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      Inside Man City’s amazing Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hoodoo as stats make horror reading for Pep Guardiola

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      PEP GUARDIOLA said he still has one big ambition to achieve in England after leading Manchester City to a historic treble last season.The Etihad chief was asked what it was back in May and smiled: “To score a goal against Spurs away.”
      Erling Haaland and Manchester City stars after their defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last seasonCredit: Getty
      Raheem Sterling dejected after City’s first defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He put his hands together in prayer before adding: “Yeah I’ll stay because I want to beat Spurs away.”
      Five times they have tried since the gleaming new North London venue opened in spring 2019 – and five times they have failed.
      For a team who pride themselves on the number of goals they score, it’s an incredible statistic.
      On Friday night they have another chance to smash that hoodoo once and for all – and their 9,000 travelling fans might think they will never have a better chance.
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      City travel on the back of a 13-day break – and spent part of it enjoying some sunshine on a warm weather training camp in Abu Dhabi.
      And Ange Postecoglou’s men are weakened by injuries and international call-ups.
      Neutrals might think it is all set up for an away win – but we’ve been here before, several times.
      City were one of the first visitors to the new home of Spurs for a Champions League quarter final first leg in April 2019.
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      They had the chance to be one of the first scorers too – but Sergio Aguero’s 11th minute penalty was saved by Hugo Lloris as Spurs won by a single goal.
      Ten months later, they wasted another chance from the spot – again saved by Lloris but this time Ilkay Gundogan was the culprit.
      Oleks Zinchenko’s red card allowed Jose Mourinho’s side to take advantage and win with two second half goals.
      In November 2020, at least City did get the ball in the net at their bogey ground – only for Aymeric Laporte’s effort to be ruled out for a handball by Gabriel Jesus.
      Once again it ended in a 2-0 defeat for Pep’s men which saw Spurs go top of the table.
      The following summer, City tried to sign Tottenham’s captain and top goalscorer Harry Kane – maybe thinking he could help end the curse.
      But the move didn’t happen and the visitors looked toothless on the opening day of the 2021/2 season – as Son Heung Min scored the only goal.
      And on their last visit, 12 months ago, they saw a Riyad Mahrez effort cannon down off the underside of the bar and come out.
      Spurs went down to ten men late on but City still couldn’t find a way through – meaning Kane’s early strike was enough.
      Now though, Erling Haaland could be on the bench after finally shaking off a foot injury and his team travel to the capital on the back of six straight wins.
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      So surely they will get a goal this time – won’t they?
      But don’t bet on it.
      Pep Guardiola just wants Manchester City to score a goal at TottenhamCredit: Rex Features More

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      Kalvin Phillips completes West Ham medical as he nears loan deal from Man City with option to make transfer permanent

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS has completed his West Ham medical as he takes a huge step towards completing his January loan.The Hammers have negotiated an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.
      Kalvin Phillips has completed his West Ham medical ahead of signing on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Phillips’ entire £140,000-a-week wages will supposedly be covered by West Ham, who have also paid Manchester City a loan fee to secure the midfielder.
      The 28-year-old has been desperate to leave the Etihad for more first-team opportunities with Euro 2024 on the horizon.
      He could be handed his debut in claret and blue against Bournemouth on February 1.
      Phillips won the Treble with City last season following his £45million move from Leeds – but he started just four games in all competitions.
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      And he has continued to struggle to break into the side, making just two starts this term.
      Phillips has not shown his best form in a Man City shirt – even breaking down in tears after a poor performance and deciding to call his ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa for advice.

      Despite his restricted time on the pitch, West Ham look to have beaten competition from the likes of Juventus, Crystal Palace and Newcastle to his signature.
      The move will see David Moyes complete his midfield regeneration after ex-captain Declan Rice moved to Arsenal for £105m.
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      West Ham have already splashed the cash on Konstantinos Mavropanos, Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, Mohammed Kudus and now Phillips.
      The new signings have helped West Ham make it to the knockout rounds of the Europa League and fight for a fourth consecutive European qualification with the club sixth in the Premier League.
      West Ham are hopeful Phillips won’t be there only addition this January as the club pushes to sign 19-year-old winger Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland.
      There could also be departures as Said Benrahma attracts interest from Lyon and Marseille. More

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      My dad was a Man City cult hero, now I’m on the verge of completing transfer to Premier League rival

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      GIO REYNA is closing in on a Premier League switch that would see him emulate his father in moving to England.The American, 21, burst onto the scene at Borussia Dortmund aged just 17, but has seen his playing time diminish this season.
      Gio Reyna has been out of favour at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Gio’s father Claudio Reyna starred for Man City in the PremCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Reyna has attracted plenty of interest, including from Prem side Nottingham Forest.
      Nuno Espirito Santo’s team are claimed to have agreed a deal to sign the 24-cap starlet on loan until the end of the season.
      It’s understood that the move could include an option to buy for around £12.5million.
      According to ESPN, Forest are facing stiff competition from Marseille for Reyna’s signature.
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      It’s claimed that the Ligue 1 side have also agreed terms with Dortmund, and that it’ll now be up to the player and his entourage.
      Two mystery clubs are also believed to be in the running to sign Reyna.
      The winger’s representatives include super-agent Jorge Mendes and famous father, Claudio Reyna.
      A former Manchester City and Sunderland cult hero, the elder Reyna enjoyed over five years in the Premier League.
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      Gio Reyna poses with father Claudio and mother Danielle
      He played over 100 times in the Prem between 2001 and 2007, as well as 112 times for his country.
      Reyna, now 50, left Man City for family reasons in January 2007, with boss Stuart Pearce saying at the time: “We are speaking with his representatives about the termination of his contract.
      “It is to do with family reasons, nothing sinister. I can understand the reasons he gave to me.
      “He believes his family has to come before his professional career at this stage. It is a case of working out a deal agreeable to player and club.”
      Gio is named after dad Claudio’s former Rangers team-mate Giovanni van Bronkhorst.
      And his mother Danielle, 50, was also a footballer, earning six caps for the US in the 1990s.
      Gio has never been short of confidence, even admitting last year that he’s always believed that he’s better than his old man.
      I always thought I was better than himGio Reyna on dad Claudio
      He told The American Dream podcast: “Soccer is in my family’s blood, so it was always going to be soccer.
      “It wasn’t forced in any way… to be completely honest, growing up I always thought I was better than him.
      “Like, in a respectful way, and I even used to tell him that when I was like, five or six.
      “My grandpa used to tell me the same thing, but I more thought it was cool that he was known and… at the youth development academy tournaments, people would ask for pictures and I took it as a positive – like I have so much to learn from and the guys on my team obviously really respected him.”
      A transfer away from Borussia Dortmund appears to be the correct course of action to get Reyna’s exciting young career back on track.
      Impressively he has already played 120 times for the German giants aged just 21.
      His progress has stalled this term, however, as he has started just once in the Bundesliga.
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      Claudio, meanwhile, now works as a technical advisor for MLS side Austin FC.
      He previously held a similar position at New York City FC between 2013 and 2019. More

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      Liverpool and Man City set for transfer battle over Bayern Munich superstar – and could land him for a bargain

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      LIVERPOOL and Manchester City will reportedly go head-to-head to sign Joshua Kimmich.The Bayern Munich star is in the final 18 months of his contract and has yet to agree on a new deal.
      Joshua Kimmich is reportedly a target for both Liverpool and Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is said to have ‘good connections with the BundesligaCredit: Getty
      Kimmich, 28, would be able to leave the Bundesliga giants for free in the summer of 2025.
      This means that the Bavarian side could look to cash in on the Germany international this summer.
      German outlet Bild have claimed that both Manchester City and Liverpool are “closely monitoring” the star’s situation at the club.
      The Premier League sides are expected to make moves for the midfielder should he become available.
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      However, the report has also suggested that Jurgen Klopp may have an advantage over Pep Guardiola in the race to win his signature.
      This is due to Liverpool’s sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke, having “good connections” to the Bundesliga.
      Bild journalist Christian Falk said: “He’s in the final year of his deal at Bayern and they would like to celebrate a purchase price rather than lose him for free.
      “They could lose if he does not extend. And that’s where Manchester City and Liverpool come in.
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      “Thiago is always injured at Liverpool and his contract is running out, [Jordan] Henderson has left, there is a bit of space in midfield and Jurgen Klopp of course knows how important Kimmich is.
      “Schmadtke, the sporting director, has good connections in the Bundesliga.
      ‘So, Klopp is also now in the race for Kimmich.”
      Pep Guardiola did work with the midfielder during his time managing Bayern, having signed him in 2015 from RB Leipzig.
      In their one season together, the pair won the German treble of the league, DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup.
      Newcastle have also been linked with Kimmich with reports claiming that the Magpies had “opened talks” over a move.
      Kimmich’s Trophy HaulJoshua Kimmich has enjoyed a brilliant career at Bayern Munich which has seen him won 20 titles.

      Bundesliga titles x8
      DFB-Pokal x3
      DFL-Supercup x6
      Uefa Champions League x1
      Uefa Super Cup x1
      Club World Cup x1

      On the international level, the 82-cap midfielder has also picked up the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017. More

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      Man City handed double boost as Erling Haaland returns to training in Abu Dhabi along with fellow Fifpro World XI star

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      ERLING HAALAND handed Manchester City a major boost by returning to training with the rest of the squad.The Norwegian forward has been sidelined since he suffered a stress injury to his foot in the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on December 6.
      Erling Haaland looks ready to returnCredit: Instagram/Man City
      Haaland is back in first team trainingCredit: Instagram @mancity
      In that time the Treble-winners have played nine matches — including the two that saw them lift the Club World Cup before Christmas.
      Haaland, 23, did a light session on Monday in Abu Dhabi in what will be a huge lift to Pep Guardiola and his side.
      City return home tomorrow to prepare for Friday’s FA Cup fourth-round trip to Tottenham — the start of a busy few weeks.
      However, boss Guardiola is likely to be cautious with his superstar forward this time.
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      Haaland returned to training at the start of January ahead of the 5-0  Cup rout of Huddersfield in round three of the FA Cup, only to be ordered to rest as he could still feel the injury.
      That setback now looks to be behind him and City will be praying he is soon back in the squad.
      Guardiola said ahead of his side’s last match — a 3-2 win at Newcastle on January 13 — that he hoped Haaland would be back for the end of the month and that looks on.
      City were boosted in their win over the Magpies by the return of captain Kevin De Bruyne, who has missed the majority of this season with a hamstring injury he picked up against Burnley in the club’s season opener.
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      Defender John Stones, out since December 27 with an ankle injury, also trained with the first team over the weekend.
      Guardiola will be hoping the return of three of his key players will go smoothly as they fight for trophies on three fronts in the season run-in.
      City are currently five points off Liverpool with a game in hand as they look to win a fourth consecutive league title. More

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      Man City could throw huge spanner in works by blocking Man Utd’s new CEO Omar Berrada from working until NEXT SEASON

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have pulled off a massive coup by landing Omar Berrada as their new chief executive from neighbours City.Berrada has resigned from his post at the Etihad after 13 years, the last eight as City’s chief football operations officer.
      Omar Berrada [right] has quit Man City to help Man Utd’s rebuildCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe has tempted Omar Berrada to Man Utd by offering him a bigger roleCredit: PA
      Yet he may not be able to start his role in trying to lead United back to the top until next season if he has to serve a notice period.
      The Spaniard has been a key figure in City’s rise to become Europe’s premier team, and Etihad insiders insist he will leave with their blessing and no ill-feeling.
      They are adamant the management structure is so solid that there will be no destabilising knock-on once Berrada has gone.
      City’s football operations department is headed by chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak and run by senior figures Txiki Begiristain, Ferran Soriano and Brian Marwood.
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      Yet there is no doubt Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has vowed to make United great again after his £1.3billion investment, will see his first major move as a huge statement of intent.
      City confirmed his decision in a statement which said: “Manchester City Football Club can confirm that Omar Berrada has resigned from his role as chief football operations officer at City Football Group.
      “The club understands his decision to look for a new challenge and he leaves with our thanks and best wishes.”
      For all Berrada is one of a 130-strong football operations team at the Etihad, there is no doubt his cross-town move will impact both clubs.
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      He played a key role working alongside chief executive Soriano and director of football Begiristain over transfers and contracts and joined City after eight years in a commercial role with Barcelona.
      Berrada, 46, has wide-reaching and wide-ranging contacts and was attracted by the chance of having greater responsibilities at Old Trafford.
      Yet he faces a massive job in his role as Richard Arnold’s successor, with the gap between United and City wider than at any stage – in every department on and off the field.
      Arnold left United before the deal to sell a 25 per cent stake was sealed with Ratcliffe’s Ineos team.
      While City are disappointed – but accepting – at losing him, they also believe their own operation will not be weakened.
      And there is no suggestion it will have any impact on manager Pep Guardiola’s long-term future at the club.
      But Berrada may still have a major role left at City as he is expected to be a key witness when the champions face an independent commission later this year.
      They have been accused by the Premier League of 115 counts of breaking profit and sustainability rules.
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      And in his position within the football and commercial side of the City Football Group operation, both on the football and commercial side of the club, Berrada will be a key figure when the hearing begins.
      Sources believe his Old Trafford appointment points towards City’s innocence as United would be unlikely to risk handing such a high profile position to someone whose reputation would be hugely damaged with a guilty verdict. More

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      Kalvin Phillips ‘very favourable’ towards Barcelona loan but Premier League club leads transfer race for Man City ace

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS is “very favourable” towards a Barcelona loan but West Ham stands in the La Liga giant’s way for the midfielder.The Manchester City outcast has hinted that Barca are the frontrunners of the many clubs interested in signing him.
      Kalvin Phillips is ‘very favourable’ of a loan to BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      Phillips is looking for a way out of the Etihad Stadium after a lack of game time since his move from Leeds United in 2022.
      While Barca battle for the 28-year-old’s signature the Blaugrana’s financial woe – which has been long known – could stand in the way of the transfer.
      Phillips is said to be aware of the club’s economic crisis and has delayed his decision on what club to move to as he “sees Barcelona option very favourably”, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
      The move can only be finalised if the Catalonian giants can secure the player on a free loan having only to pay for the transfer fees.
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      However, Moyes’ Hammers are ready to splurge the cash in January which could turn Phillips’ head away from La Liga.
      West Ham’s hefty offer for the defensive midfielder can expect to convince Man City to send the Englishman to East London.
      Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also reportedly interested in rivalling Xavi’s side.
      The only way for the midfielder to make a move to Camp Nou is for the club to complete the sale of 49 per cent of Barcelona Studios for £171million – £42million of which would be redirected to sign a new player.
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      A move to the Spanish side would guarantee Phillips Champions League football and also a run for the La Liga title.
      Fans will now wait for the Man City forgotten man as he is likely to hold out on his decision on a move until the last few days of the January transfer window.
      The England international will need to leave Pep Guardiola’s side if he wants to rake up his game time in the second half of the term.
      Phillips will be fighting alongside the rest of the Three Lions squad for a spot on Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad this summer. More

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      Man City star Kalvin Phillips ‘in six-club transfer race with interested teams ranging from Barcelona to Crystal Palace’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly got a long list of potential suitors for outcast Kalvin Phillips.The England international is looking for a way out of the Etihad stadium after a lack of game time since his move from Leeds United.
      Six clubs are reportedly interested in signing Kalvin Phillips from Man City this monthCredit: AP
      Phillips joined City back in 2022 in a £45million deal, but since arriving has only made TWO starts in the Premier League.
      According to the Telegraph, six different clubs are eyeing a potential loan move for the 28-year-old this month.
      Premier League sides Crystal Palace, West Ham and Newcastle are all said to be exploring a deal with the defensive midfielder.
      While European giants Barcelona, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also reportedly interested in rivalling the English trio.
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      It’s understood that Newcastle and Juventus were leading the race for Phillips’ signature, but have spent too long dwelling and allowed the others to have a shot at making the signing happen.
      It has been reported that a decision on Phillips’ future is to be decided by next week.
      And pressure could begin to build to get a deal done soon with just two weeks remaining of the January transfer window.
      Staying in the Premier League could help Phillips secure a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024 this summer.
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      The Leeds lad has been a regular feature in almost all of Southgate’s Three Lions squads since he made his debut in 2020.
      But no place is guaranteed in the national team with a major tournament on the horizon.
      Crystal Palace would offer Phillips the chance to play regular football right under the nose of Southgate with Eagles boss Roy Hodgson making his interest clear.
      The former Liverpool gaffer said: “He’s a good player. I would like to think that if Kalvin Phillips is available and a possibility for the club – there will be financial restrictions, who knows whether the club feels they will be able to afford that – if you’re talking about the level of player,
      “I don’t feel there will be many managers who would not say: ‘Yeah, we will be really happy to have him come to the club.’
      “As far as I’m concerned, it’s a name that’s out there. All we know, like most other clubs, is that there is a possibility that Man City will either sell him or loan him.
      “If they are purely going to sell him, then I don’t think we will be in the market.
      “If they’re going to loan him, I would like to think that we could possibly put our hand up and push ourselves forward.
      “What we could then of course offer is the chance to play regular football in the Premiership in the build-up to what will be a very important summer for England and for him.”
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      It looks likely that a deal agreed this month for Phillips would be a loan move.
      Although there could be offers that include buy options to make the move permanent in the summer. More