Man City changing USA views as Joao Cancelo names his next ambition

Your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, July 22.

Man City are the star attraction in Texas as Blues show they are changing opinions in the US

Manchester City are back in Houston again, and from their first few days in the USA, it's clear to see why they keep returning - and may well do so again.

This is City's third time in Houston in seven years, and even a storm that postponed one of their friendlies in 2015 hasn't put them off coming back to Texas for a week-long training camp this year.

From the moment the 40-degree heat and sticky humidity hits you when you step out of the air-conditioned terminal at Houston Airport and you rush into a taxi, the city's love for football is evident. Definitely 'football', not 'soccer', as my driver was proud to point out.

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Joao Cancelo reveals his target for new Man City season

Joao Cancelo has opened up about the pressures of being in a Manchester City side that has won four out of the last five Premier League titles.

With less than three weeks to go until the beginning of the new Premier League campaign, Manchester City got off to a solid pre-season start as they beat Club America 2-1 at the NRG Stadium in Texas. Fans were expecting to see new signing Erling Haaland in action but the Norwegian did not feature as he watched his new teammates from the sidelines.

Kevin de Bruyne was in fine form as he scored both of City's goals as a reminder of his ability, while Cancelo donned his No.7 shirt for the first time — the left-back was handed the new shirt number after Raheem Sterling's departure to Chelsea was confirmed.

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