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Pep Guardiola has regularly turned to Marcelo Bielsa for advice (Image: Getty)Kalvin Phillips' dream move to Manchester City hasn't panned out as many would have hoped. The 31-time England international has failed to make an impact under Pep Guardiola since his £42m move from Leeds United in 2022.After a disappointing loan spell at West Ham, the reigning champions considered a permanent sale - but have now reversed course, agreeing a loan move to Ipswich Town. His potential to succeed at the highest level was spotted years before his move, with Marcelo Bielsa personally informing Guardiola.The City boss, who had already sought advice from Bielsa before embarking on his own illustrious managerial career, revealed after Phillips' signing: "Marcelo spoke about him three or four ye...

Kalvin Phillips has joined Ipswich Town on loan (Image: Getty)Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City on loan.Kieran McKenna's side have splashed the cash this summer in a bid to avoid relegation to the Championship. The Tractor Boys have enjoyed back-to-back promotions in the last two seasons and have now managed to bolster their ranks with experience and quality.Phillips joined the club on a season-long loan from City, with Ipswich managing to fend off interest from rivals to secure the midfielder's signature.Everton and Fulham have both been linked with the 28-year-old in recent weeks, with Serie A sides also said to have long-held interest in securing his signature. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createE...

Is Cole Palmer on your team? (Image: Getty Images)Premier League Fantasy Football is back, but did you know there's a clever trick that can help you get the edge over your fellow players? Gameweek one of the FPL is here, with the deadline to confirm your first round squad just 90 minutes away before Manchester United take on Fulham on Friday night (August 16).However, not having a team ready in time for the opening day might not be the worst thing in the world. Sure, you risk losing points by not having a team ready for the opening weekend of the Premier League, but there are a number of advantages to be gained by waiting until every team has played their first set of games.Plus, it saves you the stress of doing research that could still lead you to choose the wrong team. After all, th...

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City look set to add talented teenager Divin Mubama to their ranks. (Image: Getty)Manchester City and West Ham United have reportedly agreed a deal that would see Divin Mubama join the Premier League champions.A product of West Ham's academy, Mubama made his Hammers debut in November 2022 but left the club after his contract expired in the summer.Despite being a free agent, West Ham were still entitled to a compensation package, which has now been agreed according to Fabrizio Romano,The 19-year-old joins the Etihad Stadium after a compensation deal worth £1.2million was agreed between the two clubs. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed...

Pep Guardiola will be without one of his star players this weekend. (Image: Getty)Rodri will not be available for Manchester City's Premier League opener against Chelsea this weekend, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.A key man for the Blues in recent seasons, Guardiola will have to cope and get back into shape for the trip to Stamford Bridge.It is a blow for Guardiola, not least because City lost every Premier League game Rodri did not feature in last season except one.Regarding the Spanish midfielder's availability, Guardiola said: "He hasn't trained. I haven't seen him yet. I think he feels good, but we'll see when he starts moving his body how he feels." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/l...

Jack Grealish has seen his public image grow even further (Image: Getty)Manchester City ace Jack Grealish has seen his net worth soar in the last 12 months following a series of successful sponsorship deals.It's been a rollercoaster year for the versatile forward, both on and off the pitch. Grealish helped City win the Premier League with three goals and one assist in 20 appearances, although those numbers understate his impact in Pep Guardiola's eyes.However, the fall from grace was swift after the title. Grealish was left out of England's Euro 2024 squad due to his lack of direct goal contribution compared to other wingers, such as Anthony Gordon.Despite the disappointment, Grealish became even more of a household name over the summer after a successful partnership with Pepsi...

Arsenal and Manchester City set to battle for title for third consecutive season (Image: GETTY)The Premier League returns this weekend. Manchester United host Fulham in the first game of the 2024-25 campaign at Old Trafford tonight and ahead of kick-off, the Express Sport team have given their thoughts on how the season will unfold. Will Arsenal end Manchester City's imperious title streak for their first triumph since 2004? How will Manchester United fare after FA Cup glory saved Erik ten Hag? Here's what we think... window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/js/dist/article-top-articles20240813.min.js" Charlie GordonTitle winner: ArsenalThe first four: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, TottenhamRelegated: Ipswich, Nottingham Forest, Leicester function l...

Dominic Solanke and Jack Grealish are among the doubts for this weekend's FPL action. (Image: Getty)It's that time of year again, the Fantasy Premier League is back, with managers scrambling to get their squads ready in time before tonight's deadline.One of the biggest questions heading into the new FPL season is whether to go for Erling Haaland. Worth £15million, the Manchester City star is the most expensive FPL player of all time.Instead, points could be found in Haaland's differentials, one of which is new Tottenham Hotspur star Dominic Solanke.After scoring 19 goals last season, Solanke has secured a costly move to north London, but will the striker be fit enough to start the Premier League season? function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.set...

Express Sport brings you all the latest news (Image: Getty)The 2024/25 Premier League season is underway and Manchester United are set to kick off the campaign at Old Trafford against Fulham. The Red Devils have made significant changes to their squad this summer, although further reinforcements are expected before the window closes.United are keen to acquire the services of at least one midfielder, with negotiations underway with Paris Saint-Germain over a deal for Manuel Ugarte. Arsenal and Liverpool are also in the same market as their rivals, with Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot both looking to bolster their ranks in central areas.Chelsea, meanwhile, have a priority on overhauling the club's bottom third. The Blues are desperate to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen despite his eye-wate...

Christopher Nkunku could start in attack for Chelsea against Man City (Image: Getty)Enzo Maresca begins his managerial reign in the most difficult possible circumstances on Sunday afternoon when his Chelsea side welcome reigning Premier League champions Manchester City to Stamford Bridge.Maresca is highly regarded after his successful promotion campaign with Leicester City, but this weekend the Italian will take charge in his first Premier League game. And with the Blues splashing the cash on new players this summer, Maresca faces some tricky selection choices.Here, Express Sport tells you how his team is likely to line up against City...Chelsea's predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1) function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis....