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Rooney was among the critics of Man City’s ‘over the top’ celebrations after their win against Arsenal

Bernardo Silva is set to end his long association with Manchester City at the end of this season. Silva has been integral to City’s recent success under Pep Guardiola. He has scored 76 goals in 452 senior appearances, helping City win six Premier League titles and the Champions League. However, the Portuguese is almost guaranteed […]

The Manchester City captain’s all-action display captured what has made him indispensable to Pep Guardiola By Opta Analyst “You were like fucking Cannavaro today.” Erling Haaland scored the winner in Manchester City’s colossal 2-1 victory against Arsenal but he was quick to highlight the real standout performer: his team’s captain, Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese midfielder will leave City in the summer after nine trophy-laden seasons, and his latest all-action display against gave everyone a clear reminder of what Pep Guardiola’s side will be losing when he departs. Haaland was referring to a crucial headed clearance late on, with Silva defending his own box and beating 6ft 2in striker Viktor Gyökeres to a dangerous cross. Silva and Cannavaro play in different positions, but the comparison to the World Cup-winning centre-back felt pretty accurate. Like Cannavaro, Silva is not particularly tall or physically imposing, but he compensates with his outstanding timing, bravery and reading of the game.

Pep Guardiola has paid a glowing tribute to former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany after his Bayern Munich side clinched the Bundesliga title. Kompany has guided Bayern Munich to back-to-back Bundesliga titles, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young managers in European football in the process. The 40-year-old’s Bayern side are also through […]

Early in 2026, Manchester City were faced with a defensive crisis. Josko Gvardiol had suffered a right tibial fracture, Ruben Dias was sidelined with a hamstring injury, and John Stones and Nathan Ake were battling constant injury issues. Abdukodir Khusanov stepped up in City’s hour of need, as did Max Alleyne. The January signing of […] The post The impact made by two Manchester City defenders has been immense appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Pep Guardiola has hit back at Wayne Rooney for claiming Man City celebrated too much after their 2-1 win over Arsenal.

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Pep Guardiola’s side hoping to move top of the Premier League

Arsenal are reportedly one of the clubs in the mix for the potential transfer of Bernardo Silva this summer as he plans to decide his next move after the 2026 World Cup. The Portugal international has already announced that he’ll be leaving Manchester City when his contract expires this summer, and it seems the Gunners […] The post Report: Arsenal in contention to sign 12 G/A midfielder, he’ll decide after World Cup appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola revealed that star Rodri will be missing the next game against Burnley amid the Premier League title race. Rodri has been one of Manchester City‘s most indispensable players, and the club felt his absence acutely during his lengthy injury layoff last season. Now, with the Premier League title race heating up, head coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the Spanish midfielder will miss the team’s upcoming fixture due to injury. With the FA Cup semifinal on the horizon, City have scheduled their Matchday 34 Premier League clash against Burnley for Wednesday, April 22, at Turf Moor. Sitting just three points behind Arsenal at the top of the table with a game in hand, a victory would pile further pressure on the Gunners in the closing stretch of the season. At Tuesday’s press conference, however, Guardiola confirmed that Rodri will not be available for the trip to Burnley due to a groin problem. “I think for tomorrow he will not be ready,” the City manager said. The concern appears to stop there for now, with Guardiola suggesting Rodri could return either for the FA Cup semifinal against Southampton or the subsequent Premier League fixture. “We will see for the next games. Maybe against Southampton or maybe in 12 days,” he added. Rodri of Manchester City runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Dominik Szoboszlai. Since returning from the ACL injury that ruled him out for the majority of last season, Rodri has featured in 31 matches across all competitions for City. His direct goal contributions have been modest, with two goals and no assists, but his presence in the engine room has restored the midfield stability that was so sorely missed in his absence, re-establishing him as the linchpin of Guardiola’s system. Rodri and Bernardo Silva: the core of City’s win over Arsenal City are in excellent form, with their recent momentum tracing back to a January 17 victory over Manchester United, a result that served as a turning point in the club’s season and reignited their title challenge. The game that truly shifted the tone of the race, however, was Sunday’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, in which Guardiola singled out both Rodri and Bernardo Silva for their leadership and composure in a high-stakes encounter. “Both are experienced, they have a huge special personality,” Guardiola said. “They are not young guys anymore, experienced guys, but played a lot of this type of games and know how it must be played. They were exceptional,” the manager added. The praise comes at a poignant moment, with Silva set to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires, while Rodri’s own future is the subject of growing speculation amid reported interest from Real Madrid.

James Trafford could be heading toward one of the most important decisions of his young career, with growing signs that the Manchester City goalkeeper is open to leaving the club in search of regular first-team football. According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Trafford is considering his options ahead of the summer window, even though Man City […] The post English star weighs Man City exit due to lack of playing time under Guardiola this season appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester City take on Burnley tonight at Turf Moor, with the opportunity to jump to the top of the Premier League table staring them in the face. Following their win over Arsenal, City know that a win tonight will see them jump to the top of the Premier League. They’ll face a Burnley side who […] The post Manchester City vs Burnley: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Arsenal have endured an inconsistent run of form in recent months and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has claimed that Mikel Arteta is struggling to cope with the pressure of the Premier League title race

Pep Guardiola has demanded that Manchester City do not let their focus slip after beating Arsenal, as they aim to overtake the leaders with a win over Burnley. City are now just three points behind Arsenal, who they beat 2-1 at the weekend, with a game in hand, and they would go top of the […] The post ´Do not lose the focus´ – Guardiola warns Man City against complacency after Arsenal win appeared first on Soccer News.

MANCHESTER CITY star Rayan Cherki has caused a stir on social media after fans noticed his latest stunt. He was spotted doing keepy ups during a huge brawl between City and Arsenal players. Cherki has built a reputation for being a wind-up merchant following his antics at Wembley after City beat Arsenal in the Carabao...

Lamine Yamal may have Eduardo Conceição as a teammate at Barcelona, but Manchester United could ruin that plan. Players get transferred earlier nowadays. The precedent started by Vinicius’ move to Real Madrid was followed by other promising players like Endrick and Estevao. Barcelona has had success with very young players like Lamine Yamal, but their plan to replicate it with Brazilian talent Eduardo Conceição is in doubt, as he is also being followed by Manchester United and Manchester City. Despite not yet playing for Palmeiras’ first team, the 16-year-old forward has already attracted strong interest. According to the Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona is the favorite destination. The club has already contacted the player’s agent through Deco, but several teams are in the race. Manchester United are the latest to join the race for Palmeiras’ talent. With the English club looking much better than in recent years, their chances of landing Conceição may be higher. Even if a club agrees to a fee, the player will not be able to move immediately, as he is only 16 years old. Conceição rejected Manchester City The list of major clubs has grown in recent years with increased financial power. This has put Manchester City in position to pursue almost every top young talent, and they made an offer for Conceição, according to Sport. Deco has contacted the player’s agent (David Ramos/Getty Images) Manchester City reportedly offered around 40 million euros to Palmeiras for Conceição. The response came from the player, who appears willing to wait longer to reach his preferred destination. Despite a momentary rejection from the player, Manchester City remain interested in him and could return with another approach in the future. Other offers that Conceição has turned down include clubs such as Napoli and Newcastle. Conceição’s first transfer out of Brazil Conceição has caught attention with his performances in Brazil’s U-17 South American competition. He had already been called up to Palmeiras’ U-20 team at just 15 years old. However, his first move out of Brazil cannot happen before December 2027, when he turns 18.

Goalkeeper James Trafford is open to leaving Manchester City this summer in search of more playing time, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. City are not prepared to sell Trafford but could struggle to persuade him to stay, with Gianluigi Donnarumma established as the first choice. Brighton & Hove Albion consider Trafford a ‘dream target’ if […]

Burnley will face Manchester City in a Matchday 32 clash during the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign. Here’s everything you need to know, from kickoff details to viewing options on TV and streaming platforms. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Burnley vs Manchester City on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Burnley vs Manchester City WHAT English Premier League WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Wednesday, April 22, 2026 WHERE DirecTV Stream, Sling, USA Network, Universo and Hulu + Live TV STREAM FREE TRIAL Match Overview Fresh off a statement victory that tightened the gap at the top, Manchester City enter this matchup with momentum and a clear objective: keep the heat on Arsenal in the title race, now sitting just three points back with a game in hand. Standing in their way are Burnley, a side battling at the opposite end of the table. While City appear poised to take advantage of the favorable matchup, Burnley’s desperation could make them a dangerous opponent, knowing their survival chances hinge on near-perfection from here on out. More details about watching the game on DirecTV Stream With DirecTV Stream, you can watch Burnley vs Manchester City and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick as well as Google TV, Samsung and Peloton. DirecTV Stream offers a free trial, and often shares with you a variety of different packages to choose from, so you can pick what suits you the best. That also includes packages filled with sports other than soccer including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and more. DirecTV Stream has 140+ channels of live TV and unlimited DVR. That includes all of the most important soccer-related channels such as NBC, FOX, ESPN, TNT, CBS as well as more niche soccer channels including FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Univision, TUDN and GolTV. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full DirecTV Stream soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streaming How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Useful links Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players can "celebrate however you want" in response to criticism from some pundits for his side's reaction to beating Arsenal on Sunday.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players can "celebrate however you want" in response to criticism for their reaction to beating Arsenal.

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Rooney and Murphy question scenes after victory Guardiola: ‘They won. How can they not celebrate it?’ Pep Guardiola has hit out at criticism of Manchester City’s celebrations following Sunday’s victory over Arsenal, describing such comments as “stupid things”. At the final whistle of the 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium, one that took City to within three points of the Premier League leaders with a game in hand, Gianluigi Donnarumma jumped into the crowd behind his goal while many of City’s others players also celebrated in emphatic fashion.

JACK GAUGHAN: A little history lesson for Pep Guardiola. He does enjoy those, a catalogue of non-fiction stacked on the windowsill of his office overlooking Manchester City's training pitches.

Gianluigi Donnarumma leapt into the crowd, Guardiola's staff ran on the pitch and a bare-chested Haaland swirled his jersey over his head following the dramatic 2-1 win against Mikel Arteta's side.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is at risk of receiving a damaging three-game ban during the final stages of the 2025/26 season. Guardiola’s disciplinary record has been a notable sub-plot of the ongoing campaign, recently culminating in a two-match touchline ban after he accumulated six yellow cards. The decisive booking came during Manchester City’s 3-1 […]

Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in signing Eduardo Conceicao from Palmeiras. The 16-year-old striker is regarded as one of the brightest young talents from South America, and he is also a target for Manchester City and Barcelona. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites […] The post Barcelona lead race as Man United submit offer to sign South American forward appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester City will hope to take a significant step towards the Premier League title when they visit relegation-threatened Burnley on Wednesday evening. Pep Guardiola’s side beat league leaders Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday and will move level on points with the Gunners if they beat the Clarets. The Citizens’ goal difference is currently one goal worse […]

Manchester City will face off against Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Mancunian giants managed to beat Arsenal by a 2-1 scoreline recently, so they will be full of confidence going into this game in midweek. Pep Guardiola […] The post Will Pep Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Burnley appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Bernardo Silva Transfer Latest, Benfica Lead Race for Manchester City Star Emotional return draws closer for Silva There is something quietly poetic about a footballer returning to where it all began. For Bernardo Silva, that narrative appears to be gathering pace. According to SportsBoom, Benfica are now leading the race to secure the Manchester City […] The post Report: European giants pushing to sign Man City star appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.

Arsenal are interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Ibrahim Maza at the end of the season. The talented young midfielder has been linked with the Premier League, and multiple clubs are keen on him. According to a report from FussballDaten, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United are also interested in the playmaker. Maza […] The post Arsenal view €65m Bundesliga ace as “ideal piece of the puzzle” as Tottenham join hunt appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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Hugo Viana and Manchester City could be on the verge of launching a transfer offensive to sign another of Algeria’s premier talents. City’s storied relationship with Algerian talent has evolved from the magical playmaking of Ali Benarbia to the trophy-laden dominance of Riyad Mahrez, who departed the club in the summer of 2023 with a […]

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been ruled out for around four weeks, talkSPORT understands. The 23-year-old went off with a hamstring injury during last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Liver…

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been backed to perform a ‘U-turn’ on his future, while he has been tipped to take another manager’s job.

Fabio Capello advises Juventus and Milan on who to sign for the Scudetto in 2026-27....

Juventus are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing a new goalkeeper at the end of the season as they… The post Juventus is keeping tabs on Premier League goalkeeper appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Manchester City’s pursuit of yet another Premier League title has been met with a new hurdle via a fresh injury blow sustained by Rodri. The Spanish international – who famously secured the 2024 Ballon d’Or – was forced off during the closing stages of Manchester City’s vital 2-1 win over Premier League rivals Arsenal on […]

IT is advantage Manchester City in the Premier League title race after their dramatic 2-1 win over Arsenal. From a Dream Team perspective, Rayan Cherki (£5.2m) emerged as the big winner from Sunday's showdown as he top-scored for Pep Guardiola's side with a 10-point haul. The talented No10 exhibited immense skill as he tip-toed through...

Former Milan director Ariedo Braida reveals he tried ‘many times’ to sign Francesco Totti and...

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that both Rodri and Ruben Dias are unlikely to be available for Manchester City‘s Premier League clash at Burnley on Wednesday, dealing a double injury blow to the side that sit three points behind Arsenal at the top of the table — with Rodri having limped off in the closing stages […] The post Guardiola confirms Rodri and Ruben Dias are both doubts for Burnley as the title race tightens first appeared on Premier League News Now.

Rodri will miss Manchester City's midweek trip to Burnley but Pep Guardiola has played down fears that the Spain midfielder could miss an extended period in the Premier League title race.

Scholesy isn't totally convinced it would be a sensible move.