Manchester City

Manchester City

We already heard that the French international doesn't have a release clause in his contract (as was the case at Crystal Palace before). But, of course, no one could be 100% sure on the matter. Now, head of sport, Max Eberl, has officially confirmed that there is no release clause, and this was a clear sign to the Premier League to say, "You've got no chance of getting this player."

It was really good, after I was a little disappointed in [the 2-2 draw against] Monaco. Today, to play a team in the Spanish league is so difficult, I know from my experience. And Villarreal in the last, I don't know the last 23 times they have been 17 or 18 times in Europe. That shows how good they are and how many good things they do. The manager, Marcelino, is a top, top class manager.

In what could be the future of football gaming, Manchester City have joined forces with EA Sports FC 26 to launch a new fourth kit that comes embedded with a special interactive chip that will allow fans to literally tap into a whole raft of digital unlockables. The dark forest green jersey is covered in triangular graphics in light green and turquoise, and a closer look at the metallic club crest reveals the design's hidden hi-tech secret.

"Last season was tough for me, to the point where I thought about stopping. I didn't want to do it. I had had enough of being so professional and trying to do everything right in my power, to then keep breaking down and not having the answers. It was a very difficult place to be in."

How strong he is admitting it, Guardiola said, via the Telegraph. A figure like Phil can be open-minded and speak to all of society, today the young teenagers and even older people struggle with that, nobody is away from that, everyone can be that. You may like Phil Foden #47 of Manchester City during the FIFA Club World Cup (Image credit: Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) To accept the reality, wow. That's why when I see him now, and forget about the level he is performing which is a top level - how he's been, the joy in the training session, his laugh and his voice in the locker room, it's enough.

Manchester City can put themselves firmly in the title race this afternoon with a win at Brentford. City started the day in eighth, just six points adrift of new leaders Arsenal. It won't be easy at the Gtech Community Stadium, however, as their crosstown rivals United found out last weekend, the Bees cruising to a 3-1 win. But with Erling Haaland fit and firing this season, they stand a good chance of catching up on some points after Liverpool's loss to Chelsea.

The talented 19-year-old is seemingly facing an uncertain future under PSG manager Luis Enrique, having had less of a key role in the team in recent times. PSG's success in the Champions League last season came with Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz as Enrique's first-choice midfield three. Still, Zaire-Emery has long been considered a top talent, so he surely won't be happy with not being first choice for his club.