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Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne is out of tomorrow's FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle but Jack Grealish is in contention to return:
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John Stones limped off injured early on during England's match against Belgium on Tuesday, just days ahead of Manchester City's huge Premier League clash with Arsenal.
The City defender was substituted off after nine minutes at Wembley, with Joe Gomez his replacement.
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Erling Haaland: Pep Guardiola defends Manchester City striker after Roy Keane criticism
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has defended striker Erling Haaland following Roy Keane's criticism after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Arsenal.
The ex-Manchester United captain said Haaland's "general play" is "so poor" and "almost like a League Two player".
"I don't agree with him, absolutely not," said Guardiola when asked about Keane's comments.
Haaland scored 52 goals in all competitions last season and has 29 this term - 18 in the Premier League.
"He's the best striker in the world," added Guardiola of the 23-year-old Norwegian.
"He helped us win last season and the reason why we didn't create many answers from Erling is we need more presence in the final third with more people.
"We played an exceptional game, I reviewed the game against Arsenal but we just missed more people in the final third. The quality and different skillset we have, Haaland is exceptional."
City are three points behind leaders Liverpool after Sunday's match, which saw the home side fail to score in a Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since October 2021.
Speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports after the game, Keane said of Haaland: "The levels of his general play is so poor, and not just today. His general play for such a player, it is so poor, I think he has to improve that, he's almost like a League Two player."
But Guardiola responded: "Some actions he missed, sometimes it's the managers, sometimes the opponent is really good, there are many many reasons.
"In football there is not just one reason, sometimes where you have success or you don't have success, there are many reasons, it's football, it's a team sport."
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has defended striker Erling Haaland following Roy Keane's criticism after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Arsenal.
The ex-Manchester United captain said Haaland's "general play" is "so poor" and "almost like a League Two player".
"I don't agree with him, absolutely not," said Guardiola when asked about Keane's comments.
Haaland scored 52 goals in all competitions last season and has 29 this term - 18 in the Premier League.
"He's the best striker in the world," added Guardiola of the 23-year-old Norwegian.
"He helped us win last season and the reason why we didn't create many answers from Erling is we need more presence in the final third with more people.
"We played an exceptional game, I reviewed the game against Arsenal but we just missed more people in the final third. The quality and different skillset we have, Haaland is exceptional."
City are three points behind leaders Liverpool after Sunday's match, which saw the home side fail to score in a Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since October 2021.
Speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports after the game, Keane said of Haaland: "The levels of his general play is so poor, and not just today. His general play for such a player, it is so poor, I think he has to improve that, he's almost like a League Two player."
But Guardiola responded: "Some actions he missed, sometimes it's the managers, sometimes the opponent is really good, there are many many reasons.
"In football there is not just one reason, sometimes where you have success or you don't have success, there are many reasons, it's football, it's a team sport."
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola defends striker Erling Haaland following Roy Keane's criticism after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Arsenal.
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Ederson is much better and maybe will be on the list. Nathan [Ake] and Kyle [Walker] are out.
Ederson is much better and maybe will be on the list. Nathan [Ake] and Kyle [Walker] are out.
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Man City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to TNT Sports: "[Is it a must-win game?] You never know. It is a sentence that you say but you never know what is going to happen. Who knows? Of course when you see the trajectory of the three teams, the contenders, you know you cannot drop points if you want to be there until the end fighting."
On playing before Liverpool and Arsenal this weekend: "Ask the broadcasters, they are the reason we are here now playing at 12:30. It is what it is. Sometimes you play before, sometimes you play after. In the league there are many situations like this that you have to handle, it is what it is, let's go."
On the return of Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne: "For Tuesday yes [it is important for minutes], but for the other games as well. We play every three days. There are other players that I would love to play but for the shape it was not possible. So yes a lot of games in the schedule, the different competitions, three days, three days and three days.
"It is not just the legs, it is for the mind too. It is good to rest a little bit from the tension, the adrenaline needed to compete well. It is good for the next ones."
On playing before Liverpool and Arsenal this weekend: "Ask the broadcasters, they are the reason we are here now playing at 12:30. It is what it is. Sometimes you play before, sometimes you play after. In the league there are many situations like this that you have to handle, it is what it is, let's go."
On the return of Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne: "For Tuesday yes [it is important for minutes], but for the other games as well. We play every three days. There are other players that I would love to play but for the shape it was not possible. So yes a lot of games in the schedule, the different competitions, three days, three days and three days.
"It is not just the legs, it is for the mind too. It is good to rest a little bit from the tension, the adrenaline needed to compete well. It is good for the next ones."
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Real Madrid will be determined to get revenge after they thrashed the Spanish giants on their way to winning last season's Champions League.
City beat Real 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
However, Guardiola has no doubt the 14-time winners will pose a tough test in Tuesday's quarter-final first leg in Madrid (20:00 BST).
"It is very difficult for the same thing to happen again," Guardiola said.
"Beating Real Madrid twice in a row is impossible. They have learned and will want revenge. They have pride."
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City beat Real 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
However, Guardiola has no doubt the 14-time winners will pose a tough test in Tuesday's quarter-final first leg in Madrid (20:00 BST).
"It is very difficult for the same thing to happen again," Guardiola said.
"Beating Real Madrid twice in a row is impossible. They have learned and will want revenge. They have pride."
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A couple of goals in 5 minutes and City takes the lead once again in this thrilling tie.
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Manchester City: My players like pressure - Pep Guardiola on title race
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his players are thriving under the pressure of the Premier League title race.
City are two points clear at the top after their title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal both lost on Sunday.
The champions thrashed Luton 5-1 a day earlier and are now favourites to win their fourth title in succession.
"They like to play the pressure," the City manager said. "They like it when you are dead or alive."
Guardiola, speaking on Saturday after the Luton match, added: "That doesn't mean we are going to do it but I am pretty sure we will be there until the end because I know them, I see their faces in the meetings before games and how they prepare.
"That means we'll be Premier League champions? No, no. I am not saying that. But we will compete, that is for sure."
Liverpool and Arsenal both suffered surprise defeats on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp's side lost 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace while Arsenal were beaten 2-0 by fourth-placed Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium.
The two-point margin separating the top three teams means it remains the tightest title race at this stage of a season since 1998-99.
City move on to two decisive knockout games this week - against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his players are thriving under the pressure of the Premier League title race.
City are two points clear at the top after their title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal both lost on Sunday.
The champions thrashed Luton 5-1 a day earlier and are now favourites to win their fourth title in succession.
"They like to play the pressure," the City manager said. "They like it when you are dead or alive."
Guardiola, speaking on Saturday after the Luton match, added: "That doesn't mean we are going to do it but I am pretty sure we will be there until the end because I know them, I see their faces in the meetings before games and how they prepare.
"That means we'll be Premier League champions? No, no. I am not saying that. But we will compete, that is for sure."
Liverpool and Arsenal both suffered surprise defeats on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp's side lost 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace while Arsenal were beaten 2-0 by fourth-placed Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium.
The two-point margin separating the top three teams means it remains the tightest title race at this stage of a season since 1998-99.
City move on to two decisive knockout games this week - against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
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Manchester City Treble dreams left in tatters by Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti strolled nonchalantly away from a scene of carnage as Manchester City's Treble dream was left in tatters by the great Champions League survivors.
Ancelotti has seen most things in football - including plenty of success as the only man to win this tournament four times - but even the most famous raised eyebrow in the game must have nudged skywards a little more than usual at the manner of this quarter-final victory.
Real went through 4-3 on penalties after the tie ended 4-4 on aggregate, 1-1 on the night here, but City will wonder long and hard at how they failed to win a game they dominated almost completely.
City have suffered pain in the Champions League before and there will certainly be wounds from the way this frenetic, compelling game was lost.
The immediate task for manager Pep Guardiola is to make sure the fatigue and disappointment left behind here does not spill over into what is now a quest for a domestic double of the Premier League and FA Cup, with a semi-final against Chelsea in the latter at Wembley on Saturday.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti strolled nonchalantly away from a scene of carnage as Manchester City's Treble dream was left in tatters by the great Champions League survivors.
Ancelotti has seen most things in football - including plenty of success as the only man to win this tournament four times - but even the most famous raised eyebrow in the game must have nudged skywards a little more than usual at the manner of this quarter-final victory.
Real went through 4-3 on penalties after the tie ended 4-4 on aggregate, 1-1 on the night here, but City will wonder long and hard at how they failed to win a game they dominated almost completely.
City have suffered pain in the Champions League before and there will certainly be wounds from the way this frenetic, compelling game was lost.
The immediate task for manager Pep Guardiola is to make sure the fatigue and disappointment left behind here does not spill over into what is now a quest for a domestic double of the Premier League and FA Cup, with a semi-final against Chelsea in the latter at Wembley on Saturday.
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I wonder had Haaland and KDB taken penalties would MC be in the SF. ET substitutions which Pep will be ruing for a long time.
I wonder had Haaland and KDB taken penalties would MC be in the SF. ET substitutions which Pep will be ruing for a long time.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola defends selling Cole Palmer to Chelsea
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Cole Palmer was asking to leave the club for two years before he eventually joined Chelsea.
City sold Palmer, 21, to Chelsea for £42.5m on deadline day in September.
Palmer has gone on to score 20 top-flight goals and is level with City's Erling Haaland at the top of the Premier League Golden Boot standings.
"In pre-season I said stay because Riyad [Mahrez] has gone and he said 'no, I want to leave'," said Guardiola.
"After two seasons, what could I say?"
Palmer scored four goals against Everton on 15 April to take his league tally to 20 for the season and is set to face his former side in their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
He is being tipped to win the PFA Player of the Year award and also make England manager Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad.
His exploits have raised questions about Guardiola's wisdom in letting Palmer go.
The City boss claims the reality of the situation meant it was impossible to keep him.
"He was asking for two seasons to leave," said Guardiola. "I said 'no, stay'. What could we do?"
Palmer signed a five-year City contract in 2021.
At that point, he had made two senior appearances for the club.
He had only started three Premier League games when he left and Guardiola accepts it was probably not enough.
"I said many times, I didn't give him the minutes that he maybe deserved and wanted, the minutes he now has at Chelsea," he said.
"I understand that completely. I am happy for him because he is a lovely guy. He is playing good and is an incredible threat."
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he thanks City for allowing Palmer "the opportunity to him to move to another club" and the forward is also grateful to his former club.
"He always talks very highly about them and Pep," said Pochettino.
"I think he understood perfectly that maybe for different reasons he wanted to prove himself in another club."
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Cole Palmer was asking to leave the club for two years before he eventually joined Chelsea.
City sold Palmer, 21, to Chelsea for £42.5m on deadline day in September.
Palmer has gone on to score 20 top-flight goals and is level with City's Erling Haaland at the top of the Premier League Golden Boot standings.
"In pre-season I said stay because Riyad [Mahrez] has gone and he said 'no, I want to leave'," said Guardiola.
"After two seasons, what could I say?"
Palmer scored four goals against Everton on 15 April to take his league tally to 20 for the season and is set to face his former side in their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
He is being tipped to win the PFA Player of the Year award and also make England manager Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad.
His exploits have raised questions about Guardiola's wisdom in letting Palmer go.
The City boss claims the reality of the situation meant it was impossible to keep him.
"He was asking for two seasons to leave," said Guardiola. "I said 'no, stay'. What could we do?"
Palmer signed a five-year City contract in 2021.
At that point, he had made two senior appearances for the club.
He had only started three Premier League games when he left and Guardiola accepts it was probably not enough.
"I said many times, I didn't give him the minutes that he maybe deserved and wanted, the minutes he now has at Chelsea," he said.
"I understand that completely. I am happy for him because he is a lovely guy. He is playing good and is an incredible threat."
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he thanks City for allowing Palmer "the opportunity to him to move to another club" and the forward is also grateful to his former club.
"He always talks very highly about them and Pep," said Pochettino.
"I think he understood perfectly that maybe for different reasons he wanted to prove himself in another club."
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Manchester City moves into the final of the FA Cup after beating Chelsea 1-0.
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Manchester City are now just 1 point behind Arsenal with a game in hand after their impressive 5-1 win against Wolves.
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Starting Man City XI against Tottenham: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland
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Man City move close to history - thanks to an unlikely hero
Manchester City saw an unlikely hero emerge from their galaxy of superstars to make a potentially defining contribution in their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title.
Pep Guardiola rightly acted with caution when he removed keeper Ederson, with City leading 1-0, after he suffered a nasty blow to the head in a heavy collision at the foot of his post with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
Ederson, who had a problem with his eye, did not look happy with the decision - taken upon advice from the club doctor - but his manager was perfectly justified, not just acting in the best interests of the Brazilian keeper but also because he has complete trust in his replacement Stefan Ortega.
And in a 21-minute cameo of the highest quality, Ortega - who has performed with distinction every time he has deputised for Ederson this season - may well have rubber-stamped City’s sixth title in seven seasons.
When the final whistle sounded and the club stood one win away from being champions again, Guardiola headed straight for Ortega and greeted the German with a kiss on the cheek for his crucial contribution. It was richly deserved.
Guardiola did not hold back with the praise as he said: "Ortega is a world-class goalkeeper. An exceptional, exceptional goalkeeper. Ederson did not have concussion, he had a problem with his eye. He could not see properly so the doctor said I should change."
Spurs made a complete mockery of the cynics who suggested they may ease off because any sort of positive result could potentially give rivals Arsenal their first Premier League title in 20 years.
Ange Postecoglou’s fifth-placed side were fully committed in chasing a goal of their own as they went after a place in the Champions League and it was not for any lack of effort as they came so close to upsetting City’s traditional title charge. They were left disappointed in the end as defeat confirmed Aston Villa's fourth-placed finish and they will now join European football's top table.
Ortega's impact was instant, denying Spurs substitute Dejan Kulusevski with a good save and then the same player shortly afterwards as City almost paid the price for a performance that was not one of their best.
The biggest moment came in the closing minutes, with City clinging on to a one-goal lead, when Son Heung-min collected the ball and raced clear with only Ortega to beat. It was the sort of opportunity the South Korean has taken with aplomb so many times in his Spurs career.
Manchester City saw an unlikely hero emerge from their galaxy of superstars to make a potentially defining contribution in their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title.
Pep Guardiola rightly acted with caution when he removed keeper Ederson, with City leading 1-0, after he suffered a nasty blow to the head in a heavy collision at the foot of his post with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
Ederson, who had a problem with his eye, did not look happy with the decision - taken upon advice from the club doctor - but his manager was perfectly justified, not just acting in the best interests of the Brazilian keeper but also because he has complete trust in his replacement Stefan Ortega.
And in a 21-minute cameo of the highest quality, Ortega - who has performed with distinction every time he has deputised for Ederson this season - may well have rubber-stamped City’s sixth title in seven seasons.
When the final whistle sounded and the club stood one win away from being champions again, Guardiola headed straight for Ortega and greeted the German with a kiss on the cheek for his crucial contribution. It was richly deserved.
Guardiola did not hold back with the praise as he said: "Ortega is a world-class goalkeeper. An exceptional, exceptional goalkeeper. Ederson did not have concussion, he had a problem with his eye. He could not see properly so the doctor said I should change."
Spurs made a complete mockery of the cynics who suggested they may ease off because any sort of positive result could potentially give rivals Arsenal their first Premier League title in 20 years.
Ange Postecoglou’s fifth-placed side were fully committed in chasing a goal of their own as they went after a place in the Champions League and it was not for any lack of effort as they came so close to upsetting City’s traditional title charge. They were left disappointed in the end as defeat confirmed Aston Villa's fourth-placed finish and they will now join European football's top table.
Ortega's impact was instant, denying Spurs substitute Dejan Kulusevski with a good save and then the same player shortly afterwards as City almost paid the price for a performance that was not one of their best.
The biggest moment came in the closing minutes, with City clinging on to a one-goal lead, when Son Heung-min collected the ball and raced clear with only Ortega to beat. It was the sort of opportunity the South Korean has taken with aplomb so many times in his Spurs career.
Stefan Ortega: Manchester City keeper proves hero as title looms
Keeper Stefan Ortega's brilliant cameo at Spurs puts Manchester City on the brink of a fourth successive Premier League title.
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Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will miss their Premier League title decider and the FA Cup final because of a fractured eye socket.
The 30-year-old Brazil international was unhappy at being replaced after 69 minutes of Tuesday's 2-0 league win at Tottenham following a collision with Spurs' Cristian Romero.
Leaders City host West Ham on Sunday, knowing victory - or matching Arsenal's result against Everton - will seal a fourth consecutive title.
City meet Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 25 May.
Stefan Ortega, who made some key saves after replacing Ederson against Spurs, is set to deputise for the final two games.
The German has played in every round of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup over the past two seasons and was likely to feature at Wembley even if Ederson was available.
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The 30-year-old Brazil international was unhappy at being replaced after 69 minutes of Tuesday's 2-0 league win at Tottenham following a collision with Spurs' Cristian Romero.
Leaders City host West Ham on Sunday, knowing victory - or matching Arsenal's result against Everton - will seal a fourth consecutive title.
City meet Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 25 May.
Stefan Ortega, who made some key saves after replacing Ederson against Spurs, is set to deputise for the final two games.
The German has played in every round of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup over the past two seasons and was likely to feature at Wembley even if Ederson was available.
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Foden named Premier League Player of the Season
Manchester City's Phil Foden has been named the Premier League's Player of the Season.
Earlier this month the England midfielder, 23, was voted the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.
Foden has claimed a career-best 17 goals and eight assists in the Premier League this season, before City's final game on Sunday.
"To win this award is an achievement that I am extremely proud of," said Foden.
"The Premier League is acknowledged as the greatest league in the world, and it is a pleasure to have been nominated with so many other great players who have all enjoyed special seasons for their clubs."
Only Erling Haaland (27) has scored more league goals than Foden for City, who will secure a record fourth straight English title if they win at home to West Ham on Sunday.
"Overall, I've been very happy with the way I have played this season and really pleased that I have been able to contribute with the goals and assists throughout the season," Foden added.
"I'd like to thank all of the City staff, coaches and especially my team-mates because without them this wouldn’t be possible. And I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for me as the award means a lot.”
Phil Foden: Man City man wins Premier League Player of the Season
Manchester City's Phil Foden is named the Premier League's Player of the Season.
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Manchester City to parade Premier League trophy
Record-breaking Premier League winners Manchester City are to mark their four-in-a-row achievement with a victory parade on Sunday.
The first team to win four successive league titles in English football's top tier will begin the parade at 19:30 BST at The National Football Museum, finishing 90 minutes later on Deansgate.
Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig said the parade would be an "unmissable night to remember" for fans and players.
The parade is taking place later in the day to allow the streets to be reset following the Great Manchester Run, which takes place earlier in the day.
'Astonishing achievement'
The "Sky Blues" recorded their unprecedented achievement on Sunday beating West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium to win the title by two points over Arsenal.
Manchester City Council said there would be several stopping points along the route for fans to take photographs.
Ms Craig said: "Being crowned Premier League champions once again, and for an astonishing fourth year in a row, is an incredible achievement by the club and its players, showing once again that Manchester's world class sporting credentials really are second to none."
The council said people who want to join the party should note the city centre is already expected to be busy as tens of thousands of runners take part in the race, which is due to finish at 15:30 on Deansgate.
Fans planning to attend the parade are asked to travel light and not to bring big bags or glass bottles
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Guardiola admits tactical 'mistake' in FA Cup final
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he made a mistake with his tactics in their 2-1 FA Cup final defeat by Manchester United.
Guardiola made three changes to the side that beat West Ham last weekend to clinch the Premier League title.
At half-time at Wembley and trailing 2-0, he reversed two of those by bringing on Jeremy Doku and Manuel Akanji for Mateo Kovacic and Nathan Ake.
Belgium winger Doku scored for City in the 87th minute, but they could not battle back to defend the trophy they won against United last season.
"Congratulations to Manchester United on winning the FA Cup," Guardiola said afterwards.
"I think my gameplan was not good. The second half was much much better. We were more intense, in part because we were 2-0 down and had nothing to lose. It was a tight game.
"We had clear chances in the second half which wasn't easy because they had man-marking and defended the pockets but we had the chances and unfortunately we scored a goal a little bit late."
It was the first time Guardiola had lost a domestic cup final in England, after four League Cup and two FA Cup successes.
"It's normal teams can lose finals but this season has been extraordinary, fighting for all the trophies in a good way," he added. "We'll rest and come back next season."
Guardiola was asked if his side was sluggish, but said: "No. For my decisions we were not in the right positions to attack them. My mistake, my gameplan was not good."
When asked what he was trying to do, he added: "The players know the reason why. Tactically, it was not good. I was not good today. You plan a game for different positions but it didn't work.
"Always when we play against United, we have the control and we created in the second half but we were not able to do it."
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Man City launch legal action over financial rules
Manchester City are due to face the Premier League in a legal battle over the organisation’s commercial rules next week.
BBC Sport understands an arbitration hearing surrounding the legality of the league’s associated party transaction (APT) rules, which determine whether sponsorship deals are financially ‘fair’, has been set for 10-21 June.
In February, BBC Sport reported the Premier League was being threatened with legal action over changes to its rules.
It has been disclosed to the remaining Premier League clubs that City are the club in question, with the league offering the remaining 19 members the opportunity to make witness statements as part of the case.
Neither the Premier League nor Manchester City have responded to requests for a comment on the case.
However, The Times, external says it has seen a 165-page legal document in which City claim they are victims of "discrimination", that the amended rules were approved by rivals to "stifle" their success on the pitch, and call it "a tyranny of the majority".
Last month City became the first club in English football history to win the league title in four consecutive seasons.
The move comes a matter of months before a Premier League disciplinary commission will hear over 100 charges against City for breaching its financial regulations, some of which date back to 2009.
Some of those charges relate to amounts paid to City by sponsors linked to Abu Dhabi.
The new rules around sponsorship deals were agreed earlier this year by the required minimum 14 clubs.
At the time, the Premier League said the move would "enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the system".
The Times report that in addition to the challenge to the rules, City are also claiming damages.
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Manchester City are due to face the Premier League in a legal battle over the organisation’s commercial rules next week.
BBC Sport understands an arbitration hearing surrounding the legality of the league’s associated party transaction (APT) rules, which determine whether sponsorship deals are financially ‘fair’, has been set for 10-21 June.
In February, BBC Sport reported the Premier League was being threatened with legal action over changes to its rules.
It has been disclosed to the remaining Premier League clubs that City are the club in question, with the league offering the remaining 19 members the opportunity to make witness statements as part of the case.
Neither the Premier League nor Manchester City have responded to requests for a comment on the case.
However, The Times, external says it has seen a 165-page legal document in which City claim they are victims of "discrimination", that the amended rules were approved by rivals to "stifle" their success on the pitch, and call it "a tyranny of the majority".
Last month City became the first club in English football history to win the league title in four consecutive seasons.
The move comes a matter of months before a Premier League disciplinary commission will hear over 100 charges against City for breaching its financial regulations, some of which date back to 2009.
Some of those charges relate to amounts paid to City by sponsors linked to Abu Dhabi.
The new rules around sponsorship deals were agreed earlier this year by the required minimum 14 clubs.
At the time, the Premier League said the move would "enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the system".
The Times report that in addition to the challenge to the rules, City are also claiming damages.
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Premier League charges 'frustrating', says Al-Mubarak
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak says he is "frustrated" at the club’s on-pitch achievements being accompanied by repeated reminders of the 115 Premier League charges lodged against them.
Last month City became the first club in English football history to win the league title in four consecutive seasons.
But in autumn a Premier League disciplinary commission is set to hear the case against City for allegedly breaching its financial regulations, some of which date back to 2009.
City deny all the charges – but recently manager Pep Guardiola admitted "he did not know" if people liked his team.
“Of course, it’s frustrating,” Khaldoon told City’s internal media in his annual end of season address. “The referencing is always frustrating.
“I feel for our fanbase and everyone associated with the club to have these charges constantly referenced.
“It’s taking longer than anyone hoped for but there is a process we have to go through. I’ve always repeated, let’s be judged by the facts and not by claims and counterclaims.”
BBC Sport understands Khaldoon gave the interview before stories emerged on Tuesday around City’s legal challenge to the Premier League’s commercial rules.
An arbitration hearing surrounding the legality of the league’s associated party transaction (APT) rules, which determine whether sponsorship deals are financially ‘fair’, has been set for 10-21 June.
Khaldoon was asked about the likely impact of financial regulations on this summer’s transfer window given different competitions have different rules. His answer was given without the knowledge City’s present stance would be made public.
“The Premier League got to where it is today by being the most competitive league,” he said. “So, I hope there is a bit more sensibility in regulating. A balanced approach is good from all the leagues.
“There have been a lot of restrictions put in place on swaps and loans, so even that is now much more restricted. That is going to be reflected, I believe, this summer.”
Guardiola has won 15 trophies at the club since his appointment in 2016.
The 53-year-old has one year to run on his current deal, which he signed in November 2022.
The former Barcelona boss suggested after his side's Premier League title success in May that he could leave the club in 2025, when his contract expires.
“Pep has always been fully committed to this club and to every contract he has signed with us,” said Al-Mubarak.
“This decision on his future is always a decision we take together and I have no doubt we will find the right solution that works for Pep and works for us.”
Man City: Premier League charges 'frustrating', says Khaldoon al-Mubarak
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak says the "constant referencing" of the 115 charges against the club are "frustrating".
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Manchester City claim Premier League analysis of commercial income is ‘unfair’
Manchester City are claiming the Premier League has treated them unfairly in assessing their commercial income by relying on the analysis of a data company that also works for their rivals. The Guardian has learned the league’s scrutiny of the fair market value of City’s deals was undertaken by Nielsen Sports, a global data and media valuation firm that has contracts with several top-flight clubs.
City are understood to have raised the Premier League’s use of Nielsen in their legal battle over associated party transactions (APT), in which clubs strike sponsorship or revenue deals with businesses linked to their owners, which was heard in private last month. A decision on the landmark case is expected soon, although it is unclear when it will be made public.
The club and the Premier League are also preparing to lock horns in an era-defining legal hearing in November, with the winners of six of the past seven league titles accused of 115 breaches of financial fair play rules. Both parties declined to comment on either case when contacted. City have denied wrongdoing.
The Premier League appointed Nielsen to help police its APT rules when the regulations were introduced in 2021 in a move approved by the clubs. It is understood the Nielsen team working for the league on APT rules is ringfenced from the rest of its business, an operation with eight offices around the world.
City have brought a hugely significant legal challenge against the Premier League’s introduction and enforcement of APT rules, leading to an 11-day arbitration hearing. The club voted against APTs when they were first tabled three ago and again when the rules were tightened in February this year.
It is claimed by City that the regulations, designed to ensure sponsorship received from companies with links to clubs’ owners are of fair market value, are unlawful because they contravene competition law. If successful, the club will demand financial damages from the Premier League for perceived losses from sponsorship deals blocked after analysis by Nielsen.
City are also understood to be arguing the Premier League’s APT rules are far more restrictive than Uefa’s and want them relaxed. The unprecedented legal action has sparked a civil war in the top flight, with Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa sympathetic to City but Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool strongly opposed to their claim.
Legal documents from City allege the rules were designed to “discriminate against Gulf owners”. That bold claim is based on the fact that APTs were brought in as a response to the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle in 2021.
City posted a Premier League record revenue of £712.8m last November on the back of winning the treble, an increase of almost £100m on the previous 12 months, and their commercial income has led to eyebrows being raised at other clubs given the size of their global fanbase compared with that of Manchester United and Liverpool. Three of City’s biggest sponsors have close links to their Abu Dhabi owners, including the shirt and stadium sponsors Etihad Airways, Etisalat and Experience Abu Dhabi.
The new legal claim from City was filed in February, with the Premier League informing its clubs of the matter in March. In another element forming part of the legal challenge, City make an explosive claim about the Premier League’s well-established voting rules. The requirement that 14 of 20 clubs must vote in favour of any proposal for it to be adopted has long been hailed as one of the competition’s strengths, but in their legal documents City claim the system preserves “the tyranny of the majority”.
Manchester City, the Premier League and Nielsen declined to comment.
SOURCE: https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...mier-league-analysis-commercial-income-unfair
Manchester City are claiming the Premier League has treated them unfairly in assessing their commercial income by relying on the analysis of a data company that also works for their rivals. The Guardian has learned the league’s scrutiny of the fair market value of City’s deals was undertaken by Nielsen Sports, a global data and media valuation firm that has contracts with several top-flight clubs.
City are understood to have raised the Premier League’s use of Nielsen in their legal battle over associated party transactions (APT), in which clubs strike sponsorship or revenue deals with businesses linked to their owners, which was heard in private last month. A decision on the landmark case is expected soon, although it is unclear when it will be made public.
The club and the Premier League are also preparing to lock horns in an era-defining legal hearing in November, with the winners of six of the past seven league titles accused of 115 breaches of financial fair play rules. Both parties declined to comment on either case when contacted. City have denied wrongdoing.
The Premier League appointed Nielsen to help police its APT rules when the regulations were introduced in 2021 in a move approved by the clubs. It is understood the Nielsen team working for the league on APT rules is ringfenced from the rest of its business, an operation with eight offices around the world.
City have brought a hugely significant legal challenge against the Premier League’s introduction and enforcement of APT rules, leading to an 11-day arbitration hearing. The club voted against APTs when they were first tabled three ago and again when the rules were tightened in February this year.
It is claimed by City that the regulations, designed to ensure sponsorship received from companies with links to clubs’ owners are of fair market value, are unlawful because they contravene competition law. If successful, the club will demand financial damages from the Premier League for perceived losses from sponsorship deals blocked after analysis by Nielsen.
City are also understood to be arguing the Premier League’s APT rules are far more restrictive than Uefa’s and want them relaxed. The unprecedented legal action has sparked a civil war in the top flight, with Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa sympathetic to City but Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool strongly opposed to their claim.
Legal documents from City allege the rules were designed to “discriminate against Gulf owners”. That bold claim is based on the fact that APTs were brought in as a response to the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle in 2021.
City posted a Premier League record revenue of £712.8m last November on the back of winning the treble, an increase of almost £100m on the previous 12 months, and their commercial income has led to eyebrows being raised at other clubs given the size of their global fanbase compared with that of Manchester United and Liverpool. Three of City’s biggest sponsors have close links to their Abu Dhabi owners, including the shirt and stadium sponsors Etihad Airways, Etisalat and Experience Abu Dhabi.
The new legal claim from City was filed in February, with the Premier League informing its clubs of the matter in March. In another element forming part of the legal challenge, City make an explosive claim about the Premier League’s well-established voting rules. The requirement that 14 of 20 clubs must vote in favour of any proposal for it to be adopted has long been hailed as one of the competition’s strengths, but in their legal documents City claim the system preserves “the tyranny of the majority”.
Manchester City, the Premier League and Nielsen declined to comment.
SOURCE: https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...mier-league-analysis-commercial-income-unfair
