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      Fans cracking up as Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez can’t even hit the target with a PUSH during melee vs Man City

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      FANS have been left laughing at Liverpool star Darwin Nunez as he misfired during a melee against Manchester City. A fight broke out among the two team’s players after Rodri and Fabinho clashed in the middle of the pitch.

      Darwin Nunez attempted a push on Ilkay Gundogan
      But missed completely
      The two players were both cautioned for their roles in the scuffle, but fans were more interested in Nunez’s actions.
      The Uruguayan striker attempted a push on midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, but completely missed the German.
      This left fans laughing at the Liverpool striker, as one said: “Nunez can’t even shove on target”.
      A second wrote: “Nunez even misses the push on Gundo”.
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      A third commented: “Nunez wouldn’t hit water if he fell out of a boat. Lol”.
      A fourth added: “Can we deep Darwin Nunez even missed his push”.
      The incident summed up the 23-year-old how his night went against Man City.
      The striker was off target with three of his four shots at goal, while his fourth was blocked.
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      The misses Nunez produced led to Liverpool’s eventual exit from the Carabao Cup as they lost the tie to City 3-2.
      Citizens star Erling Haaland was on song, as it only took him ten minutes to open the scoring.
      Despite his recent struggles, Nunez has had a fairly decent start to his career at Anfield.
      The former Benfica man has scored nine goals in his 19 appearances in all competitions. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney spotted at Man City vs Liverpool Carabao Cup clash

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      FANS worried Wayne Rooney had got lost after he turned up at Etihad to watch the two Prem clubs he most wanted to beat.The Manchester United and Everton legend saw Man City KO Liverpool 3-2 in a Carabao Cup cracker.
      Wayne Rooney didn’t give any clues as to why he was watching two of his big rivals with this expression in the Etihad stands
      Perhaps this is the Rooney thinking that many fans were too polite to suggest
      The only certainty is that the former England skipper wasn’t Christmas shopping – as his two old Prem rivals are of course way out of the DC manager’s league for transfer targets.
      And this fan got to the point: “WTF is Wayne Rooney doing here?!”
      Another said: “Wayne Rooney lost or something? watching man city vs Liverpool ?”
      The longest shot seemed to be this: “Maybe Rooney is a Man City fan now.”
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      But that wasn’t the most intriguing suggestion.
      One observer perhaps remembered Rooney’s son Kai had been spotted in a City hoodie last year – for which the United academy whizkid was teased by Old Trafford legend Rio Ferdinand.
      The fan posted: “For those that don’t know, his son is a City fan.
      “So fair play to him, this is actually him being a good dad to take him to watch City. Never thought I’d say that about him but this is actually such a moment.”
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      Judging purely on the moment Rooney was pictured, he didn’t look too happy or excited to be there.
      But, just like he could with the ball at his feet on the pitch, perhaps he bursts into life in the stands at unpredictable moments.
      He should have left feeling entertained, though, as Pep Guardiola’s men and Liverpool both looked in good nick ahead of the Prem resuming at Christmas.
      Second-placed City have the longest wait before visiting Leeds on Wednesday.
      Before that, on Monday, Liverpool travel to Aston Villa and Rooney’s old club Everton host Wolves.
      Inbetween those dates, Nottingham Forest go to Old Trafford on Tuesday.
      The Red Devils will fancy their Carabao Cup chances even more after being drawn at home to League One Charlton in the quarter-finals.
      The other three clashes are all-Prem ties.
      Southampton entertain City, Forest are at Wolves and Newcastle face Leicester at home. More

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      Tottenham interested in ex-Man City forgotten man Pedro Porro with Sporting Lisbon star wanted in new full-back transfer

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      TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Pedro Porro, according to reports.Spurs faced the former Manchester City right wing-back in the Champions League earlier this season and were impressed by what they saw.
      Pedro Porro has impressed for Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      Porro, 23, started both group matches against Antonio Conte’s side – including a 2-0 win over them in September.
      According to AS, Tottenham will make a move to sign the Spaniard in January.
      Porro, who was on Man City’s books between 2019 and earlier this year without ever playing for them, has a release clause of around £40million – but Spurs want to pay less to secure his services.
      A fee between £22m and £26m has been mooted, although Sporting are reluctant to sell mid-season.
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      Ruben Amorim’s side will play Europa League football in the second half of the campaign, while they face a battle to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
      But Spurs may test their resolve, as they battle to prove to Conte that they can match his spending desires in the transfer market.
      The North Londoners have reportedly offered the Italian a £1m a year pay rise to extend his contract beyond the end of the season.
      But Conte is in no rush to sign, until he sees that his wishes can be fulfilled.
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      Pedro Porro chases Spurs defender Ben DaviesCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are likely to be active in the January market, and could sign two players.
      They are believed to covet a defender and a creative midfielder.
      Emerson Royal has started the vast majority of their matches this term at right wing-back, although has underwhelmed with his performances.
      Matt Doherty has started just three Prem games, all while Emerson was suspended, while summer signing Djed Spence has made just four brief substitute appearances in all competitions.
      In the midfield department, Spurs could go after Brighton’s Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister.
      The Lilywhites are claimed to be one of a trio chasing his services, along with Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
      Spurs return to domestic action on Boxing Day, when they travel to Brentford.
      Spurs have been linked with Alexis Mac AllisterCredit: Getty More

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      Gary Neville reveals real reason Man City were so happy to let Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling go in transfer window

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      GARY NEVILLE has claimed he was told a year ago why Manchester City were willing to allow Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus to leave.The attacker duo had been a key part of the club’s success in recent years under Pep Guardiola.
      Manchester City let Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus to leave in the summerCredit: AFP
      Julian Alvarez has been in excellent goalscoring form for Manchester CityCredit: PA
      Sterling in particular had been a huge player for City, scoring more than 100 goals and winning 10 major trophies in his seven seasons.
      Regardless, with his contract running down, the England star was allowed to join Chelsea for £50m.
      Meanwhile Jesus also left for a top six rival, reuniting with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.
      City replaced the duo with Erling Haaland, who’s taken to the Prem like a duck to water and unknown youngster Julian Alaverz, who’s already shown his potential for both club and country.
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      The 22-year-old has scored seven goals in all comps in fewer than 890 minutes since making the summer move.
      But he has really shone on the international stage, scoring four goals to help Argentina reach the World Cup final.
      Such is Alvarez’s form, he’s on course to start the showpiece against France.
      And Neville reckons he’s the exact reason they allowed Sterling and Jesus left.
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      He told Sky Sports’ World Cup podcast: “I was told a year ago when City let Jesus and Sterling go – because I was quite surprised that City let both go at the same time – that this kid [Alvarez] was the reason.
      “Someone said that to me, that is quite close to City, that he was the reason and they didn’t want to block his path.” More

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      Man City ‘sign Kylan Midwood from Sheff Utd after beating more than four clubs to 15-year-old England wonderkid’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have signed Sheffield United wonderkid Kylan Midwood, beating more than four clubs to the 15-year-old’s signature, according to reports.Midwood has impressed in the Blades’ academy ranks and had City, as well as four other clubs chasing after him.
      Done, completed. Manchester City have signed U15 Sheffield United top talent Kylan Midwood, it’s done and sealed. 🚨🔵 #MCFCMore than four clubs beatedn to the signing with the mission to develop the young players at the best level in the Academy. pic.twitter.com/cqMoODkds2— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 16, 2022

      But according to Fabrizio Romano, it is City who have won the race for Midwood and plan to develop him to the “best level”.
      The Italian journalist revealed earlier this month that Chelsea Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle were also keen.
      Midwood will be the next talented youngster to leave the Blades this year.
      Will Lankshear joined Tottenham in the summer believed to be for a fee around £2million.
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      City have invested heavily in their academy.
      In 2014, the club shelled out £200m on developments.
      Stars such as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have risen through the ranks to play in Pep Guardiola’s first team.
      Some players have, however, slipped through the cracks and have gone on to make a name for themselves elsewhere.
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      Jadon Sancho left for Borussia Dortmund as a teenager, and after taking Germany by storm he joined Manchester United in a big money move.
      Juventus ace Adrien Rabiot was also once on City’s books. More

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      Brazil ‘want Zinedine Zidane to replace Tite as manager after failing to lure Pep Guardiola from Man City’

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      BRAZIL want France legend Zinedine Zidane to replace Tite as manager after failing to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City, a report says. Tite stepped back as Brazil manager after the pre-tournament World Cup favourites crashed out in the quarter-finals.
      Brazil would like Zidane to be their next managerCredit: Getty
      The South American giants had hoped of luring GuardiolaCredit: Getty
      Tite stepped back after Brazil’s shock World Cup exit to CroatiaCredit: Reuters
      Croatia dragged Brazil to penalties after drawing 1-1 after extra-time, and the 2018 finalists held their nerve to run out 4-2 shootout winners.
      And according to Ok Diario, Brazil will try and tempt three-time Champions League-winning manager Zidane into taking over.
      Brazil tried and failed in negotiations with Man City boss Guardiola, who signed a new contract a short time ago, keeping him at the Etihad until the summer of 2025.
      Zidane had hoped of managing France but World Cup 2018 winner Didier Deschamps has committed himself until after Euro 2024.
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      Deschamps could also guide the French to back-to-back World Cups.
      The current world champions will contest a semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday.
      Should they get past Morocco, a date with Argentina in Sundays final awaits.
      Zidane is being endorsed by former Real Madrid team-mate and Brazil icon, Ronaldo.
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      R9 has a good relationship with the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation.
      The report goes on to state that Zidane “is still waiting for France” and has already rejected six offers from teams, including a multimillion-pound deal from Paris Saint-Germain to return to management. More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘talking with Croatia World Cup star Josko Gvardiol’ as Man City prepare world-record transfer fee

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      MANCHESTER CITY are readying a world-record transfer bid for Croatia star Josko Gvardiol, according to reports.The centre-back, 20, has cemented his status as one of the hottest prospects in football with some impressive performances during the World Cup.
      Pep Guardiola is reportedly preparing a world-record bid for a new defenderCredit: Getty
      Man City want Josko Gvardiol after his impressive World Cup displays for CroatiaCredit: Getty
      Unfortunately his and Croatia’s dreams ended on Tuesday night when they were beaten 3-0 by Argentina in the semi-final.
      However, exciting things could still be on the horizon for the RB Leipzig ace as a host of clubs from across Europe chase his services.
      Chelsea have been linked with him for months as have Manchester United and Real Madrid have also entered the chase for his signature.
      Now a new report in France states that Pep Guardiola is preparing to “short-circuit” the competition with a bumper offer.
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      Foot Mercato claims their bid will amount to £86.1million.
      United and Chelsea’s offers are only thought to be up to £81.8m.
      They also claim the German giants have a meeting scheduled with the player’s representatives too.
      But they claim Man City want to blast their competition out of the water by investing heavily in Gvardiol.
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      Boss Guardiola has allegedly already spoken with the defender regarding the move and to sell his project to him.
      Gvardiol remains under contract until 2027 and his employers are under no pressure to sell.
      But City are ready to try to convince them with a transfer offer that will total £94.7m and also includes a 20 per cent sell-on clause.
      That would make Gvardiol the most expensive defender in world football – usurping the £85m Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire.
      And City are also prepared to try and sweeten the deal by buying him next month but allowing him to remain at Leipzig for the rest of the campaign on loan. More

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      Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie hints at Man City transfer exit as he reveals date he thinks superstar striker will quit club

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      ERLING HAALAND’s dad has AGAIN hinted that the Man City striker may move from the Etihad in the near future.The 22-year-old, signed for £51.4million from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has bagged a ludicrous 18 goals in his first 11 league games.
      Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie says the striker ‘wants to prove he can win in any league’Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The hot shot has scored an incredible 23 goals in 18 games so far this seasonCredit: PA
      But dad Alfie, who also starred for City, doesn’t expect his goal-machine son to stick around in the Premier League despite his flying start.
      Speaking via DAZN, Alfie said: “My impression is that [Erling] wants to prove he can win in any top league.
      “He spent two and a half years in Germany and could do something like that in the future.
      “Stay three years in Premier League and then move to Italy, Spain or France.
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      “Nothing has been decided in this regard, but it’s a possibility as Erling can win in any team.”
      Alfie did, however, throw City fans a bone as he suggested he may be completely wrong.
      He added: “Erling could stay at Manchester City for 15 years because he is happy and we are talking about a great club.”
      The powerhouse striker has signed a five-year deal at City, but that is understood to contain break clauses.
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      Previously, his old man suggested he could make a switch to La Liga or Serie A.
      Alfie told The Times: “He could have 2½ years in Germany, 2½ in England, and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?”
      “We do not know if it will be like that, but I think he would like to test his abilities in the big leagues.” More