Pep Guardiola is urging Manchester City's board to make a move for Jeremie Frimpong, but faces stiff competition.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has no qualms about easing England international Phil Foden back into action. Foden has started just one game this season – Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round victory over Watford – and was once again used as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Newcastle,

Mikel Arteta has spoken of his “love and respect” for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City staff after being asked to clarify his comments on the club. It concluded a week of fall-out from Sunday’s ill-tempered 2-2 draw between City and Arsenal,