The last time we were all paying attention to Manchester City, they were getting eliminated from the Club World Cup, in the round of 16, at the hands of Al-Hilal. The Saudi club knocked City out in what was an utterly epic upset. Nobody saw that coming! City basically then had the month of July off, but they're back to work now. The preseason is here, with a trip to Palermo … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction at Palermo F.C.
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Manchester City Team News vs Palermo F.C: Jack Grealish, Rodri, John Stones
As last season concluded, it was made clear that Jack Grealish is no longer part of the plan at Manchester City. Manager Pep Guardiola made it clear- Grealish can, and should, find another club. No progress was made in terms of finding a new destination, although Everton FC, Newcastle United and (a return to) Aston Villa had all been linked as a potential suitors. Grealish … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Palermo F.C: Jack Grealish, Rodri, John Stones
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
Manchester City 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines
Manchester City has the opportunity to redeem their lost season, if they can claim the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title. The Sky Blues are coming off their first trophyless season since Pep Guardiola's first at the helm, in 2016-17. The Cityzens are considered among the favorites to claim the CWC, but they certainly have plenty of stiff competition in Paris Saint-Germain, … [Read more...] about Manchester City 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines
Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
It was in 2016-17 that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola first took the reigns in his current position. They didn't win a trophy that season, but won at least one piece of silverware, every season afterward, up until this one. Yes, the Man City/Pep trophy streak comes to an end in 2024-25, but what an impressive and glorious run it was. Crystal Palace shocked City, as well … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
Man City Team News vs Bournemouth: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Nathan Ake
Is Oscar Bobb going to play again this season? Tuesday versus AFC Bournemouth and the Championship Sunday trip to Fulham FC are the only two opportunities left. Bobb has only featured twice this season, as he came back from a broken leg that was sustained in training right before the season kicked off. When the Norwegian forward returned, he soon suffered a thigh injury, but … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Bournemouth: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Nathan Ake
Manchester City Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Wolves
Big news ahead of the clash with Wolves- Rodri may not be done for the season after all! The Manchester City midfielder, previously ruled out for the entire term with a knee ligament problem, may actually feature again before all is said and done. Said Guardiola this past Friday, regarding the Rodri situation: "He's back in training, and we might see him on the pitch at some … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Wolves
Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Aston Villa
We have a full on Champions League qualification for next season six pointer coming up on Tuesday night. Manchester City hosts surging Aston Villa in a match overflowing with implications for next year's continental competition. The Villans are absolutely on fire right now, so City manager Pep Guardiola will have to select his strongest team possible. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Aston Villa
Man City Team News vs Aston Villa: Haaland, Ederson, Stones, Ake
Manchester City will be without the services of five key players, due to injury, when they host Aston Villa on Tuesday night. Four of them, Erling Haaland, Ederson, John Stones and Nathan Ake, will be back at some point before the season ends. City manager Pep Guardiola provided an update on the foursome over the weekend, which included a 2-0 win over Everton … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Aston Villa: Haaland, Ederson, Stones, Ake