Man City

The match was originally scheduled as the WSL opener, but was postponed due to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

A date has been confirmed for Manchester City's rescheduled Barclays Women's Super League clash with Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola has made five changes to the City side for tonight's UEFA Champions League clash with FC Copenhagen.

All eyes on the boss after a Manchester derby victory to remember. Hat-tricks for Erling Haaland and Phil Foden saw City put six past United in the 188th ...

Haaland has scored 14 times in eight league matches so far and is on course to smash numerous records.

Erling Haaland continues his incredible scoring form with two more goals as Manchester City sweep Copenhagen aside in Champions League Group G.

Erling Haaland continues to make a mockery of the Champions League, as he helped himself to another two goals in Wednesday's 5-0 rout of Copenhagen.

Erling Haaland only needed 45 minutes to add two more goals to a remarkable start to his Manchester City career as the English giants thrashed FC Copenhagen ...

Join us for match build-up, team news and live updates from Manchester City's Champions League group stage match against FC Copenhagen.

Erling Haaland only needed 45 minutes to add two more goals to a remarkable start to his Manchester City career as the English giants thrashed FC Copenhagen ...

Jack Grealish admitted that he is learning how to speak Spanish and is focused on becoming a DJ as he looks for hobbies outside of football.

Pep Guardiola shone a spotlight on City's insatiable work ethic in the wake of Wednesday's 5-0 Champions League Group G win over FC Copenhagen, ...

This is the best. “This is the biggest title we can get. SIGN UP TO ACCESS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT](https://www.mancity.com/city-plus) “It was the work ethic. “After United, we were able to be humble enough to respect the opponent. [Guardiola](https://www.mancity.com/players/pep-guardiola) was at pains to compliment City’s mindset and application– especially coming hard on the heels of Sunday’s 6-3 derby success against Manchester United.

Manchester City's in-form striker Erling Haaland has taken his tally for the season to 19 with two goals in a 5-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen.

He is not injured." Benfica and PSG entered their Group G clash with two wins each and it was the French champions who drew first blood when Messi curled into the top left corner in the 22nd following a slick move which also involved Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Real Madrid looked on course to a comfortable Group F win when Rodrygo fired into the bottom right corner in the 13th minute and Vinicius Junior made it two 15 minutes later. He smashed the opener off Joao Cancelo's cross in the seventh minute and made it 2-0 in the 32nd tucking away the rebound from a Sergio Gomez effort. Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi have once again hit the headlines in the UEFA Champions League. Haaland at the double for Man City in ECL

Get a report of the Manchester City vs. FC Copenhagen 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage football match.

Pep Guardiola took the opportunity to take Erling Haaland off at half-time with their Champions League game already won against FC Copenhagen.

"This is the secret of this team, the work ethic. "He plays a lot of minutes, the game was under control and Cole Palmer is an excellent player and was looking forward to playing. It's already an excellent result and better performance than we played in [a while]. However, he rejected the notion that it was simply for rest as he talked up the importance of his squad. The No.9 ran a lap of honour around the stadium after the match to dispel any worries over his fitness. "Today I put the best selection to win the game because we need the players in this tight schedule.

Real Madrid want to trigger Erling Haaland's release clause in 2024, but Man City aim to thwart the plan. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

[Ajax Amsterdam](/football/team?id=139) star [Mohammed Kudus](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/266599/Mohammed-Kudus), according to [Bild](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/borussia-dortmund/bvb-moukoko-ersatz-dortmund-hat-ajax-star-auf-dem-zettel-81516562.bild.html). [AS Roma](/football/team?id=104) are confident of signing [Nicolo Zaniolo](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/251388/Nicolò-Zaniolo) to a new long-term deal, reveals [Gazzetta dello Sport](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Roma/04-10-2022/zaniolo-rinnovo-roma-contratto-2027-450469633908_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FRoma%2F04-10-2022%2Fzaniolo-rinnovo-roma-contratto-2027-450469633908.shtml). [AC Milan](/football/team?id=103) and [Chelsea](/football/team?id=363) for [Rafael Leao](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/258917/rafael-leao) could take place, according to [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/i-90-milioni-per-leao-odoi-e-pulisic-tra-milan-e-chelsea-e-sempr-99330). [Arsenal](/football/team?id=359) have offered to send 22-year-old midfielder [Albert Sambi Lokonga](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/268239/Albert-Sambi-Lokonga) to [Juventus](/football/team?id=111) in exchange for [Manuel Locatelli](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/217538/Manuel-Locatelli), reports [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juventus-offerto-sambi-lokonga-58408). [Sport Bild's Christian Falk](https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1577663465543663619) reports that [Liverpool](/football/team?id=364) midfielder [Naby Keita](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/196567/Naby-Keita) will not begin negotiations on a new contract before January, with his existing deal ending in the summer. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1577572549143265280) reports that [Lionel Messi](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) has not received any contract offers, as nothing will be decided now. The truth is that there is a very good understanding with the club, it will only be a question of time." Suarez, 35, only joined Nacional on a short-term deal this summer and is set to play for Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup in November. While negotiations are not expected to be easy, Inter are determined to reach an agreement and avoid losing the [Slovakia](/football/team?id=468) international on a free transfer in the summer, with [Paris Saint-Germain](/football/team?id=160) having tried to sign the 27-year-old this past transfer window and still holding an interest in him. [According to El Chiringuito TV,](https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1577093162992128002?s=20&t=Sap3xrEq9tcF3Hcn3o4qOA) the 22-year-old striker can be signed for €200 million in 2024 due to a clause that was negotiated in his contract when he joined City from [Borussia Dortmund](/football/team?id=124) for €60m this summer. "Obviously we have to plan for the future and we are all working on it," Arteta is quoted as saying. Given that he earns in the region of £375,000-per-week, the Citizens may have to make the Norway international their highest earner if they are to persuade him to stay.

Real Madrid are eager to take advantage of a release clause written into Erling Haaland's Manchester City contract and are already drawing up future ...

Erling Haaland took his goal tally to an incredible 19 in all competitions this season with another double in Manchester City's 5-0 demolition of FC ...

"The keeper said something to me as I was walking back. "We defended a lot, but that's how it is, when you meet such a strong team," Copenhagen's Mohamed Daramy told TV3+. "Erling Haaland just wants to win the game, hat-tricks are not everything," City coach Pep Guardiola told reporters. "I've never witnessed anything like it in my life. "It's unbelievable honestly," Jack Grealish told BT Sport when asked about Haaland. I know the problems we have now -- Kyle Walker is out for a long while -- but we can rely on players off the bench like Rico Lewis, even though he is only 17.

Get a report of the Manchester City vs. FC Copenhagen 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage football match.

"We defended a lot, but that's how it is, when you meet such a strong team," Copenhagen's Mohamed Daramy told TV3+. "The keeper said something to me as I was walking back. [Aymeric Laporte](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/159317/Aymeric-Laporte) in the penalty area. "Erling Haaland just wants to win the game, hat-tricks are not everything," City coach Pep Guardiola told reporters. [Liverpool](/football/team?id=364) academy goalkeeper [Kamil Grabara](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/259474/Kamil-Grabara), Haaland would have had a first-half hat trick, and City could have been on course for a record win, given the amount of shots they had in the opening period. [Riyad Mahrez](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/163940/Riyad-Mahrez) slotted home a penalty before [Julian Alvarez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/277206/julian-alvarez) finished things off with a late fifth.

Erling Haaland only needed 45 minutes to add two more goals to a remarkable start to his Manchester City career as the English giants thrashed FC Copenhagen ...

But City still added two more goals in the second period as Mahrez responded to Guardiola's call for the Algerian to get back to his best. Haaland now has 19 goals in 11 competitive games for City and was denied the chance of a fourth hat-trick in five home games after being rested for the second half by Pep Guardiola. Erling Haaland only needed 45 minutes to add two more goals to a remarkable start to his Manchester City career as the English giants thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

An Erling Haaland brace led City to a 5-0 Champions League victory over FC Copenhagen at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

Erling Haaland is “very happy” at Manchester City, says Pep Guardiola, with the Premier League champions rubbishing talk of a release clause existing.

[no terms within Haaland’s contract at the Etihad Stadium that would allow him to leave](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/erling-haaland-does-not-real-madrid-transfer-clause-man-city-contract/bltbc28fe4734c4eeba) for Real Madrid in 2024 for a fee of €200m (£175m/$197m). We have to be worried about what we can control. WHAT THEY SAID: Guardiola has told reporters of Haaland and the speculation regarding an apparent escape route in Manchester: "It is not true.

Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over Kyle Walker's chances of featuring for England at the World Cup after revealing the full extent of his derby injury.

It was widely anticipated that he would be called up as a key part of Gareth Southgate's plans, with the 32-year-old having won 70 caps for England to date. We have to speak to the doctors. City have released an [official statement](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kyle-walker-injury-update-63800644) confirming that he has undergone successful surgery on the groin issue, but he is now facing a race against time to be for the World Cup.

Manchester City join race for Dortmund star Bellingham · City keen on 17-year-old Betis prodigy Dani Perez · Man City looking to extend Haaland's contract to ward ...

The Slovak's contract at Naples expires in 2025, however, Napoli are looking to extend his stay. City is looking to swoop in if renewal talks stall between the two. [The Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1681596/Chelsea-Man-City-transfer-news-Stanislav-Lobotka-Napoli), Manchester City have had early communication with Napoli Midfielder Stanislav Lobotka for a potential move in the future.

For example, it discusses our badge redesign six years ago and explains how it was 'the most detailed consultation any Premier League club had ever performed' ...

Gary takes time to highlight the work of other historians such as Tosh Warwick. Dozens of women involved with the club throughout its history were interviewed and items were added to our archive as the story of the club was documented for the first time. The author, football historian Dr Gary James, discusses the work of himself and others in developing projects and working with football clubs.

Kyle Walkers World Cup place could be at risk as the England and Manchester City defender faces a spell on the sidelines with an abdominal injury.

We don't have many options at left-back and right-back. "We need everybody involved," Guardiola said. We have to speak to the doctors.

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is facing a face against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing groin surgery.

My operation on Tuesday was a success and now I can concentrate on my rehab and getting back to full fitness. I will be supporting my team mates every day in any way I can." [A statement issued by City read](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kyle-walker-injury-update-63800644): "Kyle Walker has undergone surgery after suffering a groin injury to his left leg during the first half of our 6-3 win over Manchester United on Sunday. I will be supporting my team mates every day in any way I can. Southgate is set to name his squad on Oct. As players we have to appreciate injuries are part and parcel of the game we love.

Manchester City reached 100 victories in competitive European football with our 5-0 victory over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday.

We played a total of 794 completed passes on the night, compared to just 213 for our opponents. It was a truly dominant performance from the Blues, as we registered 75% posession and had 30 shots on goal. [Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland)'s 18th and 19th City goals in just his 12th competitive match got us off to a flying start before an own goal made it three in the first half. [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) and [Sergio Gomez](https://www.mancity.com/players/sergio-gomez) were constant menaces down the left side, with both popping up at crucial moments in the build-up to City goals. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson) racked up his 100th win at the Etihad Stadium and [Ruben Dias](https://www.mancity.com/players/ruben-dias) marked his 100th City appearance with a clean sheet. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) converted a penalty on the night of his 200th City appearance to make it 4-0 before Julian Alvarez's fourth City goal completed the scoring.

The headlines will belong to Erling Haaland. They probably will do in any game he plays for Manchester City. But with the Norwegian goalscoring dynamo off ...

"He is one step forward from the other [academy players]. There are hints of both Grealish and Foden in his play, and all three have rare talent. But for now he’ll be limited to fleeting cameos for his club. He would surely thrive alongside the team’s big hitters such as Haaland, João Cancelo, and Kevin De Bruyne. “A top-class player, and he was looking forward to playing.” More appearances for City, and more displays of a skillset which combines inventiveness, flair, creativity, and at 6 foot 2, a considerable physical presence, will surely lead to the next step at international level.

Erling Haaland has praised his teammates for their role in his incredible start to life at Manchester City.

"I thought it would be hard work but I also knew that the players have been playing together for many years. I was coming into a team that scored a 100 goals last year so for me it was about coming in to the team to do what I do best." You never know.

Kyle Walker's chances of playing for England at the World Cup are rated as slim but the defender is refusing to give up hope after groin surgery.

Walker’s pace is vital, especially to cover Harry Maguire – who Southgate continues to trust on the left of the three, despite his struggles for form. I will be supporting my teammates every day in any way I can.” Southgate’s other options in central defence are Conor Coady, Marc Guéhi, Fikayo Tomori and, possibly, Ben White. Kyle Walker has undergone groin surgery, leaving the Manchester City defender facing World Cup heartbreak. Walker, though, refuses to give up hope. But he would not have wanted one of the absentees to be Walker, who he counts on as the right-sided defender in his back three and can also play at right wing-back or right-back in a four.

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is facing a face against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing groin surgery.

My operation on Tuesday was a success and now I can concentrate on my rehab and getting back to full fitness. I will be supporting my team mates every day in any way I can." [A statement issued by City read](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kyle-walker-injury-update-63800644): "Kyle Walker has undergone surgery after suffering a groin injury to his left leg during the first half of our 6-3 win over Manchester United on Sunday. I will be supporting my team mates every day in any way I can. Southgate is set to name his squad on Oct. As players we have to appreciate injuries are part and parcel of the game we love.

Reports in Spain had suggested Erling Haaland could join Real Madrid from Man City in 2024, but Pep Guardiola has shut down talk of a release clause in his ...

This does not feel like a hot streak, just the inevitable result of ice-cold finishing and a talent for the ages." "In the end, what is going to happen in the future, nobody knows. This is the most important thing." "He adapted really well and I have the feeling that he is incredibly happy here. "It is not true", the Spaniard said. That is the most important thing.

Here are your Manchester City headlines for Thursday, October 6. Jude Bellingham sends Erling Haaland message. Wednesday night saw Erling Haaland take his ...

After that game, Pep Guardiola confirmed he would be out for 'weeks', and the club have now confirmed that Walker has undergone successful surgery on his injury. [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/walker-injury-man-city-england-25193036) It continued his purple patch in front of goal since swapping Borussia Dortmund for the Etihad. [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/haaland-bellingham-record-champions-league-25189643) [Walker](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/kyle-walker) limped out of [City's](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) derby win over Manchester United at the weekend and missed the Champions League win over Copenhagen on Wednesday. [Jack Grealish might need a new statistic to prove his new Man City status](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-grealish-man-city-statistics-25192766)

Manchester City pair Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland are “levels above” anyone right now, according to journalist Dean Jones.

So, you can try to cut off the supply lines, but these two are levels above pretty much every single player they come up against.” We might be less than two months into the season, but De Bruyne and Haaland are already on course to smash Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane’s combination record. [14](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erling-haaland/leistungsdaten/spieler/418560) goals, while De Bruyne has registered [eight](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kevin-de-bruyne/leistungsdaten/spieler/88755) assists, equalling his tally from the whole of last season. City have now scored 29 goals in the league, with De Bruyne or Haaland responsible for 21 of them. [£123m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-city/alletransfers/verein/281), have been linking up to blistering effect at the beginning of the season to already put City on course to win a third title on the bounce. [Manchester City](https://www.givemesport.com/manchester-city) pair [Kevin De Bruyne](https://www.givemesport.com/kevin-de-bruyne) and [Erling Haaland](https://www.givemesport.com/erling-haaland) are “levels above” anyone they face right now, according to journalist [Dean Jones](https://twitter.com/DeanJonesSoccer).