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Manchester City will lock horns with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this Sunday as they hope to earn all three points on the road in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 25

Manchester City 0 Bayer Leverkusen 2: Manchester City’s fringe players fail to make an impact

Manchester City have fallen to their first defeat in this season’s UEFA Champions League with a 2-nil defeat to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad Stadium tonight.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / November 21

More signs point to a January exit for a reliable Manchester City defender

It would seem that Nathan Ake is the player most likely to leave Manchester City in January. Ake has been a bit-part player for Pep Guardiola’s side so far this season.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / November 20

Will Pep Make Any Changes? | 4-3-3 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Newcastle United

Manchester City will clash heads with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday as they look to earn a good result on the road in the Premier League.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / November 11

A departure from Manchester City could be on the cards in January

So far this season Nathan Ake has only made 8 appearances in all competitions for Manchester City. Ake has only played 391 minutes as he has been a squad player for City rather than a first-team regular for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 4

Manchester City are linked with a move for an Aston Villa defender as suitors emerge for Ake

The evolution of the Manchester City squad is a process that will continue during the January transfer window and next summer. Which positions City look to evolve and strengthen remains to be seen.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 2

Man City star could join Crystal Palace next year

Crystal Palace are preparing for life without centre-back Marc Guehi and they have already identified their transfer target. The Premier League side will face competition to sign him though, with Juventus are actively chasing the versatile defender wanted by Oliver Glasner’s team.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / October 29

Manchester City vs Swansea: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Manchester City take on Swansea tonight in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The tie takes place at the Swansea.com Stadium, and the match gives Pep Guardiola the opportunity to rotate his squad.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / October 25

A leader for Manchester City has stepped up in recent weeks

Manchester City take on Aston Villa tomorrow at Villa Park in a Premier League fixture that will test Pep Guardiola’s side. They will enter tomorrow’s match on the back of a nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / October 20

Nathan Ake still has plenty to offer for Manchester City as we saw against Everton

Heading into Manchester City’s 2-nil win over Everton on Saturday, Nathan Ake had only made one start for Pep Guardiola’s side this season. That came during City’s 2-nil Carabao Cup third-round tie win over Huddersfield Town.

Manchester City News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

Erling Haaland Makes More History as Manchester City Dominate Everton

Well, well, well. Another weekend, another Erling Haaland masterclass. The Norwegian goal machine did what he does best at the Etihad Stadium, netting a tidy brace to help Manchester City go two goals to the good against Everton.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / October 8

A Manchester City defender could face a tough decision with a World Cup on the horizon

The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States next summer. A host of Manchester City players will participate in the tournament for their countries.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 28

Tottenham eyeing two PL defenders; 2026 transfer plans taking shape?

Tottenham’s defensive depth has been stretched thin in the opening months of the season. And with that in mind, the club’s already moving with intent to avoid another scramble when January comes around.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 24

Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Manchester City take on Huddersfield Town tonight at the Accu Stadium in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Pep Guardiola’s side have just played three tough fixtures against Manchester United, Napoli and Arsenal.

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Manchester City 1 Arsenal 1: City player ratings as City take a point from the Emirates

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City drew 1-all with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Erling Haaland gave City an early lead with a calm finish after a driving Tijjani Reijnders run.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 4

Tottenham could revive their interest in Dutch defensive star in January despite £180m summer investment

Tottenham Hotspur had a satisfactory end to their summer transfer window. Spurs have spent around £180m on new signings, with Randal Kolo Muani the latest to join on transfer deadline day on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / September 4

Report: Tottenham eyeing January move for 30-year-old utility man from rival club

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake could leave the club during the January transfer window, and Tottenham Hotspur could return for him, as per CaughtOffside.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 29

Not Ake – This £15 million Manchester City could bolster Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive depth

With only two days left in the 2025 summer transfer window, it seems that Tottenham Hotspur still have their plate full as they are engaged in several operations to further reinforce their team before the end of the market.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / August 29

Tottenham hold talks to sign ‘exceptional’ £160k-a-week utility man before Monday’s deadline

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Netherlands International defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City during the summer transfer window. According to GMS, they have held talks with Manchester City regarding a move for the 30-year-old defender.

Crystal Palace News / Esteemed Kompany / August 26

The chances that a centre-back could leave Manchester City seem very real

With the transfer window set to close at 7pm on September 1st, Manchester City are in the process of trimming the size of Pep Guardiola’s squad. Players will leave City before the transfer window closes.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / August 1

A season at Girona looms for the future of Manchester City’s defence

One player who figures to have a prominent role as the future of Manchester City’s defence is Brazilian centre-back Vitor Reis. There is no doubt that Reis has the pedigree and potential to one day become a key player at Manchester City.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / July 27

One more move could make it the perfect summer for Manchester City

So far this summer Manchester City have signed five players. The summer signings of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Bettinelli, Tijjani Reijnders and Sverre Nypan give Pep Guardiola’s squad a more balanced look.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / July 18

Galatasaray appear set to make their move to sign a Manchester City centre-back in a move that makes sense

One position where Manchester City have a plethora of options is at centre-back. Pep Guardiola’s squad is stacked with central defenders, and it would appear that City could sell one or two of them to trim the size of the City squad.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2024

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Manchester City News / FirstSportz / February 19, 2024

Watch: Man City star Nathan Ake shows off exquisite piano skills on birthday

Professional footballers are expected to have a certain level of skill when it comes to the business on the pitch. However, there are a few that surprise audiences with ‘secret’ or silenced talents that fail to take center stage as often as we’d expect them to.