Pep Guardiola confirms Sergio Gomez plan as Man City academy stunned by first-team trio
These are your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, August 12.
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Man City defender Nathan Ake opens up on his future after failed Chelsea transfer
Manchester City's Nathan Ake has opened up on his chances of working his way into Pep Guardiola's starting XI after a summer fuelled with talk surrounding his future.
Erling Haaland's will to win impresses Man City manager Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said he has been taken aback by Erling Haaland's desire to succeed after Manchester City's new striker announced his arrival in English football by scoring twice on his Premier League debut last weekend. City beat off competition from around Europe for the Norwegian after he scored 86 goals in 89 games for Borussia Dortmund. But any doubts over Haaland's ability to fit into Guardiola's system after City won the Premier League for the past two years without playing a natural striker were quickly quashed by his match-winning performance in a 2-0 win at West Ham.
Benzema, Courtois and De Bruyne nominated for UEFA award
Real Madrid pair Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne were on Friday shortlisted for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award.
Two Bournemouth players set to miss fixture vs Man City
AFC Bournemouth manager Scott Parker has confirmed that two of his new signings will miss the trip to Manchester City this weekend.
Pep Guardiola identifies tactical improvement he wants from Erling Haaland at Man City
Pep Guardiola wants Erling Haaland to improve his involvements in Manchester City's build-up play, telling the new striker that he doesn't want him to simply be waiting in the box to score.
Every word from Pep Guardiola on Man City team news vs Bournemouth and Sergio Gomez plan
Pep Guardiola offered an update on his Manchester City squad and transfer plans ahead of the Premier League fixture vs Bournemouth this weekend.
Man City confirm Kalvin Phillips injury and give team news vs Bournemouth
Kalvin Phillips will miss Manchester City's game with Bournemouth as he joins Aymeric Laporte on the injured list, while Cole Palmer is a doubt.