Jamie Carragher stirred a debate by hinting that Erling Haaland might have skipped Manchester City's match against Real Madrid to avoid Antonio Rudiger. Haaland's injury absence raised questions, but Pep Guardiola asserted it was due to a genuine knee issue. While Carragher speculated on the situation, his claim was largely dismissed by other pundits.
Manchester City narrowly triumphed over Leyton Orient in a gripping FA Cup fourth-round match, winning 2-1. Jamie Donley's stunning lob gave the underdogs an early lead, but Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne's goals turned the tide for City. City's newcomer, Nico Gonzalez, suffered an injury setback, while Orient's keeper Josh Keeley stood out with his heroics. Guardiola praised his team's resilience.
Leyton Orient faced Manchester City in a gripping FA Cup fourth-round match. Despite leading at halftime through Jamie Donley, Orient succumbed to City's comeback in the second half with goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne. The game highlighted Orient's progress and City's squad depth, drawing global audiences on BBC One and ESPN+.
In a last-minute switch on the Women's Super League Deadline Day, Chloe Kelly, the dynamic 27-year-old forward, has joined Arsenal on loan from Manchester City. Following limited first-team opportunities at City which endangered her England squad aspirations, Kelly seeks to reignite her career at Arsenal. With a return to her original club, she aims to boost Arsenal's attack and secure her place for the 2025 Euros.
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