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Premier League | Gameweek 33
Apr 3, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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Oleksandr Zinchenko: 'My injury is not so serious'
The left-back has vowed to "come back stronger" following injury.Apr 4, 16:36
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Kevin De Bruyne admits injuries have affected Manchester City form
The Belgium international has suffered two significant knee problems this season.Apr 4, 15:12
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Pep Guardiola heaps praise on "exceptional" Phil Foden
The 18-year-old shone on his full Premier League debut.Apr 3, 22:09
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City cruise to a 2-0 win over Cardiff City to regain top spot in the Premier League table, now sitting one point clear of Liverpool.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's comfortable 2-0 win over Cardiff City as goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane send the champions back to the top of the Premier League.
Preview
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Manchester City's home Premier League game with Cardiff City.
Build-up
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Pep Guardiola plays down Benjamin Mendy partying
The France left-back has had two injury-ravaged campaigns at City since joining the club in the summer of 2017.Apr 2, 23:10
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Pep Guardiola: 'Every game is a final against incredible Liverpool'
The Argentinian was substituted at Fulham with a muscle problem.Apr 2, 15:39
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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero to miss Cardiff City clash through injury
The Argentinian striker has not trained this week but full-back Benjamin Mendy could return.Apr 2, 13:30
How Manchester City could line up against Cardiff City
Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up against relegation-threatened Cardiff City as they look to return to the top of the Premier League.Apr 2, 13:23
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Manchester sign pokes fun at Neil Warnock's under-23 threat
The Cardiff boss said he may play an under-23 side at Manchester City after a galling defeat against Chelsea.Apr 1, 21:28
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with relegation-threatened Cardiff City.Apr 1, 18:14
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