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      I joined Man City in £42million transfer but I wasn’t worth that much – it didn’t make sense

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      THE FORMER most-expensive defender on the planet has admitted that he WASN’T WORTH the £42million Manchester City paid for him.The eight-time capped France international Eliaquim Mangala arrived at the Etihad in 2014 from Porto.Manchester City forked out £42m for Eliaquim Mangala in 2014Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe fee made him the most-expensive player on the planet but he struggled at the EtihadCredit: PA:Empics SportManuel Pellegrini splashed out the huge fee for him but he struggled to firmly establish himself at City.Mangala did make 31 and then 33 appearances under the Chilean during his first two years there.But he was soon deemed surplus to requirements once Pep Guardiola took charge in 2016.Mangala managed to get a Premier League winners’ medal in the 2017/18 campaign, which came in between loan spells away at Valencia in LaLiga and Everton.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe eventually left City as a free agent in 2019 once his contract had expired and joined Valencia permanently for two seasons.He then headed to France for a stint at Saint-Etienne but now, at the age of 33, is lining-up for Portuguese side Estoril.The veteran centre-half has this week sat down with French outlet Le10 Sport to discuss his big-money move a decade ago to England.And in a refreshing twist, he claims that he was worth nowhere near the £42m fee paid for him.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMangala said: “When I was told at the time that it was over €50m, and €50m was a lot of money… But no man is worth €50m!“When you’re part of an industry, a business, you inevitably enter into a logic that goes beyond normal life, but nobody is worth this or that price.Jack Grealish’s dog did ‘the biggest s***’ on Man City’s training pitch as England star reveals unusual habits“It doesn’t make sense.“But it was a real experience to go through that. I really enjoyed it.“I said, you’ll see in one or two years, this record will be broken, and it was.”These days City have the second most expensive defender of ALL TIME on their books.That is after they paid RB Leipzig £78m for Josko Gvardiol last summer.The Croatian is only behind Harry Maguire – who joined Manchester United for £80m in 2019.Mangala had a spell on loan at Everton before leaving on a free transferCredit: ReutersThe centre-half, pictured at Saint-Etienne, now plays for Portuguese side EstorilCredit: Getty More

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      Kalvin Phillips faces having to accept HUGE pay cut to end Man City nightmare after West Ham loan hits new low

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS would have to accept a huge pay cut to return to Leeds United, according to reports.The midfielder has suffered a difficult few years since leaving Elland Road.Kalvin Phillips would have to accept a wage reduction to re-join LeedsCredit: GettyLeeds are hopeful of signing their former star if they return to the Premier LeagueCredit: ReutersHe failed to break into the Manchester City first-team and is now struggling to recapture his form on loan at West Ham.That means he could begin a new chapter in the summer and his boyhood club Leeds are an option.Daniel Farke’s side would first need to secure promotion to land the England star, and might have to fight off interest from a number of other clubs.They would also have to persuade Phillips to take a drastic pay cut from his £150,000 weekly wage, report the Daily Star.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLeeds’ current highest earner is Patrick Bamford on £70,000-a-week.But Phillips could be willing to leave his mega-money City contract to return to Elland Road, where he remains a cult hero.City are also said to be open to letting him leave – for around £25million.That could spark a bid from Newcastle, who hold a long-term interest in the 28-year-old.Most read in FootballPhillips’ West Ham loan is a disaster… it’s toe-curlingly difficult to watch, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd

      HE’S had an extraordinary career, Kalvin Phillips.
      A Treble-winner and one of only 12 living Englishmen to have started the final of a major international tournament.
      A home-town hero at Leeds, where he was the kingpin of Marcelo Bielsa’s buccaneering Championship-winning side and feted as the ‘Yorkshire Pirlo’.
      England’s Player of the Year in 2021, when the Three Lions reached a final for the first time in more than half a century.
      Indeed, Phillips has featured in most of England’s best wins of the last three years — against Germany and Denmark at those Euros, home and away in qualifiers against Italy, against a Belgium side ranked No 1 in the world, the World Cup thrashing of Senegal and in last autumn’s hammering of the Scots.
      That record for Gareth Southgate’s side points to a great irony.
      If Phillips had stayed put as a Manchester City bench-warmer, he would be going to Germany this summer and quite possibly as a starter.
      The mighty man-bun man has been a fine footballer and, at 28, he might become one again.
      Phillips is also a good bloke too, much-loved in the England squad and attracting a full house from the entire Leeds staff when the club held a leaving do before his Etihad move in a £45million deal.
      But right now Phillips has become unwatchable. Toe-curling, cringeworthy, hide-behind-the-sofa-the-Daleks-are-coming levels of unwatchable.
      His loan switch to West Ham, which originally looked sensible for club and player, is an unmitigated disaster.
      And it feels as if Phillips is at the centre of a football-wide conspiracy which has deemed that anything which could go wrong, will go wrong.

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERPhillips’ West Ham spell has been nothing short of a disaster.He gave away a goal on debut and was sent off in just his second appearance for the club.’He’s wasting his time playing’ – Ex-Premier League referee bizarrely tears into Kalvin Phillips for getting sent off While he also conceded a penalty after coming on against Newcastle on Sunday – a game the Hammers lost despite leading 3-1 at the point Phillips came on.To make matters even worse Phillips swore at a fan as he boarded the team bus after the match.Phillips swore at a fan after the Newcastle gameCredit: X/westhamnetwork More

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      Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne DROPPED to bench for huge Man City clash days after Roy Keane’s ‘League Two’ jibe

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      MANCHESTER CITY sensationally benched star names Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne for Wednesday’s home clash with Aston Villa.That’s despite boss Pep Guardiola blasting Roy Keane for labelling Haaland a “League Two player” after Sunday’s 0-0 home draw with Arsenal.Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne have been key men but were dropped on Wednesday following questionable recent formCredit: PAThe Norwegian goal machine and Belgian playmaker De Bruyne have been below their best in recent weeks – with Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku replacing them in the City starting line-up against Villa.But it will still shock many that Guardiola has dropped the two aces often regarded as his team’s biggest threats.The third-placed champions prepared for Wednesday’s clash one point behind Arsenal and a further two points adrift of Liverpool.And Manchester United legend Keane slammed Haaland’s all-round play after the weekend stalemate with the Gunners.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe 6ft 4ins poacher completed just seven passes and did not even record a shot on target.Pundit Keane told Sky Sports: “The levels of his general play is so poor”I think laying stuff off, headers, whatever it might be. In terms of in front of goal, he’s the best in the world.”But his general play for such a player is so poor. Not just today, he has to improve.Most read in Football”He’s almost like a League Two player, that’s how I look at him. His general play, it has to improve and it will do over the next few years.”Erling Haaland reveals secret talent after childhood vid goes viralBut Guardiola insisted he still rates Haaland “the best striker in the world”.And he also appeared unhappy at Keane making such a harsh judgement on any player.The Spaniard said: “I do not agree with him. It’s like if I said he’s a manager for the second or third league. I don’t think so.” More

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      Seven clubs Kalvin Phillips could join next including Leeds and European giants as Man City eye cut-price transfer

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS’ nightmare loan spell at West Ham is going from bad to worse.The Manchester City loanee, 28, suffered a horror debut back in February as his error gifted Bournemouth the opening goal in a 1-1 draw.Kalvin Phillips has been poor since arriving at West Ham on loan in JanuaryCredit: GettyOne possible destination for Phillips could be a return to LeedsCredit: ReutersHe then made another mistake three days later, losing possession as Manchester United scored their third in a 3-0 win.He was brought on for 45 minutes in the humbling 6-0 defeat to Arsenal, before he was sent off for two yellow cards in three minutes against Nottingham Forest.And on Saturday, with West Ham leading 3-1 away at Newcastle, he gifted the hosts a way back into the game by fouling Anthony Gordon and conceding a penalty.Newcastle went on to win the game 4-3.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis poor performances have also culminated in him being dropped from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the recent friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.And with his form showing no sign of improvement, it leaves his future beyond the end of the season totally unclear.So where will Phillips be at the start of the 2024/25 campaign?Here are seven possible destinations for the midfielder in the summer as Man City prepare to offload him for a cut-price of £30million.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWest HamWest Ham do not have an option-to-buy clause in Phillips’ loan deal, but could still seek to make his move permanent in the summer.That is despite him showing few signs of improving David Moyes’ side, with the Englishman currently having accumulated more red cards than goal contributions since arriving in East London.’He’s wasting his time playing’ – Ex-Premier League referee bizarrely tears into Kalvin Phillips for getting sent off LeedsPerhaps the most likely move for Phillips is a return to his boyhood club Leeds – providing they secure promotion back to the Premier League.He left Elland Road for Man City in 2022, but would undoubtedly be welcomed back with open arms to the place where he made his name.Phillips played 234 games for Leeds and was pivotal in helping them win the second tier in 2020.JuventusItalian giants Juventus were heavily linked with a move for Phillips in the January window, before they pulled out of the deal due to his financial demands.But they could yet return for him in the summer if Man City are prepared to get rid for just £30m.NewcastleNewcastle lost out to West Ham in their pursuit of Phillips at the start of the year.But with Eddie Howe set to dip into the transfer market in the summer following a dismal campaign, Phillips could yet move back to the top of the Toon’s transfer wishlist.Bayern MunichBayern Munich have already shown a desire to bring in English players from the Premier League with Harry Kane and Eric Dier both making the switch over the last 12 months.Phillips could be the next Three Lions star to join the German giants – particularly if Joshua Kimmich does not sign a new contract and is sold by the Bundesliga club.BarcelonaBarcelona were another of the huge European clubs touted with a move for Phillips in January.And they have endured a midfield injury crisis this season – with Gavi, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong all sidelined.Could Phillips be the answer to their problems?READ MORE SUN STORIESAtletico MadridLike Barcelona, Atletico Madrid were also in the frame for Phillips during the mid-season window.Manager Diego Simeone’s style of play could well fit the ex-Leeds man perfectly should he be open to a LaLiga move. More

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      Jack Grealish reveals embarrassing moment he had to tell girlfriend Sasha Attwood what their cockapoo did at training

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      JACK GREALISH revealed how his pet cockapoo lived up to its name – by doing its business on one of Manchester City’s training pitches.The England ace was bought the pooch as a birthday present from his girlfriend Sasha.Jack Grealish has opened up about his struggles to potty train his cavapooCredit: InstagramThe dog features prominently on his InstagramThey often take Skye for walks around the vast City Football Academy as there are few green spaces around their town centre apartment.And Grealish revealed: “One time I brought her on this pitch – and we’d trained on it in the day and she’d done the biggest s*** – just in the middle of the pitch.“And I said to Sash – we’ve just trained on that today – and she’s just done a big s*** in the middle of it.“Because we live in the city centre there are not many parks for her and me to just walk around. So here is perfect just to come and chill.”READ MORE ON MAN CITYGrealish told the Together: Treble Winners documentary: “I love my dog more than anything.“It’s nice when you come back after a game and the dogs are just so happy to see you. She doesn’t have a clue who I am – she just loves me.”Grealish is a hero amongst City supporters but on any away day he is jeered by opposition fans.The midfielder has now spoken out about his failure to win over the hearts of City’s rivals – and says it bothers his mum.Most read in FootballSasha bought the cavapoo for Jack as a birthday giftCredit: InstagramCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGrealish, 28, moved to City in 2021 for £100million, making him the most expensive British player at the time.The Birmingham-born star has endured a tough season after a horrific run of injuries the last few months.Jack Grealish wears stunning £180,000 rose gold Patek Philippe worth three times more than Erling Haaland’s watchCity fans were over the moon to see him return to the pitch this weekend for the 0-0 title clash against Arsenal.He said: “I always think about it. I always wonder, ‘why do they boo me?’ – and my mum always asks me about it as well.“But I don’t actually know why it happens. At every single away ground I go to now, I get booed and I’m not entirely sure why it is – I just have to try and take it as a positive or a compliment.”And Grealish’s best way to hush his rivals is to show them his trophy cabinet.He’s won six major pieces of silverware since his move from Aston Villa and is hoping to play his part in the Blues’ attempts to win another three this season.Still, to many Grealish is seen as a hero, especially his younger sister Hollie who was born with cerebral palsy.READ MORE SUN STORIESAsked if he is Hollie’s role model, Grealish said: “I think I probably am. But she gets fed up with me as well because I’m always winding her up and stuff!“I love her to pieces, and we are so lucky to have her because when she was born, they told us she wouldn’t be able to do a lot of things like talking and walking, but luckily she can do all that now.” More

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      Man City ready to take big loss to sell Kalvin Phillips this summer with shock side eyeing up cut-price transfer

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      LEEDS UNITED are ready to offer Kalvin Phillips an end to his nightmare as Manchester City prepare to accept a cut-price deal for him.The 28-year-old midfielder is enduring a miserable time of it and looks set to miss out on Euro 2024 due to his poor form costing him a spot in last month’s England squad.Man City are ready to accept a reduced fee for Kalvin Phillips as Leeds as a transfer swoopCredit: GettyPhillips left Leeds for Man City in 2022 for £45m and they went on to win the treble during his first season.However, he struggled for regular match action and only started twice in the Premier League before Pep Guardiola shipped him out this January.The plan was for Phillips to get more minutes in order to ensure he kept his England place, but his loan switch to West Ham has turned into a disaster.Phillips was brought on as substitute with 21 minutes to go and his team leading 3-1 on Saturday only for the Hammers to collapse as Newcastle ended up winning 4-3 victors.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe gave away a penalty and was later turned by Harvey Barnes, who scored twice late on, for one of the winger’s goals.Phillips then swore at a fan after being heckled following his nightmare performance against Newcastle.But we revealed how Leeds are plotting to take him back to Elland Road — if they clinch promotion to the Premier League.Now they have received a major boost in that quest after the Daily Mail reported that City are expected to put Phillips up for permanent transfer in the summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERPhillips, who has 31 England caps, is under contract at City until 2028.But this update states that he will be available for the vastly-reduced asking price of £30m.Dean Scoggins travels to FC Koln in Germany to find Europe’s best Away DayHe spent 12 years and played 234 games for the club after progressing through their academy.He found stardom under Marcelo Bielsa and helped them to return to the Premier League in 2021 and then survive.But any chance of a return to his boyhood team depends on Leeds winning promotion.Last night’s late 3-1 win over Hull City lifted them second in the Championship table, just a point behind Ipswich.They are a point behind Leicester City, who also have a game in hand, as they now prepare for their final six matches of the campaign. More

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      Liverpool and Man City could face off again this season to decide Premier League title – but Arsenal WON’T be involved

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      LIVERPOOL and Manchester City could face a title play-off – but whatever happens Arsenal will NOT play an extra game.That one-off drama is the most amazing scenario possible if a tense fight for the Premier League crown ends with two teams totally level at the top.Mo Salah is mobbed after his winner at home to Brighton left Liverpool two points clear at the top of the Premier LeagueCredit: PAMikel Arteta saw Arsenal hold Man City 0-0 to stay secondCredit: ReutersLiverpool’s 2-1 comeback win over Brighton and City’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal confirmed how close the battle is.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are two points clear of the Gunners, with Pep Guardiola’s men a point further adrift.Two of the three title contenders tying at the after the final day of the Prem season on May 19 seems incredibly unlikely.But if we do get such a staggering conclusion, a list of head-to-head criteria come into play to decide who would lift the crown.Most read in FootballAnd if Arsenal were one of those two clubs, it would be good news for ONLY them.That’s because the Gunners have come out on top overall in their clashes with both Liverpool and City.In contrast, Arsenal’s two rivals are dead level with each other – having drawn their two Prem head-to-heads 1-1.Gabriel Martinelli gave the Gunners a late 1-0 win over City back in October, before Mikel Arteta’s men clung on for a stalemate on Sunday.Most read in FootballAnd against Liverpool this term, Arsenal drew 1-1 at Anfield and then won 3-1 at Emirates in February.It mean we could yet see the most astonishing one-off game in Prem history… if Liverpool and City share top spot come May.Stranger things than that have obviously happened – but surely NEVER in top-flight history.Here’s how it might happen…
      If Liverpool and City are level on points, goal difference is the next deciding factor.
      If GD was equal, whoever has scored most will decide it.
      If the two clubs are still locked level, the team with the most points in head-to-head Prem matches this season would finish higher.
      If still equal, the club scoring the higher number of away goals in those two games would finish higher.
      If, after all that, it remains level, we get that dramatic play-off at a neutral ground.
      Prem chiefs would need to decide the details, including date and venue.
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      Shocking Man City stats emerge after drab goalless draw with Arsenal and it could cost them title

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans will have some cause for concern after a shocking stat emerged.It comes in the wake of their lifeless 0-0 draw with Arsenal.City are trailing Liverpool and Arsenal in the title raceCredit: AFPWhile on paper it’s not the worst result, given they remain just one point off the Gunners and three points off Liverpool, it speaks to a bigger pattern across the season.The club are yet to win in games against the top five teams in the league this season.They lost to Arsenal away, before drawing at home, drew twice with Liverpool, lost away to Aston Villa and drew at home to Spurs.And to make matters worse, today’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal marks the first time the club haven’t scored at the Etihad in 57 matches.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIn their remaining games against the top five, City will host Aston Villa on Wednesday, and still have to travel to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium before the season is up.While they beat Spurs away in the FA Cup in January, but are yet to winthere in the league since Spurs began playing at their new home in 2019.And Haaland’s failure to score today means he’s scored just four goals in nine league games since he returned in January.While still impressive, he’s a long way off his scintillating form of last year, which saw him score 53 goals.Most read in FootballHaaland was an isolated figure against ArsenalCredit: The Sun CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd his performance today drew criticism from Roy Keane, who was not impressed with his hold up play.City’s draw with Arsenal leaves them three points off league leaders Liverpool.Man City star Kyle Walker names shock opponent who is toughest he has ever facedA tricky midweek fixture against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will offer Guardiola the chance to bounce back as the title race continues to be split three ways.The club could still achieve a back to back treble, having reached the quarter-final of the Champions League, where they will play Real Madrid, and the semi-final of the Fa Cup, where they will play Chelsea. More