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A skill that has typified Manchester City throughout Pep Guardiola’s reign as manager is their ability to click into gear during the final stages of a season. City finishing with a wet sail has seen them win six Premier League titles under Guardiola’s tutelage. As of right now, it seems that City are in the […] The post The unknown awaits a host of Manchester City players across the run-in appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

This is the big one – it’s Manchester City vs Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday in what increasingly feels like winner-takes-all in this season’s Premier League title race. The Gunners go into the game top of the table, albeit only with a slender lead that Man City can cut into, while Pep Guardiola’s […] The post Manchester City vs Arsenal: Six things to watch in winner-takes-all title race showdown appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester City are expected to be without Ruben Dias against Arsenal, although Pep Guardiola has been boosted by Nico O’Reilly’s return.

Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League title-defining clash on Sunday afternoon. City claimed a 3-0 victory at Chelsea in their last league fixture, while Arsenal suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. Match preview City head into this clash full of confidence. They have collected 14 points from their […]

When Manchester City signed Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in January, City knew what they were getting. City signed a player who was Crystal Palace’s captain, an England international, and one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League. Since arriving at City, Guehi has quickly gotten to work and established himself as an important […] The post Ever so quietly, a Manchester City defender has become a key player for Pep Guardiola’s side appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided some mixed injury news ahead of his side’s huge game away to Manchester City this weekend. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The Gunners take on City at the Etihad Stadium for what is being billed […] The post “Quite close…” – Mikel Arteta provides mixed injury update ahead of Man City vs Arsenal appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester City did have some bad news on the injury front earlier today. Simon Bajkowski reported for the Manchester Evening News that Ruben Dias will not play in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The other City injury concern heading into Sunday’s match was Nico O’Reilly. Manchester City’s left-back of […] The post Manchester City will have a major attacking weapon available for Arsenal clash appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Pep Guardiola has spoken ahead of Manchester City’s big game against Arsenal this weekend, so what can we learn from the Spanish tactician’s pre-match thoughts? Man City go into this game six points behind the league leaders, but with a game in hand, and of course with a big opportunity to cut right into that […] The post Three things we learned from Pep Guardiola’s press conference ahead of Man City vs Arsenal appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Ruben Dias has been ruled out of Manchester City's game against Arsenal this weekend due to injury, according to a report.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided a fitness update on Nico O’Reilly and Ruben Dias ahead of Sunday’s visit from Arsenal. City have the chance to cut Arsenal‘s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points after taking full advantage of the Gunners’ 2-1 loss to Bournemouth last week by winning […]

Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about young talents linked with a potential summer move, with both Bayern Munich and Liverpool reportedly monitoring his situation closely. According to Daily Mail, the 20-year-old could become available if Tottenham face the possibility of relegation from the Premier League, a scenario that would […] The post Tottenham midfielder on Bayern Munich & Liverpool radar, relegation could ease exit appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Recent speculation linking Manchester United with a summer move for Alphonso Davies has been firmly dismissed, with journalist Christian Falk stating that reports of talks between the two parties are simply not true. Despite the rumours circulating across several outlets, there has been no confirmed contact between United and the Canadian left-back regarding a transfer. […] The post Reports of Man United talks with Bayern Munich speedster refuted by reliable journo appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester City have reportedly been dealt the blow that Ruben Dias will not be fit in time to play against Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend. The Portugal international has been an important player for Man City down the years, but he also missed the Carabao Cup final victory over the Gunners. DOWNLOAD THE […] The post Manchester City dealt injury blow ahead of crucial Arsenal game appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Ruben Dias has missed the past three matches that Manchester City has played. A hamstring injury kept Dias out of Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal. The Portuguese international has subsequently missed City’s win over Liverpool and Chelsea due to an undisclosed injury. There was hope that Ruben Dias could return for this […] The post Manchester City will be without their defensive leader against Arsenal appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

The start of April saw Arsenal sitting pretty nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Just a few weeks later, it’s Manchester City who look primed to seize control of the title race. The two contenders will meet at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in what will no doubt be the title […] The post Premier League title showdown set for the Etihad appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Chelsea can no longer attract the Premier League’s hottest prospects, but they have been warned against signing John Stones. The Blues find themselves under increasing pressure to strengthen …

Next page » Man City star Nico O’Reilly was forced off with a hamstring injury in the second half of the 3-0 win over Chelsea at the weekend. The 21-year-old had scored the opener just after halftime before he had to leave the pitch 15 minutes later. O’Reilly is a major doubt to face Arsenal at the Etihad […] The post Man City Injury News And Return Dates: Updates On Nico O’Reilly, Ruben Dias & 2 Others first appeared on Man City News.

Pep Guardiola sweating over some key players ahead of Arsenal clash

Manchester City could heap more pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race as they face Chelsea on Sunday. City are nine points behind the league-leading Gunners but could shrink the gap …

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Man City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Ruben Dias will not be available to face Chelsea this weekend. When asked about the Portuguese international’s fitness during his pre-match press […] The post “He’s Not Ready” – Guardiola Reveals Major Injury Blow Ahead Of Chelsea Clash first appeared on Man City News.

Arsenal dressing room leaders must take it upon themselves and end any self-pity from their teammates after defeat at Southampton. That’s the view of Gunners legend Ray Parlour, who believes …

Man City were without both central defenders against Liverpool

Both defenders are close to returning and are in contention for this weekend’s fixture with Chelsea

Daily Mail Sport has put together an XI of Premier League stars who will be forced to watch this summer's World Cup after their nations failed to qualify for the finals.

The signs are good for Portugal as the 2026 FIFA World Cup edges closer and they aim to become champions for the first time. Stephen...

Dave Jones is joined by Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards to analyse Newcastle’s 2-1 win against Manchester City, which saw Pep Guardiola’s side miss the opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal. Harvey Barnes was the hero for the hosts and gave his views after the match. There is also post-match reaction from both managers, Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola as well as City’s goalscorer Ruben Dias, who questioned some of the officials’ decisions during the match. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Dave Jones is alongside Roy Keane, Micah Richards, and Daniel Sturridge to analyse Manchester City’s comprehensive 3-0 win against Liverpool, which was the perfect present for Pep Guardiola, who celebrated 1000 games as a manager. There is also reaction from Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku, who was named player of the match after an impressive afternoon. Both Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola also share their post-match thoughts with Pat Davison. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

After a dour 0-0 draw at Southampton and ahead of a third successive FA Cup Final appearance, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ally Fogg and, from StatCity.co.uk, Adam Carter. They discuss the bore draw on the south coast and look at Ruben Dias's comments after the game: Fair enough or should he keep quiet with those grumbles? Crystal Palace fan Robbie Scotcher joins the show to give insight into the feeling at Selhurst Park ahead of the trip to Wembley. Plus, there's the match with Bournemouth... where City might be needing to play catch-up in the race to finish in the top five. That Bournemouth game is likely to be the final time that Kevin De Bruyne pulls on a blue shirt for a competitive game at The Etihad, so we're taking some time to look at his legacy at the club before what will be one of the toughest goodbyes ever said to a departing player. On top of that, there's been some transfer rumours bouncing around the mill this week, so we have a look at what's been said about Florian Wirtz, Tijjani Reijnders, Morgan Gibbs-White and Tino Livramento. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

City and Portugal defender Ruben Dias is the latest guest on the Official Man City podcast. A rock at the back for City since arriving in 2020, Dias has been integral to the most successful period in the Club's history. Dias has won all three Premier League titles he has competed for as well as an FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. The centre back particularly made an impact in his first campaign, winning the Club's Player of the Year trophy and the Premier League Player of the Season and FWA Footballer of the Year awards. Since then he has gone on to become one of the Club's five captains and a leader on and off the pitch whether wearing the armband or not. His role in last season's Treble could not be overstated, with Dias striking up a perfect partnership with John Stones and adapting to covering as Stones stepped into midfield. Dias has now played 156 times for City and is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in our history. In this podcast, he chats with hosts Rob Pollard and Nedum Onuoha on his route into football, competing with his brother, taking on his dad’s advice and how he became the player we know today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of the start of a new season, Rob Pollard followed the squad on their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, sitting down to chat with three of them to make this tour special. Ruben Dias is first up, followed by the scorer of the goal that brought us the Champions League, and the youngest player on the tour - Oscar Bobb. Reunited with Nedum Onuoha, the pair also take the opportunity to share some memories of Istanbul. It's all in the latest episode of the Official Manchester City podcast, which you can watch in full via Recast and City+. https://watch.recast.tv/user/8e7K5 https://www.mancity.com/city-plus Subscribe and follow the podcast now to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and join the community. You can also follow Manchester City on social media via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat for more exclusive content. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManCity IG: https://www.instagram.com/mancity/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/mancity/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancity Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mancityofficial Produced by Manchester City and Voiceworks: Sport, this is the unbeatable Official Manchester City Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enzo Fernandez, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, Ruben Dias, the list goes on... Boasting an academy record which is the envy of most clubs in world football, The Athletic's Stuart James was granted special access behind-the-scenes at Benfica's famed academy to find out what makes it so special... Alongside host Mark Chapman and Portuguese football expert Jack Lang, the panel examine Benfica's unique approach to talent ID, academy ethos, managing the expectations of so many aspiring young footballers and the mind-blowing size of their operation in Portugal. You'll also hear from a few of the academy coaches and technical director Pedro Marques on why the likes of Bernardo Silva are equally comfortable playing in attack and defence. Plus, how the fans feel about losing a home-grown superstar to the Premier League every year and how far they can go in this year's Champions League knockout stages. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp joins Peter Smith to discuss Manchester City and Chelsea reaching the Champions League final ahead of their clash at the Etihad this weekend. He also picks out some standout performers from both sides, explaining how Ruben Dias has transformed City, and praising the rise of Phil Foden and Mason Mount. Sky Sports football writers Oli Yew and Ben Grounds are also on the show to discuss Arsenal’s Europa League exit and Man Utd’s progress to the final – and what comes next for both sides, with Mikel Arteta under pressure and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side looking to kick on. Ben also assesses the top four race, with some key fixtures coming up, and makes his Pitch for what he thinks will happen in the Premier League this weekend! Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle are joined by Manchester City defender, Ruben Dias, to discuss how he came to join Man City this past summer, what prepared him for the Premier League, Pep Guardiola's impact on him and what it's been like to play with this talented Manchester City squad as the club looks close in on their third Premier League title in the past four seasons.

There’s no such thing as January blues at Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's side win nine out of nine, helped by the wall that is Ruben Dias. Has his impact been bigger than Virgil van Dijk's at Liverpool? In the latest Pitch to Post Review show, Jasper Taylor is joined by Kate Burlaga and Gerard Brand to discuss just that, as well as another goalless draw for Manchester United against a so-called big six side (20:05). Is their title tilt over before it began? And what is success for Arsenal this season? In part three we focus on Newcastle after their shock 2-0 win at Everton (33:39), masterminded by Graeme, sorry, Steve, erm... well, we figure out exactly who deserves the credit. And in part four we look back on a good week for Liverpool and a bad week for Jose Mourinho’s Spurs (43:51), plus the performers, performances and goals of the week. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Was Saturday the day Liverpool’s title hopes took the cruellest of turns? Jasper Taylor is joined by Gerard Brand, Ben Ransom and Keith Downie to dissect the weekend’s action in the Premier League, leading of course with Virgil van Dijk’s ACL injury and what that might mean for the champions (04:06). The panel analyse Ruben Dias’ impact at Manchester City (21:50), how Mikel Arteta has made Arsenal a more solid outfit (31:11), while Keith talks all things Newcastle in the new Regional Review: takeovers, Allan Saint-Maximin and why their points tally doesn’t match the feeling (36:02). Plus, after six-goal thrillers at Chelsea and Spurs, we ask: why can’t teams defend anymore?! (51:04). Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

With the transfer deadline just days away, Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by the New York Times’ chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith to discuss Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho and the possible alternative targets if a deal for the Borussia Dortmund winger does not materialise (04:51). Rory examines whether the structure of United’s hierarchy lends itself to success in the market (17:47), while Dharmesh touches on the players that could leave Old Trafford before the deadline (20:23). The panel analyse the big-money arrival of Ruben Dias at Manchester City (28:16) and debate whether Pep Guardiola’s future at the club hinges on the success of the Portugal defender (34:33). Tottenham’s search for a new striker is over after clinching a deal for Carlos Vinicius (46:31) – the panel assess how important a new attacking option is for Jose Mourinho as well as the long-term future of midfielder Dele Alli (51:23). The panel preview transfer deadline day, with Dharmesh and Rory sharing their favourite moments from previous windows, including the deals for Dimitar Berbatov and Robinho (54:59). Plus there’s news from Everton, Leeds, West Ham, Sheffield United and much more, including Pete’s final thought, this week on Newcastle striker Joelinton and transfer deadline day (1:09:29). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Bielsa takes on Guardiola on Saturday. How will Leeds look to expose Man City? And will Ruben Dias be making the most high-pressure debut in Premier League history?Liverpool travel to Villa Park on Sunday – how many clubs have had a better window than the Villa? And is Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin on the Harry Kane trajectory?Plus we have heated debates on handball, financial disparity and goals that made opponents look stupid.And Duncan fires up his Flip Reverse machine and enters a parallel universe – what if Fergie had signed Thiago for United?RUNNING ORDER• PART 1a: When nature calls (01m 30s)• PART 1b: Transfer talk & financial disparity (04m 00s)• PART 2: Leeds v Man City & Man Utd v Spurs previews (13m 30s)• PART 3: Villa v Liverpool, Leicester v West Ham & Everton v Brighton previews (29m 00s) • PART 4: The rest of the weekend’s action, humiliating goals & Joe Kinnear (49m 00s) • PART 5: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (58m 00s)• PART 6: Flip Reverse: What if Fergie had signed Thiago? (60m 00s) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss the following topics:The ramifications of Liverpool's 3-1 win over Arsenal (0:40)Eric Dier's "break" during the 2nd half of Tottenham-Chelsea in the EFL Cup (12:40)Dele Alli left out of the squad again (14:35)Chelsea's issues at the back (21:15)Preview of Manchester United-Tottenham (27:10)Manchester City signing Ruben Dias and a preview of Saturday's match at Leeds (30:55)Contrasting outlooks for Aston Villa and Fulham (38:15)

Mulv and McCune dissect the performance against Leicester City. Joey has the exciting details on City's new centre back Ruben Dias. A quick look ahead to Burnley and Leeds during this very busy week for The Blues! www.noisypod.com

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