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They might be missing a number of South American stars and Riyad Mahrez, but Manchester City always seem to have enough quality at their disposal to score at will.

Pep Guardiola’s side put four past West Ham in the Premier League Asia Trophy via David Silva, youngster Lukas Nmecha and a Raheem Sterling double after Mark Noble’s early penalty.

It marked a perfect start to pre-season, with Guardiola having very few worries going into a second title defence. Here, Jack Gaughan takes a look at some of the hot topics to come out of City's 4-1 win.

MORE LOCAL KIDS

City supporters were heartened to see the inclusion of academy products Tommy Doyle and Taylor Harwood-Bellis in Guardiola’s starting XI and neither disappointed. Both are fans of the club and there is a drive to afford local talented youngsters more opportunities.

Central midfielder Doyle – whose grandfathers Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe are City legends – was particularly dangerous from set pieces, with one early corner almost converted by Harwood-Bellis.

Harwood-Bellis, still only 17, was up against Michail Antonio and then Javier Hernandez. The central defender of the old-school variety stood up to the challenge.

kajifu wrote:Pep Guardiola has opened the door for Leroy Sane, 23, to quit Manchester City - by telling the £100m-rated German winger he can leave if he is unhappy. (Mirror)
But Sane want to stay in London not go back to Bayern.So will he become Arsenal or Spurs player since Chelsea cant sign any player?

PEP revealed some of Manchester City’s samba stars are returning to training early next week.

Brazilian trio Ederson, Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho won the Copa America on July 7, while Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Aguero finished third.

All five were offered a month off but Guardiola has been told a number are planning to start work at the City Football Academy next Monday ahead of the new season.

‘They decide whether to come back after three or four weeks off,’ Guardiola said in Hong Kong. ‘I don't want them to come back if they are not fit, if they are tired and have still not recovered from a tough season.

‘Some of them will come on the 29th or 30th, others come on August 3 or 4. It means a lot, I like it.’

The Catalan has left that decision down to his players, echoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s view that the football schedule is ‘killing’ footballers.

Riyad Mahrez is set to link back up with the squad later after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria last weekend.

‘We cannot forget we are starting the season and Mahrez hasn't finished the previous one,’ Guardiola added.

‘It's a crazy schedule and we'll kill our players sooner or later, we cannot sustain it for a long time.

‘They have to breathe, rest, give more quality in the tournaments. They have to rest, but if the people want to come back a little bit earlier, they are more than welcome.

‘They know they want to come back - the standard has risen every season. And if they want to play they have to be fit.’

kajifu wrote:Pep Guardiola has opened the door for Leroy Sane, 23, to quit Manchester City - by telling the £100m-rated German winger he can leave if he is unhappy. (Mirror)
But Sane want to stay in London not go back to Bayern.So will he become Arsenal or Spurs player since Chelsea cant sign any player?

Senator WIRES wrote:

PEP revealed some of Manchester City’s samba stars are returning to training early next week.

Brazilian trio Ederson, Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho won the Copa America on July 7, while Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Aguero finished third.

All five were offered a month off but Guardiola has been told a number are planning to start work at the City Football Academy next Monday ahead of the new season.

‘They decide whether to come back after three or four weeks off,’ Guardiola said in Hong Kong. ‘I don't want them to come back if they are not fit, if they are tired and have still not recovered from a tough season.

‘Some of them will come on the 29th or 30th, others come on August 3 or 4. It means a lot, I like it.’

The Catalan has left that decision down to his players, echoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s view that the football schedule is ‘killing’ footballers.

Riyad Mahrez is set to link back up with the squad later after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria last weekend.

‘We cannot forget we are starting the season and Mahrez hasn't finished the previous one,’ Guardiola added.

‘It's a crazy schedule and we'll kill our players sooner or later, we cannot sustain it for a long time.

‘They have to breathe, rest, give more quality in the tournaments. They have to rest, but if the people want to come back a little bit earlier, they are more than welcome.

‘They know they want to come back - the standard has risen every season. And if they want to play they have to be fit.’

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green4life wrote:

kajifu wrote:Pep Guardiola has opened the door for Leroy Sane, 23, to quit Manchester City - by telling the £100m-rated German winger he can leave if he is unhappy. (Mirror)
But Sane want to stay in London not go back to Bayern.So will he become Arsenal or Spurs player since Chelsea cant sign any player?

If he leaves, big if, it’ll only be to Bayern.

kajifu wrote:

green4life wrote:

kajifu wrote:Pep Guardiola has opened the door for Leroy Sane, 23, to quit Manchester City - by telling the £100m-rated German winger he can leave if he is unhappy. (Mirror)
But Sane want to stay in London not go back to Bayern.So will he become Arsenal or Spurs player since Chelsea cant sign any player?

If he leaves, big if, it’ll only be to Bayern.

True but I don't know why the story coming from that he wants to come to London and I know Chelsea is the team that can pay that crazy price tag in all London club.

Mr. Piffington wrote:Congrats to City for the CS win.

kajifu wrote:

Mr. Piffington wrote:Congrats to City for the CS win.

I wish this is their last and only in this new coming season.God hear our prayers.

Best signing
City wasted no time in securing the services of a midfielder capable of being a long-term replacement for veteran Fernandinho.

City signed Rodri from Atletico Madrid in a £63million five-year deal which made the 23-year-old the club's most expensive signing.

Kevin De Bruyne praised Rodri following City's Community Shield victory over Liverpool last weekend, he said: 'I think he's the perfect DM for the way we want to play. Our DM is a really difficult position. You need certain players for it and there's not a lot of people who can do both sides of it.

'I think the way he's performed in pre-season and in training has been phenomenal. To be the new guy and still be on this level is a good sign.'

Fernandinho is a key cog in Guardiola's formidable machine but he suffered from various injuries last season.

Rodri impressed in front of the back four at the Wanda Metropolitano last campaign and looks to be a pivotal signing who will strengthen City's midfield.

Departures
The two notable players City allowed to leave during the summer transfer window were Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph.

Captain Kompany was an instrumental figure at the heart of the defence during his 11 years at the club.

At 33 Kompany rejoined Anderlecht as player-manager this summer to kick start the next chapter of his career.

The centre back's recent seasons were hindered by injuries but he scored the screamer against Leicester to help City lift the Premier League trophy.

It will be his leadership both on and off the pitch that will be missed.

Prospects for the new season
Finding another option in defensive midfield was a necessity to lessen the strain on 34-year-old Fernandinho.

City have also strengthened in the full back area with the additions of Angelino from PSV Eindhoven and Joao Cancelo from Juventus.

The pair will provide alternative options to the likes of Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko.

City have not signed a new centre half to replace Kompany but as a whole have more strength in depth to compete on all four fronts.

Odd men out
Defender Eliaquim Mangala was told he could leave the club for free this summer but remains on City's books at present.

Mangala, who may still depart as the European transfer window remains open until September 2, will see game-time limited if he stays at the Etihad.

Leroy Sane was heavily linked with a switch to Bayern Munich during this window.

But on transfer deadline day City confirmed the Germany international suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury last weekend and will be out for a long period, which wrecked any possibility of a move going ahead this summer.

Overall
How do you improve a squad that has won back-to-back Premier League titles? Guardiola has managed to do that this summer by bringing in players to add to his already-strong group.

Rodri will prove to be an important addition and City now have plenty of cover at full back.

One area that might become problematic if injuries are sustained is at centre back following the departure of Kompany.

Senator WIRES wrote:Manchester City transfer analysis:

Rodri will prove to be an important addition and Pep Guardiola has strengthened at full back ... but will they cope without Vincent Kompany?

Best signing
City wasted no time in securing the services of a midfielder capable of being a long-term replacement for veteran Fernandinho.

City signed Rodri from Atletico Madrid in a £63million five-year deal which made the 23-year-old the club's most expensive signing.

Kevin De Bruyne praised Rodri following City's Community Shield victory over Liverpool last weekend, he said: 'I think he's the perfect DM for the way we want to play. Our DM is a really difficult position. You need certain players for it and there's not a lot of people who can do both sides of it.

'I think the way he's performed in pre-season and in training has been phenomenal. To be the new guy and still be on this level is a good sign.'

Fernandinho is a key cog in Guardiola's formidable machine but he suffered from various injuries last season.

Rodri impressed in front of the back four at the Wanda Metropolitano last campaign and looks to be a pivotal signing who will strengthen City's midfield.

Departures
The two notable players City allowed to leave during the summer transfer window were Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph.

Captain Kompany was an instrumental figure at the heart of the defence during his 11 years at the club.

At 33 Kompany rejoined Anderlecht as player-manager this summer to kick start the next chapter of his career.

The centre back's recent seasons were hindered by injuries but he scored the screamer against Leicester to help City lift the Premier League trophy.

It will be his leadership both on and off the pitch that will be missed.

Prospects for the new season
Finding another option in defensive midfield was a necessity to lessen the strain on 34-year-old Fernandinho.

City have also strengthened in the full back area with the additions of Angelino from PSV Eindhoven and Joao Cancelo from Juventus.

The pair will provide alternative options to the likes of Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko.

City have not signed a new centre half to replace Kompany but as a whole have more strength in depth to compete on all four fronts.

Odd men out
Defender Eliaquim Mangala was told he could leave the club for free this summer but remains on City's books at present.

Mangala, who may still depart as the European transfer window remains open until September 2, will see game-time limited if he stays at the Etihad.

Leroy Sane was heavily linked with a switch to Bayern Munich during this window.

But on transfer deadline day City confirmed the Germany international suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury last weekend and will be out for a long period, which wrecked any possibility of a move going ahead this summer.

Overall
How do you improve a squad that has won back-to-back Premier League titles? Guardiola has managed to do that this summer by bringing in players to add to his already-strong group.

Rodri will prove to be an important addition and City now have plenty of cover at full back.

One area that might become problematic if injuries are sustained is at centre back following the departure of Kompany.

MAN CITY OUT
Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa, £12.5m)

Fabian Delph (Everton, £10m)

Manu Garcia (Sporting Gijon, £3.6m)

Taylor Richards (Brighton & Hove Albion, £2.5m)

Danilo (Juventus, part exchange)

Vincent Kompany (Anderlecht, free)

Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford, free)

Cameron Humphreys (released)

Patrick Roberts (Norwich City, loan)

Arijanet Muric (Nottingham Forest, loan)

Philippe Sandler (Anderlecht, loan)

Tosin Adarabioyo (Blackburn Rovers, loan)

MAN CITY IN
Rodri (Atletico Madrid, £63m)

Joao Cancelo (Juventus, £60m)

Angelino (PSV, £5.3m)

Morgan Rogers (West Bromwich Albion, £4m)

Scott Carson (Derby County, loan)


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txj wrote:@Piff:

Perhaps b/c Cancelo's transfer is a cash + player (Danilo) deal....

Mr. Piffington wrote:

kajifu wrote:

Mr. Piffington wrote:Congrats to City for the CS win.

I wish this is their last and only in this new coming season.God hear our prayers.

Why? Scared?

Mr. Piffington wrote:

txj wrote:@Piff:

Perhaps b/c Cancelo's transfer is a cash + player (Danilo) deal....

Actually it was also a cash + player deal for Juve as well. They paid about £30 million or so for Danilo as well.

Mr. Piffington wrote:

txj wrote:@Piff:

Perhaps b/c Cancelo's transfer is a cash + player (Danilo) deal....

Actually it was also a cash + player deal for Juve as well. They paid about £30 million or so for Danilo as well.