Manchester City build momentum after 5-3 Sunderland win
Tijjani Reijnders said leaving City for Al-Qadsiah was about 'security', admitting the Saudi offer was impossible to refuse after slipping into a rotation role.
Antoine Semenyo, fresh from a brace in City's 5-3 win over Sunderland, has withdrawn from Ghana duty with a swollen ankle, giving the winger time to rest and recover.
Without VAR errors, Haaland's derby goal would be ruled out, turning City's 1-0 win at United into 0-0. City would still top the table, but by one point. Livescore
Sunderland's Brian Brobbey said video analysis sharpened his movement after his hat-trick in a 5-3 defeat at City, earning a Netherlands call-up under Xavi Hernandez.
Antonio Nusa said he has a 'good connection' with Haaland for Norway, credits the Manchester City striker for assists and says he learns from how he lives and thinks.
Enzo Fernandez underlined his early City impact in the 5-3 win over Sunderland, covering 11.8km, scoring and shaping play in every phase as Maresca rebuilds his midfield.
Joe Hart believes City can beat Arsenal to the title, saying: 'Why not? I'll always back them!' after their strong start under new manager Enzo Maresca.
City are top with five wins from five, but conceding 3.57 xG and three goals to Sunderland exposed defensive flaws despite Haaland-led firepower.
Haaland matched Harry Kane's record with his fifth goal in five games as Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 to stay perfect in the Premier League.
City head into the break with seven straight wins, top of the Premier League and growing under Enzo Maresca, before major tests against Liverpool and PSG.
Stevan Jovetic said he turned down Real Madrid at Fiorentina as he did not feel ready, later joining Manchester City in 2013 and scoring 11 goals in 44 games.
Josko Gvardiol has impressed going forward with one goal and two assists, but his defensive positioning and duels have exposed an area City need to tighten up.
