Impact Cancelo was a part of the City back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The fullback finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses, chances created and tackles in the win.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MAN. CITY 7-2-3 · 2ND IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-2-3 · 2ND IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Liverpool (A) · Sun 4:00PM
MCI +230 TOTAL 2.5
Joao Cancelo - Leader in multiple categories Cancelo took three shots (one on goal), crossed seven times (two accurate), created four chances and made four tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Wolverhampton.
Raheem Sterling - Converts penalty in win Sterling scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Wolverhampton.
Impact Sterling found the back of the net in the 66th minute converting a penalty for the game's lone goal. The goal was the fourth of the season for the forward while his three shots and four chances created were both team-high totals in the win.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Nathan Ake - Available versus Wolverhampton Ake (back) is a bench option for Saturday's game against Wolverhampton.
Impact Ake passed a late fitness test, but he will at most make an appearance off the bench, which is not very likely considering the role. Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte are getting the nod in the middle of the defense in this one.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Foden - Bench option Saturday Foden (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Wolverhampton.
Impact Foden has been hampered by ankle problems in recent matches and will be used in limited fashion in this one. He has posted four goals, three assists, 26 shots and 18 chances created in 14 games so far.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Jesus - Starting against Wolves Jesus (knock) has been named in the starting XI for Saturday's game versus Wolverhampton.
Impact Jesus was questionable coming into the game after sitting out the midweek Champions League tilt, but he shook off his ailment and will get the nod. He has tallied one goal, two assists, 12 shots and five chances crated in the last four appearances.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Liverpool faces Villa; Lewandowski eyes record
Steven Gerrard will get a warm welcome at Anfield when he returns as Aston Villa manager but Liverpool has a chance to claim the English Premier League lead with a victoryDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gabriel Jesus - Status uncertain Manager Pep Guardiola didn't provide an update on Jesus' (knock) status ahead of Saturday's matchup with Wolverhampton.
Impact Jesus was held out of Tuesday's Champions League clash with an undisclosed injury. When he starts, the forward is a top-half fantasy target considering he has garnered two goals on 30 shots (12 on target), six assists and 19 crosses (four accurate) in his 11 starts this season, not to mention another three goals off the bench.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan Ake - Facing late-fitness test Ake (back) is questionable versus Wolverhampton on Saturday, Manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "We will assess this afternoon."
Impact Ake has been an unused substitute 13 times this season while making just eight appearances (six starts). As such, his potential absence is unlikely to have a significant impact on the starting XI, though, with the busy December schedule, City will likely need all hands on deck.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Foden - Continues to deal with ankle issue Foden "is getting better," but he continues to deal with an ankle issue, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "He will dictate and say how he feels after games."
Impact Foden made it just 45 minutes midweek and the main thing is that it was surprising that he started Tuesday despite having an ankle issue. Given that he's probably not 100 percent, he's unlikely to start against Wolves, which may have been the plan all along.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guardiola told us to go and watch Bernardo videos, so we did Bernardo has been Manchester City's standout player this season. But why and how? And what is he doing so well?
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lionel Messi finally settling in at PSG in physical league
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Gerrard's Anfield return offers possible glimpse into future
Steven Gerrard is set to make an emotional return to Anfield to take on former club Liverpool as the recently hired manager of Aston VillaDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leipzig hires Domenico Tedesco as coach to replace Marsch
Leipzig has hired former Schalke coach Domenico Tedesco to replace American coach Jesse MarschDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona out of Champions League, snow extends group stage
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Frustrations for Walker and unused City youngsters - but Guardiola's team selection against Leipzig had logic It was perhaps frustrating for fans not to get a glimpse of Manchester City's future - but senior players needed minutes against RB Leipzig.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jack Grealish - Fires two shots Grealish took two off target shots and created a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact Grealish was held off the scoresheet as City found just one goal during Tuesday's defeat. The forward created just one chance without crossing while his two shots tied for the second highest amount on the team in the loss.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riyad Mahrez - Fifth UCL goal Mahrez scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact Mahrez found the back of the net in the 76th minute scoring City's lone goal. The goal was the fifth in the Champions League for the attacker coming from his lone shot in the match.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oleksandr Zinchenko - Sets up City's lone goal Zinchenko had an assist while crossing five times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact Zinchenko set up Riyad Mahrez in the 76th minute assisting City's lone goal of the match. The assist was the first in the Champions League for the fullback while his five crosses and two chances created were both the second highest amounts on the team in the loss.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ilkay Gundogan - Leads City with three tackles Gundogan took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately, created a chance and made three tackles (winning one) during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact Gundogan was held off the scoresheet as City dropped all three points on Tuesday. The midfielder finished with the third highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while leading City with three tackles in the loss.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin De Bruyne - Leader in multiple categories De Bruyne took five shots (one on goal), crossed seven times (four accurate) and created three chances during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact De Bruyne was held off the scoresheet but not from a lack of effort on his part on Tuesday. The midfielder finished with the team-high in shots, crosses and chances created in the loss while his playing of 87 minutes bodes well for his fitness levels moving forward.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Steffen - Beaten twice in rare start Steffen allowed two goals while making three saves during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact Steffen allowed a goal in each half as City dropped their final Champions League group stage match in Leipzig. The keeper attempted to offset the goals with three saves in his first and likely only start in the competition.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
RB Leipzig vs. Man. City: Post Match Analysis & Highlights
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Leipzig beats Man City 2-1 in CL, Walker red card costly
Leipzig has defeated Manchester City 2-1 in their final Champions League group game to ensure a Europa League playoff place in the team’s first match since firing American coach Je...DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mbappe, Messi power PSG to 4-1 win over Brugge in CL
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have both scored twice to lead Paris Saint-Germain past Brugge 4-1 in their final Champions League group gameDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
