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Mar52018 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola accepts FA charge

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has accepted a charge from Football Association (FA) for wearing a yellow ribbon, which they believe to be a political symbol and in breach of its regulations. Guardiola began wearing the ribbon last year in support of Catalan politicians Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart, who are in custody after the aftermath of last October's referendum on Catalan independence. Guardiola was charged with a breach of their kit and advertising regulations 10 days ago and, after continued to wear the ribbon during three consecutive matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted an FA charge for wearing a political message, specifically a yellow ribbon, in breach of The FA's kit and adverti...

Mar52018 by JBNo Comments

Conte hits back at ‘stupid’ Neville & Jamie Redknapp after City defeat

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte labelled Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp ‘stupid’ for criticising his tactics in the their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Chelsea have now lost four in their last five Premier League games, following an underwhelming loss against City. Gary Neville particularly described Chelsea’s performance as an ’embarassment’ during commentary for Sky Sports, while Redknapp called Conte’s tactics a ‘crime against football’ after the match. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Conte described the pair’s criticism as ‘stupid’ and defended his decision to sit back against Manchester City. ‘I’m not so stupid to play open against Manchester City and lose 3-0 or 4-0,’ said Conte. ‘If I remember well, three days ago, Ars...

Mar42018 by JBNo Comments

Revealed: Why N’Golo Kante missed Chelsea’s clash against Manchester City

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N'Golo Kante was unavailable for Chelsea's visit to Manchester City which they eventually lost 1-0 through a goal by Bernardo Silva. The France international missed the fixture due to illness and was replaced by Cesc Fabregas who partnered Danny Drinkwater in midfield. Antonio Conte opted to start with Eden Hazard in front with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud dropped to the bench. Chelsea's top four finish in the Premier League now seems to be in jeopardy as they have now lost two League games in a row against both Manchester teams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the loss, Conte says his players followed his instructions: "We prepared the game in this way, don’t concede space between the lines, also because when you play against City you ha...

Mar22018 by JBNo Comments

Conte aims subtle dig at Chelsea board

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Antonio Conte has once again hinted at dissatisfaction with Chelsea's transfer policy ahead of trip to Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday. Asked why Manchester City had been able to forge clear of last season’s champions, Conte cited Guardiola’s relationship with the club’s owners and the provision to spend heavily in the transfer market, a luxury he was not afforded at Chelsea. "I don't know. This is not a question for me," Conte said. "The club has to show the ambition, not the coach. The coach has to work every day very hard. "The club has to show the ambition." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of match at the Etihad Stadium, Conte said: ‘I think last season Manchster City it was always a fantastic team but after one season...

Mar22018 by JBNo Comments

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal players felt resigned to City defeat

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Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admitted that some Arsenal players felt resigned to after the 3-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday night. The Gabon international missed a penalty against City in the second-half and also had another quiet game for Arsenal, Aubameyang had also struggled in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday which they lost 3-0 to City. "There's a lot of disappointment," The Gabon international told SFR Sport. "I think that this evening it was a match without anything positive. "We're not happy with our performance, whether it be Sunday or tonight. As we weren't able to score the goal that might have pushed us forward, we know very well that City play very well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "They're perhaps the best team in...

Mar12018 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola sympathises with Wenger’s situation at Arsenal

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Pep Guardiola says he knows exactly how Arsene Wenger feels and concedes he may have to face a similar flak one day. Wenger has been subjected to series of criticism since Arsenal were completely outclassed by Manchester City in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Both teams are set to meet again in a rescheduled match on Thursday. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: "I always support my colleagues because we feel the same when we win, when we lose. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We accept the opinions of the fans and the people and you feel alone. Believe me, you feel alone because there's a lot of pressure on your shoulders. "I understand completely. I'd like to tell him that I am close, I am on the same side as him...

Feb222018 by JBNo Comments

Manchester City to meet head of referees Mike Riley over tackling concerns

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Manchester City will meet head of referees Mike Riley over issues that challenges on their players are not being punished enough. The Premier League leaders want the FA to punish diving retrospectively to be expanded to yellow cards for tackles that could be seen as a red. Manchester City director Txiki Begiristain will meet with the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd and they may take their case to the Premier League if other clubs backs them. Pep Guardiola has always expressed concern over tackling in England and called for more protection for players after injuries to several players which includes Gabriel Jesus, Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Sane was injured by a dangerous challenge by Cardiff's Joe Ben...

Feb202018 by JBNo Comments

Aguero punches fan after City’s FA Cup defeat to Wigan

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Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero punched a fan on the pitch after his side's 1-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Monday evening. Manchester City's hope of winning the quadruple ended following Will Grigg's late goal for Wigan. At the final whistle, Wigan fans ran onto the pitch to celebrate with the players, But Aguero lashed out at one fan after he was approached as he was going towards the tunnel. The Argentine striker hit the fan with his right arm but was then restricted by Wigan defender Cheyenne Dunkley and someone fromMan City’s coaching staff as he tried to get closer to him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aguero was led down the tunnel by Mikel Arteta. ‘It’s not right, is it? It’s not correct, Player safety is paramount,’...

Feb152018 by JBNo Comments

Owen: De Bruyne a better passer than Giggs, Beckham and Scholes

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Kevin De Bruyne is a better passer than any of former Manchester United's trio, according to Michael Owen. De Bruyne has been in spectacular form for Manchester City this season and is expected to win the Premier League’s Player of the Year award. The Belgium international has 14 assists in the Premier League this season, at least three more than any player in Europe’s top five leagues. Owen claims the City star has developed into a better passer of the ball than Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When queizzed on how he would rank the quartet in terms of passing, Michael Owen said: “De Bruyne, Scholes, Giggs, Beckham would be my order. “Beckham was a pure striker of the ball,” he told the official Premier...