Man City Excel In the Title Race, Bruno Guimaraes to City?

Monday

According to Ben Jacob’s from 90min, Manchester City have now approached Bruno Guimaraes' camp.

Man City are said to be looking for a player to compliment Rodri. The article states that Manchester City like that if they were to sign him from Newcastle, Bruno Guimaraes could play in either the number six or number eight role.

In other transfer news, Simmon Mullock from The Mirror reported that Manchester City will face competition from both Liverpool and Arsenal in the persuit of Wolves player Rayan Ait-Nouri, who has a value of £50m. Pep Guardiola believes that he will be a perfect addition to his team after being asked by the Wolves coach to play as an inverted left-back this season. 

Tuesday

Some images of the Manchester City 2024/25 home shirt were released early on the Official Chinese Puma store. The store have now changed the product status to 'on sale from May 2’.

Injury update: It was confirmed that Both Erling Haaland and Phil Foden were absent from this mornings training session. It was also confirmed that John Stones has returned to ‘full training’ despite coming off against Chelsea at half-time.

Some more news regarding Bruno Guimaraes surfaced, as Sam Dean from The Telegraph reported that Man City and Arsenal are both considering a summer move for the player. The Newcastle United midfielder is aware of the two clubs' admiration, and is thought to have a release clause of around £100M in his contract.

Wednesday

Pep Guardiola had a pre-match press conference ahead of Brighton vs Man City on Thursday. In the Press conference, he confirmed that Erling Haaland is ruled out, and that John Stones and Phil Foden are ready to go.

Rival Watch: Everton faced Liverpool at Goodison Park, a highly important game for Liverpool and the Premier League title race. Everton came out on top winning 2-0 thanks to Branthwaite and Calvert-Lewin, scoring in the 27th & 58th minute. This was a major result for Manchester City, as Liverpool's title

hopes seem to be slowly fading away.

Defeat against Everton left Liverpool three points behind Arsenal with four games left in the Premier League, with third-placed Manchester City yet to play. 

Thursday - Match-day!

Manchester City faced Brighton in the Premier League. It was a 4-0 Domination at the Amex as Man City thrashed the seagulls, with two goals coming from Phil Foden, and Kevin De Bruyne and Alvarez also adding their names onto the score sheet.

This meant that City went two points clear of Liverpool and within one of Arsenal with a match in hand - An excellent position to be in.

This win also meant that Rodri's unbeaten run in a Manchester City shirt has extended to 69 games, with his last loss being over 400 days ago, the most EVER in the Premier League - Incredible.

Friday

On Friday, Pep Guardiola had his pre-match Nottingham Forest press conference. Here’s the highlights.

Pep Guardiola:

Pep on the FA Cup Semi-Final against Chelsea: “We were not ready to compete, but we did. We played good? No. Stable? No. But we found a way to win and to reach the FA Cup Final..."

Pep on Phil Foden: “Phil Foden has a sixth gear, but he cannot play all the time on sixth gear. He sometimes has to play on the second or the third. I think with time he will learn that; everything has to happen so quick? No! Football has to be slower sometimes…”

Pep on whether Phil Foden is his Player of the Season: “He’s one of them, but I have the feeling that the one he wants is the Premier League title…”

Pep on referees: “I go to the games and I never ever know who the referee is. I don’t waste my time. I don’t spend one second…”

Reporter Ben Rumsby shared on X that hearing into Manchester City's 115 charges will take place in the "near future", Premier League CEO Richard Masters has confirmed.

Saturday

Lucas Paquetá had some comments on Manchester City’s interest in signing him, which were reported by Joao Castelo-Branco and further shared by Fabrizio Romano.

“That stuff is from last summer window, now it’s time to finish the season and see what happens… I’m very happy at West Ham, I can’t lie; and I’ve also massive respect for the club.” 

Sunday - Match-day!

According to The DailyStar, German giants Bayern Munich are planning a summer move for Kyle Walker after a failed attempt last summer. Both Man City and the player are aware that Bayern will be back in for the right back when the summer window opens.

As reported by Manchester Evening News, Manchester City board member, Alberto Galassi made a reassuring comment regarding Manchester City's alleged 115 charges:

“I am not entitled to discuss this, but perhaps you can tell from my body language I am super confident.”

Game-Time!

Manchester City faced Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, coming away with  a 2-0 win. Josko Gvardiol scored a wonderful header in the 32nd minute to put City 1-0 up. Erling Haaland returned from Injury with a bang as he scored City’s second in the 71st minute, skipping past the keeper and edged City closer to the top of the Premier League. This meant that City are now a point off leaders Arsenal who beat Tottenham earlier on today.