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English Clubs Manchester City FC, Injury Crisis
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kjs86
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 Mar 2 2025, 04:12 AM
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Player Ratings
Stefan Ortega (5/10):
Had a pretty quiet afternoon, facing just one shot.
Vitor Reis (7/10):
A solid display, looking far more comfortable than in his previous FA Cup outing at Leyton Orient. Dealt with much of the visitors' aerial threat and was comfortable in possession.
Nathan Ake (5/10):
Should have commanded the area better when Plymouth struck and then his game ended prematurely with yet another injury scare as he was removed at the break.
Nico O'Reilly (8/10):
Unexpectedly took centre stage with two impressive headers, making it three goals in as many FA Cup games.
Bernardo Silva (5/10):
Gave a tired performance out on the right flank and should have buried his chance in the second half.
Rico Lewis (5/10):
Missed two sitters in quick succession as he got forward a lot, effectively playing in midfield throughout as City had to do so little defending.
Kevin De Bruyne (8/10):
The perfect game for him to show his class. Was at the heart of City's best moves and had his prints on all of the goals. Enough said.
Ilkay Gundogan (5/10):
Controlled the game from deep, benefitting from an opponent that only wanted to defend. Unlucky not to score when he struck the inside of the post.
Jack Grealish (6/10):
Hugged the touchline and orchestrated several City moves down the left but ultimately had no end product.
James McAtee (4/10):
A bad day at the office. Lost Talovyerov for the goal and didn't cause enough danger in attack as the most advanced midfielder. Couldn't complain when taken off for Haaland just before the hour mark.
Phil Foden (5/10):
Another uninspiring display although wasn't helped by the unorthodox shape of the attack. Still, he should have contributed more given the quality of the opponents.
Subs & Manager
Ruben Dias (5/10):
Gave City more authority at the back and they never looked in trouble when he was on the pitch.
Erling Haaland (6/10):
Gave the team a bigger presence in attack and a much-needed focal point. His finishing was blunt, missing two decent chances, but he made amends by setting up De Bruyne.
Nico Gonzalez (N/A):
A late addition from the bench, it going slightly better than his first Cup outing at Orient.
Pep Guardiola (5/10):
His starting line-up was strange and the decision to play no centre-forward backfired as no-one seemed sure who was supposed to be the lead man. Got away with it and corrected himself by bringing on Haaland.
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kjs86
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Mar 2 2025, 04:15 AM
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Player Ratings
Stefan Ortega 6
Could've gone for a quick shopping trip in the first 35 miniutes as he faced zero shots on goal. Completely helpless when Talovierov placed his header in the far corner and had nothing else to do.
Rico Lewis 6
The teamsheet might've had him down as a right-back, but he attacked Plymouth's goal more often than he defended his own. Squandered two fine opportunities in the second half to put his side in the lead.
Vitor Reis 6
It's very easy to say in hindsight, but Plymouth's corner would've never arrived had Reis not needlessly cleared the ball when Ortega was ready to make an easy claim. The Brazilian nearly made amends before half time only to head wide from close range.
Nathan Ake 6
The Dutchman was commended by the crowd for keeping his head cool when dealt with Plymouth's target man Mustapha Bundu. Didn't manage to stifle the Plymouth big boys in the box for the goal, though, and was taken off at the break.
Nico O'Reilly 8
The youngster initially struggled to make the same impact as Josko Gvardiol going forward and that was epitomised by Phil Foden gesturing in his direction after a poor cross. But his response was admirable, aiming his powerful header goalwards to get his side level earning applause from Guardiola. Came up trumps again with another header to get his second of the night.
Ilkay Gundogan 7
The midfielder had the best chances to put City in front, heading straight at Conor Hazard before his first-time effort bounced back off the woodwork on the half-hour mark. Posed a real danger in the chances he created and had for himself.
Bernardo Silva 6
The Portuguese playmaker was benched in recent weeks, but he took his opportunity to win back his place - buzzing around pockets of space outside the Plymouth area and working tirelessly to win back possession. Had a great chance to make it 2-1 but somehow skewed it wide from two yards.
Kevin de Bruyne 8 (MAN OF THE MATCH)
The 33-year-old is by no means the most athletic player on the pitch anymore, but his class remains. He forced Hazard into making a fine fingertip save to deny him an equaliser, but his free-kick delivery for O'Reilly's leveller was inch-perfect. Came close to catching out Hazard with a speculative effort, which merited a goal. Finally got his just desserts with a late third.
James McAtee 6
Looked bright in the early stages and was denied what would've been a certain goal by a last-ditch challenge from Julio Pleguezuelo. He also won the free-kick that led to City's crucial goal, and the 22-year-old's efforts were recognised with a warm ovation from the fans when he came off before the hour mark.
Phil Foden 6
Playing through the middle in a false nine role, Foden was the link man as City tried to break down a stubborn Plymouth defence. Nearly put the hosts in front from a clever set-piece routine but his effort spun wide. Looked far happier in a deeper role when Haaland came on but not the best performance of his career. Assisted O'Reilly's second from the corner before getting a rest late on.
Jack Grealish 6
The winger hugged the touchline and found a decent match in Matthew Sorinola, who dealt with most of what he threw at him. Appeared eager to impress after spending some time out of the first team and improved markedly in the second half, where he posed a genuine threat.
Substitutes
Ruben Dias (on 46') 6
Calm and collected at the back, the centre-back didn't put a foot wrong as many would expect.
Erling Haaland (on 59') 7
His first touch after coming on should've resulted in a goal, but the Norwegian blazed over. Didn't have much luck in front of goal, but provided a rare assist for De Bruyne.
Nico Gonzalez (on 83') N/A
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kjs86
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Mar 2 2025, 04:16 AM
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Player Ratings
Stefan Ortega-6/10: Had very little to do all game.
Rico Lewis-7/10: Played well as he drifted into midfield from right-back. If he had his shooting boots on he may have gotten a better rating. But he did play well over the 90 minutes.
Vitor Reis-7.5/10: Played well at centre-back, especially in possession. A promising display from the Brazilian defender.
Nathan Ake-6/10: Came off injured once again. He defended well when needed but serious questions need to be asked about his future at Manchester City based on his constant injury issues.
Nico O’Reilly-9/10: A superb performance from O’Reilly. Scored a brace and was good in possession. He needs to play more often.
Ilkay Gundogan-7/10: One of Gundogan’s better performances for some time. He hit the bar and should’ve had an assist as well. But he played well in midfield in a game that suited him.
Bernardo-6.5/10: Played on the right wing and never stopped working for his team. If his finishing was better he’d have gotten a higher rating.
Kevin De Bruyne-8/10: Picked up a goal and an assist in a good display from De Bruyne.
James McAtee-5/10: A disappointing performance from McAtee. He was given the opportunity to impress and couldn’t get into the game before he was substituted.
Phil Foden-6/10: Picked up an assist for Nico O’Reilly’s second goal for the game, but outside of that, he couldn’t affect the game he would’ve liked.
Jack Grealish-7.5/10: He was Manchester City’s most dangerous attacking player in the second half. A good performance from Grealish.
Substitutes
Ruben Dias-6/10: Did what he had to do after he replaced Nathan Ake at halftime.
Erling Haaland-6.5/10: Picked up an assist after coming on as a second-half substitute.
Nico-N/A: Not on long enough to mark.
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kjs86
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Mar 3 2025, 06:48 PM
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Kevin De Bruyne’s desire to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup could see the Manchester City talisman accept a salary cut and extend his stay at the Etihad, according to reports.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:32 PM
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Manchester City central defender Nathan Ake has confirmed on social media that he has undergone successful surgery on a fracture in his foot.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:34 PM
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According to the information of Fabrizio Romano, offering a widespread update on numerous players, a transfer for goalkeeper Ederson could be revived in the summer, and such a switch is a ‘serious possibility being discussed’ following Saudi Arabian interest last summer.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:34 PM
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On the subject of John Stones, it is stressed that a sale by Manchester City is not guaranteed or decided at all so far, but talks will take place with the England international’s representatives to understand his intentions.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:34 PM
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Another name with an uncertain future is Matheus Nunes, who Fabrizio Romano says has no guarantee of staying at Manchester City and could leave in the coming months in case of a ‘good proposal’ brought by agent Jorge Mendes in the summer transfer window.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:35 PM
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Bernardo Silva has been linked with an exit from the Etihad for several consecutive seasons, and Romano now says that he has once again a candidate to leave the club at the end of the season, with the aforementioned super agent due to meet with City in the coming weeks.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:35 PM
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The contractual situation of Kevin De Bruyne continues to cause uncertainty too, and Fabrizio Romano reveals that an exit is a strong possibility with MLS clubs ‘calling on a weekly basis’ and Saudi Pro League sides also ‘attentive to developments’.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:38 PM
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According to the information of MailSport’s Simon Jones, Manchester City midfielder James McAtee is Bayer Leverkusen’s number one target this summer should they agree to sell star playmaker, Florian Wirtz.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:39 PM
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Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento is on Manchester City’s transfer shortlist when it comes to their planned investment in the right-back position, according to reports.
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kjs86
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Mar 4 2025, 12:41 PM
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Rodri could now return to Premier League action in the closing stages of the ongoing season after stepping up his recovery from an ACL injury, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.
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kjs86
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Mar 7 2025, 06:51 PM
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Manchester City legend and former club captain Fernandinho has been offered a position within the club’s first-team coaching set-up
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kjs86
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Mar 7 2025, 06:54 PM
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According to the information of Italian newspaper Tuttosport, as translated and relayed by Sport Witness, both Manchester City and Manchester United have already managed to ‘test the waters’ for Atalanta’s Éderson and will provide ‘fierce’ competition in the race for the player.
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kjs86
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Mar 7 2025, 06:54 PM
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Officials at Manchester City are now moving to finalise a deal for highly-rated Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, according to new reports.
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kjs86
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Mar 7 2025, 06:56 PM
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Manchester City are interested in signing £50 million-rated Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa in the summer, according to new reports.
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kjs86
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Mar 7 2025, 06:57 PM
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it is revealed City have undertaken an ‘extensive goalkeeping assessment’ of potential candidates, and have been left ‘impressed’ by the likes of Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, Lille’s Lucas Chevalier, Benfica’s Anatoliy Trubin, and Parma’s Zion Suzuki.\
There is also a simultaneous search for back-up goalkeepers too with the possibility of Stefan Ortega Moreno being promoted into the number one position a possibility, with City highlighting both Burnley’s James Trafford and Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson as candidates.
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kjs86
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Mar 7 2025, 06:58 PM
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Jack Grealish’s future at Manchester City is the subject of ‘private intimations’ within the Etihad Stadium ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a new report
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