Manchester City Archives: 01/2018

Mike Dean awards more penalties to every big-six club other than Arsenal, with the exception of Liverpool, who he hardly ever referees.

Antonio Conte says Alexis Sanchez is available for around £20m this January, and claims buying the Chilean would be a ‘good investment’.

Manchester City are apparently ready to walk away from a deal to sign Alexis in January due to financial demands, but are they really or is Pep Guardiola just up to his old tricks?

Arsene Wenger continues to be cagey about the future of Alexis Sanchez as the club enters a crucial few weeks.

Antonio Conte is probably the only person on this planet that doesn’t reckon Alexis Sanchez is off to Manchester City this month.

Kevin De Bruyne says Alexis Sanchez will improve the team when he joins Manchester City, but he doesn’t know if that will be in January.

Arsenal remain keen on West Brom’s Jonny Evans, but the Gunners are behind in the race to Manchester City, while Manchester United are the most recent to show an interest.

Alexis Sanchez will start against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final this evening despite Manchester City closing in on the Chilean international.

With Manchester City reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Jonny Evans, it looks as if they’re in the driver’s seat, but Arsenal can offer him something Pep Guardiola can’t.

Arsene Wenger claims no one has made contact with Arsenal over Alexis Sanchez, despite Manchester City reportedly being close to a move for the Chilean.

Manchester City are continuing to push for Alexis Sanchez’s signature in the January transfer window, after failing to land the Chilean in the summer.

Manchester City are keen to do a deal for Alexis Sanchez quickly, but won’t bow to Arsenal’s demands. The Gunners would be foolish to accept less money, and should play hard-ball.

Brazilian midfielder Fred says he’s waiting on Pep Guardiola’s call, despite links to Arsenal and Manchester United this week.

Manchester City’s sporting director Txiki Begiristain has reportedly been in talks with Arsenal at the weekend over a move for Alexis Sanchez.

Arsenal are the only top seven side to give away more penalties than they’re awarded since 2008/09, according to one Gunners supporter.

Spanish football expert, Guillem Balague, claims that Manchester City are set to bid between £13m and £17.5m for Alexis Sanchez this month.

Here’s some news that Gooners everywhere will be positively thrilled to hear: Arsenal are basically the second-richest club in Europe and have the most fixed-assets of any club in the world.

Manchester City have made a new approach for Alexis Sanchez after Gabriel Jesus’ injury, according to reports.

Arsenal have spent the least amount on new signings out of all the big-six sides since January 2016 – even Tottenham have spent more.

Arsenal managed a 40th placed finish in the Christmas Football League table, after a mediocre festive period.