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      ‘So sexy’ – Pep Guardiola says Kalvin Phillips has the ‘perfect body’ as he makes light of Man City star’s weight issue

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      PEP GUARDIOLA joked that Kalvin Phillips has the “perfect body” as he made light of player’s weight issue. The midfielder was an unused substitute in Manchester City’s return to the Premier League, beating Leeds 3-1.
      Pep Guardiola joked that Kalvin Phillips has the ‘perfect body’Credit: PA
      It followed after manager Guardiola said Phillips came back from the winter World Cup too heavy.
      He said: “He’s not injured – he arrived overweight.
      “I don’t know [why]. He didn’t arrive in the condition to do training sessions and to play.”
      The swipe appears to have motivated Phillips as his manager revealed there was a spark in his training performances.
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      And it could earn the England international a place back in City’s starting 11 when they host Everton on Saturday.
      Guardiola said: “He has the perfect body now – so sexy. We will see for the weekend.’
      “He has spent the first part of the season out with surgery to arrive for the World Cup – and did everything to get to the World Cup.
      “It’s not just about just being fit you also have to understand what we want to do, the movements etc.
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      “So that means, as quick as possible, because Rodri cannot play all the games, so as quick as possible he he will play.
      “But I’m happy that yesterday for example Kalvin trained really well and sooner or later he will play.”
      Phillips made two substitute appearances for England in Qatar, as the Three Lions were dumped out in the quarter-final.
      And he watched on from his old ground as goals from Rodri and Erling Haaland twice helped narrow Arsenal’s lead at the top to five points.
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      Watch Pep Guardiola panic as Man City boss wellies water bottle in frustration… and it hits coach on Leeds bench

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      MANCHESTER CITY made the perfect return to Prem action against Leeds – but Pep Guardiola was left red-faced at Elland Road.Rodri’s strike in first half stoppage-time strike and Erling Haaland’s brace secured three crucial points for the reigning champions.
      Pep Guardiola was not happy after watching his side miss a chance to make it 4-1Credit: Amazon Prime Video
      The City boss kicked a bottle towards the Leeds dugoutCredit: Amazon Prime Video
      He then rushed over to the Leeds bench when he realised he hit someoneCredit: Amazon Prime Video

      Not even Pascal Struijk’s goal could overshadow City’s evening.
      But moments after Leeds’ consolation, Guardiola showed his anger by kicking a water bottle on the touchline.
      Unfortunately for the Spaniard, he made a cleaner connection than expected and the bottle seemed to strike someone on the Leeds bench.
      He reacted by putting his head into his hands and then rushing over to apologise.
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      And fans have been reacting to the hilarious moment on social media.
      One said: “That’s an interesting take on ensuring the Leeds bench stay hydrated…”
      Another chimed in with: “Oh dear who did he hit?! 😂.”
      A third added: “He can’t leave this league man 😭😭😭.”
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      Overall though, Guardiola would have surely been content with what he saw after City comfortably ran out 3-1 winners.
      His side mustered up 26 shots on goal and dominated the possession.
      Guardiola said: “We played really well against this team in this stadium. We made a great performance in the second half, when they were a bit more open.
      “After the World Cup, nobody knows how we were going to react and the way Leeds were playing lately. Today, with the ball, we were brilliant.
      “The relationship between Rico Lewis and Rodri was brilliant in the middle of the pitch.”
      And the City boss reserved special praise for Haaland, who reached 20 goals for the season after just 14 games.
      Guardiola added: “He (Haaland) scored a lot of goals but he could have scored more. He help us a lot.”
      Guardiola and City will be hoping to continue hunting down Arsenal when they host Everton on New Year’s Eve. More

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      Liverpool apologise to Man City fan, 15, left ‘scarred for life’ by coin-filled pint cup thrown from their supporters

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      LIVERPOOL chief executive Billy Hogan has apologised to the family of a teenage Manchester City fan “scarred for life” at last week’s Carabao Cup clash.The 15-year-old girl needed a head wound glued by paramedics after being struck by a beer cup “weighted by coins” hurled from the away section at the Etihad.
      A young girl was struck by a cup in the Man City vs Liverpool Carabao Cup tieCredit: Getty
      Hogan called the girl’s family to offer an “unreserved apology,” insisting the Reds were committed to tracking down the yob.
      The girl’s 47-year-old father revealed: “We have had a call from Liverpool directly (Billy Hogan) who apologised unreservedly on behalf of the club.
      “I would like to stress they are as committed as we are to rooting this individual out of football and for them to face the consequences of their actions.
      “She is a 15-year old who was enjoying watching her team with the rest of her family and is now scarred for life.
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      “I would like to thank the dozens of Liverpool fans who have contacted us so far with kind messages of support in finding the perpetrator.
      “I am a dad seeking justice for his injured daughter.
      “We are meeting officials at Manchester City this week and are asking for any information that could help us identify the thrower.”
      City’s 3-2 fourth round victory was marred by disturbances.
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      Greater Manchester Police said a “number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb,” were thrown during the tie, while there were also claims disabled Liverpool fans were subjected to racist abuse.
      Both clubs had appealed to fans to behave ahead of the game, promising to ban any found guilty of bad behaviour.
      But in a joint statement after more trouble, the two clubs said: “It is hugely disappointing there were a number of incidents that are wholly unacceptable.
      “These incidents will be fully investigated, reported to the police and the individuals who are found to be responsible will be subject to the sanction process of their respective club.
      “Manchester City and Liverpool are fully committed to eradicate these issues from our fixtures. They have no place in football. More

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      Leeds 1-3 Man City LIVE: Stream FREE, score, TV channel – Haaland on the double as champions City run riot

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      ERLING HAALAND scored twice as Manchester City defeated Leeds 3-1 at Elland Road.Haaland – who was born in Leeds – linked up superbly with Jack Grealish as the champions dominated.
      City have leapfrogged Newcastle up to second place, sitting five points behind leaders Arsenal.

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      Leeds United XI: Meslier, Kristensen, Struijk, Cooper, Koch, Roca, Forshaw, Aaronson, Gnonto, Greenwood, Rodrigo
      Man City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Akanji, Stones, Ake, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish

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      Bellingham is ‘big risk’ and doesn’t know his position, says Hamann amid Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City transfer links

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      LIVERPOOL should be careful with their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham because he is a “big risk”, warns Dietmar Hamann.The Reds are rivalling the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for Bellingham’s signature.
      Liverpool are targeting Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      But Liverpool hero Hamann is a bit apprehensive when it comes to the midfielder’s asking price, which costs at least £100million.
      The former Germany international also suggested that the 19-year-old is yet to fully understand his position on the field despite some stunning displays for England at the World Cup.
      The pundit added that he also lacks the ability and pace of club legend Steven Gerrard.
      Hamann told talkSPORT: “I’d be careful with Bellingham right now.
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      “He’s an exceptional talent, he showed that at the World Cup, but if Dortmund ask for £100m odd, £140-150m, it’s a big risk as well.
      “I think with Bellingham he’s got to find a position. He models himself of Steven Gerrard but I don’t think he’s got the ability and pace going forward like Gerrard has.
      “I think you need to wait and see where he finds his spot in the midfield two or midfield three in the future, and to pay £150m for an 18 or 19-year-old, I think it’s a big risk.”
      Liverpool, however, may not have to worry too much about Bellingham’s asking price with recent reports suggesting there is a secret £60m clause in his contract.
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      But the Merseysiders will be facing strong opposition from Real who are big admirers of the England international and are set to accelerate their bid to land him.
      Liverpool have already successfully tackled the transfer market by winning another bidding war for Cody Gakpo.
      And Hamann is all for that deal as he insists his former club “needed a player like him”.
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      Dietmar Hamann has warned Liverpool about signing Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      He added: “They have needed a player like him for the last few years. I don’t think they have enough of a goal threat from midfield.
      “They are always a threat from set-pieces and that will be strengthened with his size and physicality…
      “He is a great addition and I hope we see a lot of him in the next few weeks and months.” More

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      Man City ‘prepared to offer Jack Grealish in sensational transfer swap deal for AC Milan star Rafael Leao’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are considering offering Jack Grealish in a sensational swap deal with Rafael Leao, according to shock reports. The Etihad club would be keen to bring in the AC Milan and Portugal winger as they battle Chelsea and Arsenal for his signature.
      Rafael Leao could be on his way to the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters
      Jack Grealish has struggled to make his mark at Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      But according to Calciomercatoweb, they may offer their record signing to help seal the deal.
      However, it is unclear if Milan would be open to an exchange as they have concerns over Grealish’s age and his whopping £300,000-a-week wages.
      The 27-year-old – who did a shift as an Amazon driver for a Christmas promo – has struggled to find his Prime form since his £100million transfer from Aston Villa in 2021.
      He has delivered just seven goals and four assists in 56 games so far under Pep Guardiola – including just one goal and zero assists this term.
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      And it is thought the City manager may be willing to let the England star go to bring in Leao, who has just 18 months left on his San Siro contract.
      Leao, 23, is attracting plenty of interest with his strong performances on the left wing over the last three years.
      This term, the wide man has seven goals and nine assists in 20 appearances.
      And he starred in his cameos at the World Cup with goals in the wins over Ghana and Switzerland as Portugal reached the quarter-finals.
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      Leao is focused on his return to action with Milan on January 4 – but admitted he may well be open to a switch and has been enjoying watching Arsenal a lot this term.
      Asked about a possible transfer to a new league, the ex-Lille ace said: “Yes, in the future.
      “But now, I’m 100 per cent focused on Milan.
      “I’m at a top club and I’m under contract. I also like the city.
      “I’ve seen a lot of games this year, I like Arsenal, I think they play very well.”
      AC Milan chief executive Paulo Maldini is confident his club do not have to sell from a financial perspective – but admitted every player has a price tag.
      The former defender said on Leao: “He is a player of the highest level.
      “But not only him, also others have received offers.
      “If they show up anyway we have to see how to do it even if we don’t need to sell, our financial accounts are okay.
      “But the players that cannot be sold now no longer exist.”
      City are also very hopeful of signing Jude Bellingham next year.
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      The Borussia Dortmund ace, 19, is a top transfer priority for City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
      But as revealed by SunSport, the reigning Premier League champions are confident the midfielder will snub a move to Anfield or the Bernabeu to play under Guardiola. More

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      Man City believe Jude Bellingham will snub £100m transfer to Real Madrid and Liverpool to work with Pep Guardiola

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      PEP GUARDIOLA and the Manchester City hierarchy are determined to win the fight for Jude Bellingham.Real Madrid believe they are leading the race for the £100million-plus rated England midfielder, as SunSport revealed on Wednesday.
      Jude Bellingham is a transfer target for a number of the world’s top clubsCredit: Getty
      Manchester City reckon Bellingham will snub Real Madrid and Liverpool to work with Pep GuardiolaCredit: Getty
      But Etihad sources reckon the prospect of working with Guardiola will swing the Dortmund star’s decision in their favour.
      Bellingham, 19, is wanted by the biggest clubs on the planet — including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson tried to convince Bellingham Anfield was the place for him while they were in Qatar for the World Cup.
      The Birmingham City youth product has been the top target for Kop boss Jurgen Klopp for more than a year and is aware how much the German wants to work with him.
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      Asked about a January move, Klopp said: “I’m the wrong person to ask about whether Jude is available in January.
      “The January window? We are looking and if something happens, we’ll see. From a sports side, we are always prepared.”
      SunSport also told how United boss Erik ten Hag is plotting a £200m raid for Bellingham and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
      City think they can seal a Bellingham deal due to Guardiola signing to stay until 2025 and also the chance to reunite with his old Borussia Dortmund pal Erling Haaland.
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      All of his suitors have been told that Bellingham will prioritise football reasons over money when he picks his next club.
      He is expected to leave Germany in the summer and City are prepared to shatter the £100m British transfer record they paid to Aston Villa for Jack Grealish in the summer of 2021.
      Bellingham is valued at £130m by Dortmund if the deal is structured with staggered payments like most mega-money moves.
      However, it is understood that he could leave for just £83m if the entire fee is paid up front.
      City see signing Bellingham as the ideal way to revamp their midfield in the future.
      Ilkay Gundogan, 32, is out of contract in the summer.
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      Girl, 15, suffers head injuries after being hit by full plastic pint pot ‘full of coins’ at Man City and Liverpool game

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      AN investigation is underway after a plastic cup “full of coins” hurled by football thugs left a 15-year-old-girl with head injuries.Greater Manchester Police are looking into the incident at Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool on Thursday.
      The projectile was hurled from the Liverpool section at the Etihad stadium down onto fans below – injuring another person
      The father of the City fan said his daughter had to have her head glued after being struck by the pint pot “weighted with coins”.
      The projectile was hurled from the Liverpool section at Man City’s Etihad stadium down onto fans in the South Stand – injuring another person.
      Paramedics assisted both of those hurt in the horror.
      Taking to Twitter, David Cornwell said his daughter has been left with “a scar for life” in the wake of the “horrible” incident.
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      He added that she was now ok but had been left “really shook up” from the “awful experience”.
      Liverpool and City have both vowed to issue bans to supporters where necessary.
      The incident was just one of a number that exploded at the game which saw Man City beat Liverpool 3-2 in their round of 16 cup match.
      GMP’s match commander, Superintendent Gareth Parkin, said: “We are aware of a number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb, that were thrown during the match.
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      “We will be investigating the incidents and reviewing CCTV from the night.
      “Clearly throwing objects in a confined area can be dangerous, and have serious and sometimes devastating consequences.
      “GMP sends it’s thoughts and wishes to the girl who was injured and wish her a speedy recovery.” More