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Manchester City agree deal to sign Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic

By June 21, 2023 0

Premier League champions Manchester City have bolstered their midfield by agreeing to a £30 million deal with Chelsea to sign midfielder Mateo Kovacic. As per the deal, Manchester City will pay an initial £25 million for the 29-year-old Croatia international, with a further £5 million to follow in potential add-ons.

Kovacic, who joined Chelsea from Real Madrid in 2018, is entering the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City will now look to complete the formalities of a move with the player. If everything goes as per plan, Kovacic will become City’s first signing of the summer and give manager Pep Guardiola more midfield options at a time when captain Ilkay Gundogan’s future is uncertain.

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Kovacic has won the Champions League three times with Real Madrid and once with Chelsea, could be one of several summer departures from the London club as new manager Mauricio Pochettino trims his squad.

Besides Kovacic, there are also talks about Manchester City looking to propose a swap deal for Declan Rice involving a winger in exchange for the Three Lions’ starlet. The Pep Guardiola-led side is looking to strengthen their defence by bringing in RB Leipzig player Josko Gvardiol.

Manchester City will be seeing a lot of players make their way out of the club this season. The biggest of them all will be Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva. While it is not certain where Gundogan will go, Bernardo Silva will be plying his trade for Barcelona or Paris St. Germain. Man City are also looking to sell Riyad Mahrez this summer. Mahrez is attracting interest from Saudi Arabian clubs. His contract expires in 2024.

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2023 UEFA Champions League Final Inter Milan vs Manchester City: Match Timings, Venue, Live Telecast and Expected Lineup

By June 10, 2023 0

It’s the biggest day of the football season. Two giants from the world of football will be clashing with each other. On one hand, we have Manchester City, who will be looking to win their first-ever Champions League final. While on the other hand, we have Inter Milan, who will be looking to do a repeat of their 2009-10 feat.

For Manchester City, this will be their second UEFA Champions League final in three years after falling short in the 2020-21 title clash against Chelsea.

Manchester City, who have already won the English Premier League and FA Cup this season, are looking to complete the treble. If they win Sunday’s UCL final to secure their first European title, the Cityzens will emulate their arch-rivals Manchester United’s feat from 1998-99.

A win in the UCL final will also make Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola only the second manager to win three or more UCL trophies after Carlo Ancelotti (four). The Spanish manager won two UEFA Champions League finals with Barcelona (2008–09 and 2010–11).

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Meanwhile, Inter Milan, who have won the UEFA Champions League trophy thrice (1963-64, 1965, 2009-10) are chasing their fourth title, having last won the European crown under Jose Mourinho in 2009-10.

The Simone Inzaghi-coached Inter had a much easier route to the final compared to their English opponents. Inter Milan beat Porto in their round of 16 clash before eliminating Benfica and city rivals AC Milan in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively.

Both teams look strong on paper. Who will prevail and emerge as the winners of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League? Let’s find out.

Everything you need to know about the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League Final between Man City and Inter

When is the 2023 UEFA Champions League happening?

The Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan is scheduled to take place on June 11, 2023. Kickoff for the final will happen at 12:30 AM IST.

Who is playing in the 2023 UEFA Champions League final?

The 2023 UEFA Champions League final is happening between Premier League club Manchester United and Serie A club Inter Milan.

How to watch the 2023 UEFA Champions League final?

Sony Pictures Sports Network (Sony & Ten Channels) has the rights to show UEFA Conference Europa League matches in India. The 2023 UEFA Champions League final will also be available on streaming mobile applications SonyLIV app and JioTV, allowing supporters to watch multiple games simultaneously and catch the replay of matches in their preferred language.

What is the head-to-head record between the two teams?

The two teams have clashed twice in the recent past with both the teams winning one game each.

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What is the expected lineup for the 2023 UEFA Champions League final?

The expected lineup of Manchester City is as follows:

Ederson Moraes (gk), Nathan Aké, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Rodri, John Stones, Jack Grealish, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland

The expected lineup of Inter Milan is as follows:

Andre Onana (gk), Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez and Edin Dzeko

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Guardiola wins 2022-23 Premier League Manager of the Season

By May 31, 2023 0

Premier League champions Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been awarded the Premier League Manager of the Season 2022-23 for the fourth consecutive time. The Spaniard took his club Manchester City to the title for the fourth time in the last five seasons.

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Pep Guardiola has been a boon for Manchester City. The former Barcelona manager guided City to their third Premier League title in a row and a fifth in six years, as well as securing places in the final of the FA Cup and Champions League. “I am at an incredible football club and without all of the support that I have had throughout my time here, this would not have been possible,” Guardiola said in a club statement.

Guardiola is only the second manager in Premier League history to have won more than three awards after Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson. He faced competition from Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Roberto De Zerbi, Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe, and Fulham’s Marco Silva to win the prestigious award.

Manchester City released a statement congratulating Pep Guardiola for his achievements and well-deserved honour.

After winning the Premier League, Manchester City have an important task cut out for them. The champions will be facing fellow Manchester rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final. Also, they have the most important match of the season i.e. Champions League final against Inter Milan.

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Pep Guardiola masterclass powers Manchester City to the finals of Champions League

Pep Guardiola masterclass powers Manchester City to the finals of Champions League

By May 18, 2023 0

After being on the losing side in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League finals, Pep Guardiola-led Manchester City defeated defending champions Real Madrid 4-0 in the second leg to reach the finals of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League. The Premier League leaders will be facing Inter Milan in the finals.

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Manchester City who are chasing the treble overwhelmed the 14-time European champions to book their place in the finals. After drawing the first leg 1-1, the Men in Blue destroyed Real Madrid’s defense to make it 5-1 on aggregate. Bernardo Silva, Manuel Akanji, and Julian Alvarez registered their names on the scoresheet.

Manchester City manager Guardiola said: “In the Premier League we are close, we know we need one more game. We play against our neighbours and against an Italian team in the finals. The season is really, really good. Now we have to lift it. We are close and of course, we are going to try.”

He further added,” Everything was there – the energy we had from a year of being criticized as players for not having character when we lost.”

Real Madrid looked a very bleak side in the second leg. Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid said, “I think that Manchester City deserved to win because they played better than us.”

The goal for Manchester City is to win the treble. The Etihad Stadium-based club will be facing Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on 11th June. Additionally, the club will be facing fellow Manchester rivals “Manchester United” in the FA Cup final in Wembley on 3rd June.

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Manchester City Rout Everton, Put One Foot in the Premier League Title

By May 15, 2023 0

Current Premier League table toppers Manchester City thrashed Everton to edge closer to its 3rd successive Premier League title. The Men in Blue won 3-0 with skipper Ilkay Gundogan scoring a double to take his side to a comfortable victory.

Manchester City’s four-point advantage over an Arsenal side who have played a game more means they will win the title on Saturday – if Arsenal loses at Nottingham Forest – or on Sunday if they beat Chelsea.

Arsenal, who have been leading the Premier League title charge have slipped massively after the huge defeat to Brighton. The Mikel Arteta-led side lost 3-0 to Brighton to remove any signs of them winning the Premier League title.

Pep Guardiola, who is about to lift the trophy for the fourth time in the last five seasons was ecstatic with his team’s victory. The manager commented, “From minute one we took the game in our hands. We controlled the game. We were patient and attacked the spaces.”

Guardiola’s Manchester City are on the verge of completing their treble. The Premier League defending champions have drawn the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals against Real Madrid. The club will host Real Madrid for the second leg on Wednesday and make another Champions League final.

Additionally, the English club will be facing fellow Manchester rivals; Manchester United in the FA Cup finals on 3rd June at Wembley Stadium.

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Erling Haaland sets a new Premier League record

By May 4, 2023 0

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has created a new record in the English Premier League. The Norwegian scored his record-breaking 35th Premier League goal of the season to help secure a 3-0 victory against West Ham United that sent his side back to the top of the Premier League table.

Haaland’s 35th top-flight goal of the season came via a deft finish in the second half of a 3-0 win against the Hammers that sent Manchester City back to the top of the league. He was given a guard of honor by his teammates, boss Pep Guardiola, and the club’s backroom staff after the final whistle at Etihad Stadium.

Haaland, who has been prolific for Manchester City this entire season, has surpassed the previous best mark held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. In a post-match interview, the star striker said, “It’s a special night and a special moment. I’m really happy and proud.”

He further stated, “It feels amazing and I’m really happy and I’m also happy for the three points.” The Norwegian has another five games to add to his tally.

Haaland, in his debut season in English football, has set the new marker in just his 31st game of the year. His 35 goals are also the most by a player in a single campaign in the English top division since Ron Davies scored 37 for Southampton in 1966-67, while Dixie Dean boasts the record with 60 in 39 games for Everton in 1927-28.

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Manchester City thump Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League quarter-finals

By April 12, 2023 0

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has dismantled Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich 3-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at City’s home ground Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City, who are on a nine-game winning streak, saw them attack the opposition from the word go. And the English club succeeded, with Rodri scoring a stunning goal in the 27th minute. Manchester City made a string of attacks on the opposition’s defense never to allow them to settle.

In the second half, Bayern improved their performance. The Bundesliga table-toppers made counter-attacks but to no avail. However, Manchester City showcased the loopholes in Bayern’s defense as they scored two quick goals thanks to Bernardo Silva and City’s magic man Erling Haaland.

In the post-match interview, Guardiola stated, “We made some changes and our pressing was more effective. With the ball we were better too, and I’m happy for the result.”

Man City might be feeling comfortable with the win but their manager Pep Guardiola has strictly told the team not to be complacent with the win. Manchester City next face Leicester City in the Premier League. However, their real test will be in the second leg of the quarterfinals against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

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Man City’s five-star striker Haaland powers the club into UCL quarter-finals

By March 15, 2023 0

German club RB Leipzig who held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Round of 16 match were simply destroyed by City striker Erling Haaland who scored five goals. The Pep Guardiola led-side beat the Bundesliga side 7-0 (8-1 on aggregate) to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

The Norwegian – whose five goals came within a devastating 35-minute spell – already had a hat-trick by half-time, a penalty, a close-range finish stemming from his pressing of the goalkeeper, and a scrappy third after Leipzig had cleared the ball off the line. Two more close-range finishes furthered the pain for the visitors, either side of Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne’s goals.

Haaland’s remarkable five-goal haul ensured he moved beyond the 30-goal mark in the Champions League, becoming the youngest goal scorer in the competition to reach that milestone – secured by his hat-trick strike just before the break. Also, Haaland now has 33 Champions League strikes in 25 appearances – the youngest player, at 22 years and 236 days, to reach 30. He eclipsed Tommy Johnson’s 38 City goals in the 1928-29 season.

Erling Haaland, who was subbed in the 58th minute, joked that he had told manager Pep Guardiola he wanted six when he was taken off. Speaking of City’s victory, he continued: “This was a big night. I am proud to play in the Champions League, I love this competition – as everyone knows. Five goals to win 7-0 at home, I am so happy!”

He further added, “We worked on pressing them for this game, especially at home but in every game we need to put the opposition under pressure. We are so good at winning the ball high up the pitch and moving forward quickly, working the ball to Kevin de Bruyne.”

In the process, Haaland joined the likes of Lionel Messi and Luiz Adriano for scoring five goals in a Champions League game.

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Southampton defeats Man City in EFL Cup

Southampton shock Man City; knocks them out of EFL Cup

By January 12, 2023 0

Manchester City’s stocks have been on the decline recently. After being 5 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League, the club has crashed out of the EFL Cup, aka Carabao Cup. The Premier League defending champs lost to Southampton 2-0 thanks to goals from Sekou Mara and Moussa Djenepo.

Pep Guardiola’s decision to name an under-strength squad for the match backfired massively. There was no chemistry in the playing XI. The second-half substitutes Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Ederson also didn’t quite help the cause. The Blues didn’t muster a single shot on target as Pep Guardiola lost a domestic cup quarter-final for the first time in his managerial career.

Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse told Sky Sports that his side played without fear and praised new manager Nathan Jones. He said, “[It is] a special night. These games are special to play in especially when you’re struggling in the league. We knew this was a distraction from the league and a great showcase. We showed no fear.”

Southampton will now take on Newcastle United in the semifinals for a chance to meet either Manchester United or Nottingham Forest in the final.

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Erling Haaland becomes the quickest to 20 Premier League goals

By December 29, 2022 0

Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland has created history. The star has created a record after he became the quickest player to score 20 goals in the English Premier League.

The 22-year-old has incredibly achieved the feat in just 14 games – seven matches fewer than previous record holder Kevin Phillips, who achieved the feat in just 21 games during the 1999/00 season for Sunderland.

The striker achieved the feat during Manchester City’s league game against Leads United, wherein the Norwegian wonderkid scored a tap-in goal in the 51st minute to carve his name in history.

After the game, Man City boss Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Haaland, although he admitted Haaland should have scored more at Elland Road. The tactical master said, “We are delighted with how humble he is. He scored a lot of goals, but he could have scored more. He helps us a lot.”

He further added, “He’s an exceptional guy with his work ethic and professionalism. It’s a great threat to our opponents, having him there.”

In total, Haaland has found the back of the net on 26 occasions in all competitions – with 20 coming in the top flight.

With the current goal-scoring rate, it’s not too long before Haaland goes past the all-time record of Mohammad Salah for most goals scored in one Premier League season (32 goals during the 2017/18 season).

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