Pep Guardiola says he cannot be afraid to upset Manchester City’s players with his selection choices as they chase multiple trophies.

In the 15 excruciatingly long years between 1991 and 2006, Manchester City registered not a single victory over Arsenal. To say the Gunners had become a bogey team was to underestimate the state of affairs quite radically.

Yaya Toure has been left out for Manchester City’s Champions League opener at Feyenoord but manager Pep Guardiola has refused to make clear why.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has signed a new one-year deal with the club having won over manager Pep Guardiola this season.

With Everton’s first proper shot of the afternoon resting comfortably in the back of Claudio Bravo’s net after 34 minutes, it was hard not to think City were already well on their way to claiming a thoroughly unwanted league double on Merseyside this season, writes Simon Curtis.

Crystal Palace 1 Manchester City 2: It was only a one-word answer. But no question posed to Pep Guardiola after Manchester City’s latest victory elicited a more telling response.

Pep Guardiola is refusing to budge in his dispute with Yaya Toure's agent - despite wanting to recall the midfielder.

Yaya Toure’s agent Dimitri Seluk has continued his attack on Pep Guardiola, accusing the Manchester City manager of treating players “like dogs”.

Seluk told Sky Sports News: "Why must I apologise to Guardiola? I don't know the words I must apologise for because I didn't do anything.

Yaya Toure may not play for Manchester City again after his agent became embroiled in a heated war of words with manager Pep Guardiola.

Manuel Pellegrini has challenged Raheem Sterling to find consistency to become a truly world class player.

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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists Yaya Toure is focused on the Blues’ current push for silverware and not thinking about which club he might be playing for next season.

Watford 1 Manchester City 2: Manuel Pellegrini expects Sergio Aguero to launch another goalscoring run as Manchester City step up their hunt for the quadruple.

Mario Balotelli risked the wrath of Liverpool fans by tweeting a supportive message to former team-mate Raheem Sterling after his debut goal for Manchester City.

Yaya Toure decided to stay at Manchester City after being assured he is a key figure in the club’s future by owner Sheikh Mansour, his agent has said.

Midfielder Yaya Toure’s future at Manchester City appears to be drawing to a close as Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti claimed the Italian giants are close to completing a move for the Ivory Coast star.

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"I don’t feel any pressure inside the club or outside.”

Tottenham v Arsenal: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident his side will still have the "offensive power" to blow away rivals Tottenham even without Alexis Sanchez at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is confident his side can overcome the absence of midfield driving force Yaya Toure.

Premier League

James Milner hopes champions Manchester City can now seize the initiative in the title race.

Manchester City midfielder-turned-striker James Milner intends to use a few days to recharge before the title quest resumes at the weekend.

Two years ago, during my annual check of the bunker, I earmarked the giants of the oche as the men to lead us when armageddon eventually arrives.

Manchester City’s title hopes received a boost last night as Frank Lampard’s contract was extended until the end of the season.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has downplayed reports linking the club with a January move for Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.

Samir Nasris convinced Manchester City are not about to make the same mistakes they did last time they defended the Premier League title.

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure will join his brother Manchester City’s Yaya in the Ivory Coast squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Manuel Pellegrini was happy to see Manchester City move joint top of the table, but Neil Warnock was in a much darker mood following Crystal Palace’s 3-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.

Sergio Aguero has vowed to stay with Manchester City until they win the Champions League.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed any suggestions that Yaya Toure could be sold.

Champions League Group E

Louis van Gaal spent Friday warning his players to retain their composure and avoid a sending off in the Manchester derby.

Manchester City midfielder David Silva will miss Sunday’s derby against Manchester United and faces up to four weeks out with a knee injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini admitted he was concerned about his team's form after being dumped out of the Capital One Cup by Newcastle last night.

Champions League Group E

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has no concerns over players such as Yaya Toure visiting West Africa despite the outbreak of the Ebola virus.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes Yaya Toure’s form could be suffering as he comes to terms with his brother’s death.

Chips and chocolate, for some of us at least, still hold most of the answers.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has no concerns about the form or commitment of key midfielder Yaya Toure.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini does not think Yaya Toure will have a problem returning to CSKA Moscow this season.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has declared his happiness with the club’s summer transfer window dealings so far — and confidence that they have all been above board.

Yaya Toure has vowed to remain at Manchester City as he asked for an end to a summer of speculation largely begun by his own agent.

Yaya Toure has vowed to remain at Manchester City as he asked for an end to a summer of speculation largely begun by his own agent.

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