Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola took some pressure off his shoulders when his side beat Arsenal 2-1 last weekend, a result which saw City leapfrog the Gunners in the Premier League table. The afternoon started badly for the hosts as Theo Walcott gave Arsenal the early lead after just five minutes when he converted a superbly timed Alexis Sanchez pass into the back of the net.
Manchester City have reportedly planning to sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi for a world-record fee next summer, according to The Mirror.
The 29-year-old forward is said to be unsettled at the Camp Nou and repot claims the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has turned down a contract renewal in July.
The duo Premier League giants Manchester City and Arsenal came away with the historic wins in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.
The Sky Blues beat Barcelona 3-1 at their home turf – at the Etihad Stadium, while the Gunners overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Ludogorets 3-2 away thanks to Mesut Ozil for his late winner as the north Londoners came from behind to claim the victory.
The Saints took the valuable away point against the Premier League leaders at the Etihad Stadium yesterday afternoon.
Manchester City were held at their home by Claude Puel’s side Southampton. The draw is now City’s fifth match in a row without a win and fans around the world simply loved it.
Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has completed his move to Manchester City on a four-year contract, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until the end of the 2018/19 season. The deal is thought to be around £15.4m.
“I’m very proud to be joining Manchester City. I know the club is building something very special and I hope I can be part of many successes in the coming years. I have followed City’s progress in recent years and obviously know some of my new teammates from the Copa America,” the Chilean goalkeeper told the club’s official website.