Comparisons with Rodri and a clear first-team regular at his hometown club Bayern Munich: Aleksandar Pavlovic’s future could hardly look brighter. He has already turned down Manchester City.
Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why he does not want to be handed a second Premier League winners’ medal as Manchester City’s long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) case sparks title-stripping discussion. It has been suggested, with 114 charges hanging over the club, that the Blues could see several trophy triumphs scrubbed from their roll of honour.
Erling Haaland proved he is still the king of the post-match soundbite after leading Manchester City to a dominant victory over Liverpool at Anfield. The Norwegian superstar was in a playful mood despite the significant legal cloud currently hanging over the Etihad giants following a recent guilty verdict regarding financial regulations.
Paul Pogba has jumped to the defence of under-fire Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, insisting the former midfielder needs time to rectify the club's dismal start to the campaign. The French superstar also hinted that he is keeping a close eye on Manchester City’s ongoing legal battles in hopes of being awarded retrospective Premier League medals.
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing assessment of Florian Wirtz, insisting the German international must be removed from the starting lineup immediately. The pundit's comments come in the wake of a demoralising 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield, where the Reds' expensive star failed to make any meaningful impact on the contest.
Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson has revealed that the intense scrutiny and recent financial guilty verdict against the club have served to strengthen the bond within the first-team squad. The summer signing believes the hostile atmosphere currently facing the Etihad giants is only providing them with more motivation to succeed.
Ousmane Dembele's recent absences from the Paris Saint-Germain squad have ignited a fierce debate in the French media. With the Ballon d'Or winner frequently rested by manager Luis Enrique, prominent pundits are sharply questioning whether this highly cautious strategy will ultimately benefit the forward or lead to inevitable friction ahead of crucial European fixtures.
Steven Gerrard has insisted he has no desire to be retroactively awarded a Premier League winner's medal if Manchester City are found guilty of their financial charges and stripped of their titles. Gerrard stated that he has made peace with his past, but he powerfully questioned the incredible footballing memories that were potentially stolen from everyone else.
Gary Neville has openly admitted that he wants to step away from covering Manchester City games for the foreseeable future. The Sky Sports pundit cited the huge cloud hanging over the Premier League following the club's guilty verdict for financial breaches. Neville feels the ongoing legal battles make it incredibly difficult to objectively praise the players despite their brilliant performances.
Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki has been tipped to win a future Ballon d'Or following his outstanding performance against Liverpool. Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker lavished praise on the Frenchman, describing him as the perfect antidote to modern football's robotic style.
Peter Schmeichel has demanded that Manchester City face severe sporting sanctions following their recent guilty verdict for breaching financial regulations. The former goalkeeper believes a massive points deduction and a five-year transfer ban are necessary to set a precedent against cheating in the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca's side continued their faultless start to the season at Anfield, but there is now a dark cloud hanging over the team that brings the English top-flight into disrepute
Jeremy Doku delivered a devastating substitute performance to help Manchester City secure a convincing 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. The Belgian winger turned a tightly contested Premier League clash completely upside down, driving his team to a statement win.
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has refused to dismiss the prospect of signing Erling Haaland from Manchester City in the future. While insisting the German champions possess sufficient firepower for now, the Allianz Arena chief acknowledged that circumstances could change down the line as succession plans for Harry Kane begin to take shape.
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