Man City drop Crvena Zvezda team news hint as 23 players in training squad
Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku remain out for Manchester City as the Blues prepare to take on Crvena Zvezda in the Champions League this week.
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Man City's struggles without Rodri expose four transfer decisions that haven't worked yet
Another game without Rodri, another defeat.
Manu Akanji hints at Man City dressing room mood after Aston Villa defeat
Manu Akanji offered a telling smile and a shake of the head when asked what mood Pep Guardiola was in after Manchester City's defeat at Aston Villa. "Let's say like this, he wasn't happy," the defender said, keen not to break the sanctity of what was said behind closed doors.
Pep Guardiola substitutions show where Kalvin Phillips really stands in Man City plans
This was another game without Rodri - Manchester City's fifth such occasion this season - as the Spaniard served a one-match suspension. Kalvin Phillips started the first of those five games but hasn't started since, with Guardiola playing five others in defensive midfield since from the start. Manu Akanji and Bernardo Silva have also played midfield roles in recent weeks, suggesting Phillips is at least sixth in the midfield hierarchy and potentially as low as eighth. Guardiola named Nathan Ake as another capable of playing in that position on Tuesday, too.
Man City have another player following in Ilkay Gundogan's footsteps
Pep Guardiola instantly knew the value of Ilkay Gundogan but it took a while for Manchester City fans to get on board.
Man City next target is looming after Champions League scare
Manchester City players know that they need to start winning Premier League games again after coming through a scare in the Champions League.
I knew Pep Guardiola had trick up his sleeve for Man City after reaction to RB Leipzig goal
Pep's telling reaction to Dias mistake
Man City nightmare transforms into new Champions League reality
There was a moment in the first half when Rodri got the ball and the advertising boards flickered to show the bright red of Turkish Airlines all around the ground.