Yaya Toure will not be eligible to play in Manchester City's Champions League group games after being left out of Pep Guardiola's squad. The City boss was forced to drop an overseas players from his squad as UEFA rules permit only 17 players who are not "locally-trained" or "association-trained". And Toure is the man to miss out after featuring in just one game of City's first five games this season and not being included in the 18-man matchday squad for the other four. The 33-year-old's only appearance came in the second leg of the … [Read more...]

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is to contest a charge of alleged violent conduct and possible three-match ban, PA Sport reports. Aguero was charged with violent conduct by the FA after his elbow on West Ham defender Winston Reid in Sunday's win. The incident, after which Reid was seen holding his neck, which was missed by referee Andre Marriner and his fellow officials during the match. Aguero had been given until 6 p.m. local time on Thursday to respond to the charge, which was issued after a review panel felt he should have … [Read more...]

The Football Association has given Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero an extra 24 hours in which to respond to a charge of violent conduct after his apparent elbow on West Ham defender Winston Reid. Aguero faces a three-match ban if found guilty of elbowing Reid in City's victory on Sunday and would miss the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sept. 10. He has now been given until 6 p.m. BST on Thursday to respond to the charge and would automatically receive a three-match ban if he chooses not to contest it. The incident, which … [Read more...]

Sergio Aguero faces a three-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for elbowing Winston Reid in Manchester City's 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday. The incident, which happened in the 76th minute as Aguero challenged the West Ham defender from a long clearance, was not punished at the time by referee Andre Marriner, who put in his match report that he had not seen what had happened. Aguero has until Wednesday at 6 p.m. BST to answer to the charge, but if he does not contest it then he would … [Read more...]

Raheem Sterling has revealed the impact of Pep Guardiola in helping him turn his fortunes around at Manchester City. Manchester City star Raheem Sterling lauded manager Pep Guardiola for his "massive help" in turning his form around. The England international has been instrumental in helping City win their opening three Premier League games, including netting a brace in Sunday's 3-1 victory over West Ham. While Guardiola has played down the influence he has had on the 21-year-old, Sterling revealed the former Barcelona coach was … [Read more...]

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could miss the derby against Manchester United next month if retrospective disciplinary action is taken against him for appearing to elbow Winston Reid. The incident, which happened as he challenged the West Ham defender for a long clearance, and he was not punished by referee Andre Marriner but he could get a ban by  FA for games including the Sept. 10 clash at Old Trafford. "I didn't see [the incident] so I cannot comment," City manager Pep Guardiola said. "Hopefully nothing happens. If it happens, … [Read more...]

Raheem Sterling starred as Manchester City moved back top of the Premiere League table after beating West Ham. Sterling opened the scoring early on, with Fernandinho grabbing a second soon after as Slaven Bilic's men were playing well below par. However, the visitors improved after the break, Michail Antonio pulling one back with a strong header, but the all-important fourth goal went to the hosts - Sterling adding a second in injury time to kill off West Ham's fight back. The hosts started in emphatic fashion, with Sergio Aguero … [Read more...]

Joe Hart was hailed by supporters as Manchester City went through the motions to claim their place in the Champions League group stage at Steaua Bucharest's expense. Fabian Delph scored the only goal of a drab game as City claimed a 1-0 win in their playoff at the Etihad Stadium to progress 6-0 on aggregate. At times the occasion seemed more about England goalkeeper Hart, who was recalled by manager Pep Guardiola after sitting on the bench for the first three games of season. Hart's future at City remains uncertain with the club poised … [Read more...]

Out-of-favour Joe Hart is said to be furious at how he has been treated by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, according to reports. Guardiola has dropped the England international for the opening three matches of the season, preferring Willy Caballero in goal, due to concerns over the England international’s ability with the ball at his feet. City are now set to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in a £17million move, which would see Hart be demoted further to third-choice stopper. According to the Daily Mail, Hart believes … [Read more...]

Pep Guardiola is delighted with Sergio Aguero's brilliant start to the season, but insists the Manchester City striker must maintain his hard work. The Argentina international took his tally to six goals from City's first three games after scoring twice in the 4-1 victory over Stoke City as they maintained their perfect start to the season. But Guardiola is not only delighted with Aguero's goals, he also praised the striker's industry and movement off the ball. The Catalan told a news conference: "He knows we are here to help him to … [Read more...]