On Tuesday afternoon, James Trafford was preparing for Manchester City's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford after boss Pep Guardiola told the media he would be starting the game. On Wednesday,

With Haaland missing from the starting lineup, many Man City fans assume that the Norwegian striker suffered an injury, but the player is on the bench for the quarterfinal match in the EFL Cup against Brentford.

Nuno Espirito Santo says Niclas Fullkrug has been back in training ahead of the game against Manchester City.The striker has not featured in the last three games but could return when the Hammers

Real Madrid sits fifth in the UCL, while ManCity is two points back in ninth. This will be the 15th all-time meeting between the two teams, all of which have come in the Champions League. Real Madrid has won the last three matchups, knocking City out in the Play-offs last year.

Preview the matchup between Manchester City and Crystal Palace with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

The Bernabeu will play host to Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the Champions League, as it has for the last three seasons. As always, the stakes are high with

City clawed back a one-goal deficit pulling ahead thanks to a penalty converted by Erling Haaland before halftime

The City player ratings reflect Rayan Cherki’s spell-binding performance and they also highlight that a host of Manchester City’s fringe players put in good performances at the ideal time for Pep Guardiola’s side.

The Chelsea coach had two stints at Manchester City and his coach has exhibited the strong influence of Pep Guardiola's methods