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The key performers in Manchester City’s trophy treble
The key performers in Manchester City’s trophy treble
Manchester City have won the Champions League to add to their Premier League and FA Cup triumphs. Here, the PA news agency looks at the key players in their stunning treble. Erling Haaland The Norwegian has been an absolute sensation, scoring a record 36 goals in City’s Premier League campaign and 52 in all competitions. People doubted whether he would be able to maintain the phenomenal scoring rate of his early career once he arrived in the Premier League following his £51million move from Borussia Dortmund but he quickly dispelled their reservations. He formed a potent partnership with Kevin De Bruyne and bagged six hat-tricks in all competitions including a stunning five-goal Champions League haul against RB Leipzig. City had to adjust their playing style to accommodate him but things had truly clicked by the run-in as City reeled in Arsenal and tasted glory on three fronts. Kevin De Bruyne It may not have been a vintage De Bruyne season, and some of Guardiola’s comments about him at times suggested the manager was not entirely satisfied with the Belgian, but he still produced another highly-effective campaign. He truly got going and delivered when it really mattered as City entered the run-in, with his statistics again impressive. He led the Premier League with 16 assists, and while that figure is also testament to the brilliance of Haaland’s finishing, it was four more than anyone else in the competition. He also weighed in with seven goals, with a further two goals and seven assists in Europe, though his final ended before half-time due to injury for the second time in three years. Jack Grealish It has taken time for Grealish to live up to his £100million billing but his second season at the club has been a considerable improvement on his first. There were some impressive performances in the early part of the campaign and since the World Cup he has reached that level on a consistent basis. He now seems more confident on the ball and has been harder for defenders to knock off it, while also showing a greater ability to pick out his team-mates. His progress has been good and City will hope there is more to come. John Stones The second half of the season saw Stones successfully combine all facets of his game. The England centre-back’s defending has improved considerably in recent years and, now comfortable in that role, he is confident enough to step into midfield when City are in possession. With his ball-playing ability, this defence-midfield hybrid role has added an extra dimension to the team’s play. Rodri The Spaniard’s influence in the City midfield has grown steadily since his arrival in 2019 and this season has seen him come of age. Physically strong and highly energetic, Rodri has been City’s driving force. He reads the game superbly, breaks up opposition attacks and powers forward. His passing ability and vision have been excellent with the likes of Haaland, De Bruyne and Grealish all benefiting enormously. His four goals included the key strike against Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Ilkay Gundogan Pep Guardiola’s first signing in 2016, Gundogan has gained a larger share of the limelight this season than ever before. The Germany international has the versatility to play anywhere in midfield and his quiet leadership has been backed up by vital goals – never more so than his two in the FA Cup final to echo last season’s title-winning league brace against Aston Villa. Guardiola, no stranger to world-class talent, last month labelled him “one of the best players I ever trained in my career”. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live The key games that brought Manchester City a treble I’ll never doubt my strength again – French Open champion Iga Swiatek Cameron Green defiant as Shubman Gill puts catch under the magnifying glass
2023-06-11 05:26
Taskin shines in Bangladesh's record 546-run Test win
Taskin shines in Bangladesh's record 546-run Test win
Bangladesh crushed Afghanistan by 546 Saturday to secure the biggest Test victory margin by runs in nearly 90 years after Taskin Ahmed saw off the...
2023-06-17 15:20
Giants' Brandon Crawford put on injured list with left knee inflammation
Giants' Brandon Crawford put on injured list with left knee inflammation
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford was put on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of left knee inflammation
2023-07-20 07:22
Head ACC official: Ball don't lie, Miami fumble was the right call
Head ACC official: Ball don't lie, Miami fumble was the right call
The head of ACC officials, Alberto Riveron, ruled in favor of the questionable fumble call that resulted in Georgia Tech stealing a game from Miami in conference play. Was this the right decision in the end?
2023-10-13 04:24
Eflin picks up 8th victory, Raley slugs 11th HR as MLB-leading Rays beat Twins 7-0
Eflin picks up 8th victory, Raley slugs 11th HR as MLB-leading Rays beat Twins 7-0
Zach Eflin pitched into the seventh inning and earned his eighth win, Luke Raley tripled and homered, and the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-0
2023-06-07 09:28
Panama into knockout stage as Costa Rica held by El Salvador
Panama into knockout stage as Costa Rica held by El Salvador
Panama moved into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 2-1 win over Martinique on Friday after Costa Rica and El Salvador produced...
2023-07-01 12:17
Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 lead
Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 lead
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers easily took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Boston Celtics 115-103
2023-05-10 10:17
Frenchman Lafay wins Tour de France second stage
Frenchman Lafay wins Tour de France second stage
Frenchman Victor Lafay of Cofidis sprung a surprise by beating an elite breakaway to win stage two of the Tour de France...
2023-07-03 00:58
Pac-12 looking like a football powerhouse in what may be conference's final season
Pac-12 looking like a football powerhouse in what may be conference's final season
The Pac-12 appears to be a true football power this season with five ranked teams, topped by No. 6 Southern California
2023-08-23 03:28
Nets snap three-game skid, beat Heat 112-97 with Miami resting Butler and Adebayo
Nets snap three-game skid, beat Heat 112-97 with Miami resting Butler and Adebayo
Mikal Bridges scored 24 points, Cam Johnson added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the short-handed Miami Heat 112-97 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak
2023-11-26 10:15
LVMH strikes Paris Olympic Games sponsorship deal
LVMH strikes Paris Olympic Games sponsorship deal
PARIS Luxury giant LVMH unveiled on Monday a deal to sponsor next year's Olympic Games in Paris with
2023-07-25 00:49
Connecticut governor looking to bring NHL's Coyotes to Hartford
Connecticut governor looking to bring NHL's Coyotes to Hartford
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday he’s planning to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the possibility of moving the Arizona Coyotes to Hartford
2023-05-20 05:27