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      Riyad Mahrez will not play for Man City until he improves his physical condition, warns Pep Guardiola

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has told RIyad Mahrez he needs to shape up after his low key start to the season at Manchester City.The £60million man was handed a new three year deal by the champions in the summer but has yet to show it was the right call.
      Riyad Mahrez has been told to improve his physical condition by Pep GuardiolaCredit: Reuters
      He has started only two of eight matches in the Premier League so far – with Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva generally filling the wide roles.
      Guardiola says he needs the Algerian back to his brilliant best but suggesting he is not at the right level of fitness to be playing regularly.
      The Man City boss said: “He has to come back in a better physical condition and after the best will come because as a player.
      “I cannot teach him anything because he is too good. He knows it and I know Riyad perfectly. We need him.
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      “He has to come back to his best. In terms of personality, quality, ability, his love for this game and how he enjoys to play. Step by step he’s going to come back.”
      Mahrez’s regular position on the right of a front three was filled by Foden on Sunday and he scored a fairytale hat-trick against Manchester United.
      And Guardiola has welcomed the news that the England youngster is on the brink of signing a new five year deal at the Etihad.
      He said: “He’s a young player, we want him to stay for years and years. He’s an exceptional player. He grew up a lot, he has already been with us for many years.
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      “He’s reliable in terms of his physical condition, he’s so intense in everything, so clever and every three days he is able to play. He knows he can do better.”
      Pep also hinted he expects the 22-year-old to shine for England at the World Cup next month.
      He said: “The impact from Phil when I arrived was ‘wow’. Even the second season he started to play in important games.
      “He doesn’t feel the pressure, a bit like Bernardo Silva, the bigger the stage he plays better.”
      Erling Haaland also helped himself to a hat-trick on Sunday and new boy Sergio Gomez says the Norwegian’s hunger is clear for everyone to see.
      The Spain Under 21 ace – who was also briefly a team-mate at Borussia Dortmund – said: “I try to learn from him as much as I can, especially the hunger and ambition he has.
      “He doesn’t settle for one goal, he wants to score the second or third, he wants more. The other day in the derby, after conceding the third goal he was a little bit angry.
      “That’s because he wanted more, he wanted a clean sheet, so it’s important to learn that hunger and ambition he has.” More

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      ‘Pass to the blue T-shirts!’ – Pep Guardiola slams Man City for failing to do ‘simple things’ despite 6-3 Man Utd win

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      PERFECTIONIST Pep Guardiola was still not completely satisfied with his Manchester City players despite their derby day demolition on Sunday.Guardiola’s men thrashed their fiercest rivals 6-3, but the Spaniard still wants more from side.
      Pep Guardiola was not satisfied despite the 6-3 win over Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Despite dominating Manchester United in every department, Guardiola has urged his team to stop being so cheap in possession.
      And ahead of City’s Champions League clash with Copenhagen, he challenged his players to fix up.
      He said: “Not just on Sunday, Wolves was the same.
      “The most difficult thing in football is to do the easy things and the easy things we’re not doing well in some departments.
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      “The simple passes, and we lose it, and these are our principles.
      “The most important principles that we have is when we have the ball we have to do pass the ball to the guys in the blue t-shirts, we cannot give it to the red t-shirts.
      “I’m not saying in the final third you have to dribble and lose the ball, I’m not talking about that, I’m talking about simply passing the ball and lately, we’re not doing good.
      “And in important stages and in important games, it will be a problem. It’s easy to solve it because they’re good enough to solve it.
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      Guardiola’s frustrations come despite watching his side score three or more goals for the seventh time already in the league this season.
      City also had almost double the amount of attempts (22-12) compared to their rivals and completed nearly 500 passes. More

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      Erling Haaland ‘has Real Madrid transfer clause in contract but Man City are already in talks to renegotiate deal’

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      ERLING HAALAND reportedly has a clause in his contract that will allow him to LEAVE Manchester City for Real Madrid in 2024.The red hot striker, 22, scored a third consecutive home hat-trick in his side’s 6-3 thrashing of local rivals United on Sunday.
      Reports in Spain claim that Real Madrid will have priority to meet a release clause for Haaland in 2024Credit: Rex
      It took his goal tally to a mouthwatering 17 from ten games since his summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
      He signed a a five-year contract until 2027, after arriving for £51million in June.
      They faced stiff competition from the likes of Real and Barcelona for his signature, but the prospect of working under Pep Guardiola in the Prem was too good for Haaland to turn down.
      But SunSport reported that within a week of him signing, City were trying to negotiate a stronger deal.
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      Previous reports have suggested that Man City are expecting him to move to Spain in future.
      And Fernando Sanz, a former Real player and former president of LaLiga club Malaga, claims Los Blancos will have the upper hand in 2024.
      He told MundoDeportivo: “The information I have is that there is an exit clause for Haaland in the second year, and the curious thing is that with very beneficial conditions compared to the rest for a club, which is Real Madrid.
      “Haaland puts in a clause that allows him to leave after two years but with priority for Real Madrid.
      “Madrid puts up whatever money it takes and takes Haaland without talking to City.”
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      Sanz insists that the Bernabeu side will have priority to take Haaland for the release clause.
      And Alfie Haaland, who also starred for City, suggested that his son may not be set for a long stay in England.
      Alfie said: “He [Erling] 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

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      Phil Foden set to sign new Man City contract just days after hat-trick heroics with star to pocket £225,000-a-week

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Phil Foden is set to be handed a new contract just days after his hat-trick in the 6-3 win over Manchester United.The 22-year-old starred alongside Erling Haaland as City hammered their rivals and his week is about to get even better.
      Phil Foden is set to be handed an improved contractCredit: Reuters
      Foden is ready to put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the club for a further five or six years.
      The attacking midfielder is ready to accept an offer that sees him earn a whopping £225,000-a-week, claim the Daily Mail.
      Reports say he is currently earning £65k-a-week with his salary about to be more than tripled.
      His current contract expires in 2024 and Foden has never had any intention of leaving his boyhood clubs despite talks being delayed due to a change in his management.
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      The England ace’s hat-trick took him to 51 goals in 180 appearances for Man City.
      He has reached the landmark half century under Pep Guardiola quicker than Lionel Messi managed at Barcelona.
      Foden has registered six goals and two assists in 11 appearances this season and is flourishing in his new role playing on either flank.
      He has come a long way since joining City aged four and making his first-team debut when he was just 17.
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      Foden’s trophy cabinet is already full having won four Premier League titles, four Carabao Cups and one FA Cup.
      On a personal level he has won the Premier League young player of the year trophy in both the last two seasons.
      Next up he will try to clinch international glory at the World Cup where he is expected to play a huge role in the England team having made 18 caps under Gareth Southgate. More

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      Arsenal are ‘just behind Man City’ claims Arsene Wenger as legendary boss claims Gunners CAN win Premier League

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      ARSENE WENGER claims Arsenal are the second favourites to win the Premier League behind Manchester City.Wenger believes the Gunners have what it takes to win their first title since he led them to their historic Invincibles campaign in 2004.
      Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger believes his former club can win the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are ‘just behind’ Manchester City as favourites, claims Arsene WengerCredit: Getty
      The North Londoners are top of the table with only one point separating them from second-placed City after winning seven of their first eight league matches.
      Wenger still believes Mikel Arteta’s men are “just behind” the reigning champions.
      However, the legendary boss argues City could end up focusing too much on the Champions League, the one major trophy that still eludes them, and that could allow Arsenal to swoop in.
      Wenger told beIN SPORTS: “Personally I would put them just behind City.
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      “The second best team to have a good chance to win the Premiership.
      “Man City at some stage will focus highly on the Champions League.”
      Wenger doesn’t expect substantial opposition by either Liverpool or Chelsea, who have endured a rocky start to the season.
      The 72-year-old also doesn’t think Tottenham have what it takes to challenge City after their derby loss on Saturday.
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      Wenger added: “We don’t know about Liverpool, but they’re already 11 points behind, 10 points behind Man City is a mountain to climb.
      “Chelsea doesn’t look consistent at the moment. They have not found the confidence to contend to win the league.’
      Wenger concluded: “Tottenham by my DNA, I cannot be.” More

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      Erling Haaland ‘tells Jude Bellingham to join Man City’ but Liverpool and Real Madrid lead transfer battle

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Erling Haaland has told Jude Bellingham to join him at the club, according to reports.The pair played together at Borussia Dortmund and the Norwegian goal machine is keen for Bellingham to follow him and sign for the Premier League champions.
      Jude Bellingham has some of Europe’s top clubs fighting for his signatureCredit: Getty
      Erling Haaland will hope to convince Jude Bellingham to follow in his footsteps and join Pep Guardiola’s sideCredit: EPA
      The 19-year-old midfielder is attracting interest from a number of clubs as well as City including Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Reports suggest that Haaland is trying to do his bit to convince the English midfielder to make the move but he is keeping his options open.
      Real Madrid are confident they will sign him for less than £100million and they lead the race with Liverpool, claims journalist Ben Jacobs.
      SunSport have exclusively revealed he could be available for just £83million in the summer if the fee is paid up front.
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      Reports also say that Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bellingham and could offer a deal that Dortmund would be on board with from a financial perspective.
      As for Man Utd, a deal is likely to only happen if they are in the Champions League.
      Rumours state however that Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is ready to offer him a new contract after the World Cup to deflect interest.
      Despite his age he is one of the most important parts of the team for the Bundesliga club – playing 90 minutes in all of their 11 matches this season in all competitions.
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      The ex-Birmingham youngster has featured 101 times for Dortmund scoring 13 times.
      He also became the club’s and league’s youngest ever captain wearing the armband for the first time at the weekend.
      Bellingham is also integral for England and is expected to start at the World Cup having won 17 caps already. More

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      Barcelona among clubs looking at Ilkay Gundogan transfer with Man City star yet to decide on future

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      BARCELONA are continuing their pursuit of Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan, according to reports.Gundogan is yet to decide his future at City beyond next summer as his contract nears its expiry date.
      Ilkay Gundogan is wanted by a number of clubs including BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Gundogan was in action during the Manchester derbyCredit: Getty
      And Barcelona are hoping to take full advantage of this by landing the German on a free transfer, as reported by Spanish publication Sport.
      However, Barca will not be alone in their efforts to sign him with a number of clubs lined up to make a move for the 31-year-old.
      Ex-Barcelona manager and current Man City boss Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for Gundogan to stay at the Etihad.
      City are planning to open discussions with him following the World Cup.
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      Gundogan is also a part of the City squad’s leadership group after Fernandinho left the club last season.
      But he is not the only man who Barcelona want from Man City.
      The Spanish giants are desperate to land Bernardo Silva, having failed in that endeavour during the last window.
      Reports have indicated City will offer him a new deal in order to ward off an £80million transfer.
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      Both stars where in action during the Manchester derby, where team-mates Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both hit hat-tricks.
      The result sees City close the gap to league leaders Arsenal. More

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      ‘They’re going to get pumped!’ – Man City will coast to victory against bitter rivals United says ex-Chelsea star Sutton

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are going to get “pumped” by rivals Manchester City, predicts ex-Chelsea ace Chris Sutton.United and City are set to lock horns on Sunday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad and Sutton claims a heavy defeat for Erik ten Hag’s men is a “more likely scenario”.
      Manchester City will destroy Manchester United, claims Chris SuttonCredit: EPA
      Manchester United will get “pumped” by Manchester City, argues Chris SuttonCredit: PA
      The Red Devils endured a miserable start to the campaign as they lost their Premier League opener to Brighton before getting thrashed 4-0 at Brentford.
      But Ten Hag managed to turn things around with a stunning 2-1 victory over rivals Liverpool which led to a four-match winning streak in the Prem, including a big win over in-form Arsenal.
      However, Sutton argues that the Gunners failed to take their chances at Old Trafford.
      The Norwich legend claims that if Erling Haaland and co play “anywhere near as well” then they could thrash their foes with a score up to 4-1.
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      Sutton told the BBC: “For all the positivity about Manchester United’s progress under Erik ten Hag, they are playing Manchester City – who are the best team in the country and by far the best team in Manchester.
      “We saw Arsenal created chances against United in their last league game, but failed to take them.
      “If City play anywhere near as well as they can do, they will do the same – and they won’t miss.
      “United could cause them problems on the counter, but a more likely scenario is that they are going to get pumped.”
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      United will be without out-of-favour captain Harry Maguire, who suffered a hamstring injury.
      But Ten Hag has been boosted by Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford’s return to training.
      City boss Pep Guardiola, on the other hand, will be missing John Stones who is ruled out with a hamstring injury.
      However, Guardiola has been encouraged by Aymeric Laporte’s continued progress from a knee injury. More