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      Man City and Premier League ‘AGREE’ trial date with champions facing huge points deduction if guilty of rule breaches

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      MANCHESTER CITY have agreed a trial date with the Premier League to address allegations they violated Financial Fair Play rules, it’s been claimed.The defending Premier League champions were charged with a whopping 115 breaches of FFP rules in February.
      Manchester City are in Financial Fair Play hot waterCredit: GETTY
      The Treble winners have been accused of 115 breaches of FFP rulesCredit: ALAMY
      The trial over their alleged breaches is set to get underway next autumnCredit: REX
      City and Prem chiefs have been going back and forth with one another for several months over when the hearing to address the alleged violations will take place.
      And according to reports, both parties have finally agreed on a date.
      That’s according to The Daily Mail, who claim the trial – which will be behind closed doors – will get underway next autumn.
      It’s believed the hearing won’t be concluded until the end of NEXT SEASON – which coincides with the expiration of Pep Guardiola’s contract at the Etihad.
      That means the Treble winners may not learn their fate until the summer of 2025.
      City are accused of breaching 115 regulations from the 2009-10 season onwards.
      Chief among the alleged violations are allegations of over financial reporting and a refusal to cooperate with the Prem’s investigation.
      City have vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
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      City are expected to learn their fate in the summer of 2025 – which is when Pep Guardiola’s contract expiresCredit: REX
      If found guilty of the alleged violations, City will likely be handed an unprecedented points deduction.
      Everton recently received a huge wrap on the knuckles for a single violation of FFP rules.
      The Toffees were given a TEN-POINT points deduction this month for their alleged breach of the rules, which were introduced in 2009 and implemented at the start of the 2011/12 season.
      The Merseysiders – who received their charge a month after City – have appealed the deduction.
      Relegation could also be on the cards for City if they’re found guilty.
      But Guardiola won’t walk away from the club even if they drop into League One, saying: “I will answer when I have the sentence.
      “You are questioning like we have been punished. And in the moment we are innocent until guilt is proved.
      “I know the people want it. I know, I feel it. I will wait.
      “Wait and see it and after the sentence has been done we will come here and explain it.
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      “But absolutely I will not consider my future [if] it depends on being here [Premier League] or being in League One. Absolutely.
      ‘There is more chance to stay if we are in League One than if we were in the Champions League.”
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      New book reveals how Lionel Messi ‘pleaded with Pep Guardiola for Man City transfer before receiving brutal response’

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      LIONEL MESSI supposedly met with Pep Guardiola about joining Manchester City in 2020.The Argentine legend had a meeting with him a year before his Barcelona deal was set to end.
      A reunion between Messi and Guardiola at Man City was turned down by the managerCredit: AFP
      Messi eventually ended up signing for PSG when his contract expired – but discussions took place over a move to the Premier League.
      A new book named “God Save Pep” written by Marti Perarnau, who has previously been given behind-the-scenes access to write about Guardiola, has made the claims.
      It states that Messi texted his friend Sergio Aguero and asked how long the manager plans to stay at Man City.
      It reportedly led to the World Cup winner contacting his old boss and they scheduled a meeting at his house in Barcelona.
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      Messi was told about the tough training sessions at City and he was also warned about the rainy British climate.
      The book claims Guardiola said: “In Manchester we train very hard and I make long tactical talks. Maybe you’ll get bored.”
      But Messi was still keen to join the club as he reportedly pleaded: “I will train hard, I’m not worried. I will put up with everything you do.
      Although it proved not enough to convince the Spaniard over a reunion.
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      Guardiola apparently replied: “Leo, we have grown older. Maybe we can’t stand each other anymore.”
      Messi stayed for just two seasons at PSG before joining Inter Miami in July. More

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      Arsenal and Man City tracking 15-year-old Danish wonderkid – and he could decide to play for ENGLAND

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs are in the fight to sign wonderkid Tristan Aldcroft Panduro, according to reports.Arsenal and Manchester City are among a host of Europe’s elite teams keeping an eye on the 15-year-old.
      Tristan Aldcroft Panduro is on the radar of top clubsCredit: Alamy
      The midfielder captains Denmark’s Under-16s and had scouts raving about his performances at a tournament last week.
      With Panduro in the heart of midfield, they won the competition and he scored against Saudi Arabia.
      The teenager is coming through the ranks at Copenhagen and plays above his age group in their Under-17s team.
      Reports from the Daily Mail claim that he is not expected to stay with the club much longer as bigger teams circle.
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      Panduro is currently with Denmark but is eligible to play for England through his mum.
      Speculation suggests a second battle for him could begin as both countries hope to convince him to choose their nation.
      Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is in a similar position to Panduro.
      He is also in the Danish setup although the FA hope to lure him to England as he is eligible to play for the Three Lions.
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      Obi-Martin recently made the headlines as he netted ten goals in one game versus Liverpool.
      The prodigy has already appeared for Arsenal’s Under-21s despite being just 15-years-old. More

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      Amazing picture of 15-year-old Pep Guardiola with Terry Venables goes viral after legendary manager’s death aged 80

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      FOOTBALL fans were moved as an old picture of the late great Terry Venables and Pep Guardiola emerged.Former England manager Venables died this weekend at the age of 80 following a long illness and tributes poured from all around the world.
      A picture showing Terry Venables and a young Pep Guardiola has emerged
      Venables and Guardiola coexisted at Barcelona during the 1980sCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Guardiola was part of Barcelona’s La Masia academy when Venables managed the senior teamCredit: Getty
      People remembered El Tel with various blasts from the past and one of them had to do with his three-year stint as Barcelona manager.
      A photo went viral showing the Dagenham legend being hoisted up by Barca heroes Paco Clos and Migueli.
      That was when Venables led the Blaugrana to the 1986 European Cup Final by beating Goteborg in a dramatic semi-final second leg that saw him winning 5-4 on penalties after a 3-0 win at the Nou Camp.
      But what makes this pic so special is the fact that a 15-year-old Guardiola, who was then part of the famous La Masia academy, can be seen celebrating in awe of the Tottenham legend.
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      The Manchester City boss is a Barcelona legend himself as he started out at the club at the tender age of 13 and went on to spend 11 years in the senior squad, most of which saw him wear the armband.
      And Gary Neville believes the Spanish tactician learned a lot during Venables’ brief stint in Catalonia as he insists they both had a “very same capability”.
      Neville played under the ex-Leeds boss for England and was part of the team that made it to the Euro 1996 semi-finals.
      Neville tweeted: “When we hear people that play for Pep Guardiola now say that he can call the outcome of a game in training a few days before the match arrives, Terry Venables had that very same capability, he’d come through the Barcelona system.”
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      Venables didn’t win the European Cup in 1986 as Barcelona lost on penalties to Steaua Bucharest in the final.
      However, the former Crystal Palace boss won a domestic Cup that year and LaLiga the season before.
      Barcelona issued the following statement and reached out to his family: “FC Barcelona is deeply saddened of the death of Terry Venables, coach of Barca from 1984 to 1987. Our condolences go to his loved ones. Rest in peace.” More

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      Man City make transfer move for Argentinian wonderkid.. and promotion-chasing Leicester set to benefit from it

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      PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester.Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League.
      Manchester City are close to signing Valentin BarcoCredit: Getty
      But boss Guardiola’s idea is to farm out Barco to his former coaching sidekick Maresca once he is signed because they think the teenager needs the experience.
      It could be a massive boost for promotion-chasing Foxes if City can clinch the deal during January’s window.
      But even if Barco’s move is delayed until next season, Guardiola is still keen to send him to the Leicester ‘finishing school’ before using him at the Etihad.
      Barco has a fixed fee of around £10million but extra costs will make the deal worth up to £13m.
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      Guardiola is keen to land the Argentinian, who has shone at club level and was a stand-out in the recent Copa Libertadores final, when Boca lost 2-1 to Brazilians Fluminense in extra-time.
      Brighton hoped to win the chase after making the first serious bid for Barco but even they now fear they only have a 25 per cent chance.
      The Seagulls first tried to sign the defender this summer and went close to triggering his release clause.
      The Sussex outfit have signed a host of players from South America in recent years with great success.
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      Alexis Mac Allister was a star at the club until he was sold to Liverpool for £35m.
      Moises Caicedo also joined from South America and was eventually sold to Chelsea for a British record fee of £115m.
      While the likes of Facundo Buonanotte continue to impress when handed game time by manager Roberto De Zerbi.
      This season Barco has featured 31 times in all competitions.
      He has been used in various different positions including left-back, left-wing and even centre-midfield.
      Barco has managed to chip in with four assists and one goal.
      The goal was the first of his professional career as he bagged in the 4-0 win over Monagas in the Copa Libertadores. More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘walks out of interview’ with one-word answer after Man City boss asked what happened with Darwin Nunez

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      PEP GUARDIOLA made a quick exit from an interview after being asked about Darwin Nunez.The Manchester City manager could only say one word when asked about a confrontation with the Liverpool striker.
      Pep Guardiola said one word when asked about his row with Darwin Nunez
      The two sides had just finished playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium when tempers flared.
      Guardiola and Nunez were involved in a spat on the touchline in which the Uruguayan had to be pulled away by Jurgen Klopp.
      They had shared a handshake before an exchange of words raised the temperature.
      However, Guardiola was in no mood to talk about the incident afterward.
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      When asked what happened, the Spaniard simply said: “Nothing.”
      Guardiola then walked out of the press conference before any more questions could be asked, according to talkSPORT.
      Klopp on the other hand offered more of an insight as he spoke about his role to keep the peace.
      The German claimed that he did not “understand a word” of what was said but put down the incident to “emotions”.
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      He said: “That’s the story of the world, huh?
      “A person who doesn’t understand a word trying to calm down two people.
      “It’s fine, it’s just emotions, nothing else.
      “Because love them both, I was probably the perfect person to do that.
      “But nothing spectacular. Emotions.”
      Erling Haaland fired Man City into the lead in the match before Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a late equaliser.
      The Liverpool star was also donning some unreleased Adidas Predator boots, hinting that he has changed sponsor.
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      Trent Alexander-Arnold says Man City had game plan to stop HIM after Liverpool star’s late equaliser

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      TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD reckons Manchester City had a game plan to foil him – only for the Liverpool right-back to rescue a late point.TAA even reckons Etihad playmaker Bernardo Silva was man-marking him as the second-placed Reds nicked a 1-1 draw at the Premier League leaders.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates his 80th-minute equaliserCredit: AP
      Alexander-Arnold had a big challenge combating Etihad flier Jeremy Doku and also feels Man City had special tactics to block himCredit: Rex
      The England star had a tough enough time at the other end trying to tame City’s new wing sensation Jeremy Doku.
      But he got forward to cancel out Erling Haaland’s first-half opener with a classy low drive on 80 minutes.
      Alexander-Arnold told Sky Sports: “I think there was potentially a game plan to stop me from getting the ball in midfield, at least that’s what it felt like, especially in the first half.
      “A lot of man-marking – Bernardo was really close to me.”
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      The 25-year-old, who has revived his Three Lions’ career with new roles in midfield, then explained how Liverpool countered City’s tactics.
      He said: “It was about trying to get the ball in different ways, trying to pass the ball wider, get on the ball as much as possible.
      “It was not really a game for penetration through the middle, it was more round the side.”
      Alexander-Arnold also suggested the Reds gave City too much respect – and space – before the break.
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      He said: “I don’t think we played particularly well, first half particularly.
      “The formation and the way they set up really challenged us. They have a lot of bodies in there, difficult to play against.
      “But we regrouped at half-time and came out with a bit more of a game plan and to press them.
      “In the second half we definitely put that respect to one side and thought, ‘let’s go for it’.”
      And he was satisfied in the end, saying: “We haven’t had too many good results here –  a point is a good result.”
      Alexander-Arnold fires his leveller in the top-two clashCredit: Rex More

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      Pep Guardiola makes gesture at Man City fans with Etihad ‘unusually quiet’ for huge Liverpool clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola urged the home fans to make some noise during the crunch clash against Liverpool.City drew 1-1 against the Reds after Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland’s 50th Premier League goal just 10 minutes before full-time.

      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola didn’t seem too pleased with the atmosphere at the EtihadCredit: PA
      Guardiola urged Man City fans to make more noise against LiverpoolCredit: PA
      That wasn’t the kind of result Guardiola hoped for amid the Treble winners’ bid to defend the Prem title.
      But the Spanish tactician also seemed unhappy with the atmosphere at the Etihad.
      Guardiola turned to the home crowd at some point during the match “with his fingers in his ears”.
      That was because it was “unusually quiet” for a game as big as this between two Premier League title rivals.
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      Guardiola explained during his post-match interview with Sky Sports as he admitted he wanted “some more noise” from the home end.
      However, the Spaniard was very pleased with City’s “excellent performance” against Liverpool.
      The 52-year-old head coach was especially satisfied with how the Citizens defended against Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      Guardiola told the BBC: “That was an excellent performance. I am really proud that after eight years we are still playing that way.
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      “We were really good in all departments and needed to be against an incredible team.
      “Maybe we missed the last pass a little bit but they defended really well.
      “To concede just two shots on target against Liverpool is a big compliment for the way we work.” More