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Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji have tightened up Manchester City’s defence

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.

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Man City defender Ake: We know what's needed to win title

Manchester City ace Nathan Ake appeared to be dismissive of a title rival this weekend. The Dutchman added a bit of reality to Arsenal's title dreams in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 23

Could a Real Madrid defender be Manchester City’s ideal left-back?

Could Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy be Manchester City’s ideal left-back? The French defender played a key role in Carlo Ancelotti’s teams UEFA Champions League quarter-final victory over Manchester City.

Soccer News / ClutchPoints / April 22

Manchester City’s 3 best transfer window targets to fix LB problem

Manchester City,one of the giants on the English and European football stage, find themselves facing a recurrent challenge: the absence of a reliable left-back.

Manchester City News / Last Word On Sports / April 17

FA Cup Semi-Finals: Man City Handed Double Injury Boost Ahead of Chelsea Clash

Manchester City pair Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake are both fit to play in this weekend’s FA Cup match against Chelsea. The Citizens are expected to take on Chelsea with a full squad.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 17

Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Team news and predicted City starting eleven

Tonight will see Manchester City and Real Madrid battle it out for a place in the semi-final stage of this season’s UEFA Champions League. The tie is delicately poised at 3-all on aggregate following last week’s enthralling encounter at the Bernabeu.

RB Leipzig News / ClutchPoints / April 16

Manchester City’s 3 biggest needs in the summer transfer window

Manchester City, one of the top football clubs in England, has had a successful season so far. With the Citizens sitting on top of the Premier League table, they are set to repeat their triumph from last year and show they are still the best in England.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / April 15

Ahead of a crucial week for Manchester City two key defensive pieces return to training

Following on from their 5-1 win over Luton Town, another crucial week lies ahead for Manchester City. The week ahead has the potential to be season defining for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / April 13

Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake return to the Manchester City squad in a huge boost for the European champions

Manchester City has been boosted by the return to the matchday squad of Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake. The pair have been named on the bench for today’s crucial Premier League clash with Luton Town.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 10

Have Manchester City picked up another injury concern after last night’s draw with Real Madrid?

While the quality of the game between Manchester City and Real Madrid is the talk of the football world today, there may be another story developing our last night’s epic encounter.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 9

The starting lineups are in for Manchester City vs Real Madrid at the Bernabeu

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.

RB Leipzig News / FirstSportz / April 9

ISIS threatens a terrorist attack on stadiums hosting Champions League quarter-finals this week, as per reports

Europe’s most prestigious competition in club football makes a return this week. Fans are thrilled at the prospect of top teams like Manchester City and Real Madrid going head-to-head while Bayern Munich take on Arsenal.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / April 9

Predicted XIs Real Madrid-Manchester City: visitors juggle injuries, Carlo Ancelotti to start makeshift centre-back

In the build-up to their quarter-final clash, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola declared that beating Real Madrid was very difficult, but that doing it two years in a row was ‘almost impossible’.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / April 8

A key Manchester City defensive trio all fail to train ahead of Real Madrid clash

A key Manchester City defensive trio has failed to train at Manchester City’s open training session earlier today. The European champions have today held an open training session before they travel to Madrid to take on Real Madrid.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 7

Have Manchester City picked up another injury concern ahead of Real Madrid clash?

Heading into next week’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, it appears that Manchester City will have to face the Spanish giants without Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 6

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Team news and predicted City starting lineup

Manchester City are again in action today as they take Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The champions will be looking to pick up another crucial victory following their 4-1 win over Aston Villa earlier this week.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 6

Ederson could return for Manchester City against Crystal Palace

Pep Guardiola has confirmed during his pre-game press conference that Ederson could make his return to the City squad against Crystal Palace. The Brazilian keeper has been out with a thigh injury he sustained during Manchester City’s 1-all draw with Liverpool last month.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 3

The starting lineups are in for Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Manchester City and Aston Villa have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of tonight’s massive Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium. A huge match awaits given what it is at stake for both teams.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 3

With Nathan Ake out injured Josko Gvardiol now has a critical role to play

Following Sunday’s scoreless draw against Arsenal Manchester City suffered another injury blow with Nathan Ake suffering an injury. Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the Dutch international faces a spell on the sidelines due to the injury he picked up against Mikel Arteta’s side.

Aston Villa News / Esteemed Kompany / April 2

Pep Guardiola rules out Ederson, Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker of must win Aston Villa match

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has ruled out a key defensive trio from Wednesday evening’s must win Premier League clash with Aston Villa. Ederson, Nathan Ake, and Kyle Walker will all miss the game due to injury.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / April 1

Nathan Ake joins Manchester City’s injury list in another injury blow for the champions

Manchester City’s Mr Reliable Nathan Ake has joined the champions’ lengthy injury list. The defender limped off after 27 minutes of yesterday’s nil-all draw with Arsenal.

Manchester City News / Tribal Football / March 31

Man City boss Guardiola admits Ake absence

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola expects Nathan Ake to be out for an extended period. Ake was forced off with a knock in the second-half of their 0-0 draw with Arsenal.

Manchester City News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

Manchester City To Play Without Key Defenders in Arsenal Showdown

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.

Soccer News / Stretty News / March 22

‘Top form’ – Nathan Ake singles out Manchester United star ahead of international clash

The Netherlands face Scotland in an international friendly match on Friday night, which means Scott McTominay will be coming up against Man City defender Nathan Ake.

Manchester City News / FirstSportz / February 19

Watch: Man City star Nathan Ake shows off exquisite piano skills on birthday

Professional footballers are expected to have a certain level of skill when it comes to the business on the pitch. However, there are a few that surprise audiences with ‘secret’ or silenced talents that fail to take center stage as often as we’d expect them to.

Soccer News / FanNation Futbol / January 26

Nathan Ake Scores Man City's First Ever Goal At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium In Late FA Cup Win

It took Manchester City over 100 shots and more than nine hours but Pep Guardiola's men finally scored a goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Nathan Ake got it 88 minutes into Friday's FA Cup clash to send City through to the fifth round for the ninth season in a row.

Manchester City News / Caught Offside / November 13

Nathan Ake withdraws from international duty through injury

Nathan Ake has been forced to withdraw from international duty due to injury. The Manchester City defender picked up an injury that kept him out of contention for the Cityzens’ Premier League blockbuster against Chelsea on Sunday.