Tottenham will welcome City to their new 62,000-seater stadium looking to qualify for the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time in the club's history, against a City team that is aiming to lift an incredible four titles this season. "In the last few years Manchester City are building to try to win everything. They have a very good squad and one of the best managers in the world. If one team can do it, it is Manchester City." "For us, it is a bonus to play in the quarterfinals. We are going to try to beat them. The objective is to be in the semifinals but it is going to be tough because Manchester City are a very good team and we respect them," said Pochettino in his pre-game press conference. The coach added that he was looking for the home fans to create a special atmosphere in what will be only the second competitive game to be held in the stadium. Manchester City do not expect to be overawed by the vast new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Photo: Man City via Getty … [Read more...] about Pochettino and Guardiola ready for Spurs-Man City Champions League clash
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Man City win League Cup final marked by Chelsea keeper controversy
LONDON: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri insisted goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted was a "misunderstanding" even if the Spaniard should have showed more respect towards his boss as Manchester City retained the League Cup on penalties. Manchester City's player celebrate after winning the English League Cup final football match against Chelsea. (Source: AP Photo/Alastair Grant) The Italian tried to replace the world's most expensive goalkeeper with Willy Caballero towards the end of a cagey 120 minutes that ended 0-0. Kepa had received treatment for an injury in the final stages and Sarri said he believed he was suffering from cramp until later informed otherwise by the club doctor. "It was a big misunderstanding because I understood he had cramp so I didn't want the goalkeeper to go to penalties in that physical condition," said Sarri. "I realised the situation after only three or four minutes when the doctor came to the bench." City goalkeeper Ederson … [Read more...] about Man City win League Cup final marked by Chelsea keeper controversy
Man City end Newport’s Cup dream to reach quarter-finals
Man City end Newport's Cup dream to reach quarter-finals The Saigon Times Daily Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez scores their fourth goal at Rodney Parade, Newport, Britain February 16, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Manchester City endured some anxious moments but escaped from fourth-tier Newport County with their FA Cup hopes intact as Phil Foden scored twice in an ultimately comfortable 4-1 fifth-round victory on Saturday. Newport, 82 rungs below City on the English football ladder, rattled Pep Guardiola’s aristocrats in the first half and Tyreeq Bakinson almost gave them the lead at a rocking Rodney Parade. But City’s class showed in the second half and once Leroy Sane’s powerful shot from a tight angle put them in front after 51 minutes the chances of a seismic Cup shock faded away. Foden’s 75th-minute shot crept in at the near post to subdue the home fans but when Padraig Amond maintained his run of scoring in every round with an … [Read more...] about Man City end Newport’s Cup dream to reach quarter-finals
Man City hit Chelsea for six as Aguero grabs hat-trick
Man City hit Chelsea for six as Aguero grabs hat-trickThe Saigon Times Daily Manchester City's Kyle Walker and John Stones celebrate after the match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain February 10, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Manchester City’s on-fire striker Sergio Aguero struck his second hat-trick in a week as the champions ruthlessly destroyed woeful Chelsea in a 6-0 win at The Etihad on Sunday to return to the top of the Premier League. While Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday cut short talk of title run-in nerves on Merseyside this City victory, achieved with some glorious football against a top six opponent, was an emphatic statement. In the past week City have beaten Arsenal at home and Everton away before taking Maurizio Sarri’s side to pieces with four goals in the opening 25 minutes. “Incredible week, incredible game,” said manager Pep Guardiola. “To score six against Chelsea and the way we … [Read more...] about Man City hit Chelsea for six as Aguero grabs hat-trick
Newport stun Middlesbrough to set up dream Man City Cup tie
Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers saw off a determined Shrewsbury Town to win 3-2 at home and will be joined in the fifth round by Queens Park Rangers, who overcame Portsmouth 2-0. QPR will next host fellow London side Watford, while Brentford visit Swansea. * Olympique de Marseille boosted their hopes of qualifying for European football by beating Girondins Bordeaux 1-0 at home in an empty stadium in Ligue 1 on Tuesday, benefiting from Samuel Kalu being sent off midway through the first half. Teenage defender Boubacar Kamara scored shortly before halftime, taking Marseille up to seventh in the standings on 34 points, leaving Bordeaux in 12th. * Former England captain Wayne Rooney, who helped revitalise one of Major League Soccer's original superpowers when he joined D.C. United last year, still feels he possesses the quality to compete in the Premier League. The 33-year-old former Manchester United and Everton captain, speaking in an interview with CNN World Sport released on … [Read more...] about Newport stun Middlesbrough to set up dream Man City Cup tie