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      Kyle Walker reveals he almost quit Man City for Bayern Munich to escape torture of his baby scandal

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      KYLE last night told how he almost followed Harry Kane to Bayern Munich to escape the looming baby scandal.The defender verbally agreed a reported £15million move to the German champions in July.
      Kyle Walker told how he almost followed Harry Kane to Bayern Munich to escape his looming baby scandalCredit: Getty
      Walker verbally agreed a reported £15million move to the German champions in JulyCredit: Dan Charity
      Kyle pictured with his pregnant ex-wife Annie KilnerCredit: BackGrid
      He said: “I tried to escape.
      “Did I want to leave City?
      “No, of course I didn’t.
      “We’re the best team in the world at the minute.
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      “But it was a chance to get away from England and the media I was going to get.
      “I was aware the clock was ticking.
      “I came very close to moving.
      “We were having conversations.
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      “I was going to a great club, a massive club.
      “But in the end I couldn’t go.
      “If I’m in Germany and this happens, Annie leaves and I’m now in Germany on my own.
      “My kids wouldn’t be around the corner where I can see them.
      “There’s pain and emotion at the moment but I can go to the house, take the kids to school, and my little lad to football.” More

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      Kyle Walker thanks ‘unbelievable’ Pep Guardiola for his backing and reveals supportive message sent by Gareth Southgate

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      GRATEFUL Kyle last night than-ked his Man City manager Pep Guardiola and England’s Gareth Southgate for standing by him.Kyle called the Spaniard “unbelievable”.
      Kyle Walker thanked his Man City manager Pep Guardiola for standing by himCredit: Getty
      Walker called the Spaniard ‘unbelievable’Credit: Dan Charity
      Kyle with pregnant wife Annie KilnerCredit: BackGrid
      He said: “He didn’t know what was happening.
      “I didn’t want to tell him because I didn’t want him to think I wasn’t mentally there.
      “I can’t thank him enough for the understanding and belief he’s shown in me through four years.”
      Pep, 53, made Kyle captain despite objections from some fans.
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      And the pair embraced on the pitch last Friday after a 1-0 win against Spurs in the FA Cup.
      Kyle was visibly emotional and punched the air repeatedly.
      He said Southgate — who made him England captain against North Macedonia last year — sent a supportive text message after his latest sex scandal.
      He declined to reveal details but said: “For your national team manager to reach out in a time of need goes beyond football.”
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      At the time Kyle described the opportunity as a “fantastic moment for me and my family”.
      In his interview he said: “To put on the England shirt and walk out for your country, bearing in mind I led my country out, you will never ever beat that.
      “Only winning something with England would top that.” More

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      Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s shock exit at end of season after Man City beat Tottenham

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      PEP GUARDIOLA paid tribute to his greatest rival Jurgen Klopp – and claimed he will sleep better next season once the German has stepped down at Liverpool.Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will quit the Reds at the end of the campaign after nine trophy-laden years.
      Pep Guardiola spoke at length about his long rivalry with Jurgen Klopp
      Klopp and Guardiola duelled in the Bundesliga and now in the PremCredit: Getty
      For much of that time he has gone head to head with Guardiola’s Manchester City side in the greatest Premier League battle of the modern era.
      “Of course I will miss him. It was a shock, like it was for everyone. 
      “We will lose something .We cannot define our period here without him, without Liverpool. It’s impossible.
      “He has been the best rival I have ever had in my life.
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      “In Dortmund when I was in Bayern, then here. I think the Premier League are going to miss him, the charisma, the personality and especially the way his teams play.
      “Of course I wish him all the best. 
      “He will not admit it, but he will be back, I know it. Maybe in ten years time, I don’t know.
      “He said carefully he needs to charge his energy. With his personality, with his energy, he will be back, national team, another team, I don’t know.
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      “I think football needs personalities and managers like him.”
      But Guardiola hinted he would not be following Klopp’s lead and stepping down to re-energise. 
      The former Barcelona chief said: “I’m fine. I still have one more year, I want to do it and maybe extend. So I’m fine.” More

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      Erling Haaland forced to apologise after injured Man City star sends special birthday message

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      ERLING HAALAND offered a tongue in cheek apology after “perfect” trolls pointed out a spelling error in a birthday message from the star.Manchester City received a major boost this week when the striker finally returned to training with his team-mates.
      Erling Haaland sent Man City’s physio this birthday message on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @erling.haaland
      He then sarcastically apologised after busy-bodies pointed out his spelling errorCredit: INSTAGRAM @erling.haaland
      The 23-year-old has been sidelined since he suffered a stress injury to his foot in the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on December 6.
      But even though he was not risked for tonight’s FA Cup clash win over Tottenham, he still started the day in fine spirits.
      Haaland has been undergoing his rehab under the watchful eye of City’s physio Mario Pafundi.
      The Italian, who joined the club in 2016 along with Pep Guardiola, was celebrating his birthday today.
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      And after all his help getting him back to fitness, Haaland wanted to congratulate him on Instagram.
      Sharing a snap of a smiling Pafundi, he captioned it on his story with the words: “Happy birthday to the best fysio in the world.”
      However, it seems that a number of his 38.1 million followers decided to get busy and point out his mistake.
      And rather than let it lie, Haaland could not help himself in sending out a response to them.
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      Sharing a stern-faced selfie of himself with his hair down, the ex-Borussia Dortmund wrote: “Oh we live in a perfect world everybody is perfect.
      “Sorry I meant physio.”
      City supporters will not care one bit about his spelling and grammar as long as he continues to rifle in the goals for them.
      Haaland scored an incredible 52 goals last season to fire City to the Treble.
      And he will be itching to add to his haul of 19 this term when he finally lines up for the Cityzens again. More

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      Man City vs Man Utd derby clash MOVED for TV as new Premier League fixtures are revealed

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      THE Manchester derby is set for an unusual kick off time thanks to TV selections.Man City will host their neighbours Man Utd on Sunday March 3 with the game getting underway at 3:30pm.
      The Manchester derby will be shown on Sky Sports in MarchCredit: Getty
      The Daily Mail have reported that the decision to change the kick off time came as a result of talks between broadcasters and police.
      The match will be shown on Sky Sports and will mean that Burnley’s clash with Bournemouth will also kick off earlier to accommodate the unusual timing.
      The Turf Moor game will now start at 1pm with most Sunday fixtures normally scheduled for 2pm and 4:30pm.
      The remaining televised fixtures have been announced with a number of heavyweights seeing games moved for TV.
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      Luton Town’s battle with Aston Villa will be shown by Sky Sports on Saturday March 2.
      While Arsenal’s trip to face Sheffield United will be the Monday night fixture shown on Sky.
      The reverse Manchester derby fixture back in October was the only other 3:30pm kick off this season.
      And the break in routine didn’t shake Pep Guardola’s men who breezed past their local rivals.
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      The treble winners banged in three goals and took home all three points in a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.
      City will be hoping they can put in another flawless performance when derby day rolls around again in early March.
      While Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd side will have to pull off some magic to get a result from the Etihad Stadium where they haven’t won in the league since 2021.
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      Kalvin Phillips’ unbelievable trophy record as England star joins West Ham in bid to secure Euro 2024 spot

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS is one of the most decorated players in England right now – despite falling out of favour at Manchester City.The midfielder joined Pep Guardiola’s side in a £45million transfer from Leeds in July 2022.
      Kalvin Phillips has won five major trophies since joining Man CityCredit: Getty
      He has averaged a trophy every 182 minutes
      Phillips has been limited to just 31 appearances in 18 months since completing the switch.
      But during that time he has lifted several major trophies.
      The 28-year-old won five titles with Man City last year.
      He ended the 2022-23 campaign having won the treble with the Sky Blues – the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League.
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      And so far this season City have already claimed the UEFA Supercup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
      Phillips has played 911 minutes in total – meaning he has averaged a trophy every 182 minutes.
      The midfielder has won more trophies than the likes of Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in the last 18 months.
      But he is now set to spend the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign on loan at West Ham.
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      Man City have dominated football for the last few years
      There is no option or obligation to buy included in the deal, but a permanent transfer will likely be discussed in the summer.
      Discussing his move, the midfielder said: “I’m really pleased to be here. There’s always been a lot of speculation about me moving to West Ham, so I’m really excited to get going now.
      “There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the Club and I can’t wait to be part of it.
      “There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.” More

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      Tottenham vs Man City: Best free betting tips and preview for FA Cup 4th round clash

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      TOTTENHAM and Manchester City lock horns for a spot in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Friday night.SunSport betting experts have previewed the mouth-watering contest, and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses for the cup showdown.
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      It’s a tie that both Tottenham and Manchester City would likely have preferred to avoid at this stage.
      But it’s thrown up an intriguing 4th round tie which both sides will be determined to progress from.
      Spurs are starting to get one or two players back, with James Maddison the latest key man to return to training in what will be a major boost for the side.
      Another thing they have in their favour is their home record against City in recent years.
      City haven’t even scored at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the five visits they’ve made here, losing to Spurs on every single occasion in all competitions – which is a pretty unbelievable stat.
      With Kevin de Bruyne back in the fold, they have a much better looking chance of ending that incredible run than they would’ve had a few weeks ago.
      Spurs have only lost one of the last five meetings with City, which included a sensational late draw they secured in the last clash at the Etihad in December.
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      Not the most prolific despite an attacking player but super effective.
      As shown when scoring a late equaliser when the sides met at the Etihad last month.
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      Spurs vs Man City: Get De Bruyne 2+ shots on target & Richarlison 1+ shot on target at 6/1 with Sky Bet, plus £40 bonus

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