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‘Nervous’ Manchester City have a lot to do in title race – Pep Guardiola

Alexis Nunes and Don Hutchison break down Man City’s win over Everton and discuss if they need to address their defence in the transfer window.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains how Liverpool’s defence will be the key in topping Man City and ending their 30-year title drought.
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted his team have it all to do in the title race after being hit by nerves during their shock 2-0 defeat to Wolves.
City slipped eight points behind leaders Liverpool after suffering their first defeat at the Etihad Stadium since December thanks to two late goals from Adama Traore.
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Otamendi’s disastrous defending in 3/10 showing gifts Wolves win at Man City

Nicolas Otamendi had a woeful day at the back as Man City fell 2-0 to Wolves.

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City slipped eight points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race after a 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Sunday. Adama Traore scored twice in the final 10 minutes to condemn Pep Guardiola’s side to their second defeat of the season and their first at the Etihad Stadium since December.

Wolves had a gruelling Europa League trip to Besiktas in midweek but still found the energy to record their first top-flight win at City for 40 years as the reigning champions…

Manchester United midfielder Pogba to miss clash away to Newcastle

Frank Leboeuf reacts to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saying he was ‘pleased’ with Man United’s 0-0 draw at Alkmaar.

Alejandro Moreno believes that Marcus Rashford needs to develop an elite striker’s mindset to improve at Manchester United.

The Exploding Heads are back to broker a deal for Jadon Sancho and revive Christian Pulisic’s grim start.

Craig Burley doesn’t hold back his criticism of just how poor Manchester United and Arsenal have been this season.
Manchester United are facing the prospect of going up against Newcastle in their crucial Premier League clash without midfielder Paul Pogba.
The France international missed the 0-0 draw with AZ Alkmaar on Thursday after staying behind in Manchester for further treatment on an ankle injury that has troubled him for more than a month.
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Manchester United’s Old Gunnar Solskjaer slams Alkmaar pitch as ‘one of the worst’

Craig Burley doesn’t hold back his criticism of just how poor Manchester United and Arsenal have been this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has branded the pitch for Manchester United’s Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar “one of the worst” he has seen.
United will face the Dutch side on an artificial pitch at the Kyocera Stadium, AZ’s temporary home after the roof of their stadium collapsed. And Solskjaer has admitted the surface is a concern.

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“I’m surprised they’ve chosen to play on this pitch when I look at it,” Solskjaer told a news conference on Wednesday….

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne out for Dinamo Zagreb clash, in doubt for Wolves

Alexis Nunes and Don Hutchison break down Man City’s win over Everton and discuss if they need to address their defence in the transfer window.
Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt for Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Wolves after suffering a groin injury.
The Belgian, 28, missed training on Monday after picking up the problem during City’s 3-1 win over Everton on Saturday.
He will sit out the Champions League game with Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday and could also miss Wolves’ visit to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in the final Premier League fixture before the international break.
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A statement issued by City on Tuesday read: “Kevin De…

Sources: Manchester United’s Paul Pogba aggravates ankle injury

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s second-half equaliser earned Arsenal a share of the points at Old Trafford against a lacklustre Manchester United side.

Steve Nicol and Craig Burley slam Man United and Arsenal after their draw at Old Trafford, calling both teams shadows of their former selves.

Gab Marcotti and Alexis Nunes discuss possible targets who could help Manchester United get back towards the top 4 of the Premier League.

Craig Burley thinks Arsenal’s attacking players can cause problems for Man United’s depleted roster.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will consider omitting Paul Pogba from Manchester United’s Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar after the midfielder aggravated an ankle injury during the draw with Arsenal, sources have told ESPN FC.
Pogba complained of pain in his ankle following the 1-1 stalemate at Old Trafford on Monday night and is set to be assessed by medical staff on Tuesday before Solskjaer finalises his squad for the trip to the Netherlands.
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Substitute Sterling earns 8/10 after goal and assist vs. Dinamo Zagreb

MANCHESTER, England — Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden came off the bench to hand Manchester City a 2-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb at the Etihad Stadium.
The Croatian side did well to restrict City to just two but second-half goals from Sterling and Foden ensured a club record fifth consecutive Champions League home win. With the result, City top Group C with two wins from two.
City squandered a host of chances in the opening 25 minutes and had to wait until Sterling’s introduction after half-time for…

I won’t kill myself for Champions League – Pep Guardiola

Alexis Nunes and Don Hutchison break down Man City’s win over Everton and discuss if they need to address their defence in the transfer window.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola came to the defence of Bernardo Silva over his controversial tweet.

Following Man City’s simple win over Preston, Pep Guardiola praised his young defence that stepped up to shut out their hosts in the Carabao Cup.
MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola has said he will not “kill himself” to win the Champions League with Manchester City.
City face Dinamo Zagreb at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday with Guardiola looking to add the only major trophy he has not lifted at the club.
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The Spaniard’s last success in the tournament came in 2011 during his spell as Barcelona boss but he insists lifting the trophy again will…

Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left frustrated with VAR in Arsenal draw

Steve Nicol and Craig Burley slam Man United and Arsenal after their draw at Old Trafford, calling both teams shadows of their former selves.
MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his frustration after VAR handed Arsenal an equal…

McTominay, James, Tuanzebe 7/10 though Man United settle for draw vs. Arsenal

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal after VAR controversy at Old Trafford.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was flagged offside by linesman Scott Ledger before clipping an second-half equaliser past David De Gea, only for the video official to overturn the decision. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appeared to argue that his players had stopped after seeing the flag go up but referee Kevin Friend awarded the goal that cancelled out Scott McTominay’s classy opener…

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