David Silva and Sergio Aguero were on target as Manchester City powered into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win at Middlesbrough. Silva put Pep Guardiola’s men on their way to Wembley with the opener after just three minutes before Aguero’s sixth goal in five games cemented victory in the second half.
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David Silva, Sergio Aguero send Manchester City into FA Cup semifinals
David Silva and Sergio Aguero scored in each half as Manchester City became the first team to reach the FA Cup semifinals with a comfortable 2-0 win at Middlesbrough on Saturday . A dominant City cruised into the last four after Silva gave them a third-minute lead and Aguero struck in the 67th minute, with the visitors missing numerous chances to win by a bigger margin.
Yaya Toure: We need the spirit of 2014 to catch Chelsea in the…
While boss Pep Guardiola says his side have left themselves with too much to do, Toure is urging his team-mates to keep the faith. City will leapfrog Tottenham into second place if they win their game in hand at home to Stoke tomorrow night.
Sport24.co.za | Aguero on target as City sink Sunderland
Sergio Aguero’s 23rd goal of the season helped Manchester City reclaim third place in the Premier League thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win at struggling Sunderland on Sunday. A fifth goal in three games from the in-form Argentina international, whose future at the club has been clouded by the recent impact of the now injured Gabriel Jesus, paved the way for City’s seventh victory in eight unbeaten games.
Pep Guardiola plans goalkeeping review but Joe Hart’s return remains unlikely
Pep Guardiola intends to review Manchester City’s goalkeeping situation at the end of the season – though the door appears to remain closed for England stopper Joe Hart. Having loaned Hart out to Torino in a season-long deal earlier this term, City’s boss switched goalkeepers last month and chose Willy Caballero between the sticks after previous first-choice Claudio Bravo conceded six goals from as many shots across two games.
Toure unsure over Man City future
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has no doubts he will carry on playing next season but the 33-year-old is unsure whether he will still be at the Etihad Stadium. Four-times African footballer of the year Toure has been in fine form since returning to Pep Guardiola’s side, scoring six goals in 18 appearances in all competitions so far.
Sergio Aguero, left, celebrates his second goal with fellow scorer Leroy Sane
Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City fought back to beat Monaco 5-3 in a sensational Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium. City trailed 2-1 at half-time and 3-2 after an hour of a pulsating last 16 first leg encounter but finished with a flourish to peg back the exhilarating Ligue 1 leaders.
Sergio Aguero remains central to my plans at Manchester City – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insists Sergio Aguero remains central to his plans at Manchester City and could play him alongside Gabriel Jesus. Pep Guardiola insists Sergio Aguero remains central to his plans at Manchester City and could play him alongside Gabriel Jesus.
Gabriel Jesus surprised by how well he has adapted to Premier League football
Jesus formed part of a youthful three-pronged attack with Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling at the London Stadium, and the exciting trio simply tore the Hammers apart. “I’m very happy for the goal, very happy for the performance and especially for the win,” Jesus told City TV.
Vincent Kompany: The day I give in to my injuries is the day I…
Kompany, who has suffered 35 different injuries during his time at Manchester City , admits his fitness problems date all the way back to when he was just 14. But the City skipper, who is still only 30, has no intention of quitting the game he loves because he is certain he still has the qualities to play for one of the best teams in the world. Kompany made his first appearance since damaging knee ligaments more than two months ago as goals from Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Yaya Toure sunk sorry Crystal Palace .
FA Cup: Wolves shocks Liverpool, Son saves Spurs from upset
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his team-mates during the English FA Cup, fourth round match Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, Liverpool, Engla… . Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his teammates during the FA Cup, fourth round soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Anfield, in Liver… LONDON – Liverpool’s season continues to implode after second-tier side Wolverhampton Wanderers inflicted the latest setback in the FA Cup on Saturday.
In place of Aguero or out wide – where will Gabriel Jesus play in Man City line-up?
The Brazilian has begun training in England and Pep Guardiola does not think it will be long before he plays – but how will he feature? Gabriel Jesus began life as a Manchester City player on Wednesday as he trained with his new team-mates for the first time. The 19-year-old visited England at the start of December to find an apartment in Manchester and watch City’s Premier League game with Chelsea.
Guardiola: Manchester City must believe they can beat any team
The manager was delighted with his side’s thrashing of West Ham in the FA Cup on Friday and hopes his side take confidence from the display Pep Guardiola says Manchester City’s players and fans must believe they can beat any team after they thrashed West Ham 5-0 on Friday. City have struggled for consistency since the arrival of Guardiola, but they were in fine form at London Stadium as they booked their ticket for the fourth round of the FA Cup.