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      Premier League announce derby between Manchester United and Man City rearranged for TV with clash live on Sky

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      THE Manchester derby has been rearranged for TV with the clash now being shown live on Sky Sports.Manchester City were set to host city neighbours Manchester United on Saturday, October 1 in a 3PM kick-off.
      United will now play City at the Etihad on Sunday, October 2Credit: EPA
      The game would not have been shown live on TV.
      However, the Premier League have announced that the fixture has been pushed back to Sunday, October 2.
      The 2PM kick-off will now be a part of Sky’s Super Sunday line-up.
      The move is due to to the participation of City in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 4.
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      It will be United boss Erik ten Hag’s first Manchester derby and he’ll be hoping to avoid defeat on his debut.
      Ten Hag wasn’t so lucky during his first game in charge in the Premier League.
      United fell to a shock 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.
      Pascal Gross scored a brace while United pulled a goal back with an own goal.
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      Leeds United’s 3PM kick-off on October 1 has also been moved to the Sunday.
      Jesse Marsch’s side will now take on Aston Villa in a 4.30PM kick-off.
      The fixture will follow the Manchester derby. More

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      ‘He’d be key’ – Sergio Aguero admits he’d be ‘shocked’ if Man City allow Bernardo Silva to seal Barcelona transfer

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      SERGIO AGUERO has admitted he would be shocked if Man City allowed Bernando Silva to leave for Barcelona.Rumours are intensifying that Pep Guardiola could be set to allow another one of his major players to depart the Etihad this summer.
      Bernardo Silva is a favourite of the Etihad faithful and often wows with his silky and outrageous abilityCredit: PA
      That follows the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal and Raheem Sterling to Chelsea.
      Silva has been an integral part of the squad in recent years as City romped to record-breaking Premier League success.
      Club legend Aguero, who played alongside the talented Portuguese playmaker before he departed the Etihad in 2021, cannot get his head around the rumours.
      He told Stake: “Bernardo is a great player. He carries the ball, he sacrifices, has quality to assist and score goals and he can play in different positions.
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      “It would surprise me if City let him go. He is a player who contributes a lot every season, but everything is possible.
      “If he finally arrives at Barca, then he will be someone who can be key to the possession game that Xavi likes.”

      Silva arrived in Manchester in 2017, six years after Aguero.
      Both players have proven to be critical in helping Man City become one of the best teams in Europe.
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      Aguero left the club last year and after a very brief stint at Barcelona had to retire at the end of last year due to heart issues.
      Silva, 28, is just the latest star to be linked to Barca’s summer splurge and has previously refused to commit his future to Man City.
      He told ESPN previously that he has no idea what will happen next.
      He said: “I’ve always said that I’m happy here, but I have no idea what’s going to happen.
      “My relationship with the club is very honest. I’ve been open with them and they know what I want.
      “If I stay, I’m very happy, and I will always respect this club and give all my best. If not, it’s football and we’ll just see what happens.” More

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      BT Sport pundits make their Champions League predictions for coming season… and Man City look set to dominate

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      BT SPORT pundits expect Manchester City to finally win the Champions League this season.The Citizens have won everything in the last few years but Europe’s highest honour still eludes them even though they made it to the 2020-21 final when they were denied by Chelsea.
      Pep Guardiola has come close to winning the Champions League with Man City – however it still eludes himCredit: AFP
      However, Owen Hargreaves, Joe Cole and City hero Joleon Lescott believe this is the Premier League champions’ year as they all agree they will finally lift the Champions League trophy.
      The three pundits also expect Pep Guardiola’s men to win most of the competition’s individual high honours.
      Lescott, who won two Prem titles with the Manchester giants, and Cole expect star signing Erling Haaland to finish the season as the competition’s top scorer.
      Hargreaves, on the other hand, backs new Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski to continue the same goalscoring success he had with Bayern Munich.
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      The Bayern Munich icon and Lescott, though, expect City star Kevin de Bruyne to stand out as the Champions League’s best player.
      Cole, who played in the 2008 Champions League Final, disagrees and has his money on Lewandowski to stand out.
      The ex-Chelsea star and Lescott also expect City ace Phil Foden to win Best Young Player of the Year.
      While Hargreaves anticipates Barcelona starlet Pedri to have a breakout year in the Champions League.
      BT Sport pundits expect Manchester City to dominate the Champions LeagueCredit: BT SPORT
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      City will be joined by Premier League foes Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham in Europe’s premiere competition.
      The Reds came close to winning last season’s trophy but were denied by Real Madrid in the final.
      Manchester City hero Joleon Lescott expects his ex-club to win the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
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      Man City ‘agree £12.6m fee with Anderlecht’ for transfer of Spanish U21 defender Sergio Gomez

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly agreed a £12.6million fee with Anderlecht for Spanish defender Sergio Gomez.Pep Guardiola has been keen to bolster his ranks at left-back after Oleksandr Zinechenko left for Arsenal.
      Manchester City have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Sergio GomezCredit: Getty
      The champions wanted Marc Cucurella but pulled out of a deal due to Brighton’s asking price – before he joined Chelsea for £62m.
      And now they have agreed a fee with Belgian side Anderlecht for Gomez, 21, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      City are claimed to be paying around £12.6m for his services.
      Zinchenko’s departure to the Gunners means Gomez is likely to be in and around the City first team as soon as he arrives.
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      But the club do have a plan for him if he does not hit the ground running when he touches down in the North West.
      LaLiga outfit Girona are believed to be keen on taking Gomez on loan if he does not prove himself worthy as part of Guardiola’s immediate plans.
      The Spain U21 star is one for the future at the Etihad though.
      He enjoyed a breakthrough season last term following spells with Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona B.
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      Gomez registered an impressive 15 assists in 49 games in all competitions for Anderlecht from left-back last season.
      Meanwhile at national level the youngster has netted six goals in nine games for Spain U21s.
      He is set to become City’s fourth first team signing of the summer following the arrivals of Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega. More

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      Bernardo Silva breaks silence over Man City future as playmaker leaves door open to £80million Barcelona transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S Bernardo Silva admits his future at the club is uncertain amid interest from Barcelona.The Portugal midfielder, 28, was one of City’s standout players last season as they marched to a fourth Prem title in five seasons.
      Bernardo Silva of Manchester City in the Community Shield against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      But he has been consistently linked with a move away from the Etihad since last summer, when City splashed out a British-record £100million on Jack Grealish.
      City initially shot down reports that they have agreed an £80m deal with Barca for Silva.
      Yet the player himself, who is under contract until 2025, was not so fast to pour cold water on the idea.
      Silva told ESPN: “I’ve always said that I’m happy here but I have no idea what’s going to happen.
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      “We’ll see, honestly. My relationship with the club is very honest. I’ve been open with them and they know what I want.
      “If I stay, I’m very happy and I will always respect this club and give all my best.
      “If not, it’s football and we’ll just see what happens.”
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      Silva started on the bench in City’s 2-0 win against West Ham on the opening weekend, with Erling Haaland bagging a double.
      Barcelona are in dire straits financially and cannot even register all the players they have already signed this summer until they get others off the wage bill.
      However with the sale of Frenkie de Jong to Chelsea on the horizon, they are already eyeing up fresh talent.
      And Silva was certainly not sounding like a man who is convinced he will be at City for the long haul.
      The star added: “It’s a big club and they don’t want players who are not happy at the club.
      “They always say to all of us, if you’re not happy, you can go. Of course, they are in business and they want the right amount of money for letting us go but personally it’s a relationship with the club that is very respectful.
      “They have always been honest with me and I have always been honest with them.
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      “As I said, I will always respect my relationship with Man City, with the fans, with the staff, with my team-mates.
      ” So whatever happens, happens and it for sure will happen in a very respectful way.” More

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      Man City in talks with Anderlecht for Spanish U21 defender Sergio Gomez after Marc Cucurella’s transfer snub

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      MANCHESTER CITY are closing on Anderlecht’s Sergio Gomez after missing out on main target Marc Cucurella.The Premier League champions are reportedly preparing a second offer for the Spain Under-21 left-back.
      Anderlecht left-back Sergio Gomez is said to be in talks with Man CityCredit: Getty
      Etihad chief Pep Guardiola blinked first and lost in the race for Brighton’s Cucurella as Chelsea agreed to splash out £60million.
      But more strength out wide remains his priority.
      So far Guardiola has ‘only’ brought in Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega as permanent recruits this summer.
      And Gomez would be more of a signing for the future.
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      The 21-year-old had his breakthrough season last term following spells with Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona B.
      And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has suggested City are on the brink of a deal worth around £8.45m.
      Romano also claimed City initially wanted to loan Gomez straight out to LaLiga new boys Girona.
      It follows plans to let Portuguese minnows Pacos de Ferreira borrow Etihad wing whizkid starlet Kayky.
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      The Brazilian, 19, joined City from home-country club Fluminense a year ago.
      It’s understood clubs in Belgium and France were keen on Kayky.
      But City preferred the Portuguese option. More

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      Man City wonderkid Kayky set to join Portuguese minnows Pacos de Ferreira on loan transfer to get 19-year-old game time

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      MANCHESTER CITY wonderkid Kayky is reportedly set to join Portuguese minnows Pacos de Ferreira in a bid to get some more game time. Big things are expected of the talented teen who signed for Man City a year ago.
      Kayky joined the senior players on Man City’s pre-season tour of AmericaCredit: Getty
      The club look set to let him go to Portugal to pick up some first-team minutes, which could be crucial for his development.
      Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that the move is in full swing.
      He tweeted: “Manchester City winger Kayky is in Portugal today to undergo medical tests and sign contract with Paços de Ferreira.
      “Loan move set to be completed. Kayky had proposals from Belgium and France but decision with City was to proceed with Portuguese side.”
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      Kakay, 19, signed from Brazilian side Fluminese in 2021.
      He only made 22 appearances at the South American club but wowed Man City’s scouts enough that they signed the teen in April 2021 for £9m.
      The forward has made one appearance for Pep Guardiola’s senior side, while he has also represented Brazil at U16 level.
      Kayky is a product of the Fluminense academy, which has produced the likes of Real Madrid legend Marcelo and Liverpool star Fabinho.
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      Dubbed the ‘next Neymar’ in his homeland, the forward is blessed with pace and close-control.
      Kayky was top scorer in the Brasileirao Under-17 Championship.
      Speaking a year ago, Fluminese U17 coach Guilherme Torres told Goal: “Kayky is a player who stands out a lot for his technical quality, especially with regard to one-on-ones, and also in his quality in front of goal.
      “He is also very intelligent, searches for empty spaces on the field and has a good ability to provide assists for his team-mates.
      “In addition, he has a winning, competitive mentality, which is important for a high-level player. His resilience has grown as he has matured, and he is learning how to deal with adversity.” More

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      Pep Guardiola warns Erling Haaland may PUNCH a Man City team-mate in the face after watching striker’s dream Prem debut

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has jokingly warned that Erling Haaland would punch his team-mates if they tried to take the ball off him before a penalty. The new superstar striker had a dream start at Manchester City as he hit a brace at West Ham.
      Guardiola had much to be impressed with by Haaland’s Premier League debutCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      His well-taken second goal put the game to bed, and he won and scored the penalty for the opener.
      His manager Guardiola believes the goal-hungry forward will go to any lengths to strike as many times as possible – and will make sure he claims the ball at spot-kicks.
      He said: “The way he took the ball to take the penalty, I liked it. He’s direct and if someone is going to take his ball he will punch the faces of one of his mates. I’m pretty sure of that.
      “It’s about confidence, ambition and mentality. That showed me. I liked it. And then of course he scored it.
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      “He’s a guy with incredible talent, scores nice numbers but we would like to add something more to his game to be a better player. Not just a guy who scores goals, which is so important, but that’s why we want to try give everything to him to be a better player.”
      Guardiola also hit out at those who were quick to criticise Haaland after his underwhelming Community Shield appearance.
      The Spanish manager added: “I don’t know him much because we are three weeks or one month together, so we need time to see how the can react in situations.
      “I know how he handled a lot of criticism this week, he was really calm and trained really well.
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      “One week ago he could not adapt in the Premier League. Now he’s alongside the best in, [Thierry] Henry, Alan Shearer and Cristiano Ronaldo.
      “He’s here for five years. Hopefully he’ll stay for this time and even more. We want all the new guys to be happy, feel good in the city and with the team. And push him a little bit more.”
      Haaland’s brilliant performance was followed up by a gaffe on live TV, as he swore twice on Sky and left fans in stitches. More