Sky Blue News: FA Cup Semi, SWP Backs MCWFC, City Monitor Viega, and More…

Wednesday headlines from Bitter and Blue.

Manchester City males are again in coaching forward of their weekend match towards Liverpool. The ladies are prepping for a Sunday go to to Arsenal FC. Sky Blue News has the newest to get you prepared for all of the motion.

Pep Guardiola Determined for Manchester City Gamers’ Wellbeing – Emmanuel Odey – Bitter and Blue

Pep Guardiola is leaving no stone unturned to make sure his gamers are nicely taken care of. He has gone the additional mile to place in a phrase with fellow supervisor and pal Ronald Koeman concerning Nathan Ake. Having grow to be an vital participant like a number of others on the Etihad Stadium, the supervisor is doing his finest to guard his belongings.

The Netherlands supervisor has revealed that Pep Guardiola known as him to ship birthday needs through the worldwide break. However reasonably curiously, the City boss additionally took the chance to admonish him to watch out with using defender Nathan Ake whereas with the nationwide crew.

“I got a call from my friend Pep on my birthday this week,” Koeman mentioned in an interview.

“Pep wished me blissful birthday, however in a short time he additionally requested me if I may very well be cautious with Nathan Ake as a result of he wants him – and I can perceive why.

“Nathan is the absolute example of a player who has developed himself to top level. He has done so well for himself and has become a really important player for both the Netherlands and Manchester City. I am proud of Nathan. He is so important and is such a great defender now.”

Man City FA Cup semi-final vs Sheffield United lastly given date and kick-off time – Joe Bray – Manchester Night News

City have been paired with Sheffield United 10 days in the past, however solely now have discovered when the FA Cup semi-final will happen. Manchester United, who tackle Brighton within the different semi-final, can solely play on the Sunday that weekend as they’re concerned within the Europa League on the earlier Thursday, making the delay all of the extra irritating.

City will tackle Sheffield United three days after travelling to Bayern Munich within the Champions League for his or her quarter-final second-leg and 4 days earlier than an important Premier League title showdown with Arsenal on the Etihad Stadium.

The fixture affirmation completes City’s April schedule, which begins with them welcoming Liverpool to the Etihad and consists of the 2 Bayern Munich ties and likewise the Arsenal conflict.

Former Man City midfielder opens up on life at Bayern Munich forward of England return – Graham Falk – Manchester World

The Lionesses star returns to England tonight for the primary time since leaving City as Bayern Munich face Arsenal within the UEFA Champions League quarter-final on the Emirates together with her facet 1-0 up from the primary leg.

On her return, Stanway admits it is going to be a “weird”expertise however is raring to indicate her followers and her England crew mates how she has developed throughout her keep in Germany.

“It’ll be a little bit weird but it will be nice. It’s nice to be here at Bayern and to showcase to the girls why I am here and the reasons I am here and how much I am improving” mentioned Stanway.

“A lot of the girls really loved coming over to Munich last week. They loved the stadium and loved the atmosphere and I think that just showcases how good football is becoming in Germany and the levels it is going reach.”

HIGH-FLYING CITY UP FOR THE WSL TITLE FIGHT, SAYS WRIGHT-PHILLIPS – ManCity.com

With simply six video games of the season left, it’s shaping as much as be probably the most aggressive and fiercely fought title race in WSL historical past with United, City, third positioned Chelsea, who’re a degree behind the highest two however with a recreation in hand, and fourth positioned Arsenal all battling to changing into champions.

City now face one other enormous match this Sunday after we journey to play Arsenal, who lie three factors off the summit however with the Gunners having an important recreation in hand too.

Nevertheless, Wright-Phillips – who was a particular visitor on final Sunday’s Matchday Dwell present – insists City will journey to London armed with even higher perception and confidence because of the style of that standout Chelsea efficiency.

“The Chelsea win was of massive importance to the run of games coming up and showed a statement that we’re here for this title challenge and will see it all the way through,” the previous City and England males’s legend declared as the main focus switches to this weekend’s journey to the capital.

“Most positively, they need to have enormous confidence (from the win).

Manchester City ‘determined to keep Bernardo Silva this summer’ – Matt Regulation – Sports activities Mole

A latest report claimed that Man City could be prepared to let Bernardo depart the membership within the upcoming market in the event that they obtained a suggestion within the area of £57.6m.

Nevertheless, in line with Soccer Insider, Pep Guardiola’s facet haven’t any intention of permitting the midfielder to depart through the upcoming switch window.

The report claims that Man City are prone to ask Bernardo to remain for at the very least yet another season, together with his future doubtlessly being revisited through the summer time of 2024.

Bernardo arrived on the Etihad Stadium from Monaco in July 2017, and he has made 290 appearances for the Residents in all competitions, scoring 52 objectives and contributing 56 assists.

Man City’s want to maintain maintain of the Portuguese is allegedly strengthened by the truth that Ilkay Gundogan might depart on a free switch on the finish of June.

FIGHT TO GRAB GAB Man City ‘monitoring Celta Vigo wonderkid Gabri Veiga’ with Man Utd and Newcastle additionally chasing switch – Ian Tuckey – The Solar

Etihad chief Pep Guardiola has one eye on strengthening in midfield.

That’s partly as a result of City duo Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva face unsure futures in the summertime

And Celta president Carlos Mourino accepts holding onto Veiga is nearly unimaginable – not least financially.

He additionally revealed that at the very least 4 Premier League golf equipment are severely .

Mourino mentioned: “We need to maintain Gabri Veiga however it is going to be unimaginable attributable to his launch clause.

“We don’t need to promote, however they will purchase him from us. And we are able to’t do something there.

“We all know a few of his provides and it’s unimaginable to achieve them.

And at last… Native authorities are trying into Erling’s cellphone use.

Better Manchester Police launch Erling Haaland investigation for doable driving offence – Freddie Pye – City Xtra

Whereas footage emerged solely this week, it’s acknowledged that the alleged incident occurred the day after Manchester City’s 7-0 win over RB Leipzig within the UEFA Champions League last-16 second-leg; Wednesday 15 March.

Now, The Mirror have confirmed that Better Manchester Police have launched an investigation into the incident, with a spokesperson for the power stating, “I can confirm GMP is aware of the image and is investigating.”

The Mirror spotlight the truth that Erling Haaland might fined £200 and obtain six penalty factors if he’s to be punished for the alleged offence, whereas his driving license may be revoked if obtained inside the final two years.

As quoted within the authentic report of the incident from The Solar, a spokesman for the AA mentioned of the alleged incident, “It’s a straight red with no excuses. Holding your phone while driving is dangerous. For someone so effective at scoring, this is definitely an own goal.”

Erling Haaland is at present present process a interval of rehabilitation after sustaining a groin damage through the 6-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Burnley final weekend – an issue that pressured him to withdraw from worldwide duties with Norway.

There you will have it. Stick with Bitter and Blue as we proceed protection of Manchester City Soccer Membership’s twin title pushes. Come again tomorrow for extra from Sky Blue News.

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