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      Man City legend Sergio Aguero claims boss Pep Guardiola once dropped him for being too FAT

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      SERGIO AGUERO revealed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola dropped him for being too FAT.The Argentine enjoyed a successful ten-year spell at City — winning five titles and  becoming the club’s  all-time top scorer on 260 goals.
      Aguero revealed Guardiola dropped him for being too FATCredit: Getty
      The Argentine was forced into early retirement due to a heart issueCredit: Getty
      City boss Guardiola is strict on fitnessCredit: Getty
      But the retired striker’s scoring success did not stop him being subject to Guardiola’s strict fitness rules after he was accused of being overweight by the Spaniard.
      Aguero, 34, who was forced to quit the game with a heart issue, said: “In the first season he said: ‘I left you out because you turned up fat this week’. What was I going to say? He was right. These things happen.
      “You come across a bit of chicken for example, then you are going to be 50 grams over.
      “If your ideal weight is 79-80kg and you were 80 kilos and 100 grams you would be fined and you wouldn’t play. He said it in a good way.
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      “At that time, I didn’t have his confidence. But I was always very respectful to the coaches.”  
      Aguero also admitted he struggled to adapt to Guardiola’s pressing style at first.
      He would press defenders and then be left no oxygen to attack.
      Aguero says Guardiola “taught” him how to press.
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      He added: “When I arrived, Guardiola asked me to press the centre backs a lot, and then I didn’t have oxygen to attack.
      “I wasn’t used to press but Guardiola taught me the way to do it.” More

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      Man City want bargain transfer for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after he destroyed Liverpool in Champions League

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      MANCHESTER CITY are keeping tabs on the Georgian striker dubbed the new Georgi Kinkladze.Napoli forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has a growing band of admirers after a stellar first three months in Italy, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among them.
      Man City are tracking Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after watching him demolish Liverpool in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Now City are taking a keen interest – and the Kvaratskhelia has an affection for them because of Kinkladze, who is a cult figure for his unforgettable spell there in the 1990s.
      The Georgian international, who can play anywhere across the front three, was a key man in Napoli’s 4-1 Champions League thrashing of Liverpool.
      Kvaratskhelia, 21, was star of the show with Rubin Kazan, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine allowed foreign players to suspend their contracts.
      He spent four months back in his homeland with Dinamo Batumi last season before moving to Serie A as a £10million snip.
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      Despite signing him on a five-year contract, Napoli are desperate to give him an improved deal, so they can insert a £65m buy-out clause.
      But Kvaratskhelia, who has hit seven goals already, has so far been reluctant to agree and wants to weigh up his options.
      And City hope that if they do choose to firm up their interest, Kinkladze’s links with them will put them in pole position.
      Kinky, as he was dubbed by fans, still keeps in touch with his old club and believes his fellow countryman has what it takes to thrive in England.
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      Meanwhile, crocked duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips will step up their recovery work this week and are on course to make the World Cup.
      Walker, a certainty for the England squad, has had groin surgery while Phillips had a shoulder op last month.
      Boss Pep Guardiola admitted on Friday that he is delighted with their progress – and the pair of them have had the green light to increase their core work and cardio fitness.
      They will be back in the gym this week, and although the club will not risk longer term injuries by rushing them back, hopes of both making Qatar are growing. More

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      Fans all saying the same thing about Pep Guardiola’s ‘drip’ outfit during Man City clash with Brighton

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      PEP GUARDIOLA often wows fans with his eye-catching fashion and Saturday’s game against Brighton was no different.The Manchester City boss prowled the touchline wearing jeans, a hoodie and trainers.
      Guardiola opted for a casual look at the EtihadCredit: EPA
      The Spaniard wore a jumper, jeans and trainersCredit: Getty
      Fans have hailed Guardiola’s ‘drip’Credit: AP
      Guardiola, 51, even had a massive “P” on his top, possibly to serve as a reminder of his name.
      And the Spain legend’s “drip” has left fans all saying the same thing: Pep’s got style.
      One said on Twitter: “Drip on.”
      Another said: “Pep’s style is something else.
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      The youthful look also had one fan branded him a “mafia boss”, while another likened him to a newly-divorced dad.
      City were just as stylish as their manager on the pitch.
      Striker Erling Haaland bagged a brace, taking his total goals tally to 22.
      An astonishing 17 of those goals have come in the Premier League and it’s only October.
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      It was the seventh occasion the 22-year-old has scored two or more goals in a game this term.
      Kevin de Bruyne also got on the scoresheet, netting from long-range.
      The game ended 3-1 in City’s favour, pushing them a point behind table-toppers Arsenal. More

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      Erling Haaland will become world’s first ever £1BILLION player with agent explaining why Man City star will cost so much

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      ERLING HAALAND will become the first £1billion player, predicts his agent Rafaela Pimenta.Manchester City splashed out just £51million on the striker’s transfer fee in the summer.
      Erling Haaland will become the first £1billion player according to his agentCredit: Getty
      But additional fees for agents, bonuses and wages could take the total cost of the transfer to more than £300m.
      Despite the eye-watering numbers, that could be a drop in the ocean compared to future deals concerning the Norwegian, as he has already added to his value with 20 goals in 14 games for City.
      Real Madrid remain interested in Haaland and when asked how much she thinks Haaland will cost, Pimento told Sky Sport Italia: “One billion.
      “That’s what I think because if you put together his football value, his image value, his sponsor value, it is for sure one billion.
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      “And if you compare, it’s normal to compare Erling [Haaland] with [Kylian] Mbappe so you have a little bit of an idea of the market.
      “I think Erling will be the first player to achieve a transfer that will be around one billion.”
      Neymar’s £200m move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains the highest total paid for a player.
      But his team-mate Mbappe could threaten that record if he seeks a move to Real Madrid.
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      Haaland and Mbappe are tipped to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the world’s best.
      But unlike Haaland, Mbappe is not happy at his current club and there is speculation he could make a £175m move amid interest from Liverpool and City.
      However, the Frenchman could scupper his own chances of becoming the first £1bn star as he is reportedly considering buying himself out of his PSG contract.
      As for Haaland, there are few teams who would be able to afford a package to take him away from the Etihad, so a £1bn transfer is unlikely to happen anytime soon. More

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      Man City star Ilkay Gundogan shock target for Turkish giant Galatasaray with just one year left on Etihad deal

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN is a shock target for Turkish club Galatasaray.The Germany international midfielder has less than a year left on his contract.
      Galatasaray are eyeing Man City star Ilkay Gundogan, who is out of contract next yearCredit: Rex
      City skipper Gundogan admitted in 2020 he would like to play in Turkey — the country of his descent — or the US once he leaves England.
      But the 31-year-old has not ruled out staying if an offer was made.
      However, his new wife Sara spoke last week about how she struggles to find good restaurants in the Manchester area.
      He was Pep Guardiola’s first signing after taking over at City — moving for £20.4million in the summer of 2016.
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      Now in his seventh season at the Etihad, Gundogan has scored 51 goals in 267 games.
      The 62-time Germany international has won four Premier League titles under Guardiola.
      And he has a host of admirers around the continent.
      Free agent experts Juventus are reportedly keeping tabs.
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      Meanwhile, Barcelona are on the hunt for a new midfielder next summer.
      Should Gundogan leave City, Guardiola would likely dip into the market for an elite replacement.
      Kalvin Phillips is yet to make an impact after his move from Leeds after struggling with injury.
      And Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham is appreciated by City chiefs. More

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      ‘He knew he made a mistake’ – Watch Pep Guardiola’s awkward reaction after he is cornered by fans in lift

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      THIS is the awkward moment Pep Guardiola found himself cornered in an elevator with some excitable fans.The Manchester City manager was by some fans who were unable to contain their excitement about sharing the lift with him.
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was spotted while using a lift in Manchester.Credit: TIK TOK @quardo842
      Guardiola made a quick exit after the excited fans started filming himCredit: TIK TOK @quardo842
      One of the fans started to film the Spaniard, but to his embarrassment, he went and stood at the door with his back turned and got off at the next stop.
      On the video, the excited Guardiola fans can be heard saying: “No way, this is so funny, oh my god.”
      The video has since gone viral on TikTok, with it being viewed over one million times on the platform.
      People seeing the video saw the funny side of the encounter, with one saying: “He knew he made a mistake.”
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      Another commented: “Broski couldn’t wait to get out.”
      A third said: “Bet it felt like a lifetime waiting to get out.”
      A fourth added: “Pep and Bernardo Silva – being awkward in random places. I love em so much.”
      City attacker Bernardo Silva was caught on camera trying to hide from a fan looking for a selfie with the star player.
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      The fan had spotted Silva and called out to him as he tried to hide his face next to a door.
      But it was too late for the Portuguese international as he seemly and reluctantly agreed to have a picture with the fan.
      City are back in action on Saturday as Guardiola, Silva and co welcome Brighton at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League. More

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      Granit Xhaka insists Arsenal are ready to fight Man City for title ahead of crunch Leeds clash

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      GRANIT XHAKA has insisted Arsenal are up for a potential title fight with Manchester City. The Gunners find themselves topping the Premier League after nine games having won all but one match so far this season.
      Granit Xhaka has urged Arsenal to believe after their fantastic start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      Few could have expected such a bright start from Mikel Arteta’s men, but it has now left fans dreaming.
      With Liverpool seemingly out of the picture, some are now tipping Arsenal as the main challengers to Manchester City’s crown.
      And Xhaka has refused to shy away from the challenge and believes the club could be on the brink of something special.
      He told the Mail: “It can be a special year. If we keep going like we are working at the moment, we can get something big.
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      “We have to believe in ourselves. If not, why are we playing?
      “What I hear from people outside, they are saying we are not ready to beat the top six. But we did it twice now [against Tottenham and Liverpool].
      “We lost at Manchester United, where we were the better team. We need to give credit and respect to Man City, what they did the last couple of years. You need the perfect day to beat them. But I think we are ready to have this fight against them.”
      Arsenal haven’t won the league since their Invincible season in 2004.
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      Arteta has embarked on a culture change since arriving at the Emirates and re-energised the club with young players and an intense style of football.
      But it will be a difficult mission to overhaul Pep Guardiola’s Man City, who have won four of the last five titles.
      They also did not have Erling Haaland for those previous successes, with the Norwegian ripping up goal records by the week in the league. More

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      Man City ace Bernardo Silva’s model WAG Ines Degener Tomaz wows in bikini on the beach

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      MODEL Ines Degener Tomaz goes walkies on the beach — after getting herself another dog.The Portuguese 24-year-old, who is set to wed Man City’s Bernardo Silva, 28, announced on Friday they had welcomed “new family member” Charles.
      Gorgeous Ines Degener Tomaz showed off her stunning figure in a bikini on the beachCredit: Drope Clothing
      Ines is expected to watch her fella play Liverpool today
      The model, 24, is set to wed Man City’s Bernardo Silva, 28Credit: Getty
      They already have a French bulldog named John, after Bernardo’s teammate John Stones.
      The midfielder said in May: “if I ever get a dog I would call him John…
      “It’s actually a great name, we love it.”
      Ines is expected to watch her fella play Liverpool today.
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      The couple have been dating for over two years.
      They met whilst isolating with friends in Portuguese capital Lisbon in 2020.
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