The combination in the centre of Manchester City’s defence of Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji has helped tighten up the champions’ defence of late. With the underrated duo playing at the heart of City’s defence, the champions have kept back to back clean sheets during their past two wins over Brighton and Nottingham Forest.
Matchday 35 will roll around next Saturday as usual, but before we get there, we've got some unfinished business to handle in the middle of the week: six unplayed fixtures left over from Matchday 29 in March.
Phil Foden and Erling Haaland both missed Manchester City’s training on Tuesday. The Citizens have suffered two more injury scares as they prepare to take on Brighton upon their return to the Premier League.
Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City was eliminated from the UEFA Champions League following a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Real Madrid.
Manchester City and Real Madrid have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg clash tonight. The match at the Bernabeu promises to an enthralling affair.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji was left baffled by the referee on Sunday. The centre half, who can also play at full back and in midfield, was impressive in a 0-0 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League.
Manchester City will not have Kyle Walker and John Stones at their disposal this weekend. Both players were injured while playing for England during the international break.
Defender Manuel Akanji believes Manchester City are in a strong position with respect to the Premier League title. The Citizens are battling the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool for the league title this season.
This is it: The most important game of the Premier League season. (No, seriously, for real this time.) Man City and Arsenal enter this match with everything to play for: just one point separates them in the Premier League table.
Manchester City has suffered another injury blow during the international break. This time, versatile defender Manuel Akanji withdrew from Switzerland’s 1-nil victory over Ireland due to a knock.
Manchester City might have to play against Arsenal without one of their key defenders. Manuel Akanji is set for an early return from international duty after picking up an injury.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has told Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold to stay quiet for the moment. Alexander-Arnold spoke about the special feeling of winning trophies for the Reds, stating their successes meant more than City's.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji was impressed with the team's professionalism. City were 3-1 up from the away leg in Denmark in their Champions League round of 16 clash.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji was happy scoring in their Champions League win against Copenhagen. City won 3-1, meaning they reached the quarterfinals 6-2 on aggregate.
Man City have already taken the lead in their Champions League round of 16 second leg clash with Copenhagen but the goal was a stunner from a surprise source in Manuel Akanji.
Sunday’s derby against Manchester United is another crucial game for Manchester City. With the Premier League title race heating up it is imperative that the champions pick up three points to keep pressure on Liverpool and Arsenal.
Manchester City’s Swiss army knife Manuel Akanji proved his immense value in Manchester City’s vital 1-nil win over Brentford. He put in a man-of-the-match display which was vital in securing his team three points at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji admits he was begging for Erling Haaland to score in Tuesday's defeat of Brentford. Haaland struck on 71 minutes as City won 1-0 on the night.
Manchester City cente-half Manuel Akanji is good enough to play in midfield. That is the view of manager Pep Guardiola, who spoke about the absence of defender John Stones.
Manchester City’s versatile defender Manuel Akanji is likely out for the rest of the month. The defender went off injured in the first half of his side’s 5-nil win over Huddersfield Town.
An injury to Manuel Akanji was the only sour note of Manchester City’s 5-nil win over Huddersfield Town at the Etihad Stadium. The champions cruised to an emphatic victory in the FA Cup third-round tie.
Manuel Akanji has acknowledged Manchester City need to cut out the defensive errors that have plagued two of their past three games. Pep Guardiola warned that his side must learn from their mistakes following their 3-2 win over RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League.
Man City have fallen behind in their Champions League clash with RB Leipzig courtesy of a goal from Lois Openda. As expected, the Premier League champions have dominated possession and have created the most chances, but Pep Guardiola’s side find themselves 1-0 down.
Manuel Akanji scores a fine header to level things up right before half-time for Manchester City. It has been a thrilling game so far at Stamford Bridge.
The Manchester Derby is one of the most celebrated games on the English calendar. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Chang is her with here picks.
Watch Manuel Akanji head home via a slight deflection to all but end Real Madrid’s chances of a semi-final comeback at the Etihad. When you’re 2-0 down, anything is possible but Real’s hopes have now been dashed, as Akanji has headed home City’s third goal on the night to put them 4-1 up on aggregate against the Champions League holders.
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