Tag: Manchester City

Haaland sets unique UCL scoring streak across three clubs

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
November 2025

Haaland became the first player to score in five consecutive Champions League games for three different clubs, netting City’s second after Phil Foden’s opener. The milestone follows prior five-game streaks with Salzburg and Dortmund, underscoring his sustained European efficiency. City manipulated wide isolations through Jeremy Doku to penetrate Dortmund’s block, creating predictable cutback lanes Haaland attacks best. With City unbeaten in the group, his movement across the near-post and penalty-spot channels continues to convert low-touch, high-xG sequences into reliable returns.

Rayan Cherki answers critics with double assist for Haaland

Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)
November 2025

Rayan Cherki, starting his first Premier League match in 10 weeks, set up both of Erling Haaland’s goals, easing doubts about his fit under Pep Guardiola. The gifted playmaker’s decision-making and off-ball discipline complemented his flair, underpinning City’s control and chance creation. Cherki found early rhythm between lines, received on the half-turn, and released Haaland with precise, early service. City protected him with clear pressing triggers and support behind the ball. The cameo strengthens his case for minutes as fitness builds and fixtures compress through winter.

Haaland brace keys City win; jokes about FPL hat-trick snub

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
November 2025

Haaland scored twice in a 3-1 win over Bournemouth, reaching 17 goals in all competitions. Subbed off on a hat-trick, he quipped some fantasy managers would be unhappy. City corrected Villa lapses with quicker restarts and central overloads. Haaland’s near-post and penalty-area movement exploited Bournemouth’s narrow block. Rotation preserved legs before a congested stretch; finishing variance remains City’s lever to chase Arsenal’s seven-point lead.

Guardiola backs Trafford after Donnarumma usurps No.1 role

James Trafford (Manchester City)
October 2025

Manchester City re-signed James Trafford for up to £31m but quickly installed Gianluigi Donnarumma (~£26m) as starter after early errors. Pep Guardiola defended Trafford’s training level and hinted at rotation in domestic cups. With City chasing four fronts, Trafford’s pathway likely runs through Carabao and FA Cup minutes and injury/suspension cover. Selection logic: stabilise league/Europe with Donnarumma’s shot-stopping and aerial control while preserving Trafford’s development in lower-variance fixtures. Coaching emphasis: distribution under press and cross management. Performance triggers will dictate future league cameos. The keeper hierarchy remains fluid, but cup progress is key to safeguarding Trafford’s competitive minutes.

Man City track Köln starlet Said El Mala

Said El Mala (1. FC Köln)
October 2025

City have joined a crowded chase for 19-year-old winger Said El Mala after his 13-goal 3. Liga loan year and strong Köln breakthrough. Sport1 reports Brighton’s €20m offer was rejected in summer. With elite clubs circling, Köln hope to leverage long contract security, while suitors weigh January versus summer bids to beat Bundesliga rivals.

Scott Carson retires after 22-year career, revered as City cult hero

Scott Carson
October 2025

The 40-year-old goalkeeper retired after a career spanning 2003–2025, collecting two Champions League titles and four England caps. Though he made just two appearances for Man City since joining in 2019 (permanent in 2021), his experience and presence were highly valued in the dressing room. Transitioned from on-pitch role to behind-the-scenes leader at City, mentoring keepers and embodying standards that teammates and staff praised.

Pep hails Bernardo’s “hammer neck” after headed goal

Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
October 2025

Guardiola likened Bernardo Silva’s headed finish at Villarreal to Lionel Messi’s aerial knack, saying both have “a hammer in their necks.” City won 2–0, with Erling Haaland (Manchester City) opening the scoring as Rodri remains sidelined. Bernardo ghosted central, timed his leap, and generated power via neck snap rather than height. The comparison underscored Guardiola’s point: technique and timing can trump stature, especially against zonal lines that concede uncontested central runs.

Arteta rejects “title favourites” tag despite league lead

Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
October 2025

Arteta dismissed favourite status after a 1-0 win at Fulham extended Arsenal’s lead over Manchester City and Liverpool. He stressed sample size and variance, noting five-match unbeaten league run and focus on process over narratives after August’s loss to Liverpool. Arsenal leaned on set-piece marginal gains and game-state control, rotating minutes to manage congested periods. Arteta’s message contains expectations while reinforcing defensive structure and chance suppression as the path to sustain top-of-table form through winter.

Rodri out vs Everton with no return date

Rodri (Manchester City)
October 2025

Guardiola ruled Rodri out with ongoing hamstring trouble and admitted there is no timeline for return after a heavy 2024 ACL and meniscus layoff and a stuttering comeback. Load management failed to prevent recurrence across a dense run of fixtures and City will rotate the six role to protect defensive structure against Everton

Man City track Bahia prodigy Dell with £87m clause

Dell (Bahia)
October 2025

Manchester City are monitoring the 17-year-old striker dubbed the Brazilian Haaland, backed by prolific U17 outputs and an early senior debut, with a reported £87m release clause. Interest is long-term. Any move requires pathway planning, eligibility timing, and staged development before a major outlay for a high-upside finisher.

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