Steve Nicol feels Pep Guardiola’s Man City squad is perfect next season, but needs to continue to man-manage Gabriel Jesus’ minutes to keep him happy.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will leave the club this summer, having secured an historic domestic treble.
Kompany, 33, is City’s longest-serving player, having joined in August 2008, but his contract runs out at the end of the season — and though ESPN FC had been told that there is a willingness from both the club and the player to agree a new deal, he revealed he would be leaving after the FA Cup final win over Watford.
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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will leave the club this summer, having secured an historic domestic treble, to become player-manager of Belgian club Anderlecht.
Kompany, 33, is City’s longest-serving player, having joined in August 2008, but his contract runs out at the end of the season — and though ESPN FC had been told that there was a willingness from both the club and the player to agree a new deal, he revealed he would be leaving after the FA Cup final win over Watford.
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Relive the top goals from Week 37 of the 2018-19 Premier League season, including Vincent Kompany’s goal of the season contender against Leicester.

Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says ‘belief and desire’ are what led to his game winner against Leicester.

Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat ahead of the final day of the season after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

English Premier League: Vincent Kompany (70′) Manchester City 1-0 Leicester City
Manchester City will hold contract talks with Vincent Kompany at the end of the season with his dramatic winner against Leicester City potentially coming in his final game at the Etihad Stadium.
The 33-year-old defender scored a 70th minute winner on Monday as City moved back a point clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. They need to win their final game at Brighton to secure a second successive league title.
– Kompany: City teammates said ‘don’t shoot’
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Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat ahead of the final day of the season after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat ahead of the final day of the season after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says ‘belief and desire’ are what led to his game winner against Leicester.

The FC crew discuss Vincent Kompany’s moment of magic for Manchester City and how an unlikely strike from the defender could decide the title race.
MANCHESTER, England — Vincent Kompany admitted he ignored the advice of his teammates to score the winning goal that kept Manchester City’s title challenge on track.
City were struggling to find the breakthrough against Leicester City when the veteran City captain hit a stunning 30-yard strike to secure a 1-0 victory and keep their Premier League hopes in their own hands.
“I could hear people saying: ‘Don’t shoot, don’t shoot!'” the 33-year-old said. “I’ve not come this far in my career to have…

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Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat ahead of the final day of the season after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

MANCHESTER, England, — Manchester City moved back top of the Premier League with a nerve-shredding 1-0 victory over Leicester City. Pep Guardiola’s side were struggling to find the breakthrough until a stunning 30-yard strike in the 70th minute from captain Vincent Kompany rescued a remarkable win.

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One match, one victory required and City will be Premier League champions. With the tension growing inside the Etihad Stadium and knowing that any slip-up would hand Liverpool the advantage…

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Liverpool moved back within a point of Manchester City thanks in part to a two-goal effort from Sadio Mane, but Burnley made them work for it.

Steve Nicol examines what is behind Mohamed Salah’s recent struggles and what he and Jurgen Klopp can do to sort the issues out.
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City will have to win every match until the end of the season if they are to retain their Premier League title, according to Vincent Kompany.
Title rivals Liverpool kept the pressure on the champions by beating Burnley on Sunday and maintaining the one-point gap at the top of the table.
And Kompany, who has won three titles during his time at the Etihad Stadium, said his team expect Liverpool to win their remaining eight games of the season, meaning City will also…

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Phil Foden and Manchester City put an end to Newport County’s FA Cup run, beating the League Two side at Rodney Parade to reach the quarterfinals.

Shaka Hislop reveals his latest power rankings which see Manchester City keep hold of the top spot and Manchester United drop out.

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Vincent Kompany is set to earn a new one-year contract extension at Manchester City, sources have told ESPN FC.
The City captain’s contract runs out at the end of the season but talks have been ongoing over a new 12-month deal.
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Kompany has made just 14 appearances this season and is in his testimonial season, having joined in 2008. The 32-year-old is keen to stay at the club but will have to accept terms on lower wages.
The Belgium international showed his experience by marshalling the defence…

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Manchester City cruise into the FA Cup 5th Round with a comfortable 5-0 win over Burnley at The Etihad.

Pep Guardiola hasn’t set a points target for his Manchester City side, he just wants them to collect as many as possible and avoid thinking about Liverpool.
MANCHESTER, England – Vincent Kompany’s hopes of a new contract at Manchester City are being hindered by his persistent injury problems, according to Pep Guardiola.
The City captain will miss Tuesday night’s Premier League clash with Newcastle through injury and has not played since the crucial 2-1 win over Liverpool on Jan. 3.
Kompany, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season and Guardiola admits City are concerned about the persistent muscle injuries that have blighted the last five years…

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