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Manchester City will play its first 2022 preseason match ahead of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola's men take on Mexican side Club America at ...

— — — — — Club America head coach Fernando "Tano" Ortiz switches up a good chunk of the team that started against Chelsea, spreading the workload across the squad. That was Riyad Mahrez who was beat for that header in the box. 11th min.: The Man City possession game is back. 15th min.: There it was for Club America in transition. 25th min.: Jack Grealish and Memo Ochoa go nose to nose in the America box! While the attention was on the new players, it was old reliable Kevin De Bruyne who accounted for both Man City goals. Kevin De Bruyne follows that up with another shot that the 'keeper stops.

Manchester City's interest in Marc Cucurella is well established at this point, but it appears the Sky Blues are still no closer to securing their target.

Instead, City see Cucurella's true value to be around £30million and 'will not pursue a move' for the Spaniard unless Brighton accept a lower offer. Given his impressive performances and the fact he still has four years left on his contract, Brighton are set to demand a high fee for the fullback. With the Cityzens likely to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko, the club need a new left-back.

Having been linked with a move away from Manchester City for months, it appears a deal to take Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal is all but complete.

It will be interesting to see whether the Sky Blues opt to meet Brighton's valuation of Cucurella, or move for a cheaper option such as Stuttgart's Borna Sosa. However, the left-back is understood to have a desire to secure more game-time at this stage of his career, meaning an exit from City was always likely this summer. It has become clear this window that City are keen to find an upgrade on the Ukraine international, with the club being long-term admirers of Brighton's Marc Cucurella.

A Kevin De Bruyne brace was enough to earn Pep Guardiola's men a hard-fought victory over Mexican side Club America at Houston's NRH Stadium.

It could’ve been three soon after the restart when Julian Alvarez won the ball back deep in the Club America half, but Grealish was denied in a one-on-one situation. This time, our skipper latched onto a cleverly disguised pass from Riyad Mahrez before slotting home through the legs of substitute goalkeeper Oscar Jimenez. In a first half of few chances, it was a moment of typical brilliance from the Belgian which broke the deadlock on the half hour.

Former City defender Nedum Onuoha says that Kevin De Bruyne's example is a shining light to the younger players in City's squad.

That left its mark on me and I spent the rest of my career looking to meet those standards in everything I did." If he’s doing that then there’s no excuse for any other player not to do that." "He’s running around, winning tackles and he’s one of the best players in the world.

Two quality strikes from winger Kevin De Bruyne handed Pep Guardiola's Manchester City a winning start to pre-season following a hard fought 2-1 victory ...

Ruben Dias has been unwell, although should return for the friendly against Bayern Munich, while John Stones is with the Under 23s in Croatia and Aymeric Laporte was left at home injured. Perhaps that will serve him well for the months to come. Grealish showed purpose, dropping into dangerous pockets, but could not escape rough treatment – some of which the broadcaster inside the NRG refused to show on the big screen. Kevin De Bruyne picked up from where he left off. The referee, Armando Villarreal, certainly knew of his existence, with the pair often deep in conversation about penalty appeals. This friendly might have been thousands of miles away from Manchester but Jack Grealish must have felt right at home.

Jack Grealish was at the centre of the drama as Manchester City sealed a 2-1 victory over Mexican side Club America.

DE BRUYNE THROUGH THE KEEPER'S LEGS 😱— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) pic.twitter.com/o954wCltbh July 21, 2022 — Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty)— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) pic.twitter.com/PWeC1oYMXo July 21, 2022 Grealish booed every touch!— Stu Brown (@sbrown0907) pic.twitter.com/3PKxR2pIIk July 21, 2022 #MCFC pic.twitter.com/TB0J4h3Ohn July 21, 2022 Not Grealish being mad over a pre-season game😭😭😭— Ferrari YoungBoy/Formula Dusle Race Winner (@LeRatio16) pic.twitter.com/4vAOkDFBXC July 21, 2022 Ochoa 🇲🇽 and 🏴 Grealish having a BFF moment.— Tactical Manager (@ManagerTactical) pic.twitter.com/G5dgIkdKON July 21, 2022

Oleksandr Zinchenko is closing in on joining Arsenal from Manchester City, with Mikel Arteta now exploring how best to use the four-time Premier League ...

The win over Scotland will give Arteta a clear blueprint for how best to bring Zinchenko into his team. If he is able to replicate his performances on the international stage under Arteta, then Zinchenko could be a key part of their challenge for a top four spot. But with Kieran Tierney having starred for the Gunners since arriving from Celtic, left-back is not likely to be a area where Zinchenko is deployed in often. "Zinchenko ran the show. Zinchenko has become a key part of The Blue and Yellow's starting line-up over recent years. The midfielder also made the assist for his country's final goal, with his performance praised by former Liverpool star Graeme Souness.

Manchester City have had a bid for full-back Marc Cucurella rejected by Brighton & Hove Albion, The Athletic understands. Talks started after City and...

Albion are understood to have been told in May that City would target Cucurella. As well as Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips, champions City are also chasing Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella As well as Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips, champions City are also chasing Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella

Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland could make his City debut when we face Bayern Munich on Saturday evening.

When we come back we want to be fit; the player has to be fit to be ready. He said: "Next game he’ll be ready. And while Guardiola says he won't rush to introduce our new no.

MANCHESTER CITY signed Kalvin Phillips from Leeds earlier this month. · Phillips excited to work under Guardiola after joining Man City · Related articles.

He has excelled in the top-flight and has been rewarded for his fine performances with international recognition. Leeds were the first team to sign me - I made sure that was one of the main things I'd do.” Phillips, 26, got his first taste of senior football with the Whites in 2015 and became a first-team regular during the 2016/17 campaign. “I was honoured that United wanted me - such a big team and one of the biggest teams in the world. I want to be loyal to the people who've given me the biggest opportunity in the world. Phillips, who made 232 appearances for Leeds after coming through their academy, said: “Going to United? No, there was never any chance of me going there.

Julian Alvarez and Stefan Ortega Moreno start for Manchester City against Club America, with fellow new signings Erling Haaland and Kalvin Phillips among ...

This match will be broadcast exclusively on CITY+, with the match available to watch live for CITY+ subscribers everywhere, except the US and Mexico. Alvarez leads the line up front, with Mahrez operating off the right-wing and Grealish on the opposite flank. It looks as if it will be the same 4-3-3 formation that Guardiola opted for against Villa, with the inclusion of Ortega Moreno, Alvarez and young Mbete providing the team with a fresh look as our preparations for 2022/23 begin in earnest.

Pep Guardiola handed debuts to Stefan Ortega and Julian Alvarez as Manchester City began their 2022 pre-season by beating Club America 2-1.

Pep Guardiola handed debuts to Stefan Ortega, Julian Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips as Manchester City began their 2022 pre-season by beating Club America 2-1. De Bruyne's first goal was a long-range banger. Trio Make Man City Debuts As Kevin De Bruyne Shines Against Club America

The bid falls well short of Brightons valuation of Marc Cucurella which is understood to be £50m; Sky Sports News can confirm Brighton have rejected Man ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Since Benjamin Mendy was arrested last summer Manchester City have operated without a natural left-back. Cucurella has adapted to the Premier League with ease and was named Brighton's Player of the Season for 2021/22, a campaign in which they achieved their highest-ever league finish.

The City Thrive programme utilises a blended approach, using football sessions, group workshops and one-to-one mentoring to educate young people around the ...

City Thrive is delivered in partnership with the NHS and includes a new mental health curriculum, blending specially adapted football sessions with one-to-one mentoring and group workshops on mental awareness, to improve mental wellbeing for people up to 25-years-of-age. The City Thrive programme utilises a blended approach, using football sessions, group workshops and one-to-one mentoring to educate young people around the subject of mental health whilst also equipping them with the tools to regulate their own mental wellbeing in a post COVID-19 landscape. Sam Dainty, Senior Partnerships Manager said: “This update from Manchester City has the potential to be hugely impactful to young people living across the city, and any donation to CITC is hugely appreciated as we continue to tackle poor mental health following the pandemic

Sky Sports News reporter Ben Ransom on Manchester Citys pre-season victory over Club America in Houston, which involved some Kevin De Bruyne brilliance, ...

The first strike was one of typical individual brilliance as he curled in a right-footer from the edge of the box. Jack Grealish still feels like a relatively new kid on the City block despite now entering his second season at the Etihad - and there's no doubt it's a big campaign for last summer's record-breaking arrival. City are short of options at the back and their problems mounted when Ruben Dias was consigned to his hotel room on the day before the game after feeling unwell. Afterwards, Guardiola was beaming when asked to comment on how he felt the new players did, and in Alvarez it feels he has someone who can fit right into his well-oiled machine. The £51m summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund was briefly shown on the big screen at the NRG Stadium wearing a City tracksuit rather than his match kit, which confirmed that Pep Guardiola never intended to give him any game time here. Away from Haaland, all eyes pre-match were on what shape City would use given the change in personnel over the summer.

Manchester City have launched their bid to sign Brighton's Marc Cucurella, with Pep Guardiola wanting the Spaniard to replace Oleksandr Zinchenko, ...

Arsenal were also reportedly offered the Spaniard, but opted instead to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from City. Manchester City have been offered the chance to sign Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo. Manchester City are focused on landing their last big-money signing from what has been a successful transfer for the champions.

Kevin De Bruyne scored a brace as Manchester City beat Club América in their first pre-season friendly. Here is how we rated the players...

Positive and exciting, just as he was in his limited minutes last season. After bedding in last year, there’s a feeling amongst City fans that this could be a big season for Jack Grealish. The forward was heavily involved, but things didn’t always come off for him. He looks ready to get regular minutes for City- but we knew that already. He was booked in the first half for a couple of fouls and subbed off before the second. For the most part, he did well before being substituted at half-time. Here to compete with Ederson, new man Ortega was called into action from just the third minute.

Pep Guardiola last night confirmed Manchester City are in negotiations for Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella. Guardiola was speaking after Manchester City's ...

Cancelo, Wilson-Esbrand is a young talent, Ake can play there". Speaking to Jack Gaughan last night after the game, Pep Guardiola confirmed Manchester City are in negotiations with Brighton over the transfer of Marc Cucurella. Pep Guardiola last night confirmed Manchester City are in negotiations for Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella. Guardiola was speaking after Manchester City's 2-1 win over Club America, where Kevin De Bruyne opened his account for the season with two goals to win the game.

All the goals came in the first half at the NRG Stadium. De Bruyne opened the scoring for the Premier League champions with a superb curled strike from outside ...

America leveled after forward Henry Martin beat Ortega and De Bruyne sealed the win before half-time with a clinical finish from a Riyad Mahrez assist. Alvarez was in the starting lineup and showed some skills as a mobile centre-forward and a couple of good connections with De Bruyne. The Argentina striker was replaced in the 71st minute by 19-year-old Liam Delap. All the goals came in the first half at the NRG Stadium. De Bruyne opened the scoring for the Premier League champions with a superb curled strike from outside the box at the half-hour mark.

Manchester City remain keen to sign Brighton's Marc Cucurella but the two clubs are £20 million apart, sources have told ESPN.

But sources have said that the club will not pay beyond their valuation of Cucurella simply to get the deal done, having previously walked away from deals for players such as Harry Maguire, Fred and Alexis Sanchez when the cost of the transfer was deemed too high. City will be almost £60m in profit from their summer transfer dealings when Zinchenko seals his move to Arsenal, despite adding Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez to the squad since the end of last season. The Premier League champions believe Cucurella's value to be closer to the £30m mark, and sources have said that they will not pursue a move for the former Barcelona youngster unless Brighton are prepared to accept a lower fee.

Manchester City are in the market for a left-back, with Brighton's Marc Cucurella said to be their number one target. However, with two clubs reportedly ...

The next few weeks will likely prove to be decisive in City's pursuit of a new left-back. Manchester City are in the market for a left-back, with Brighton's Marc Cucurella said to be their number one target. According to i, news Man City are 'one of several Premier League Clubs' to have been offered, Grimaldo.

Pep Guardiola is considering taking his spending on full-backs since his arrival at Manchester City in the summer of 2016 to beyond £225m by completing the ...

He plays a similar type of football to Manchester City in possession, so I'm sure he'll be a good signing. Zinchenko has filled in manfully for a number of years now. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Speaking to Sky Sports News, the former Liverpool defender said: "I think Man City have always - really since Pep's been there - lacked a real outstanding left-back. Coming here was difficult in the summer, a new league, new country and new language. "Since Benjamin Mendy was arrested last summer, Manchester City have operated without a natural left-back. "Zinchenko's moved onto Arsenal so when you ask 'is he worth it,' Man City normally spend £40-50m on full-backs. "I think he's as good as anyone in the Premier League. He suits City's attacking style of play. "You're never quite sure who plays there every week, where you know it's Kyle Walker playing right-back. They must go again and focus on their perceived weaker areas. It is how Brighton like to operate. It is very special."

European powers Bayern Munich and Man City will play the first soccer match at Lambeau Field in the iconic stadium's history.

He has won the Premier League Playmaker of the Season twice, the PFA Players' Player of the Year twice and Manchester City's Player of the Year four times. The team began in 1880 as St. Mark's (West Gorton), it became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894. He was the coach of Bayern Munich from 2013-16. Mancheter City is an English football club based in Bradford, Manchester, that competes in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. The club enjoyed its greatest success in the mid-1970s when, under the captaincy of Franz Beckenbauer, it won the European Cup three consecutive times (1974-76). Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller were the team's stars. Bayern is the most successful club in German history, having won a record 32 national titles, including 10 consecutively since 2013, and 20 national cups, along with numerous European honors.

Haaland will play against his old Bundesliga rivals though. The former Borussia Dortmund striker, who turns 22 on Thursday, replied to a happy birthday message ...

Erling Haaland has told Manchester City fans that he will make his debut in Saturday night's pre-season clash with Bayern Munich. Haaland will play against his old Bundesliga rivals though. Erling Haaland Tells Manchester City Fans He Will Make His Debut Against Bayern Munich

Manchester City will face Bayern Munich in their second pre-season friendly in Wisconsin this weekend.

For viewers in the United States, the game will also be available on ESPN/ESPN 2 whereas in Canada, fuboTV will broadcast the game live. You can join Lewis and Jordan from the City Xtra YouTube channel live during pre-match, throughout the game and post-match, along with thousands of other Manchester City fans from around the world! A tougher test awaits the Premier League champions as they prepare to face Bayern Munich in the early hours of Sunday.

However, Brighton want over £50m for the 23-year-old which is well above City's valuation. Pep Guardiola has confirmed negotiations but says City have other ...

Manchester City will make an improved offer for Brighton full-back Marc Cucurella after their £30million bid was rejected. Manchester City have come back to Brighton with another bid after their initial offer was turned down by the Seagulls Manchester City will make an improved offer for Marc Cucurella after Brighton rejected their initial £30m bid...

JACK GAUGHAN IN HOUSTON: Jack Grealish is so fired up this pre-season that he bolted straight back into City's dressing room to check the footage of ...

A trip to Las Vegas on designated time off with Declan Rice and Andrew Robertson was the subject of a national radio discussion. While light-hearted — revealing that Erling Haaland joked there is no pressure on him because his £51million fee is only half of Grealish’s — there was an edge to the way he spoke. I said to the ref, “If it’s not a penalty then surely you have to book me?”. He said there was contact. Joao Cancelo said to me, “Why do you like it?” and I said I don’t know. City have only been training for a week yet Grealish looks in the mood already. He relishes playing the villain, thrives off rough contact from markers and, in that sense, this 2-1 victory was perfect preparation.