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      Joao Cancelo ‘thrown Premier League lifeline’ as Barcelona hesitate over permanent transfer for Man City star

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      JOAO CANCELO is set to be handed a Premier League lifeline, according to reports in Spain.The Manchester City full-back, 29, is currently on loan at Barcelona having fallen out with City boss Pep Guardiola last year.Joao Cancelo is keen to remain at Barcelona but the Spaniards may not be able to afford himCredit: AlamyHe spent the final six months of last season on loan at Bayern Munich, but they opted not to pay the £61.5million option to make the deal permanent.And it looks as though his deal with Barcelona will meet a similar end according to Spanish outlet Sport.Barcelona could make the deal permanent for £34m but will again be limited by their financial issues this summer.Sport report that signing a right-back is not a priority for the Catalan club, and they would rather use their resources this summer to sign a left-footed right winger.That’s despite Cancelo being keen to stay at the Catalan club.The report states that Cancelo could earn a move to Barca by kicking up a fuss when he arrives back at City and therefore causing them to lower their asking price.But that is believed to be unlikely, with City keen to recoup as much of the £60m they paid for him in 2019 as possible.If that move does not come to fruition, it is reported that Cancelo will not be short of offers from both the Premier League and Saudi league.CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Credit: The SunCancelo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, will seek to broker another loan with an option to buy between City and Barcelona.The defender recently expressed his desire to remain at Barca when asked about his future by Mundo Deportivo at the screening of a documentary on Ronald Araujo.Rueben Dias’ new girlfirend revealed after dumping Love Island’s Arabella Chi-InboxCancelo has two goals and three assists in his 23 league appearances for Barcelona this season. More

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      ‘Gap between Man Utd and Pep Guardiola’s side is huge’ – Man City fan has his say on Sun Sport’s Tap In

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      MANCHESTER CITY YouTube sensation Jonny Morris from Typical City joins Will Pugh and Izzy Barker on episode eight of SunSport’s Tap In. Jonny does not hold back on going in on bitter rivals Manchester United and their demise in form. Man City YouTube sensation Jonny Morris from Typical City joins Will Pugh and Izzy Barker on episode eight of SunSport’s Tap InHe gives his thoughts on what the future will hold under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and declares Erik Ten Hag’s time is now up. He said: “Two decades of my life I’ve had to listen to Manchester United living it up at the top of the top and now we’ve replaced them. “It’s sweet, calmer and enjoyable. United have a long way to go. They’re trying to emulate us now. They’ve got a long way to go.”Jonny delivers an unbelievable record breaking score in our guessing game WHO ARE YA?!  MORE TAP INHe then passionately puts his point across on the unfairness of Financial Fair Play in football with a 60 second rant in ON OR OFF TARGET.Jonny declares his love for Pep Guardiola and backs Phil Foden as the best player in the Premier League.Jonny gives as good as he gets as Will and Izzy press him hard in this week’s team focus THE REAL DIOLA or LACK OF RES-PEP.He finishes off by setting his sights on a winning score in our weekly fan challenge THE PRESSURE TEST.Most read in SportClick here to watch the full video on The Sun Sport’s Youtube channel. More

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      Pep Guardiola cut the WiFi out in the changing room at Man City – players became like children, but now I understand

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      FORMER Manchester City star Bacary Sagna revealed Pep Guardiola cut the WiFi from the dressing room upon his arrival in 2016.Sagna spent only one year playing under Guardiola but it was more than enough to make him understand what a great manager he truly is.Pep Guardiola cut the WiFi in the dressing room when he joined Manchester CityCredit: PABacary Sagna agrees with Guardiola’s strict rules at Man CityCredit: PA:Empics SportThe Catalan tactician laid down the law from day one at the Etihad as he personally handled every last detail relating to his new team.The Barcelona legend imposed severe repercussions for those who didn’t adhere to his fitness regimen, as anyone who was found to be even slightly overweight would be immediately axed from his squad.The ex-Bayern Munich boss wouldn’t stop there as he also wanted to make sure his players were always completely focused at the task at hand.Therefore, the 53-year-old knew he had to get rid of any potential distraction – and that is why he cut the WiFi in the dressing rooms.Read More on FootballAt first Sagna was not really on board with that initiative as he felt he was being treated like a “child”.However, the ex-Arsenal defender quickly understood how important that sort of discipline was as it led to all of his players adopting the “right mindset”.And that is why the former full-back is not surprised City won the treble under Guardiola last season.Sagna told Chris Wheatley at the Web Summit in Qatar: “Pep Guardiola, to me, is the reference as a coach, because you need to be very disciplined.Most read in Football”You need to understand it’s not only on the pitch, it’s a whole life you need to adopt. It’s not only today.”It’s about the nutrition you’re going to have all week – as an example, if you’re 1kg ahead of your weight you’re out of the team! You don’t train.Incredible Phil Foden stat puts Man Utd to shame as Pep Guardiola calls City hero ‘best player in the Premier League’”He came to Man City and he cut the WiFi in the dressing room, so you become like a child. “At first, it’s upsetting because you’re thinking I’m not a child… I’m 30 years old, I don’t need to go through all these routes.”But then you understand why they won the treble last year, because everyone is kind of disciplined and everyone has the right mindset.”And if you don’t have the right mindset in sports you might shine [for] one year [or] two years. But after a while you’ll be gone because to stay at a high level is very difficult for a long time.” More

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      Real Madrid’s secret weapon ‘falls in love’ with Phil Foden after Man City star runs the show in crunch Man Utd clash

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      REAL MADRID’S chief scout has reportedly “fallen in love” with Phil Foden after his latest Manchester City display.The midfielder ran the show in his side’s derby day victory over Manchester United.Phil Foden has reportedly caught the eye of Real Madrid’s chief scoutCredit: RexJuni Calafat has ‘fallen in love’ with Foden according to sensational reports in SpainFoden scored twice as City came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.According to sensational reports in Spain, Real Madrid’s Juni Calafat has been left enamoured with the 23-year-old.The Spanish giants’ chief scout believes Foden would make a great addition to their squad, claims Defensa Central.Their report adds that the England international is seen as an alternative to a “more complicated” deal for Erling Haaland.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCalafat has been dubbed Los Blancos’ secret weapon for his part in their transfer business across recent seasons.He is understood to have been key in the deals to sign Federico Valverde, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.The 51-year-old Spaniard, who grew up in Brazil, has also proved particularly crucial in their recruitment of Brazilian players.Calafat has been a Real Madrid scout for a decade and was promoted to chief scout in 2017.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHis eye for Foden comes after the City academy graduate took his tally to 18 goals for the season on Sunday.Foden has also contributed 10 assists for Pep Guardiola’s side so far this term.Phil Foden ‘would walk into Arsenal’s starting XI’ after Pep Guardiola labelled Man City’s derby hero ‘Prem’s best player’ – but are two players better?The playmaker currently has over three years left on his City contract after penning a new deal in October 2022. More

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      Gareth Taylor extends tenure as Manchester City’s Women’s chief after penning a new three-year deal

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      GARETH TAYLOR has extended his reign as boss of Manchester City’s Women’s Super League side after penning a new deal today. The contract for the head coach, 51, who led the team to FA and Conti Cup wins, will see him remain in charge until 2027.Gareth Taylor says players have brought into what Man City hope to achieve at the top end of the women’s game under his managementCredit: ReutersTaylor, who led his team to FA and Conti Cup wins in 2020 and 2022, is targeting a WSL title win this termCredit: GettyTaylor’s new deal comes two days after he oversaw Man City’s twelfth win across all competitions with their 2-1 victory against Everton in the top tier.His team, who are second and level on points with WSL leaders Chelsea, are chasing their first league title win under their gaffer.The last time the Cityzens lifted the top-flight trophy was under former boss Nick Cushing in 2016.Taylor, who took charge of City in May 2020, said: “I’m very happy to be able to commit to City for another three seasons. “I think what we’re doing here and trying to achieve is a build and a long-term project of sustainability and success. “Our ambition was always to be right at the top and we’ve done that.“It’s taken a lot of hard work from a lot of people behind-the-scenes. “The players have really bought in to what we’re trying to do and achieve.”Taylor’s reign has seen him oversee a period of transition in the side.This followed the retirements of England heroines Ellen White, Jill Scott and Karen Bardsley and the departures of several international stars including Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Caroline Weir and Hayley Raso.The last two years has seen City strengthen their ranks with players including Japan and Australia aces Yui Hasegawa and Mary Fowler joining. Other stellar signings include former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid defenders Leila Ouahabi and Laia Aleixandri.  Among City’s additions in January and last August are England Under-23 forward Laura Blindkilde Brown and Netherlands midfield star Jill Roord who is currently sidelined with a knee ligament injury.And last year the club appointed ex-Denmark Women’s boss Nils Nielsen to be their director of football for their women’s side and Charlotte O’Neil as managing director.Taylor, whose side play Chelsea in the Conti Cup semi-finals on Thursday, added: “Nils has helped in a number of ways. “His experience of having been a head coach previously in the women’s game is really helpful as well because you’re not talking to someone who has not been there. “Charlotte I’ve worked with previously in the Academy. “What she’ll do is be really clear in our objectives and really clear in what we are capable of doing.”Of Taylor’s contract extension, Nielsen said: “I am very pleased that Gareth has agreed to continue his great work in our programme for the coming years.”We have a clear strategy on how we want to move forward, and securing Gareth to lead the team is a key factor in this.”Now we can all focus on finishing this season in style and prepare for the next few seasons by following the plan.”Man City, whose players include Lionesses quintet, Alex Greenwood, Chloe Kelly, Lauren Hemp, Jess Park and Khiara Keating, currently have the best defensive record in the WSL this term.And striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw currently leads the WSL’s top scorers chart this term with 15 goals in 14 top tier matches.Man City will take on Chelsea in the league cup semi-finals in their first game following Taylor’s contract extensionCredit: ReutersSome of City’s recent victories include a hardfought 1-0 away defeat of title rivals Chelsea last month.Aside from their push to be crowned WSL champs for the second time in their history, City hope to return to Champions League action next season.Taylor’s side last featured in the competition in September 2021 when they were knocked out at the qualifying stage by Spanish club Real Madrid. More

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      Incredible Phil Foden stat puts Man Utd to shame as Kyle Walker reveals Man City derby hero’s new nickname

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      PEP GUARDIOLA called Phil Foden the “best player in the Premier League” after his Manchester derby heroics.And one incredible stat from the two-goal Man City hero put United to shame.Phil Foden has been hailed as the best player in the Premier LeagueCredit: PAMarcus Rashford’s 30-yard strike stunned the Etihad on eight minutes but the Red Devils barely threatened Guardiola’s team after that.Despite that, they still went in at the break leading – largely thanks to Erling Haaland’s “worst miss ever” – but then Foden took centre stage.The 23-year-old England attacker curled a superb shot past Andre Onana to level on 56 minutes.United remained set up to try to stifle City and were hanging on at 1-1 when two of their key players were forced off – which their manager Erik ten Hag claims cost them.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThen with just ten minutes to go he fired them ahead as he burst away from Casemiro following a one-two with Julian Alvarez.Haaland then rounded off the scoring in stoppage time to secure Manchester derby bragging rights and the 3-1 victory.United only managed to muster three shots, with one on target, all game – while Foden alone had THREE TIMES as many.After taking his tally to 18 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions this term, it was Foden that rightly took home the player of the match award.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd his boss Guardiola hailed the academy product’s “world class” abilities as he called him the Premier League’s best player this season.He said: “Right now, he is the best (in the league). To be world class you have to win games. He’s winning games.Man City 3 Man Utd 1: Brilliant Foden double completes comeback from Rashford thunderbolt to pile more misery on Ten Hag“Always he scored goals but now he’s winning games. When you do this you reach another level as a player.“He will already be a legendary player because at his age, the games played, the minutes, the goals scored, the titles won and he is from here and that is why the connection with the fans is unbelievable.“He is the player of the season. With all respect for the incredible players but no-one has been so decisive for us as him this season.”Team-mate Kyle Walker added: “We call him ‘The Sniper’ because he loves a shot. So when he comes in on that left foot you know he has got the quality and composure to pick his spot.“Phil has taken on more responsibility this season.“We need important players like him who can win you games.”The modest matchwinner vowed to just “keep working hard” after his latest exploits.READ MORE SUN STORIESFoden said: “It’s my aim to turn up in the big games.“That’s what I want to do and this season I think I’ve done that. I just need to keep working hard.” More

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      Man City star Rodri breaks incredible 16-year Premier League record vs Man Utd as he overtakes Chelsea legend

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      RODRI helped Manchester City earn bragging rights over rivals United – and broke a Premier League record in the process. The midfielder played all 90 minutes of the derby, with Phil Foden’s double and Erling Haaland’s late strike cancelling out Marcus Rashford’s opener. Rodri celebrates victory over Man UtdCredit: RexRodri has still not lost a club game since City’s 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in February 2023. Since then, he has featured for City 58 times without being beaten.After the Spaniard was sent off against Nottingham Forest in September, City lost all three of the domestic games he missed.But when he is on the pitch, it is a different story. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCity’s 1-0 win against Bournemouth last weekend saw Rodri draw level with ex-Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho on 58 games without defeat.The former Portugal centre-back set that record between November 2006 and February 2008, over 16 years ago. But now it has been broken by Rodri, who extended his unbeaten run of appearances to 59 following victory in the Manchester derby. Despite Rodri’s record-breaking feat the praise rightly went to team-mate Foden. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUnited legend Gary Neville said: “Sometimes derby matches can be emotional passionate affairs especially for local players who have come through the academy and it means a lot to.”He’s as cool as ice, Phil Foden. He’s such a special talent. He’s here to stay. He’s such a wonderful player.”Did you spot AFC Wimbledon star’s ‘top class s***housery’ in warm-ups before fiery clash with hated rivals MK Dons? More

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      Chelsea and Man City set to pounce for Bayern golden boy Jamal Musiala with ex-England youth star keen on return to Prem

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Jamal Musiala’s ongoing contract talks at Bayern Munich.And they are ready to go head-to-head for the German golden boy if he fails to agree a new deal with the Bundesliga giants.Jamal Musiala has interest from Premier League clubsCredit: RexMusiala, 21, has two years left on his current terms, and although Bayern want to tie him down to an extension, there is still no sign of an agreement.Sources claim the highly-rated Stuttgart-born midfielder fancies a return to England.He previously spent seven years in Chelsea’s Academy.Musiala lived over here for nearly a decade, after his parents moved from Germany when he was seven, and his old club would love to take him back.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut City are equally keen and sent a delegation to watch him in Bayern’s recent 3-0 defeat to leaders Bayer Leverkusen.Talks over a £150,000-a-week new deal have been going on since October.Yet Musiala is aware of the Premier League interest and knows he is in a strong bargaining position.He has scored nine goals and registered four assists in all competitions so far this season.Most read in BundesligaHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLMusiala netted the title-winning goal for Bayern last season and was their second top scorer.He has also been capped 25 times by Germany after changing his allegiance from England while he was an Under-21 international.Gareth Southgate says he would have liked Jamal Musiala to stay as an England player instead of playing for Germany More