Manchester City

31. de Moraes Ederson · 7. Cavaco Joao Cancelo · 25. Manuel Akanji · 14. Aymeric Laporte · 21. Sergio Gomez · 16. Rodrigo Hernandez Rodri · 8. Ilkay Gundogan · 26.

Kick-off at the Parken Stadium is at 5.45pm (BST) but stay tuned in the meantime for all the team news and build-up. Jacob Neestrup speaks: “City will undoubtedly have a lot of possession again but hopefully we will have more sequences where we have the ball on our own feet,” said the Copenhagen manager. Only seventh in the Danish league table after 12 games, Copenhagen drew 1-1 with leaders Nordsjælland at the weekend. 2 min: A dipping Kevin De Bruyne cross to the far post is deflected out for a corner. He pulls the ball across the face of goal and masked Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabera touches it wide of his far post. Copenhagen have a free-kick right on the edge of the City penalty area. 19 min: Lukas Lerager is teed up outside the City penalty area and sends a shot arrowing towards goal. Haraldsson shoots straight into the City wall, wherethe ball is blocked by Manuel Akanji. 20 min: Kevin De Bruyne has a shot high and wide for another City corner. He plays a crossfield ball towards Grealish, with help from Rodri but City are unable to forge an opening and are forced backwards. 48 min: Copenhagen win a corner, Rodri putting the ball out of play under pressure. They play their way upfield, beating City’s press but are unable to fashion anything in the way of a goalscoring opportunity.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the early game in the Champions League as Premier League big boys Manchester City arrive in Denmark to face FC ...

It means the likes of Alvarez gets a chance to show his undoubted talent. The record for Champions League goals stands at a remarkable 140 set by Cristiano Ronaldo in his spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Even so, the Norwegian goal machine would likely need at least eight, nine or more seasons at the top of his game in the Champions League to trouble Ronaldo’s efforts. This time Mahrez jinks his way into the box and then chips the ball to around the penalty area. It's a left-footed half-volley this time and the Spaniard gets it all wrong. Well, it sort of makes sense, doesn't it, to leave out the big Norwegian. The Algerian chooses to side foot his effort to the keeper's right but Grabara picks well and pushes it away. Maybe they are in a shock given the tonking they faced last week. Copenhagen build again and the blond locks of Haraldsson are again in view as the Icelandic teen controls, steps away and strikes. He gives the spot kick and Mahrez steps up. It's still unlikely given the quality of this City side but they have a chance. We're back underway and the lively crowd is immediately back and making plenty of noise.

The Argentine striker will lead the City line in the Danish capital with Erling Haaland reverting to the bench. The other four changes from the side that beat ...

[Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland) has 28 goals in 22 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo) is set to be holding midfielder with skipper Ilkay [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) and Kevin [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) also alongside the Spaniard in the City engine room. The only instance of an English side losing away to a Danish side in this competition saw FC København defeat Manchester United during the group stages in 2006-07. København have never gone four games without scoring in the competition. ● Manchester City’s last visit to Denmark saw them lose 2-0 to Aalborg BK in a UEFA Cup Last 16 second leg match in 2008-09. The game finished 2-2, with Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Ireland scoring for the visitors. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson), Cancelo, Akanji, [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte), Gomez, [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo), [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) (c), [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne), [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez), Grealish, Alvarez [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) and Riyad [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) deployed alongside him [Aymeric](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte) [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte), [Sergio Gomez](https://www.mancity.com/players/sergio-gomez), Ilkay [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) and [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) also come into the starting line-up. [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake), Haaland, Silva, [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden), [Palmer](https://www.mancity.com/players/cole-palmer), Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake), [Ruben Dias](https://www.mancity.com/players/ruben-dias), Phil [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden) and [Bernardo](https://www.mancity.com/players/bernardo-silva) Silva also move to the bench for tonight’s trip to the Parken Stadium. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson) a familiar and commanding presence in goal, he will be shielded by a back four of Joao Cancelo, [Manuel Akanji](https://www.mancity.com/players/manuel-akanji), [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte) and Gomez.

Manchester City and FC Copenhagen have revealed their official line-ups for tonight's Champions League clash, with Erling Haaland left on the bench.

However, Alvarez has received a start at the expense of the Norway striker and the Argentinian was also on the score line last time out. [Ruben Dias](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-dias/profil/spieler/258004) has dropped out of the team for [Aymeric Laporte](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aymeric-laporte/profil/spieler/176553), while [Nathan Ake](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathan-ake/profil/spieler/177476) has been replaced by [Sergio Gomez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sergio-gomez/profil/spieler/366930)- meaning [Manuel Akanji](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manuel-akanji/profil/spieler/284730) will shift to the centre of defence, with [Joao Cancelo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-cancelo/profil/spieler/182712) occupying the right flank and Gomez the right. [Phil Foden](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/phil-foden/profil/spieler/406635) and [Bernardo Silva](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bernardo-silva/profil/spieler/241641) have also been rested tonight, with [Jack Grealish](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-grealish/profil/spieler/203460) and [Ilkay Gundogan](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ilkay-gundogan/profil/spieler/53622) coming into the team. ['I'm Free'- Former Manchester City Striker Gabriel Jesus Comments On Arsenal Transfer](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/news/im-free-former-manchester-city-striker-gabriel-jesus-arsenal-transfer) [Future For Pep Guardiola Still No Clearer](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/city-transfer-room-media/future-for-pep-guardiola-still-no-clearer) [Riyad Mahrez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/riyad-mahrez/profil/spieler/171424), [Julian Alvarez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/julian-alvarez/profil/spieler/576024) and [Erling Haaland](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erling-haaland/profil/spieler/418560). [Pep Guardiola's](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pep-guardiola/profil/trainer/5672) squad rotation, in what must be a relief to the Copenhagen defence. The former River Plate man has looked mightily impressive in the few starts he has received this season, so this isn't exactly a 'let off' for the opposition's defence. The Cityzens completely demolished the Danes- controlling 75% of the possession in the game and registering 30 shots, in comparison to Copenhagen's two. [ last week's fixture](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/match-coverage/match-report-manchester-city-fc-copenhagen-champions-league), in which they smashed their opponents 5-0. It was a dominant performance from the hosts, with their goals coming courtesy of a Copenhagen own goal, The Cityzens will take on Danish side FC Copenhagen for the second time in as many weeks tonight. Manchester City are looking to make it four wins from four in the Champions League tonight.

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

The Premier League champions struggled to assert dominance over their opposition as a result, and failed to score for the first time this season, with in-form striker [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) on the bench for the entirety of the match. [Ruben Dias](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/234878/Rúben-Dias) in place of Mahrez. [Nicolai Boilesen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/143708/Nicolai-Boilesen) was penalised for handball following a VAR review. [Rodri](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231828/Rodri)'s piledriver was ruled out for an adjudged handball in the build-up by [Riyad Mahrez](http://www.espnfc.com/player/_/id/163940/riyad-mahrez). "We adapted really well [to the red card]. "Erling didn't feel really good after the game against Southampton, Phil [Foden] had some disturbing problems, Bernardo [Silva] told us yesterday he was so tired.

The Champions League returns on Tuesday on Paramount+ as City striker Erling Haaland looks to continue his hot form as Pep Guardiola's side travels to ...

[Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i%22,%22affiliate%22:%22%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22CBS%20and%20Paramount+%22%7D) [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i%22,%22affiliate%22:%22%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Paramount+%22%7D) [CBS Sports Network](https://cbs-sports.app.link/ny3ywBQBBjb#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https://cbs-sports.app.link/ny3ywBQBBjb%22,%22affiliate%22:%22%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22CBS%20Sports%20Network%22%7D)and [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i%22,%22affiliate%22:%22%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Paramount+%22%7D) ET and at 2 p.m. ET ahead of the 3 p.m. [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i%22,%22affiliate%22:%22%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Paramount+%22%7D) will be your home for all things UCL, starting with UEFA Champions League Today airing at 12:30 p.m. With half the group stage already in the books, Man City (nine points) leads Group G, while Kobenhavn (one point) is last in the group. Don't forget to catch the studio show -- Kate Abdo, Micah Richards, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel -- out in New York during Matchday 5 for " [Destination Brooklyn](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/cbs-sports-champions-league-crew-heads-to-new-york-for-destination-brooklyn-viewing-party/)" at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2. Man City collected three points with a 5-0 win over Kobenhavn in their previous leg. [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&ftag=PPM-03-10aie0i) Manchester City and Kobenhavn will square off at 12:45 p.m. 11 at Parken as part of the ongoing Champions League group stage action.

Ten-man Manchester City miss a penalty and have a goal ruled out as they are made to wait to reach the last 16 of the Champions League by Copenhagen in a ...

Assisted by Phil Foden with a cross following a corner. - Shots - Possession - 6Sørensen - 2Diks - 15Daramy - 7Claesson - 34Kristiansen - 12Lerager - 19Jelert - 20Boilesen - 1Grabara

Copenhagen were defiant throughout, as signalled by an early Hakon Arnar Haraldsson corner which was headed away by Kevin De Bruyne. Mohamed Daramy, another of ...

Before kick-off their fans had sung a ditty to the tune of the Boomtown Rats’ song I Don’t Like Mondays. Guardiola’s side ooze quality, of course, so there was no surprise to see Cancelo, Álvarez and De Bruyne skate upfield and engineer an opening for the peerless Belgian to test Grabara with a cutely curled attempt from range. “Monday [he] was not good, today a little better but not perfect so we decided not to take the risk.” The Algerian’s effort was to the goalkeeper’s right but he flung himself in that direction to save superbly. VAR and the pitchside monitor’s busy outing now had its third moment when Dias was told to review Gómez’s challenge on Haraldsson. When Haraldsson flighted in the corner City’s defenders ball-watched and the Brazilian again had to save his team.

Considering we're in Scandinavia, those are positively balmy conditions! 16:05. Fresh look. You may have noticed our Matchday Centre is different ...

City decked out in our beautifully bright yellow training jacket. Ederson has a rare lapse in concentration with the ball at his feet. The atmosphere is building in the Parken Stadium... Luckily for us, it rolls just wide of the goal and it's Copenhagen's first corner. A light show here at Parken Stadium - with a rendition of the Boomtown Rats ringing out. There’s a great wall of noise over to my left – the Copenhagen fans packed in behind that goal, who have been here for hours, are making plenty of noise.

Manchester City dropped their first Champions League points of the season as they were held to a 0-0 stalemate with FC Copenhagen at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday. City were made to play with 10 men for much of the affair after Sergio Gomez was shown a ...

The Premier League champions struggled to assert dominance over their opposition as a result, and failed to score for the first time this season, with in-form striker [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) on the bench for the entirety of the match. [Ruben Dias](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/234878/Rúben-Dias) in place of Mahrez. [Nicolai Boilesen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/143708/Nicolai-Boilesen) was penalised for handball following a VAR review. [Rodri](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231828/Rodri)'s piledriver was ruled out for an adjudged handball in the build-up by [Riyad Mahrez](http://www.espnfc.com/player/_/id/163940/riyad-mahrez). "We adapted really well [to the red card]. "Erling didn't feel really good after the game against Southampton, Phil [Foden] had some disturbing problems, Bernardo [Silva] told us yesterday he was so tired.

Manchester City rested Erling Haaland, failed to score and had Sergio Gomez sent off in a frustrating VAR-dominated goalless draw with FC Copenhagen on ...

Much to City’s consternation, he ruled out the strike for handball against Mahrez in the build-up. For a split-second, he appeared to think the ball was rolling towards his own goal. Nevertheless, it was not a night that will live long in the memory.

Manchester City left Erling Haaland on the bench as they were held to a goalless draw iagainst FC Copenhagen in a game dominated by VAR decisions.

And he was the hero again on Tuesday when he guessed right to deny Riyad Mahrez's first-half penalty. Jurgen Klopp has an injury crisis to deal with ahead of Sunday's game, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Joel Matip the latest to enter the Anfield treatment room. It was, though, a precious 90 minutes rest for the Norwegian after a hectic start to the life at the Etihad Stadium and with a visit to Anfield on the horizon.

Star striker Erling Haaland (20 goals in 13 games) was on the bench for the entire game, but Pep Guardiola's team had their chances, recording 14 shots and ...

City still have a three-point lead atop the group, pending the result of Dortmund vs. In the grand scheme of things, this City result means next to nothing. Star striker Erling Haaland (20 goals in 13 games) was on the bench for the entire game, but Pep Guardiola's team had their chances, recording 14 shots and putting four on frame. But on Tuesday, in the UEFA Champions League on The Paramount+ UCL crew, alongside rules expert Christina Unkel, discussed the call at the half: But so many things went wrong in this match that put City in a tricky spot to get what was an expected victory, breaking a scoring streak of 26 games.

Player ratings of the Manchester City side who could only manage a 0-0 draw away to FC Copenhagen after having a goal disallowed, missing a penalty, ...

Had a shot saved in the opening ten minutes from a tight angle, done well to get it on target. Stepped up to take the penalty that City were awarded in the first half for handball and his effort was saved by Grabara. In the second half he didn’t have a save to make but in the last 30 seconds he was a reassuring and commanding figure for his side as he came to collect a floated free-kick with ease. Had a curling effort comfortably saved early on in the first half. Had to slot in at right-back after the red card and did it with confidence. Controlled the tempo well but wasn’t involved in many attacking scenarios.

Ten-man City are through to the UEFA Champions League knockout stages after a goalless draw at FC Copenhagen in a game dominated by VAR calls.

[De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) twice threatened early after the restart as City sought yto conjure up the all-important breakthrough. We have to lose 5-0 to Sevilla at home. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson), Cancelo, Akanji, [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte) ( [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake) 87), Gomez, [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo), [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) (c), [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) ( [Bernardo](https://www.mancity.com/players/bernardo-silva) 77), [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) (Dias 33), Grealish ( [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden) 77), Alvarez [Palmer](https://www.mancity.com/players/cole-palmer), Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand [Guardiola](https://www.mancity.com/players/pep-guardiola) responded to City going down to 10 men by bringing on [Ruben Dias](https://www.mancity.com/players/ruben-dias) from the bench in place of [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) to shore up our back-line with our rear-guard having to be alert and disciplined in the face of a rejuvenated Copenhagen. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez)’s missed penalty made it 24 spot-kicks missed in all competitions during Pep’s time in charge at the Club to date. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) – much to City’s frustration. [Sergio Gomez](https://www.mancity.com/players/sergio-gomez) was sent off for a foul on Hákon Haraldsson as the pair tangled on the periphery of the City box. [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo) strike was overturned by VAR after Riyad [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) was adjudged to have handled the ball in the build-up. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez)’s subsequent spot-kick to be saved. [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo) thundered home a spectacular 25-yard right-footed drive from the edge of the box that flew into the top corner of the net. [Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland) one of five players to move to the bench from the side that had beaten Southampton at the weekend with Julian Alvarez leading the forward line.

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

The Premier League champions struggled to assert dominance over their opposition as a result, and failed to score for the first time this season, with in-form striker [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) on the bench for the entirety of the match. [Ruben Dias](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/234878/Rúben-Dias) in place of Mahrez. [Nicolai Boilesen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/143708/Nicolai-Boilesen) was penalised for handball following a VAR review. [Rodri](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231828/Rodri)'s piledriver was ruled out for an adjudged handball in the build-up by [Riyad Mahrez](http://www.espnfc.com/player/_/id/163940/riyad-mahrez). "We adapted really well [to the red card]. "Erling didn't feel really good after the game against Southampton, Phil [Foden] had some disturbing problems, Bernardo [Silva] told us yesterday he was so tired.

It turned out that the Manchester City manager's denial might have contained a greater degree of nuance than first appreciated.

We will see what happens during the season and how we feel and the best decision for the club is going to be taken." Three seasons in charge of Bayern Munich followed and his initial contract with City was for the same period. I said many times if they want it I’d like to stay longer but at the same time, I have to be sure. We spoke with the club," he said in August. That is the most important thing,” the manager continued. This is the most important thing." “In many ways, though, the release clause is just a formality,” he wrote. There’s only one requirement to get that: there needs to be a suitable offer on the table.” "It is not true", he said. "In the end, what is going to happen in the future, nobody knows. What is important is that he is settled perfectly here, he is happy and he is incredibly loved by everyone. It is not true, that is all I can say.

Erling Haaland could leave Manchester City if his release clause of €200m is met, according to reports. Haaland has been the star player of the Premier League ...

It makes it more exciting! He is able to do this for the team, but we need to work together and that has happened. It has been the perfect start.” Champions League How to watch Copenhagen v Man City in the Champions League “I think that part is more tough to adapt to.

Haaland has scored 20 goals in just 12 matches this season since joining from Borussia Dortmund, but he was rested by Pep Guardiola, with City already on ...

They’re going to finish top of the group, there’s no question about that,' he said. With City unable to find a breakthrough, a number of fans took to as Pep Guardiola's 10 men are held to a goalless draw by Copenhagen in the Champions League They had a penalty saved. They had a goal disallowed which should have been allowed. Pep Guardiola resisted the temptation to bring Haaland on as City failed to find a breakthrough

It was reported this week that Manchester CIty striker Erling Haaland has a $195 million release clause in his contract, but despite that clause, City are ...

If he is happy at City in two years’ time, then City could offer him a new contract and end up staying in Manchester for the rest of his career. Many of the other most expensive transfers in soccer have not been anywhere near as successful as imagined. And on top of the transfer fee will be an agent’s fee, which could be more than $50 million, as well as Haaland’s wages. Barcelona’s financial difficulties have been well documented and could get even worse should they fail to make the knockout stages of this season’s Champions League. Haaland is already playing for a club that is competing for the top honors in world soccer, and is already beamed around the world at Manchester City. It’s almost twice Real Madrid’s record transfer fee of $110 million, which they paid for Eden Hazard.

Pep Guardiola revealed that he rested Erling Haaland against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League after the Manchester City striker didnt recover well from ...

"This was first and foremost a team performance. Tomorrow we will regenerate and then we have two days to prepare (to play) against Liverpool." Asked if he understood the handball decisions. "It's a good point and we will take it. He said: "To play one hour like that is tough. The players I played felt better."

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte was proud of the way the team played against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday after going down to ...

I think we played really well and now we are focused on the next one." "So many times when we have considered penalties or free-kicks or whatever, or red cards, with this VAR and we cannot do anything. "It was a tough game," said the centre-back.

Aymeric Laporte felt Manchester City should be proud for showing another side to their game after the free-scoring Champions League favourites were forced ...

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De Bruyne put that down to trusting their own game in what is usually a febrile atmosphere. Normally billed as a title clash, Liverpool are 13 points adrift ...

Pep Guardiola revealed after Tuesday night's goalless draw in Copenhagen that a number of his stars were 'exhausted', with City not calling on Erling Haaland from the bench in the Champions League. 'They are more of an up and down team and we are a team who has more control of the game. 'We have a little bit of time before the next game and I am sure when we get there everyone will be ready to play. 'If you can control that style of play then maybe you have more of a chance.. 'I expect them to be the best Liverpool possible. De Bruyne, who has nine assists already this term, put that down to trusting their own game in what is usually a febrile atmosphere.

The Manchester City midfielder said of Jurgen Klopp's team: 'Obviously they lost some points but they are still Liverpool'

“I have always got the feeling that at one point they can just bounce back because they have a quality manager and all the players are quality,” the defender said. They are more of an up-and-down team and we are a team who has more control of the game, so if you can control that style of play then maybe you have more of a chance. “I don’t look at it that way – obviously they lost some points but they are still Liverpool and I expect them to be good; that’s the only way I see it.” It is never easy to go there so we have to make sure we are in a good place.” “The last few years we’ve done well, even last year if we didn’t win, so I think it’s probably going to be a good game again,” De Bruyne said. “Maybe we have more control of the game.

Rodri had a goal disallowed and Riyad Mahrez missed a penalty in an eventful match that saw the blues reduced to ten men after 30 minutes. Sergio Gomez received ...

In fairness, it was a good penalty by Mahrez, which made the save impressive. A city corner on the right saw the ball bounce off the arm of the defender. It was the second decision that went against City in the short amount of time played. Mahrez was adjudged to have handled in the build-up, despite no obvious handball and no appeals from the home players. The result still meant City qualified for the last 16 as the other match in their group between Dortmund and Sevilla ended in a 1-1 draw. Sergio Gomez received a straight red for his reckless tackle on the edge of the penalty area, which was initially missed by the referee before VAR intervened.

Jurgen Klopp's side have won just two of their eight Premier League games this season and sit 10th in the table, 13 points behind champions City. "I expect them ...

For me he is still one of the best defenders in the world and he keeps showing that." "Obviously it will be a tough place to go. I think it's probably going to be a good game again." "Obviously it's hard but I'm fine. It's a game like any other but obviously it's always hard playing away at a top-six team. The sides played out a pulsating 2-2 draw when they played at Anfield last season.

Four Manchester City players have reached the final shortlist for the upcoming Northwest Football Awards.

[Gareth Taylor](https://www.mancity.com/players/gareth-taylor)'s side across the campaign with 21 goals, while her tally of 10 assists was also the most in the squad. [Pep Guardiola](https://www.mancity.com/players/pep-guardiola)'s men against Wycombe Wanderers. [Man City](https://www.mancity.com) app. [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) is once again up for the Premier League Player of the Season in recognition of his best goalscoring campaign at City. [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne), [Alex Greenwood](https://www.mancity.com/players/alex-greenwood), [Lauren Hemp](https://www.mancity.com/players/lauren-hemp) and [James McAtee](https://www.mancity.com/players/james-mcatee) have all been recognised for their standout displays across the 2021/22 campaign. [Gareth Taylor](https://www.mancity.com/players/gareth-taylor)'s side, as we claimed a fourth Continental Cup title.

Since the appointment of two new managers, Klopp and Guardiola, Liverpool and Manchester City have been unstoppable and unbeatable.

Manchester City: 0 However, since the takeover of Abu Dhabi PM Sheikh Mansour, City have turned their fortunes around. However, their rivalry has been intense in recent years, but since the appointment of two new managers, Klopp and Guardiola, Liverpool and City have been unbeatable.

Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield this week but they already have a commanding lead over their rivals.

It’s a game like any other, obviously, it’s hard playing away at a top-six team always, I think the last few years we’ve done well, even last year if we didn’t win so I think it’s probably going to be a good game again." "I expect them to be at the best Liverpool possible," said De Bruyne. Kevin De Bruyne expects to face an in-form and full-throttle Liverpool at Anfield this weekend despite their poor start to the season.

Manchester City icon Sergio Aguero has put the club's new star Erling Haaland in the same category as some of the world's best-ever goalscorers.

He left City in 2021 as he moved to LaLiga side Barcelona on a free transfer. 'That, in turn, means plenty of opportunities to score. 'Each era usually has two or three players with that ability – and usually with different styles. [Stake](https://stake.com/blog/sergio-aguero-hot-football-topics-from-across-europe): 'There's been many strikers worthy of awe I can think of. Diego [Maradona], Romario, Lewandowski, [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, and Leo, of course. Sergio Aguero (pictured) has likened the prolific Erling Haaland to some of the world's best

Plus: The Glazers would consider selling Manchester United if a bid was made in excess of $10bn; Christian Pulisic has said he is extremely happy at Chelsea ...

Christian Pulisic has said he is "extremely happy" at Chelsea amid a slow start to the season where he has been handed just two starts in the league. Plus: The Glazers would consider selling Manchester United if a bid was made in excess of $10bn; Christian Pulisic has said he is "extremely happy" at Chelsea amid a slow start to the season; Bayern Munich are reportedly willing to splash out more than £88m to sign Harry Kane. The Glazers would consider selling Manchester United if a bid was made in excess of a staggering $10bn.