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      Jurgen Klopp taunts Arsenal over Gabriel Jesus transfer and why Man City sold Brazilian to Gunners

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      LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp appeared to taunt Arsenal by claiming Manchester City only sold Gabriel Jesus to them because the “distance was big enough”.The Gunners landed Jesus, 25, in the summer transfer window following a £45million deal with City, where he played for five years.
      Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus joined from Manchester City last summerCredit: Getty
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp taunted Arsenal over the way they signed Gabriel JesusCredit: Getty
      The striker has hit the ground running with five goals and four assists in 10 appearances across all competitions and is helping Mikel Arteta’s side rival his former team for the title.
      Klopp sang the Brazil international’s praises ahead of today’s clash between Liverpool and the North Londoners at the Emirates.
      But the German tactician suggested City would have never sold him to a more direct rival.
      Klopp said: “I don’t know Gabriel on a personal basis but I always liked him as a player.
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      “I know City would not have sold him to every club but to Arsenal the distance was big enough geographically and they did it.
      “Exceptional player, you always saw that when he played for City. The Gabriel Jesus role at City was a nine, a winger, last year everybody said City had no No.9.
      “He was still there but he played obviously from the wing and now he can play his role.”
      Jesus joined City from Palmeiras in 2017 but never managed to land a starting role on a consistent basis despite a raft of impressive appearances.
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      The Brazilian amassed a total of 95 goals and 46 assists in 236 appearances at the Etihad.
      However, the centre-forward is leading Arsenal’s unlikely Premier League title charge with Arteta’s side second in the table with a game in hand. More

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      Fans are all saying the same thing after discovering Erling Haaland is not the only ‘robot’ in Man City’s squad

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      ERLING HAALAND isn’t the only “robot” on Manchester City’s books.The 22-year-old goal scoring phenom has left many wondering whether he is from this planet.
      Haaland’s goal scoring form has left many wondering if he’s humanCredit: PA
      While defender Akanji has been labelled a ‘robot’ for being able to solve difficult maths questionsCredit: Sky Sports

      Haaland has scored 19 goals in 12, including THREE Premier League hat-tricks, prior to today’s clash with Southampton.
      But he isn’t the only “robot” at Man City, with summer signing Manuel Akanji showcasing an amazing talent off the football pitch.
      The Swiss defender’s mathematics skills are out of this world.
      He has the ability to calculate multiplication questions such as 23×42 and (93×60)+20 in a second.
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      Brainiac Akanji answered a number of Man City-based maths questions and hardly broke a sweat in an interview with Sky Sports.
      One fan said on Twitter: “People signing petitions to get Haaland gone for being a robot when the real robot is Manuel Akanji.”
      Another tweeted: “So if Erling Haaland is a machine, Akanji is an AI robot from the future! Man City taking football to new levels!”
      There simply isn’t any maths question Akanji can’t solve.
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      Akanji has also impressed on the pitch, turning out for the Prem champions four times across all competitions.
      City have conceded just four goals with the 27-year-old on the pitch while scoring 15 of their own.
      Akanji does, however, have ambitions of being a City regular, despite competing with the likes of Ruben Dias, John Stones, Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake.
      He told Swiss newspaper 20 Minuten: “We have a lot of good players. I know that it won’t be easy.
      “I also don’t expect to play through every game for 90 minutes, but I want to make it as difficult as possible for the coach.” More

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      Man City boss Pep Guardiola drives £30k Nissan electric car to Manchester airport to pick up wife and children

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      MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola picked up his wife and children from Manchester airport in a £30,000 Nissan electric car.Environmentally friendly Pep picked his family up on the eve of Man City’s Premier League fixture against Southampton.
      Guardiola was behind the wheel of a £30k Nissan electric carCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      And he did so behind the wheel of an electric Nissan 4×4, which he says reduces his impact on the environment.
      Despite describing driving the latest electric tech as “exhilarating”, Guardiola wasn’t in a smiley mood.
      Innovation with cars is key to Guardiola much like it is with his football tactics.
      And this season, he has a new challenger for City’s Prem crown and may need new ideas to stay on top.
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      His former City apprentice, Mikel Arteta, has fired Arsenal up the table and into first.
      The Gunners have taken 21 points from an available 24, whereas City have only picked up 20.
      Usual title rivals Liverpool and Chelsea haven’t had the best of starts.
      Jurgen Klopp’s men could find themselves out of the title race by the end of the month.
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      Liverpool have to play both table-toppers Arsenal and City.
      Whether daughter Maria, 21, was onboard is yet to be seen.
      But the stunning model is often jetting around the globe and shares her adventures with her many Instagram followers.
      And she appears to have a new romance – which isn’t Dele Alli.
      Maria is the stunning daughter of Man City manager GuardiolaCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
      Stunning Maria has amassed over 380,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
      Bikini model Maria promotes swimwear brands onlineCredit: Instagram More

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      Chelsea had £50MILLION bid rejected for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia just weeks after starlet’s £14m transfer from Man City

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      MANCHESTER CITY were told they may have a decision to make over their £40million buy-back option on Romeo Lavia – just weeks after selling him for £14 million.The champions allowed the Belgian midfield ace to join today’s opponents Southampton in early July, once their swoop for Kalvin Phillips was agreed.
      Chelsea failed with a bid for Romeo Lavia just weeks after he joined SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      However he was very highly-regarded by Pep Guardiola and staff at the Etihad.
      Therefore they secured an option to buy him back if any bids were accepted from elsewhere.
      Lavia made an outstanding start at St Mary’s, attracting the attention of Chelsea.
      And the Blues made a staggering £50million offer – £40million up front plus £10million in add ons – before August’s transfer deadline.

      City were put on alert that they may have to exercise their option or risk losing him.
      But Southampton turned the offer down as they were desperate to count on the starlet this season.
      Lavia is now injured and misses the return to his former club today but Guardiola said: “Romeo started amazingly at Southampton but unfortunately had the injury.
      “It was an option to keep him here but a good offer from Southampton arrived for him and his development.
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      “However we have an option in the future just in case.
      “It’s a huge opportunity to play already at this age in the PL. It’s massive.”
      Lavia was one of four City starlets to join Saints this summer – with Gavin Bazunu, Sam Edozie and Juan Larios also making the move. More

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      Man City star Jack Grealish reveals secret behind his huge calves and why he wears his socks so low

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S £100million man Jack Grealish has revealed the secret behind his low socks and large calves.The England midfielder has a notable look on the pitch and the 27-year-old has lifted the lid on his style.
      Jack Grealish has revealed the superstitious reason behind his famous low socks.Credit: Rex
      On those famous calves he claimed it is all genetics saying to the Daily Mail: “I actually don’t do anything. It’s just something that runs in the family.
      “My grandad always had big calves when he used to play football.
      “But I don’t do any calf exercises or calf routines in the gym or anything. Honestly, it’s just something that I’ve had since I was young.”
      And on those well-known low socks Grealish shared that superstition is the reason behind it.
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      He said: “I think I was about 14 or 15 and we were sponsored by Macron at Aston Villa and the socks used to shrink in the wash.
      “In training I couldn’t get them over my calves because the socks were so small.
      “So I started wearing them below my calves in training — and that season I ended up playing really well.
      “So then I started wearing my socks below my calves in games. It was just something that stuck because I’d had such a good season.”
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      Grealish is known for his superstitions, memorably wearing a pair of battered football boots as Aston Villa beat Derby to secure promotion to the Premier League in 2019.
      The England ace persisted with them as they were “lucky” – despite his toe nearly being visible through the end of them.
      Having made the move from his boyhood club Aston Villa prior to the start of this season, Grealish has opened up about working with a footballing great in Pep Guardiola.
      Grealish said: “He’s an unbelievable coach. He’s just an addict to football. I can’t speak highly enough of him.
      “I’ve said at times this season that he’s won games by himself, with the way he’s set us up and the tactics he’s given us and we’ve gone out there and done the job.”
      Grealish hasn’t quite lived up to his price tag yet but is learning under the tutorship of a coaching legend.
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      He has had to bounce back from the disappointment of the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.
      On the special tournament for England he said: “Now I look back, it was unbelievable. It was one of the best experiences of my life.” More

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      Chelsea and Man City ‘favourites’ to land Jude Bellingham despite Real Madrid holding ‘advanced talks’ over Dortmund ace

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Chelsea are the “favourites” to sign Jude Bellingham next summer, according to reports. But that is despite Real Madrid already “negotiating a contract” over a mega £88million transfer for the teenager.
      Jude Bellingham could make a £88m transfer next summer – with Chelsea and Manchester City in pole positionCredit: Getty
      Marca report talks are already taking place between Bellingham and Real MadridCredit: Marca
      The Borussia Dortmund and England sensation, 19, has dazzled for club and country since moving to Germany in 2020.
      Bellingham became the youngest Bundesliga captain ever this week and followed that up by breaking two Champions League records with his double against Sevilla.
      And with the midfielder set to start for the Three Lions at the World Cup, clubs are keen to get a deal done before he stars on the global stage.
      According to Bild in Germany, Graham Potter and Pep Guardiola are in pole position to add Bellingham to their squads – ahead of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
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      And that would make Erling Haaland ever happier because the goal-machine striker wants to be reunited with Bellingham at the Etihad after their time together in Germany.
      But according to Marca, the initial conversations between Real and Bellingham’s representatives are underway to discuss the specific numbers of Bellingham’s contract – a year after the first talks between the two camps.
      The report adds Real Madrid chiefs are “increasingly convinced” they will secure a deal.
      The Spanish champions and their English rivals are understood to have the financial ability to pay Dortmund up to £88m for Bellingham.
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      Real Madrid have snapped up two of Europe’s best young central midfielders in the last two summers in Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
      But they are desperate to complete a stunning hat-trick by adding Bellingham to their ranks in a complete overhaul from the Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro era at the Bernabeu.
      Los Blancos chiefs are hopeful the trio of youngsters could form a successful partnership for the next decade.
      But Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City are still confident of securing Bellingham, leaving Manchester United and Liverpool way back in the race.
      The English rivals have all been circling for the former Birmingham City academy talent.
      But SunSport columnist Troy Deeney urged the rising star to snub the Premier League and become a Real Madrid legend instead. More

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      Ilkay Gundogan’s stunning wife claims Manchester has no good restaurants despite Pep Guardiola owning tapas joint

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN’S stunning wife has claimed there are no good restaurants in Manchester – despite Pep Guardiola co-owning a tapas joint. The Sun revealed Sara Arfaoui’s criticism of the local cuisines as she complained of “horrible food everywhere”.
      Sara Arfaoui, with husband Ilkay Gundogan, was not complimentary about the standard of Manchester’s foodCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Pep Guardiola, who has been Man City boss since 2016, co-owns a restaurant in the cityCredit: Reuters
      The 27-year-old’s gripes come despite the Manchester City boss Guardiola, who manages her husband, co-owning tapas restaurant Tast in the city.
      He opened the eatery in 2018 alongside Michelin-starred chef Paco Perez alongside others on King Street in central Manchester.
      It describes itself on its website as a “warm and welcome environment” that serves “delicious, authentic Barcelona-style food”.
      But Tast was lumped into Sara’s damning description of local food as she claimed there was “nothing” when asked about her favourite restuarants in Manchester.
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      Replying to a question on Instagram about her where she loves to eat in the city, she said: “Sorry, I’m sad to be honest but nothing.
      “I tried so bad to find a good restaurant but… horrible food everywhere.
      “Can’t find a real Italian or good sushi or just fresh food … everything frozen. Restaurants here are focus on making money with drinks and shots like night clubs not quality food.
      “Maybe in London but in Manchester nothing. I’m sorry.”
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      Last night, foodies united to pan her views. Critic Jay Rayner said: “This is a ludicrous point of view. Manchester’s packed full of brilliant, independent restaurants.
      “It’s an absolute gem of a place to eat and comments like this during difficult economic times are not helpful to businesses struggling to make ends meet.”
      One local restaurant owner told Sara in a message: “There’s so many great restaurants in Manchester. I suggest you do research before you speak.”
      But Sara — whose German hubby was appointed City skipper by Guardiola this season — hit back: “So because we are successful people we can’t give an honest opinion?
      “I tried all the best restaurants here but for me it’s a no. I can’t lie.
      “Unfortunately I’m used to Italy so you can imagine it’s hard to compare.”
      She added: “It’s a great city, great people but not for restaurants.” More

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      City ace Gundogan’s wife Sara Arfaoui slammed for blasting Manchester’s ‘horrible frozen food’ in cost of living crisis

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      THE wife of Manchester City ace Ilkay Gundogan has dished up a storm — by rubbishing the local restaurants.Italian Sara Arfaoui, 27, moaned there were no good places to eat out in the city, and was fed up with “horrible frozen food”.
      Italian Sara Arfaoui, 27, wife of Manchester City ace Ilkay Gundogan has whipped up a storm — by rubbishing the local restaurants
      Sara, Ilkay Gundogan, claimed there were no good restaurants there, despite one of them being owned by her hubby’s City boss Pep Guardiola
      Sara’s Instagram post, which food experts labelled ‘preposterous’
      She added: “Maybe in London but in Manchester nothing.”
      Italian Sara Arfaoui claimed there were no good restaurants there, despite one of them being owned by her hubby’s City boss Pep Guardiola.
      Food experts labelled her comments “preposterous” and said Manchester was an “absolute gem of a place to eat”.
      One restaurant owner contacted her directly, only for Sara — who married City midfielder Ilkay, 31, in May — to double down on her remarks.
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      Asked to name her favourite Manchester restaurant, she posted online: “Sorry, I’m sad to be honest but nothing. I tried so bad to find a good restaurant but horrible food everywhere.
      “Can’t find a real Italian or good sushi or just fresh food . . . everywhere frozen.” 
      She said restaurants are “focusing on making money with drinks”, instead of “quality food”.
      The model concluded: “Maybe in London but in Manchester nothing. I’m sorry.”
      Last night, foodies united to pan her views. Critic Jay Rayner said: “This is a ludicrous point of view. Manchester’s packed full of brilliant, independent restaurants.
      I tried so bad to find a good restaurant but horrible food everywhere. Sara Arfaoui
      “It’s an absolute gem of a place to eat and comments like this during difficult economic times are not helpful to businesses struggling to make ends meet.”
      One local restaurant owner told Sara in a message: “There’s so many great restaurants in Manchester. I suggest you do research before you speak.”
      They added: “And only because your husband is a footballer and you have money and you have everything probably paid for and a great life given to you here in Manchester.
      “You should be grateful for that instead of slagging restaurants.”
      But Sara — whose German hubby, left, was appointed City skipper by Guardiola this season — hit back: “So because we are successful people we can’t give an honest opinion?
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      “I tried all the best restaurants here but for me it’s a no. I can’t lie.
      Unfortunately I’m used to Italy so you can imagine it’s hard to compare.”
      She added: “It’s a great city, great people but not for restaurants.”
      Among the local eateries is Spanish restaurant Tast, co-owned by Guardiola, and Mana, given a Michelin star in 2019, the first in the city for over 40 years.
      MasterChef winner Simon Wood owns Wood Manchester, while Great British Menu champ Adam Reid runs The French inside The Midland Hotel.
      The Bombay Cuisine in Prestwich has also just scooped National Take-away of The Year.
      Mana head chef and owner Simon Martin told The Sun: “The idea that restaurants here only serve frozen food is obviously preposterous. 
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      “In addition, the restaurant industry is far too difficult a trade to warrant only doing it for money.”
      Sara is not the first Wag to slam Manchester. Jorgelina Cardoso, wife of ex-United star Angel Di Maria, said in 2020: “It was horrible — a s***hole.”
      Food experts slammed Sara’s comments and said Manchester was an ‘absolute gem of a place to eat’
      Ilkay was appointed City skipper by manager Pep Guardiola this seasonCredit: Getty
      Spanish restaurant Tast, co-owned by Guardiola
      Mana, given a Michelin star in 2019, the first in the city for over 40 years More