Jack Gaughan

JACK GAUGHAN: The German has met Prince William twice since becoming Gareth Southgate's permanent successor and insisted the pressure of his new job is a privilege.

JACK GAUGHAN: Tuchel admitted it gives the new coaching staff little time to implement their ideas but is planning to herald in a new style of play that is more in line with Premier League teams.

The German announced the first squad of his tenure on Friday, with a shock recall for Jordan Henderson and another for Marcus Rashford ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.

JACK GAUGHAN: Grealish frequented a pub in Gorton, two miles from the Etihad Stadium, before travelling to a social club on Wearside and finishing a night in Newcastle on Sunday.

JACK GAUGHAN: This was supposed to be the reset, the turning of a page, the season Grealish returned to being Grealish. Last year, the post-Treble comedown, was effectively a write-off.

JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Pep Guardiola has reiterated countless times that the opposition 'are better' than City. But there is a feeling that they have allowed that sentiment to go too far.

JACK GAUGHAN: How many of City's players have now walked out on the continent in City shirts for the last time? History says a few at least.

Manchester City have identified Germany international Florian Wirtz as a target before another round of squad rebuilding. Wirtz is also wanted by Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

JACK GAUGHAN: Omar Marmoush's hat-trick propelled Manchester City into the top four as Erling Haaland was declared fit for the daunting trip to Real Madrid after an injury scare.

City fans unveiled a giant tifo before the dramatic 3-2 Champions League play-off first leg defeat, depicting Rodri collecting the Ballon d'Or award, with a message reading: 'Stop crying your heart out.'