Kevin De Bruyne opens up on Man City future as Pep Guardiola hints at Champions League plan
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Erling Haaland: Pep Guardiola says Norwegian 'has improved' but 'can be better' ahead of crunch RB Leipzig tie
Erling Haaland «has improved» but «can be better», says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ahead of his side's crunch Champions League second-leg Round of 16 tie with RB Leipzig. The second leg at the Etihad will begin finely poised with the first match in Germany on February 22 ending 1-1, after Josko Gvardiol cancelled out Riyad Mahrez's opener. Ad All eyes will therefore be on whether Haaland can make the difference in a European knockout game, and he will be looking to score for the first time in the Champions League since October 5, as a result of a combination of a couple of goalless games, being rested, and injury.
Pep Guardiola urges benched Kevin De Bruyne to focus on simple things
Pep Guardiola has urged Kevin De Bruyne to focus on the "simple things" to get back to his best.
Pep Guardiola hints at Man City plan for RB Leipzig in Champions League
Pep Guardiola suggested that Manchester City will employ a similar approach against RB Leipzig as they attempt to make the Champions League quarter-finals.
'Just win the game' - Pep Guardiola wants Man City squad to block out Champions League 'theories'
Manchester City cannot control any outside narratives when it comes to the Champions League, Pep Guardiola admits, as the manager sent a simple instruction to his squad ahead of their last-16 second leg with RB Leipzig: just win the game.
Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City team news vs RB Leipzig in Champions League
Pep Guardiola will face the media ahead of Manchester City's Champions League last-16 second leg with RB Leipzig.
Pep Guardiola's Premier League theory is about to be put to the test by Man City and Arsenal
Manchester City's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday evening was crucial in more ways than one.
Manchester City Star Erling Haaland Is Here To Stay Insists Pep Guardiola
As Erling Haaland was mobbed by his Manchester City team-mates, the Norway star's broad grin gave Pep Guardiola renewed belief that his coveted striker is still happy at the club ahead of Tuesday's decisive Champions League clash with RB Leipzig. When Haaland scored a late penalty to clinch City's 1-0 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, he responded with a joyous slide across the rain-soaked Selhurst Park pitch.