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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

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      Gareth Taylor sympathises with Carla Ward’s ‘difficult’ scenario of seeing rising star leave Aston Villa for Man City  

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      GARETH TAYLOR admits Aston Villa boss Carla Ward faced a “difficult” predicament when Manchester City swooped for Laura Blindkilde Brown. The Cityzens chief was reacting to Ward’s reflections on the forward sealing a January transfer deadline day switch from Villa to City.Laura Blindkilde Brown was one of three players signed by Manchester City on January 31Credit: GettyThe England Under-23s forward has settled in well at Manchester CityCredit: GettyGareth Taylor’s Man City side are due play Everton in the WSL todayCredit: GettyThe title chasers, who play WSL rivals Everton today, finalised the move after activating the player’s £200,000 release clause.City opted to strengthen their forward ranks after midfielder Jill Roord suffered a season-ending knee ligament injury in January.The club also lost the services of striker Deyna Castellanos and midfielder Julie Blakstad. The duo sealed January moves to US club Bay FC and Swedish side Hammarby prior to Blindkilde Brown’s switch from Aston Villa. Read More Football StoriesOf his conversations with Ward, Taylor, 51, said: “There was a lot going on behind the scenes there at . “Nils (Nielsen, Man City Women’s football director) was involved speaking directly to their general manager.”Because we were thrown into a situation with what happened with Jill, and had players who were going to be out-going in that window in Deyna and Julie, it was important that we got a player in.”A player that was potentially going to help us, maybe not necessarily straight away, but someone that we see as being a really bright talent for the future.Most read in Football”I think it was difficult for Carla, because obviously, she didn’t want to lose the player. “But we were fortunate in how quickly we acted, and we were able to secure her, so we’re really, really pleased.”Of course, you don’t want to stitch up another coach that you respect, and I do really respect Carla.”But we had to act quickly and we managed to get the deal done, which is great and Laura has settled in really well.”Speaking to Fara Williams on the Boots, Balls and Bras podcast, Ward opened up on her response when she heard City were looking to sign one of her rising stars.And she was “gutted” to see the young Lioness depart following her ten league appearances for Villa this term.Ward said “Gareth rang me, I’ve got a good relationship with him, and he said: ‘Look, we’re a couple of midfielders down’ and I said ‘don’t even think about it’.”He said: ‘Look, we’re going to be coming in for Laura. “I wanted to give you a heads-up out of respect, we have a really good relationship’. “My exact words were: ‘Please don’t do this because it will hurt us’. “It happened quite quickly, I rang Lee straight away, our director of football, and said: ‘We can’t allow this to happen’.”I must admit, I was quite vocal about it, I was gutted, it was something I really didn’t want to happen, we didn’t need it to happen, but sometimes things are completely out of your control.”Carla Ward’s Villa team host Liverpool in the WSL on SundayCredit: ReutersBlindkilde Brown could feature for City this lunchtime following her injury-time cameo during their 2-0 defeat of Leicester on February 4.READ MORE SUN STORIESA home win against the Toffees would see the club leapfrog Chelsea to go top with the sides currently level on 34 points each. “The Blues will play the Foxes tomorrow.  More

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      Ebere Eze ‘shortlisted by Tottenham’ ahead of summer transfer with Premier League clubs battling to sign England star

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      TOTTENHAM and Manchester City are interested in signing Eberechi Eze, according to reports.The Crystal Palace star has impressed this season, scoring five league goals in 16 matches.Eberechi Eze is attracting interest from top Premier League clubsCredit: GettyEze, 25, could leave Selhurst Park this summer despite his contract not expiring until 2027.Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is keen to add more pace and depth to his attack.And two-time capped England ace Eze is reportedly one of their top targets.However, Man City are also in the battle to sign him and have been tracking the player for some time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Independent claim Eze is currently more swayed by a move to the Treble winners than Spurs.Therefore, the North London side have singled out Pedro Neto as an alternative.But the Wolves star is also wanted by Manchester United and Arsenal.Speculation suggests the club could demand around £60-£80million for the Portuguese winger.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLAny deal for the 23-year-old could be staggered to allow teams to pay the huge fee over several years.Additional clauses are also set to be involved to make up the total price.Tottenham fans say ‘that’s just ridiculous’ as transfer deadline day signing runs rings around defenders in viral video Wolves may need to sell to fund Gary O’Neil’s summer spending and not breach Profit and Sustainability Rules.At the moment, they are just about breaking even on PSR. More