Tag: Manchester City

Guardiola unmoved as Donnarumma racks up bookings amid law-change debate

Gianluigi Donnarumma
December 2025

City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma already has four yellow cards in ten league matches, mostly for dissent and time wasting, placing him on the brink of a suspension and intensifying criticism over perceived tactical “injury” stoppages used to create unofficial timeouts. Guardiola says the 26 year old is “adult enough” to manage his behaviour, while Daniel Farke’s complaints about a stoppage in City’s win over Leeds have fed into IFAB talks on goalkeeper treatment, including proposals to remove an outfield player or block touchline instructions during such breaks.

Trafford pushes for Man City exit after Burnley promotion heroics

James Trafford
December 2025

Goalkeeper James Trafford is reportedly seeking a move away from Manchester City just months after rejoining, frustrated by a lack of minutes despite starring for Burnley last season, when he helped the Clarets win promotion with a record-equalling 30 clean sheets and miserly defence. City activated a matching clause to beat Newcastle to his signature after Burnley’s promotion, but the former England Under-21 keeper has since struggled to play, fuelling doubts over his future and prompting interest from clubs still searching for a reliable long-term number one.

Premier League set for clampdown on ‘timeout’ keeper injuries

IFAB lawmakers
December 2025

Lawmakers are exploring changes to stop goalkeepers going down for treatment to create de-facto timeouts and tactical huddles, closing a loophole that has grown since outfield players were forced to leave the pitch briefly after physio interventions. Proposals include forcing a nominated outfield player to leave the field for 30 seconds whenever a goalkeeper receives treatment, or banning players from approaching the touchline during such stoppages, with the “outfield player off” option gathering support after Farke’s criticism of Manchester City’s use of the tactic.

Guardiola explains heated post match exchange with Haaland

Pep Guardiola
November 2025

Haaland endured a rare goalless ninety minutes in City’s dramatic 3–2 win over Leeds, leaving his chase for a 100th Premier League goal on hold and leading to a visibly tense touchline conversation with Pep Guardiola at full time, watched closely by cameras. City surrendered a two goal lead before Phil Foden’s stoppage time winner rescued the points and lifted them to second. Haaland, top scorer with fourteen in thirteen, was frustrated by missed chances and the delayed milestone, while Guardiola later said the animated exchange was simply him demanding higher standards and refocusing his striker on the team’s victory, before both men ended the discussion smiling and embracing.

Manchester City join race for Forest star Elliot Anderson

Elliot Anderson
November 2025

Manchester City have moved into pole position in a three-way battle with Manchester United and Liverpool for Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who is now valued privately at around £100m after emerging as one of the Premier League’s most complete young midfielders. City scouts and decision-makers rate his versatility as a number 6, 8 or advanced midfielder and view him as a long-term piece to ease Rodri’s burden. Forest do not plan to sell in January, but accept that a major post-World Cup bid next summer could force their hand.

Guardiola rotation shocks as City field near cup style side vs Leverkusen

Pep Guardiola
November 2025

Manchester City supporters were stunned to see Guardiola make ten changes for the Champions League meeting with Leverkusen, leaving Haaland on the bench and retaining only Nico Gonzalez from the weekend defeat at Newcastle, prompting jokes that the XI looked like a Carabao Cup lineup. James Trafford was recalled for his first start in a month and Omar Marmoush tasked with leading the line, turning the tie into a major audition for fringe players. After the 2-1 loss at Newcastle, the heavy rotation raised questions about rhythm, risk and Guardiola’s priorities.

Guardiola fumes after controversial defeat to Newcastle dents City’s title push

Pep Guardiola
November 2025

City lost 2-1 at Newcastle, with Harvey Barnes scoring twice and Ruben Dias replying, in a result that could leave Guardiola’s side seven points behind leaders Arsenal and raise new doubts over their title defence after a poor night in both boxes. City felt aggrieved that a tackle on Phil Foden did not bring a first-half penalty and that Barnes’ second goal stood despite Donnarumma’s foul claims and a tight offside call on Bruno, with Guardiola seen arguing with Bruno and a cameraman before refusing to elaborate in post-match interviews.

Donnarumma says Haaland helped convince him to join Man City

Gianluigi Donnarumma
November 2025

Donnarumma revealed that his close relationship with Haaland played a key role in his decision to leave PSG for Manchester City, explaining that the pair quickly bonded and often joke about facing each other with their national teams. In an interview, the Italy goalkeeper praised Haaland’s ferocious left-footed strikes, even rating him tougher to face than Kylian Mbappe, and admitted he would rather have the Norwegian on his side as City chase more trophies following his switch from Paris.

Slot Under Fire As Liverpool Face Make-Or-Break Trip To Forest

Arne Slot
November 2025

Liverpool’s 3-0 collapse at Manchester City has left Arne Slot under growing scrutiny, with pundits warning that another slip-up against struggling Nottingham Forest could deepen an alarming run of seven defeats in ten games and drag the reigning champions further from the title race. Don Hutchison argues Slot must finally settle on a clear system that fits Liverpool’s biggest names during a softer run of fixtures, insisting this stretch against bottom-half opposition is where a convincing plan, consistent line-ups and sustained results must appear or pressure will quickly escalate.

Eberechi Eze names Kevin De Bruyne as his toughest Premier League opponent

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
November 2025

Eberechi Eze has picked Kevin De Bruyne as the hardest opponent he has faced in the Premier League, highlighting the Belgian’s intelligence, consistency and ability to solve problems on the pitch before his summer switch from Manchester City to Napoli. Speaking on GOAL’s Beast Mode On podcast, Eze described De Bruyne as a “high-level thinker” who always seemed two steps ahead, praising a decade of elite output in England and acknowledging that even as an admirer growing up, facing him live underlined how special he is.

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