Published 17:16 IST, December 21st 2020
Pep Guardiola admits Man City's 'financial struggle' won't allow replacement in attack
Pep Guardiola has rejected suggestions to bring in a new striker during the January transfer window despite the club's problems in front of goal.
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Pep Guardiola has rejected suggestions to bring in a new striker during January transfer window despite club's problems in front of goal. team w has only 19 goals from ir first 13 Premier League games, almost half of 35 goals y had scored at same st last season.
Sergio Aguero has missed a lot of games due to injury and so has Gabriel Jesus but Guardiola doesn't think y can afford an investment at moment. ", I don’t think so. ecomic-financial situation is what it is. All clubs struggle and we are exception," said Manchester City boss talking about a new reinforcement coming in.
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Manchester City haven't had much of an issue, thanks to ir wonderfully strong defence that has conceded just once in ir last eight games across Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
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Sergio Aguero injury update - Star striker still struggling with a knee injury
Manchester City's record goalscorer Sergio Aguero has just mand six appearances across all competitions after missing part of season following knee surgery. player missed game against Southampton and speaking to media said, "It's difficult, sometimes my knee is good, sometimes a little bit bad. I'm doing everything to help physio and medical staff to improve. I need a little bit of time but I came back in week, and I hope to be at my best. w I need time, but it's a long season."
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Aguero is also confident that Manchester City will be able to mount a title challenge: "We always believe that we can challenge for title. In Premier League, you win two games and n you're near top. We need to be calm, play same way because City always fights for titles. Always."
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Lionel Messi to Man City? Rumours continue over Messi's future
Messi continues to run down final year of his contract but as per reports, talks have been held regarding a possible move elsewhere. Various teams are said to be interested in star striker but calls have been made as of yet.
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17:16 IST, December 21st 2020