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Man City midfielder Fernandinho signs contract extension to 2020

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Brazilian international Fernandinho, rated by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as one of the three best defensive midfielders in the world, signed a two year extension to his contract on Friday. The new deal will see the 32-year-old -- who has been at City since joining from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk for Â£34 million ($47 million) in 2013 -- tied to the clubRead more

Manchester City manager Guardiola pleads

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has demanded more protection for players after seeing Kevin De Bruyne narrowly avoid serious injury as his side's 18-game winning streak came to an end. De Bruyne was stretchered off after being hacked down by Crystal Palace's Jason Puncheon as City broke in search of a late winner at Selhurst Park on Sunday following Ederson'sRead more

Van Dijk a good investment

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Liverpool have spent well in paying £75million ($100million) for Virgil van Dijk, because he thinks high-qualy players work out cheaper in the long run. Guardiola was interested in signing Van Dijk from Southampton, but missed out after Liverpool agreed a deal on Wednesday, with the player making the move officially when the transfer windowRead more

Guardiola refuses to start fresh Mourinho war of words

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Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn into a war of words with Jose Mourinho after Manchester City maintained their impressive progress towards the Premier League title. City stretched their commanding advantage at the top to 15 points over Manchester United as Raheem Sterling sealed a 1-0 win at Newcastle to record an 18th consecutive league victory, one short of BayernRead more

History can wait as Guardiola plans Christmas rotation

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Pep Guardiola will put squad rotation ahead of rewriting the European football history books when runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City visit Newcastle on Wednesday. Guardiola's side crushed Bournemouth on Saturday to make it 17 successive league victories, two short of the current record for the top five European leagues, set by Bayern Munich during the current City manager's reignRead more

Year in review: The highlights of the last 12 months in the Premier League

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TEAM OF THE YEAR — MANCHESTER CITY Odd as it is to select the most expensively assembled team in the history of the Premier League and one that won nothing silver in 2017, it’s statistical fact that Manchester City’s results across the calendar year are markedly superior to any rival. And this is a team that — barring the mostRead more

Man City 'planning talks' to extend Guardiola's contract

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Manchester City are planning talks with manager Pep Guardiola at the end of the season as the Premier League leaders seek to tie him to a long-term deal, reports said on Monday. City are 11 points clear of nearest challengers Manchester United, are on a record run of 16 consecutive wins in England’s top flight and through to the Champions League knockout phaseRead more

Walker needs brains not just brawn

Manchester - Al Maghrib Today

Kyle Walker has been told by Pep Guardiola he is physically one of the best full-backs in the world, but needs to improve his football brain to maintain his form into his thirties. The 27-year-old Manchester City full-back has enjoyed an excellent season since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur in July for a fee that could rise to £52 million ($69Read more

Man City hailed as Premier League greats

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Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are being widely hailed as one of the best sides in Premier League history after they set a stunning new record of 15 straight wins. In its 25-year history, the Premier League has boasted a series of outstanding sides including Manchester United's treble-winners, Arsenal's "Invincibles" and Jose Mourinho's powerful Chelsea side in his first stint atRead more

White-hot rivalry as Man United meet City in snowy Premier League clash

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Manchester United and Manchester City will have to contend with snow and sub-zero temperatures — as well as each other — in Sunday’s Premier League title showdown at Old Trafford. Snow is forecast to fall across northwest England in the hours leading up to kick-off and temperatures are set to drop to -1 degree Celsius (30 Fahrenheit). While the OldRead more