19 h. ago Losing grip on games is worry for Guardiola despite City finding way past Madrid

Youthful side struggles off the ball and head coach knows more control is needed to take big prizes this season“Some things were happening,” Josko Gvardiol said, with glorious understatement, as he reflected on the chaos of Manchester City’s start at Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The defender had been guilty of a lapse at the very outset, caught in possession, Madrid suddenly in and running. Then, there was the penalty that was not.It was a reckless swipe in the third minute by Matheus Nunes on Vinícius Júnior, the referee, Clément Turpin, pointing to the spot only for the VAR to step in and rule that the offence was fractionally outside the area. City’s heads spun and a tone was set. The opening half-hour was an uncomfortable experience for them and by the time that spell had ended, Madrid were 1-0 up through Rodrygo and looking good for a much-needed victory. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Erling Haaland's cheeky antics spotted in new footage as he taunts Real Madrid star

Erling Haaland tickled fans with his hilarious reaction to Arda Guler marking him at a corner during Manchester City's Champions League win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday

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20 h. ago What Manchester City’s unpredictability reveals about their Champions League hopes

Victory at the Bernabeau brings deserved plaudits but Pep Guardiola knows his team still needs to improve

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21 h. ago Man City can unlock double Champions League benefit after Real Madrid win after UEFA decision

Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday night to move a step closer to securing a top eight finish in the Champions League

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21 h. ago Pep Guardiola sends Arsenal ominous warning after Man City beat Real Madrid

Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, but Pep Guardiola insists that his team aren't the finished article

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23 h. ago Pep Guardiola says Man City ‘far away’ from winning Champions League despite Real Madrid win

Man City beat Real Madrid on Wednesday to lift them to fourth in the league phase standings

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24 h. ago 'Nervous' Erling Haaland takes cheeky pop at Jamie Carragher over Mohamed Salah fallout

Erling Haaland poked fun at Jamie Carragher during a CBS Sports interview following Manchester City's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League

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24 h. ago Erling Haaland trolls Jamie Carragher over brutal Mo Salah rant

Erling Haaland poked fun at Jamie Carragher during a CBS Sports interview following Manchester City's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League

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31 h. ago Erling Haaland's cheeky Arsenal comment to Laura Woods speaks volumes after Man City win

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland joked that Arsenal fan Laura Woods 'probably doesn't like him' during a live TNT Sports interview after City's win over Real Madrid

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31 h. ago Pep Guardiola says Manchester City need to be better despite win at Real Madrid

The result lifted City to fourth in the league phase standings.

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32 h. ago Pep Guardiola sends major Champions League message after Man City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Bernabeu to move a step closer to securing a top eight finish in the Champions League

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33 h. ago Haaland seals Manchester City win at Real Madrid to leave Alonso on brink

For Xabi Alonso, the slide towards the abyss has looked sudden from the outside. Everything was fine at the beginning of November, the results excellent. Since when precious little has gone his way. The Real Madrid manager desperately needed something here. When this latest game eluded him, it was easy to fear the worst. Time is not a commodity afforded to men in his position.Alonso has now won only twice in eight matches in all competitions and if his pain was deep, there was simply satisfaction for Pep Guardiola. The Manchester City manager had arrived in Madrid – the scene of so much emotion for him over the years – needing a response to the home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in his club’s previous Champions League game. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago England legend’s son, 17, bamboozles Real Madrid defenders to score for Man City in Uefa Youth League

REIGAN HESKEY could become the next Manchester City prodigy to break into Pep Guardiola's plans - after scoring a stunning goal in a Uefa Youth League win against Real Madrid. The teenage talent is looking to follow in the footsteps of his dad Emile, who won 62 England caps and lifted silverware eight times during...

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38 h. ago Erling Haaland reveals what Pep Guardiola is really like behind the scenes at Man City

Pep Guardiola is one of the most famous and widely admired football managers on the planet, but few know what the Manchester City manager is like behind the scenes

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40 h. ago Erling Haaland reinforces elite mindset and humble nature in fascinating interview

Erling Haaland gives an insight into life under Pep Guardiola and how he tries to hide disappointment when the Manchester City manager gives him a breather

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44 h. ago Erling Haaland speaks out on Man City future amid Pep Guardiola stay and Real Madrid links

Erling Haaland has discussed his future at Manchester City and his happiness with their plans going forward, while also addressing Pep Guardiola's contract extension

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45 h. ago Erling Haaland confirms truth behind Man City contract and Pep Guardiola's future

Erling Haaland has discussed his contract situation at Manchester City, as well as the role of Pep Guardiola for him and his future at the Etihad, with the striker discussing their plans going forward

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57 h. ago ‘A good place to prove yourself’: Guardiola peps up Manchester City for Bernabéu test

Manager stresses transitional phase of reshaped squadMadrid defeat could spell end of Xabi Alonso’s tenurePep Guardiola has challenged his reshaped Manchester City team to prove they can thrive against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.The City manager goes back to one of Europe’s grandest venues for the Champions League game on Wednesday night without many of the stalwarts who have been at the heart of the numerous battles between the clubs in recent years. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Pep Guardiola sets Real Madrid challenge for his new Man City players

Manchester City face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and Pep Guardiola believes a result could be key for his side.

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59 h. ago Pep Guardiola makes sacked claim in support of Xabi Alonso ahead of Man City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City face Real Madrid in the Bernabeu on Wednesday night and Pep Guardiola has given his backing to under-pressure boss Xabi Alonso

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