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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City won’t be more defensive after Monaco defeat

Jurgen Klopp provides a Liverpool injury update ahead of their vital Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

Ahead of their weekend clash, the FC crew debate whether Man City or Liverpool will finish higher in the Premier League.

The Exploding Heads break down who would win in a showdown between the cities of Manchester and Liverpool.

Leonardo Jardim has insisted the his side deserved to qualify after their 3-1 (6-6 agg) win over Manchester City.
MANCHESTER — Pep Guardiola says he will not change his playing style for Liverpool after the defeat to Monaco in the Champions League.
Manchester City lost 3-1 to the Ligue 1 leaders on Wednesday night as his side crashed out in the round of 16. Monaco dominated the first half with their high-pressing causing huge problems to City’s defence and stopping them passing through midfield and creating chances.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool play in a similar style. But Guardiola said he won’t alter his tactics,…

Vincent Kompany fears for Man City future under Pep Guardiola – sources

The FC boys debate who’s to blame for Manchester City’s UCL exit: Pep Guardiola or the players?

BT Sport highlight: Monaco’s attacking prowess was in full effect while Man City fizzled and the Ligue 1 side advance to the quarterfinals.

Leonardo Jardim has insisted the his side deserved to qualify after their 3-1 (6-6 agg) win over Manchester City.

Gael Clichy has admitted that manager Pep Guardiola was disppointed with Manchester City’s first half performance.
Pep Guardiola overlooked Vincent Kompany for Manchester City’s decisive Champions League round-of-16 clash against Monaco on Wednesday, despite the club captain being “100 percent fit,” sources have told ESPN FC.
City were eliminated from the competition on away goals after a 3-1 defeat on the night against the Ligue 1 leaders proved enough for Leonardo Jardim’s side to progress following a 6-6 aggregate draw over the two legs.
But despite City travelling to Stade Louis II needing only to defend…

John Terry, Vincent Kompany declines put Wayne Rooney woes in perspective

Shaka Hislop breaks down the latest transfer rumours, including Wayne Rooney’s potential move to the Chinese Super League.

Mark Ogden discusses whether now would be the right time for Wayne Rooney to leave Manchester United.

Shaka Hislop says everything is lining up for Chelsea to win both the FA Cup and the Premier League.

Alejandro Moreno breaks down the defensive errors from Manchester City that lead to all three of Monaco’s goals.
It is not only Wayne Rooney who appears to be heading for the Premier League exit door at the end of the season. An era is coming to an end at some of English football’s major clubs, with a changing of the guard also about to take place at Manchester City and Chelsea.
While the spotlight remains fixed on Manchester United captain Rooney due to his diminishing importance at Manchester United and efforts by wealthy clubs in the Chinese Super League to tempt him away, his counterparts Vincent Kompany…

Guardiola may have already given up on injury-prone Kompany at Man City

Former Manchester City defender Michael Tarnat believes Pep Guardiola’s career in England is only getting better.

Ian Darke suggests Manchester City could have trouble with Monaco’s attack in the Champions League.

Despite a scoreless draw, Pep Guardiola praises Man City’s performance in a difficult away match against Huddersfield.

Pep Guardiola says he fully expected a tough outing against Huddersfield Town as they were forced to a 5th round replay.

David Wagner’s Huddersfield forced a replay with Man City in a gritty fifth round FA Cup tie.

David Wagner’s Huddersfield forced a replay with Man City in a gritty fifth round FA Cup tie.
Watching Manchester City at the moment is a slightly curious business. Up front, they’re all speed and vim, rapid passing matched with even more rapid running. A front five of Gabriel Jesus, Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, David Silva and Leroy Sane is, to say the least, impressive. You know things are in decent shape when Sergio Aguero is a useful reserve and Kelechi Iheanacho, scorer of six goals in nine starts, can barely get a sniff.
But at the back it’s a different story. Of the Premier League’s…

John Stones affected by Pep Guardiola tactics, Kompany injury – Rio Ferdinand

Ian Darke suggests Manchester City could have trouble with Monaco’s attack in the Champions League.
Rio Ferdinand claims John Stones’ progress at Manchester City has been hampered by Pep Guardiola’s tactical demands and the injury-enforced absence of Vincent Kompany.
Stones, 22, has endured a difficult first season at the Etihad Stadium following his £47.5 million summer arrival from Everton, with the England international at times having been forced to sit on the sidelines with Guardiola selecting left-back Aleksandar Kolarov at centre-back.
Stones continues to be regarded as one of the…

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany sidelined by leg injury

Pep Guardiola says he fully expected a tough outing against Huddersfield Town as they were forced to a 5th round replay.

Has the FA Cup lost it’s magic? Shaka Hislop certainly feels that could be the case with how it’s played out this season.

Shaka Hislop says Man City will be disappointed with themselves for playing into a scoreless draw with Huddersfield.

David Wagner’s Huddersfield forced a replay with Man City in a gritty fifth round FA Cup tie. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany missed his side’s FA Cup fifth-round clash at Huddersfield with a leg injury, manager Pep Guardiola announced.
The 30-year-old defender was not included in the squad for the goalless draw at the John Smith’s Stadium after suffering what is hoped to be a minor knock in training.
Guardiola said: “Two days ago he felt something in his leg. It is not a big, big issue but today he was not able to play.”
Injury-plagued Kompany has made just one appearance since recovering…

Vincent Kompany: Man City have found it hard to play ‘perfect game’

Pep Guardiola continues to defend Claudio Bravo’s abilities despite Willy Caballero seeing more playing time of late.
Vincent Kompany admits Manchester City have come unstuck in their desire to play the “perfect game” at times this season, but is confident the team are heading in the right direction after rediscovering their best form in recent weeks.
City have played some of the exhilarating football for which manager Pep Guardiola is renowned in compiling a four-game unbeaten run since suffering a humbling 4-0 loss at Everton last month.
Their performances have been much more reminiscent of the 10-game winning…

Man City finding form but plenty of improvement still needed this season

Dante feels despite recent struggles for Pep Guardiola, he will turn it around with Manchester City.

A second trip to the London Stadium inside a month reunites Manchester City with a West Ham side they steamrollered 5-0 last time around. The e…

Vincent Kompany return enough for City in January, as long as he stays fit

Pep Guardiola hailed Man City’s attacking prowess in a 3-0 win, but was just as happy for the defence to not concede a goal.
Vincent Kompany is the perfect answer to Manchester City’s defensive problems — if he can stay fit. The one big problem is the “if” is a fairly big one for a player who has missed 65 of City’s last 93 matches in the past 18 months.
The City captain was back in Pep Guardiola’s side for the first time in two months in Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, looking solid and assured as he completed his first full match of the season.
Kompany displayed the confidence and experience…

Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany vows to keep fighting following injuries

Shaka Hislop analyses the significant role Vincent Kompany and Gabriel Jesus played in Man City’s FA Cup win over Palace.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is not ready to give up on his battle to play football after a series of injuries have plagued his career in recent seasons.
Kompany made his first appearance in more than two months in Saturday’s 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Crystal Palace, which was also the first time he had completed a full match this season.
The 30-year-old has suffered from muscle injuries for the past two-and-a-half seasons and was forced to miss last summer’s European Championship…

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