Guardiola and Klopp were rivals during their respective stints in charge of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, an era the Spaniard’s side dominated. Pep makes Man City admission But the City boss has not forgotten the warm welcome his counterpart gave him when he first arrived at Bayern in 2013 and suffered a 4-2 defeat to Dortmund in the DFL-Supercup. “He is a charismatic trainer. I admire him a lot....
City dropped points away from home in the Premier League for the first time this season at Selhurst Park and would have lost the match were it not for a late penalty save by Ederson. Guardiola was unhappy with aspects of his team’s performance and Sterling says he was subjected to some stern words in the dressing room after failing to make an impact off the bench. “He lets you know when he’s not happy with you,” Sterling told a news conference....
After enduring mixed fortunes in his debut season at the Etihad Stadium, Pep has seen the Citizens beat all-comers so far in 2017-18. City 9/2 to win UCL Man City currently enjoy an eight-point lead at the Premier League summit and have also won four Champions League games out of four to breeze into the last 16. When asked if the manager can repeat the success he enjoyed at Barca, Ronaldinho replied to the Mirror, “I believe so....
City’s 3-1 win against Brighton on Wednesday took them to 97 points and 105 goals for the season as they registered their 31st win of the campaign – all three are new records. On his final home appearance as a City player, Toure, who is leaving the club at the end of the season after eight years, captained the side. His name was chanted throughout the contest, there was a huge cheer when he was substituted late on and the crowd also showed their appreciation for the 34-year-old Ivorian during a post-match presentation on the pitch involving his brother and former City team-mate Kolo Toure....
Raiola had branded Guardiola a “dog” and a “coward” following Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s move from Manchester United to LA Galaxy at the end of March, harking back to the Catalan’s treatment of the Sweden striker during their time together at Barcelona. Ahead of Saturday’s Manchester derby, Guardiola insisted that United boss Jose Mourinho is not his only rival: “I have many…..especially agents. I have a lot.” When asked specifically about Raiola and his insults, the City boss took his opportunity to fire back....
The Ajax midfielder has agreed a deal to join Barca for the 2019-20 season in an €86million deal, but De Jong confirmed in an interview he held talks with both Paris Saint-Germain and City manager Guardiola before choosing LaLiga’s leaders. Valverde was unimpressed with this revelation, telling reporters: “You cannot talk to a player who has a contract. It’s not in my code. Everyone has their way of acting. I have nothing more to say....
There have been suggestions that City could be banned from next season’s Champions League if they are found guilty of circumventing FFP regulations. German magazine Der Spiegel made a number of claims against City last month, based on documents purportedly obtained from whistleblowing platform Football Leaks, which allegedly show the Premier League champions contravened rules on how much money owners are allowed to put into a club. City dismissed the claims, insisting “the attempt to damage the club’s reputation is organised and clear”....
The lack of controller lag was already present in the multiplayer beta and in various hands-on experiences with the game. Still, it should calm the fears of those yet to experience the game to know the lag really is gone, particularly given the problems it caused for anyone brave enough to venture into the first game’s multiplayer arena. In a conversation with EDGE magazine, Killzone 3 director Mathijis de Jonge put his reputation on the line, admitting both the problems with the last game and promising that those flaws have been ironed out....
Leroy Fer’s early close-range finish put the hosts ahead at the Liberty Stadium, but Roberto Firmino’s header and James Milner’s 84th-minute penalty turned things around after the break as the Reds ran out 2-1 winners. Guidolin, whose side has not won in the Premier League since the opening day, could not rule out the idea that the game would be his last at the helm. “I don’t know, this is not my decision,” said the Italian when asked about his future....
The first four DLC characters have currently been released, featuring a set of both newcomers and returning players. These include Goldlewis Dickinson, a character introduced in Strive that contains alien weaponry, along with a returning Jack O’ Valentine. Not to be stopped, Happy Chaos was added as Guilty Strive’s third DLC character, followed by the fan-favorite busty samurai Baiken. The fifth and final character of this season pass will be another recurring character of the series, Testament....
The Giants, who crushed Mumbai Khiladis 69-44 in the season opener, will be high on confidence. Captain Ranjan Shetty said after the first match that their team initially had some difficulty adjusting, but were then able to quickly pick up the format for an easy win. They are expected to continue their form in their second game as well. The Juggernauts also won their match against Chennai Quick Guns 51-43....
This free GTA Online update is a serious content drop as it features “all new gameplay modes and opportunities for luxury living.” Rockstar explains that “VIP’s who run their own operation” will have access to new co-op jobs, challenges and special abilities in Freemode, and they’ll also be able to hire (and fire) other players as their bodyguards. As well as just being an effective way to put together a crew (and let everybody know who the head honcho is), bodyguards will earn a “regular paycheck” as well as getting extra RP, GTA$, and stat boosts for their efforts....
Fans have been reporting issues with the new vehicle ever since it was introduced to the game last week. As evidenced in the video below, every time players try and turn left in Grand Theft Auto Online, the Infernus Classic and other vehicles including the 811, Vigero, Mamba, Gauntlet and Pigalle, they will spin out uncontrollably. The exact cause of the bug is unknown, but some players have suggested that the problem lies with the cars’ suspension as they act like they are being “slammed” (reportedly a widely used GTA Online racing trick) despite nothing being done to them....
Since its release in 2013, GTA Online has received a plethora of updates that have added vehicles, weapons, modes, and more. Over time, this slew of content started to put off new players more than entice them. Once heists were added, along with more properties and career options, GTA Online became an overwhelming experience for newcomers, especially those who were playing solo. Thankfully, these next-gen versions of GTA Online bring some welcome changes to the game, making them the perfect version for those looking to start their criminal career in Los Santos for the first time....
Redditor CaptnCosmic shared a brief but enlightening video on r/gtaonline of their character phasing through the roof of a train in Grand Theft Auto Online’s Los Santos, finding themselves in the driver’s cabin. Though it might not seem like much, it came as news to many players of the game that there was even a cabin to get into: there’s otherwise no way to access it, and no reason to get in there either....
Just a few days after the official PC release, modders have replaced Peter Parker with CJ, making him the friendly neighbor-“hood” Spider-Man. From shooting webs to swinging by the buildings, Nic from NEXUSMODS has created a GTA-themed patch that makes CJ follow the train in NYC. Modder brings CJ from GTA to Spiderverse GTA San Andreas is one of the most loved games by the community, and Carl “CJ” Johnson has a special place in their hearts....
Whether gamers love or hate the remasters, that is the version they are stuck with, considering Rockstar pulled previous versions of the GTA trilogy from digital stores. Consequently, it is beginning to seem like the original versions of these beloved classics will soon be lost. The curious case of the GTA trilogy raises many important questions about the video game archive, and how the medium will grapple with media preservation in the future....
Isaac Brizuela’s first-half goal was all that separated the teams at Estadio Akron in a feisty clash in Zapopan, Mexico on Wednesday. Guadalajara – the 1962 champions – hit the front in the 26th minute thanks to Brizuela against the MLS visitors midweek. The Red Bulls were caught out in an initial two-on-one situation before Rodolfo Pizarro rolled the ball through to Brizuela, who finished coolly past goalkeeper Luis Robles....
The Belgian defender made just 14 Premier League appearances last season as City finished fourth, and has yet to feature under Guardiola, though he returned to the matchday squad against Bournemouth on Saturday. Kompany could now be involved in Wednesday’s League Cup match at Swansea City, with the former Barcelona manager delighted to have him available. “I was satisfied from the first day [that Kompany is over his problems],” he told a news conference....
