Monday morning headlines from Bitter and Blue.
It’s your Manchester City headline roundup from Sky Blue News! We’ll be on a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule in the course of the World Cup Break. Here’s your Monday dose of all the newest.
Ilkay Gundogan pinpoints why Manchester City lost to Brentford – Jack Flintham – Manchester Evening News
Gundogan had an opportunity to place City forward however was unable to get the ball out from beneath his ft. As the Blues pushed additional for a winner they might find yourself being caught by a suckerpunch on the counter deep into second half stoppage time.
Toney tapped house to ship the Bees’ supporters wild and see City stoop to solely their second defeat of the marketing campaign. Following the loss, Gundogan admitted that he was upset together with his aspect’s efficiency.
“We conceded a goal in the first 20 minutes which we knew was exactly what they wanted,” the City captain mentioned. “Sometimes it’s tough to have an evidence. I don’t know, there isn’t any excuse.
“Of course, it’s disappointing and irritating for me. I couldn’t type out my ft fast sufficient [for the missed chance] and perhaps I ought to have taken a contact.
“In basic, I form of disagree that we had possibilities within the second half. It felt like we crossed lots of balls in areas the place Erling [Haaland] was, however he was at all times towards three males.
Manchester City Mid Season Review – Adam Marrett – Man City Square
A large cluster of fixtures all completed to get up to now and now six weeks of no Manchester City soccer to look at, analyse and get excited for. Instead a World Cup has come round, rightly or wrongly is a unique dialogue, one I received’t contact on right here.
For me, City are nicely positioned for one more Premier League title tilt publish the World Cup, nicely positioned within the Champions League with a tie towards RB Leipzig to return within the second spherical and have navigated previous Chelsea into the fourth spherical of the Carabao Cup the place a house tie towards Liverpool awaits.
Now there’s a wait of a month earlier than we’re again on the Etihad, an ideal likelihood to overview the 4 months of motion we’ve got seen thus far.
A overview of our season thus far. Now 6 weeks of no City.https://t.co/X2eBVj9xhz
— Adam Marrett (@AdamAdammarrett) November 13, 2022
DICKOV ANTICIPATES STRONG CITY RESPONSE AFTER WORLD CUP – George Kelsey – ManCity.com
Reflecting on the outcome and efficiency on Matchday Live, Dickov gave credit score to visiting supervisor Thomas Frank and the way he set his aspect up on the Etihad.
But the previous City ahead expects one other high quality run of kind to start when the Premier League will get again beneath approach.
He mentioned: “Sometimes you’ve acquired to carry your fingers up and provides credit score [to the opponent], however each time this group will get a setback they arrive again and go and win 5, six, seven or eight in a row.
“They’ve acquired somewhat break now, however I’ve little doubt that’ll occur.
“We’re so fortunate to have the ability to sit right here and watch the soccer these guys play. We’re used to them being at their best possible each time.
“Sometimes for those who get beat it’s straightforward to take a look at the opposite group and be crucial however I feel you’ve acquired to offer an enormous quantity of credit score to Brentford in the present day.
Galatasaray ‘want to sign Ilkay Gundogan’ and more Man City transfer rumours – Isaac Johnson – Manchester Evening News
Galatasaray are reportedly aiming to lure Ilkay Gundogan to Turkey with the midfielder into the ultimate 12 months of his Manchester City contract.
His future on the Etihad stays unsure with the participant allowed to speak to abroad golf equipment in January when his deal enters its final six months. Gundogan continues to be an integral a part of Pep Guardiola’s set-up having performed 20 occasions this season, which incorporates 16 begins.
Among his 51 objectives in 273 matches for the Blues is the winner in final season’s final-day comeback towards Aston Villa which clinched the title for City – his fourth Premier League triumph.
Pep Guardiola suggests Manchester City star is ‘back’ after poor start to season – Danny Young – City Xtra
Stefan Ortega was given the Man of the match award for his essential saves, however Pep Guardiola was stuffed with reward for Riyad Mahrez, after a gradual begin to the season for the ahead compared to his standard excessive requirements.
Speaking to the media after Wednesday night time’s sport, Pep Guardiola mentioned, “He’s again.
“Not just for the goal and the second action. Many details prove to me he’s back.”
He continued, “He arrived late, wasn’t good to start with and now he’s again.
“Riyad will be so important in the second half of the season.”
Report: Manchester City Set To Extend Young Star’s Contract, Considered Future Top Player By Pep Guardiola – Harri Burton – City Transfer Room
Born in Bury, Manchester, {the teenager} has a present contract together with his boyhood membership till 2025, however City are in superior talks to increase his present deal, based on Nico Schira, a sports activities journalist on Twitter.
Pep Guardiola considers Lewis a future prime participant and hopes for the younger star to remain dedicated to City with a brand new and improved long-term contract.
Having been with the membership because the age of eight, Lewis has risen by means of the ranks of City’s academy, incomes his debut beneath Guardiola.
Primarily taking part in as a full-back, the England Under 19s worldwide might be deployed as a defensive midfielder.
Report: Manchester City Set To Extend Young Star’s Contract, Considered Future Top Player By Pep Guardiola
Broke #UCL document on his first begin within the competitors
Replacement for ageing Kyle Walker?
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— Harri Burton (@Harri_Burton) November 13, 2022
And lastly… A pleasant piece on the City legend who now calls Manchester house.
PABLO ZABALETA: ADOPTED MANCUNIAN – George Kelsey – ManCity.com
Indeed, after initially being considerably tentative to maneuver to Manchester, Zabaleta was quickly satisfied that the bold Abu Dhabi United Group challenge was one which he should get behind.
That ardour radiated every time the full-back stepped throughout the white line, whether or not or not it’s beneath the watchful eye of Mark Hughes, Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini or Pep Guardiola.
In brief, that enthusiasm was backed up by Zabaleta’s performances, rendering him an instantaneous fan favorite.
He displays with a smile: “They noticed a participant that got here who was unknown (however) I at all times performed with my coronary heart. I did that for all my golf equipment actually.
“When the brand new homeowners got here, I needed to be part of the Club. I needed to vary the historical past of the Club.
“Some of the gamers confirmed that dedication from the primary days, some didn’t. I needed to assist the Club to the subsequent stage.
There you’ve gotten it. Check again right here Wednesday for extra headlines, and stick with Bitter and Blue for all the newest Manchester City information and response throughout Qatar 2022.