Sky Blue News: Women Win, Title Rivals, Men’s Win Reaction, and More…

Monday morning information from Bitter and Blue

The weekend is over and Manchester CIty wish to the UCL Group G finale in opposition to Sevilla on Wednesday. Sky Blue News is right here that can assist you get sorted to begin your week.

LATE RASO STRIKE SEES OFF LIVERPOOL – Adam Gooseman – ManCity.com

The Women’s facet dispatched the visiting Reds with a late winner.

Manchester City needed to await a late Haley Raso strike to beat Liverpool 2-1 on the Academy Stadium within the Barclay’s Women’s Super League.

Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw opened the scoring after she latched onto Lauren Hemp’s by ball however Katie Stengal dispossessed Alex Greenwood to equalise for Liverpool simply earlier than half time.

City managed to revive the lead as soon as extra with Raso who tapped in from a spill by Rachael Laws as we claimed a large three factors.

Substitute Hayley Raso scored the winner for Manchester City as they battled to victory over Liverpool in the Women’s Super League. – Emma Sanders – BBC

Haley’s second half talley was the distinction, and Bunny continues her sizzling begin.

Raso pounced six minutes after approaching to revive City’s lead following Liverpool striker Katie Stengel’s equaliser within the first half.

Visitors Liverpool threatened and precipitated issues, although City had loads of alternative so as to add to their tally.

Khadija Shaw opened the scoring as City gained their third successive WSL match.

Liverpool, who had been promoted to the WSL after profitable the Championship final season, surprised champions Chelsea to win on the opening weekend and threatened to take factors off City at Academy Stadium.

Matt Beard’s facet pressed and hurried City into making errors on the again, and it was England worldwide Alex Greenwood who gave away possession to Stengel for his or her equaliser.

“Before they scored we were a little naive in our play. I wouldn’t say it’s confusion but decision-making,” stated Manchester City supervisor Gareth Taylor.

Man City star delivers honest Arsenal Premier League title verdict amid Liverpool collapse – Sam Hill – football.london

Riyad sees the London Guns as City’s chief title challenger.

The Gunners had been set to tackle City earlier this month however the conflict was postponed to permit Arsenal to play their earlier postponed Europa League fixture in opposition to PSV on the Emirates Stadium. Arteta has been capable of enhance the efficiency ranges of many gamers in his workforce together with Granit Xhaka, while the additions of William Saliba and former City duo Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus have helped the north London outfit problem on the prime of the desk.

Mahrez is totally conscious of the risk Arsenal pose to City’s title ambitions this season, while Liverpool and Chelsea languish additional down the desk. When assessing the Premier League title race, Mahrez stated: “I believe Arsenal are excellent. All of the highest six actually.

“Even Liverpool, they are away from us at the moment, but I still think they can be there at the end of the season. All the top six can challenge us for the Premier League title and all of the other trophies.”

Pep Guardiola claims Man City have a new Premier League title rival – Alex Brotherton – Manchester Evening News

Pep thinks Newcastkle could make a push as properly.

Arsenal being City’s closest rival within the Premier League standings has come as one thing of a shock – many anticipated City and Liverpool to as soon as once more go head-to-head for the title, however since Jurgen Klopp’s facet beat City two weeks in the past they’ve suffered defeats to Forest and Leeds, and now discover themselves 13 factors adrift of City.

However, talking after City’s win on the King Power Stadium on Saturday, Guardiola insisted that City have one other rival they need to be frightened about: Newcastle.

On Saturday the Magpies demolished Aston Villa 4-0 to stay fourth within the desk and prolong their unbeaten run to eight video games. City skilled simply how good Newcastle are of their third recreation of the season, when the 2 sides performed out a breathless 3-3 draw at St James’ Park. After the begin to the season they’ve had, Guardiola sees now purpose why they will’t battle with the likes of City for a spot within the prime 4 and possibly extra.

3 Up & 2 Down: Leicester City v Manchester City – CITYZENDuck – Bitter and Blue

2 arrows pointing manner up.

Kevin De Bruyne – De Bruyne’s set-piece sharpshooting was the distinction in a match that City performed with out the world’s prime scoring risk. Brendan Rodgers had the Foxes set as much as restrict the Champions’ probabilities, and so they restricted the area that the Blues needed to function. Given the ten yards from a free kick simply outdoors the field, KDB made them pay.

Backline Health – At final the centre backs appear to be totally wholesome. For the primary time because the preseason, Pep Guardiola can select from his total complement of central defenders. John Stones, Manuel Akanji, and Aymeric Laporte all obtained the beginning yesterday. Ruben Dias got here on for Akanji within the second half, and Nathan Ake obtained a much-needed relaxation. The final piece of the defensive puzzle can be the return to health of proper again Kyle Walker.

Kevin De Bruyne admits upcoming World Cup in Qatar could be his last – Nick Mashiter – Yahoo!

KDB talks about his worldwide future.

De Bruyne’s household will journey to Qatar for Belgium’s Group F video games in opposition to Canada, Morocco and Croatia.

The 31-year-old performed for Belgium once they completed third in Russia 4 years in the past and reached the quarter-finals in Brazil in 2014 however is aware of that is more likely to be his final probability along with his nationwide workforce.

He stated: “My household are going over for the group phases. I’m clearly 31 and I don’t know what’s going to occur in 4 years. This is the primary time my children can come to the World Cup.

“That is why they’re coming. It shall be particular, an occasion I don’t need them to overlook. They are six, 4 and two. The eldest two of them comply with the soccer a bit however the daughter, probably not, however she will be able to go and benefit from the solar and play within the pool.

“He proves it every week” – Kevin De Bruyne orders fans to take note of one Manchester City star’s wide-ranging abilities – Freddie Pye – City Xtra

And lastly… Kevin additionally provides Eddie his flowers.

While Manchester City had been dominant in their very own outing 24 hours prior, the efficiency of 1 participant prevented the sport from being what some would contemplate a calamity.

That participant is Ederson, and Kevin De Bruyne was eager to reward the all-round nature of the Brazil worldwide’s efficiency.

Speaking to broadcasters after the sport, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne prompt that the membership’s goalkeeper Ederson ought to be spoken about extra away from simply his talents on the ball.

The Belgian midfielder stated, “Ederson has been great.”

He continued, “Sometimes we solely speak about his distribution.

“But he’s a great keeper and he proves it every week.”

There you’ve got it Cityzens. Stay with us at Bitter and Blue as we construct towards a house date with Sevilla.

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