Thursday night's match between Manchester City and Juventus would certainly draw a lot more attention if it were in a different competition. Instead it's the final Club World Cup group stage clash for two sides that have already advanced through to the knockout round. Even if Man City versus Juve was a standalone friendly, staged in late July or early August it might get more … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Juventus (Club World Cup)
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Manchester City Team News vs Juventus: Rico Lewis Update
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side look like a team on a mission right now. With eight goals scored and none conceded through the first two Club World Cup fixtures, the Sky Blues are obviously playing to win this tournament (of let's say "debatable" meaning and significance). Heading into the next clash, there is only one fresh selection concern- fullback Rico Lewis has seen … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Juventus: Rico Lewis Update
Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al Ain FC (Club World Cup)
Manchester City face a very quick turnaround, as does every other side in the FIFA Club World Cup, for the next group stage clash. While no one will actually say it officially, it is clear that the bigger clubs in the competition are treating some of these fixtures as glorified friendlies, at least to a point. I mean how can you not when you're facing an obscure club, from a … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al Ain FC (Club World Cup)
Manchester City Team News vs Al Ain: Rico Lewis, Jack Grealish
Manchester City fullback Rico Lewis was sent off in the later stages of his side's 2-0 win over Wydad AC yesterday. The booking was controversial, to say the least, but it is what it is and now Rico Lewis serve a one-match ban against United Arab Emirates side Al-Ain. He'll be available again for the final group stage clash versus Juventus next week. Elsewhere Mateo Kovacic … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Al Ain: Rico Lewis, Jack Grealish
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Wydad AC
As comedian Daniel Tosh famously joked: "they say money can't buy happiness- no, but it buys a wave-runner. Have you ever seen anyone unhappy on one of those?" Likewise, British pounds and Euros can't directly buy titles, but it does buy a talented roster of players. Given their massive advantages on paper, you have to consider Manchester City among the strongest of favorites … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Wydad AC
Manchester City Team News vs Wydad AC: John Stones, Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City just completed their first season without a trophy since Pep Guardiola's first one on the job, in 2015-2016. So the club considered by many to be the best in the entire world will be very fired up to compete in the Club World Cup. Fortunately, they do not have too many injury concerns ahead of the tournament. Central defender John Stones, who hasn't featured … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Wydad AC: John Stones, Mateo Kovacic
Tijjani Reijnders Completes Manchester City Move, Joins Club World Cup Roster
Manchester City official statement, signing ceremony, photos holding a pen above a contract while sitting down at a table mania continues this week, with Tijjani Reijnders. The AC Milan midfielder becomes City’s fourth signing of the week, on the heels of Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli. Reijnders, 26, signs a five-year-deal that will keep him at the club … [Read more...] about Tijjani Reijnders Completes Manchester City Move, Joins Club World Cup Roster
Rayan Cherki Completes £33.7m Move to Manchester City
Cue the Oprah Winfrey gif! And of course slightly change the text, so that "You get an official announcement! You get an official announcement! You get an official announcement!" Yes, within the past 24 hours, Manchester City have "unveiled" as they call it, three new summer transfer window signings. Two of which were even named Rayan. Just a couple hours ago, Lyon attacking … [Read more...] about Rayan Cherki Completes £33.7m Move to Manchester City
Rayan Ait-Nouri Added to Manchester City Club World Cup Roster
Manchester City have now made it officially confirmed- Rayan Ait-Nouri is the newest member of their squad. The Algerian left back moves over from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a deal that was reported to be a £31m base transfer fee + £5m in potential add-ons, so a total of £36m. And according to the club's press release, Ait-Nouri "will take part in our FIFA Club World Cup … [Read more...] about Rayan Ait-Nouri Added to Manchester City Club World Cup Roster
Rayan Cherki Set for Man City Medical Ahead of £33.7m Move
Manchester City hit the ground running this summer transfer window. Lyon forward Rayan Cherki is in frame to become the third acquisition of the summer. According to multiple outlets, Cherki is set to have his Man City medical tomorrow, and sign the paperwork. A £33.7m (€40 million, $45.6 million) deal has already been agreed between the two clubs. There is hope that the … [Read more...] about Rayan Cherki Set for Man City Medical Ahead of £33.7m Move