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History were made last night at ethihad stadium. Liverpool Stunned the league leaders at home on a 1-5 aggregate score City took lead very early courtesy of Virgil van dijk error which gave sterling to line up a brilliant assistant for Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus.Half time ended in the favour of the home side Leroy sane was denied a goal before the end of the interval which led to controversies and city manager pep guardiola sent to the stands The second half was in favour of the visiting team, league top scorer Mohammed Salah scored after a mistake from the city defence to put the game out of reach for city. Roberto firmino scored his 8th goal of the competition after a devastating error from nicolas otamendi which means liverpool won against city three time in their four meetings. This is the first time ever pep guardiola will lost 3games on a row in the hands of two premier league clubs; Liverpool and Manchester united respectively.

Kyle Walker has revealed Pep Guardiola has told his players about Manchester City’s poor record at Liverpool in the Premier League. City have lost 14 of their 20 meetings at Anfield with their only victory coming in May 2003 - when Walker was just 13 years old. But City head to Liverpool this season unbeaten, 15 points clear at the top and having already defeated Liverpool 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium in September. Speaking to Andy Hinchcliffe on Sky Sports Matchzone, Walker, when asked whether Guardiola had made the players aware of their woeful record at Anfield, said: "Yes, yes. The gaffer's made us well aware of that [record]. "He has said to us that sometimes, if you've not been winning there for all these years it needs to be something that is coming from within us and we need to change that." With City favourites to win the Premier League and going strong in the three cup competitions, Walker will be hoping to carry any success into this summer w...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has branded Pep Guardiola ‘immature’ in a renewed attack on the Manchester City coach. The Manchester United striker first criticised the Catalan coach in his book I Am Zlatan after the pair fell out during their time together at Barcelona. The Swede endured a turbulent year under Guardiola at the Nou Camp, leaving for Inter Milan after questioning Barca’s perceived reliance on Lionel Messi. He later called the coach a ‘spineless coward’ and admitted he is still driven by proving a point to the now Blues boss after joining United last year. Now Ibrahimovic – a second-half substitute in United’s derby defeat to City on Sunday – has reasserted his view of his former boss in an interview with Sky Italia . “And I told Guardiola that he’d sacrificed the other players for Messi,” he said. “He told me he understood me. “After that, he put me on the bench for the next game, the one after that and the one after that. “And I thought, ‘he’s solved the problem ve...

The Portuguese sparked a row by telling Pep Guardiola’s players to keep their celebrations down, with Blues goalkeeper Ederson taking exception Manchester United and Manchester City players and staff were involved in a heated altercation in the Old Trafford tunnel which left Jose Mourinho covered in water and Mikel Arteta nursing a cut eyebrow, Goal understands. Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson is said to have confronted Mourinho, which led to a number of players and members of staff from both teams spilling out of their respective dressing rooms and into the tunnel, where they pushed and shoved each other. United first-team coach Silvino Louro is believed to have been in the thick of the action, along with a handful of players from both sides, coaches and masseurs. Goal has learned that City coach Arteta received a cut eyebrow in the ruckus, while United striker Romelu Lukaku is believed to have been heavily involved. Witnesses claim a number of bottles were thrown, with Mou...

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will never criticize the playing style of his Manchester United counterpart, Jose Mourinho, because “there are different ways to enjoy football”. Guardiola faces his arch rival in a keenly awaited Derby at Old Trafford and claims he and Mourinho are “twins”, because they love to win trophies. “Definitely,” he said. “In that, we are twins. “He wants to win trophies, I want to win trophies. I think Antonio Conte is the same as well, and Jurgen and Mauricio. In all the leagues around the world, the managers are the same.” The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach also spoke on why he never condemns pragmatic tactics. “I never criticise my colleagues for the way they play. I never did in the past, I will never do it. “Football is magnificent for that, because every manager plays in the way they play. There are different ways to enjoy football. “Our relationship is correct, it’s friendly. We haven’t bumped into each oth...

Premier League leaders Manchester City again left it late as they beat West Ham 2-1 to make it 13 straight league wins. Elsewhere, Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea produced heroics as the second-placed team defeated Arsenal 3-1 and kept in touch with their city rivals. Chelsea overwhelmed Newcastle 3-1 to stay third and Liverpool thrashed Brighton 5-1 to move into that fourth Champions League spot. At the other end, Swansea sunk to the bottom of the table with a 2-1 loss to Stoke. You can see the thinking behind my team below but, first, have a go at picking your own team of the week. Choose your XI from the shortlist selected by BBC Sport journalists and share it with your friends. Goalkeeper - David de Gea (Manchester United) David de Gea made 14 saves at Arsenal - the joint-most in a Premier League game since 2003-04. Vito Mannone (for Sunderland v Chelsea in April 2014) and Tim Krul (for Newcastle v Tottenham in November 2013) also managed the feat If Ma...

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola said he would like Paul Pogba to play in next week’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Guardiola also said he does not believe the France midfielder wants Manchester City players to be struck down by injury. Pogba got a three-match ban for treading on Hector Bellerin during Saturday’s pulsating 3-1 win at Arsenal. He becomes a significant blow for Jose Mourinho with City next on the agenda in the Premier League. City restored their eight-point lead over Mourinho’s men at the summit on Sunday when David Silva’s 83rd-minute volley sealed a 2-1 win over West Ham. Pogba had earlier told the BBC’s Football Focus he hoped Manchester City would “get some very important players injured.” Speaking after the West Ham win, Guardiola said, “Did he say that? Hopefully we don’t have injuries. “I would like it if Paul could play against us because I like to face the teams with the best players possible to see if we are able to beat them. “In the ...

Brazilian footballer, Robinho, has reportedly been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of s*xual assault. Reports in Italy claim that the former Manchester City and Real Madrid star, along with five others, was implicated in an attack on an Albanian girl in a Milan nightclub in January 2013. The incident, which the player has repeatedly denied his involvement in, occurred when the 33-year-old was at AC Milan following his departure from the Etihad in 2010, Sportsmail reported. Robinho’s agent and lawyer, Marisa Alija Ramos, told Sportsmail: ‘With regards to the allegations surrounding Robinho, the alleged incident took place several years ago. ‘I clarify that my client has already defended himself against the charges and maintains he played no part in the incident. ‘All legal steps are already being taken in response to this decision.’ According to Marisa, the skillful striker who currently plays for Atlético Mineiro in Brazil, pleaded not guilty a...

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has vowed to kill his players if they fail to finish the English Premier League (EPL) season without the title. Guardiola said there was no chance of his team becoming complacent despite their superb form to the start of the season. Manchester City continued their EPL dominance with a 2-0 win at Leicester City on Saturday. City have made a flying start to the season, dropping just two points from the first 12 games and are 8-point lead at the top of the table, scoring 40 goals and conceding just seven. “That is not going to happen because I am their manager,” Guardiola said. “The team, that is not going to happen. I’ll kill them. Complacency doesn’t happen in my teams. “They can play bad, teams are going to beat us, that happens. “But if you see the team, they have the desire to have the ball and play. We are not a team that speculates about absolutely anything. That’s not going to happen.”

Sturridge want Liverpool exit Daniel Sturridge is prepared to leave Liverpool in January in order to save his World Cup dream, reports the Mirror. The Reds were initially against a loan deal, after enquiries from Paris Saint-Germain last January, but may be open to such a deal after Jurgen Klopp failed to use the England striker in the 3-0 victory against Southampton this weekend.The player is hopeful that Liverpool will put a realistic price tag on him to attract interest, with a late run of games likely to make Gareth Southgate consider him once again for his final tournament squad. After being overlooked for the Three Lions' friendlies with Germany and Brazil, Sturridge now feels that just eight Premier League appearances, including two goals, will not be enough game time to remain in contention. Man Utd Handed Huge Boost As Barca Hesitate Over €100m Move Manchester United have been handed a boost in their reported pursuit of an Atletico Madrid star as one of the...

Pep Guardiola has stated he will maim any one of his players that ever got complacent, after their fiery start to the season. City continued their good run with a 2-0 win over Leicester, as Jesus and De Bruyne got on the score sheet. Manchester City have now won 11 out of 12 EPL matches and have scored 40 goals, conceding just seven and lead the pack with eight points. The Spaniard said there was no chance of his team becoming complacent despite their stunning form. “That is not going to happen because I am their manager,” Guardiola said. “The team, that is not going to happen. I’ll kill them. Complacency doesn’t happen in my teams. “They can play bad, teams are going to beat us, that happens. “But if you see the team, they have the desire to have the ball and play. We are not a team that speculates about absolutely anything. That’s not going to happen.”