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straight to your inboxManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool and Luis Enrique's Barcelona as the two toughest sides he has ever faced in management.Unfortunately for Guardiola, he will be up against one of those sides on Sunday when the Premier League champions visit the Etihad for their first meeting of the season.While City's form has been sporadic in the opening stages of the campaign, Liverpool have largely remained consistent and already look the favourites to lift the title once again.A victory over the Blues would see Jurgen Klopp's side stretch their lead on City to eight points, which could be a significant margin despite it being so early in the season - though City do have a game in hand.Ahead of

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has explained that Raheem Sterling cannot be left out of the Manchester City side as he is so important to the team, pointing out his 'physicality' as a key trait.While City have endured an inconsistent start to the season, Sterling's fine form has continued and he has been one the club's best players - scoring five goals and laying on four assists in 11 games in all competitions.He has has been a near ever present in the league, playing 532 minutes out of a possible 540, with only Rodri and goalkeeper Ederson having played 100 per cent of the minutes so far.Next up for the City is Sterling's former club Liverpool and, even though it's still early doors in the campaign, the match could have significant

Manchester United may have been boosted in their efforts to sign Kalidou Koulibaly with reports that rivals Manchester City are mainly targeting younger players.Napoli defender Koulibaly is wanted by a number of clubs this summer as many look to bolster their back lines.Recent reports suggested City had agreed a deal to sign the Senegal international and were ready to splash out £63million for the centre-back.But it seems that they may have been wide of the mark with Napoli asking for closer to £71m to sell him.City’ rivals United have also been linked with a move for Koulibaly as they continue to search for a long-term partner for Harry Maguire.While City were thought to be ahead of their rivals, Etihad chief Khaldoon Al Mubarak’s comments

straight to your inbox Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Ferran Torres from Valencia. The pacy, 20-year-old winger has been identified as a player that can help fill the void left by Leroy Sane departing for Bayern Munich after attracting attention from a host of top European clubs for his impressive performances in La Liga and for Spain at youth level.

Manchester United and Liverpool have “made contact” with Napoli over the availably of Kalidou Koulibaly – but Manchester City could try and swoop in with a swap deal.The Senegalese defender has earned a reputation as one of the best defenders in Europe, helping Napoli to the Coppa Italia this season. But, with six seasons at the Serie A side under his belt, the Premier League sides have been sniffing as they look to strengthen in defence.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says Manchester City and Liverpool have ended the notion that any team can beat any other in the Premier League.Guardiola has led City to the last two Premier League titles, amassing 100 points and 98 points in the process.

straight to your inboxJohn Stones will start for Manchester City against Newcastle as he looks to show his future still lies at the club.The England international was picked out as a priority before Pep Guardiola arrived at the Etihad and was a marquee signing in the Catalan's first transfer window at the club.

If you’re anything like us, you’re probably starting to feel a little cooped up. You may not have left home, except to buy groceries, in weeks. The all-too-familiar views from your front windows—or through the screen of your laptop—may be getting pretty stale.

Manchester City are willing to pay Lautaro Martinez's full release clause in order to sign the Inter star, according to reports.

Borussia Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho has 'unofficially confirmed' he will make the switch to Manchester United this summer, according to reports.

Manchester City will travel to Old Trafford on Sunday to face Manchester United in the fourth derby of the season.

straight to your inboxEngland fans have demanded Gareth Southgate to build his team around Manchester City star Phil Foden in next summer's European Championships.City faced the newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool on Thursday night and smashed the Merseysiders 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium.Foden played a starring role in the victory as he set up the second goal with a threaded pass to Raheem Sterling and then bagged the third himself after playing a lovely one-two with Kevin De Bruyne and sweeping the ball past Alisson.It's yet another great performance for the 20-year-old who has come back from the break in splendid form, with four goals and two assists to his name in just five games.While City fans are more than aware of how good

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims Liverpool will face a much stronger challenge in the Premier League next season - from as many as six other teams. The Reds could clinch the title this week if results go their way but it would have been won much earlier had it not been for the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester City are taking on Arsenal at a rain-drenched Etihad Stadium tonight. While City are currently a massive 25 points off league leaders Liverpool in the title race, the result of the match still has big ramifications on when Jurgen Klopp's side can officially win the league.

City host Arsenal.While City know it is a matter of time before Liverpool clinch the Premier League title, Arsenal have far more to play for as they sit five points and four places behind the last spot for European qualification - although the game against City is their game in hand on fifth-placed Manchester United.So the Gunners will be fired up when they travel to the Etihad, and midfielder Dani Ceballos has revealed the confidence in the Arsenal squad ahead of the game.Get the latest breaking Man City news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MCFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.He told Canal Sur Radio: "It's not bad at all [to start] against City.

Manchester City will face competition from Juventus for talented Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, according to reports.

The Champions League will be a 'little weird' when it finally resumes again following its suspension, according to Manchester City great David Silva.