Jonathan Smith

Jan 17, 2025 | mancity.com | Jonathan Smith

The Norwegian has signed a new 10-year contract, that will keep him at the Club until the summer of 2034. One of the best strikers in world football, the 24-year-old has made a huge impact in his two-and-a-half years at City scoring 111 goals already and winning two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the Champions League as well as a raft of individual honours. “It’s exceptional news for the club,” the City boss said in his news conference ahead of our game with Ipswich on Sunday at 16:30 (UK).

Jan 14, 2025 | mancity.com | Jonathan Smith

City took a point from the Gtech Stadium but were on course for victory after Phil Foden’s double put us 2-0 ahead. But late goals from Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard snatched a draw for the home side in the dying minutes. Guardiola was expecting a tough test against the Bees, who have one of the best home records in the Premier League, but was forced to settle for a point in a thrilling game. “Always there are positives and negatives,” the boss said.

Jan 12, 2025 | mancity.com | Jonathan Smith

The FA Cup third round win was another proud day for our  Academy with James McAtee scoring a hat-trick and Nico O’Reilly also netting his first senior goal for the Blues. Divin Mubama, who had previously appeared for the EDS scored on his debut, with Jeremy Doku also scoring twice and Jack Grealish on target. Guardiola made nine charges to his starting line-up as he gave some rest to some of his regular first-team starters from this season including Haaland, who remained on the bench.

Jan 10, 2025 | mancity.com | Jonathan Smith

City will play the Ammies for the first time in our history when they come to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday for the 17:45 (UK) kick-off. But Guardiola has faced Salford boss Karl Robinson before when he was in charge of Oxford and his side gave City two tough ties in the Carabao Cup in 2018 and the following year. The City boss, who has lived in Salford since taking over at the Etihad in 2016, says Robinson’s team play with high intensity and that the Blues need to be ready for the challenge.

Jan 9, 2025 | mancity.com | Jonathan Smith

The world’s oldest surviving football competition, this will be the 144th anniversary of the FA Cup with the first back in 1871/72 won by Wanderers. City have been one of the great FA Cup sides over the years, with so many memories - both good and bad - in a competition that remains one of the best in the world. Get in the mood for our third round clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday at 17:45 (UK) with a look at our history in the FA Cup.