid criticism from Rooney and Murphy.
L’Equipe reports that Man City and Aston Villa show ‘concrete interest’ in PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, 18. PSG deny sidelining him due to this, citing competition and sporting choice. Contract runs to 2028.
Guardiola is two yellows from a three-game touchline ban after reaching seven cautions this season. Consecutive bookings could sideline him during a crucial Premier League and FA Cup run-in.
Pep hails Cherki’s superb strike in Man City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal but urges more consistency, wanting ‘five of those actions’ and warning he fades when City lead. They travel to Burnley this evening.
Erling Haaland calls Arsenal target Sandro Tonali ‘a really good player’ in a video, as speculation links the Newcastle midfielder with a summer move after Man City’s win over Arsenal.
Report claims Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni would only leave for Barcelona, dealing a transfer blow to Manchester City and Liverpool. Inter value him at around €70m, contract to 2028.
Paul Pogba claims Bruno Fernandes would be a Ballon d’Or contender at a team like Manchester City, praising the United captain’s quality and assist record.
Fenerbahçe chiefs will visit Manchester to meet Bernardo Silva’s agent. They plan a salary to beat Galatasaray amid interest from Juventus and others, as Silva is expected to leave Man City on a free.
An anonymous City figure will auction a full 2022/23 Treble medal set, plus Super Cup and Club World Cup medals, with bids from £30k and estimates up to £80k.
City can go top at Burnley with a win by 3+ goals. Rodri, Dias and Gvardiol miss out, Nico Gonzalez tipped to deputise. Burnley risk relegation, carry an 11-game losing streak v City.
Haaland says Gabriel ‘headbutted’ him and admits going down might have drawn a red and a ban, which could have hit Arsenal’s title bid. VAR judged no violent conduct in City’s 2-1 win.
John Obi Mikel claims Arteta is ‘rattled’ compared with Guardiola after Arsenal’s 2-1 loss at Man City, saying the Gunners boss has lost control amid title-race pressure.
City bid to go top at Burnley but are without Rodri, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol. Rodri has a groin issue, Dias an ankle problem, and Gvardiol a tibial fracture.
Report names potential City exits: James Trafford, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Mateo Kovacic or Nico Gonzalez, and Omar Marmoush, as the squad is refreshed after Bernardo Silva’s confirmed departure.
