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Copenhagen vs Man City LIVE updates from Champions League ... (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester City face FC Copenhagen in the Champions League at Parken Stadium, one win away from qualifying from Group G.

Ake was very interesting on the lack of a weakness in the striker’s game and how difficult he is to defend against even in training. He played 45 minutes in the home fixture a week ago but is amongst the substitutes for the first time in his City career this evening. Against Southampton at the weekend, it was Dias and Ake in the centre, with Akanji at right-back. Then, he was very lively making plenty of runs to stretch the defence, and when he’s played there off the bench without Haaland around, he’s caused problems too. That’s a big call from Guardiola to drop Haaland, although it was a decision that was going to come at some point. Akanji and Laporte are given the opportunity to play at the heart of the back four. More minutes for Laporte is certainly a good thing while Akanji will be pleased to play in his more favourable position of central defence after filling in at right back vs Southampton. This is a perfect chance to give him more game time, allow Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake to get a rest, and keep the competition high in the back line. He might still have a point to prove tonight. They’re making quite a noise as well, jumping up and down in unison in the two-tiered stand with half an hour still to go until the game gets underway. I think the fact they’re so dominant in all competitions, it gives Pep [Guardiola] an opportunity to rotate, rest players at the right times. [City](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) have maximum points from their first three games in the [Champions League](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) this season, including a 5-0 win over Copenhagen at the Etihad just six days ago.

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FC Copenhagen vs Man City LIVE: Champions League latest score ... (The Independent)

His team play nine matches (including tonight's game) in the next month and if they can qualify for the Champions League last-16 tonight the final two group ...

43 mins: Despite only having 10-men Manchester City are keeping hold off the ball with relative ease. Man City have had a goal disallowed, they’ve missed a penalty and are down to 10-men thanks to Sergio Gomez’s red card. He gets some treatment from the medical staff and will play on for now. Kick off: Copenhagen get the match back underway. Coming up at the conclusion of this game is Celtic’s match against RB Leipzig. Half-time: Copenhagen 0-0 Man City HT Copenhagen 0-0 Man City Copenhagen 0-0 Man City It ended in a 5-0 thrashing at the Etihad last Wednesday when His team play nine matches (including tonight’s game) in the next month and if they can qualify for the Champions League last-16 tonight the final two group games will provide opportunities to rest and rotate players. [Pep Guardiola’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/pep-guardiola) men currently sit top of Group G with a perfect record of three wins from three games and if they make it four from four, they will guarantee a spot in the next round of the competition. Second half: Copenhagen 0-0 Man City

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Copenhagen v Manchester City: Champions League – live (The Guardian)

31. de Moraes Ederson · 7. Cavaco Joao Cancelo · 25. Manuel Akanji · 14. Aymeric Laporte · 21. Sergio Gomez · 16. Rodrigo Hernandez Rodri · 8. Ilkay Gundogan · 26.

Kick-off at the Parken Stadium is at 5.45pm (BST) but stay tuned in the meantime for all the team news and build-up. Jacob Neestrup speaks: “City will undoubtedly have a lot of possession again but hopefully we will have more sequences where we have the ball on our own feet,” said the Copenhagen manager. Only seventh in the Danish league table after 12 games, Copenhagen drew 1-1 with leaders Nordsjælland at the weekend. 2 min: A dipping Kevin De Bruyne cross to the far post is deflected out for a corner. He pulls the ball across the face of goal and masked Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabera touches it wide of his far post. Copenhagen have a free-kick right on the edge of the City penalty area. 19 min: Lukas Lerager is teed up outside the City penalty area and sends a shot arrowing towards goal. Haraldsson shoots straight into the City wall, wherethe ball is blocked by Manuel Akanji. 20 min: Kevin De Bruyne has a shot high and wide for another City corner. He plays a crossfield ball towards Grealish, with help from Rodri but City are unable to forge an opening and are forced backwards. 48 min: Copenhagen win a corner, Rodri putting the ball out of play under pressure. They play their way upfield, beating City’s press but are unable to fashion anything in the way of a goalscoring opportunity.

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Alvarez starts as City make five changes for trip to FC Copenhagen (Manchester City FC)

The Argentine striker will lead the City line in the Danish capital with Erling Haaland reverting to the bench. The other four changes from the side that beat ...

[Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland) has 28 goals in 22 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo) is set to be holding midfielder with skipper Ilkay [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) and Kevin [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) also alongside the Spaniard in the City engine room. The only instance of an English side losing away to a Danish side in this competition saw FC København defeat Manchester United during the group stages in 2006-07. København have never gone four games without scoring in the competition. ● Manchester City’s last visit to Denmark saw them lose 2-0 to Aalborg BK in a UEFA Cup Last 16 second leg match in 2008-09. The game finished 2-2, with Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Ireland scoring for the visitors. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson), Cancelo, Akanji, [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte), Gomez, [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo), [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) (c), [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne), [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez), Grealish, Alvarez [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) and Riyad [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) deployed alongside him [Aymeric](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte) [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte), [Sergio Gomez](https://www.mancity.com/players/sergio-gomez), Ilkay [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) and [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) also come into the starting line-up. [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake), Haaland, Silva, [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden), [Palmer](https://www.mancity.com/players/cole-palmer), Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake), [Ruben Dias](https://www.mancity.com/players/ruben-dias), Phil [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden) and [Bernardo](https://www.mancity.com/players/bernardo-silva) Silva also move to the bench for tonight’s trip to the Parken Stadium. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson) a familiar and commanding presence in goal, he will be shielded by a back four of Joao Cancelo, [Manuel Akanji](https://www.mancity.com/players/manuel-akanji), [Laporte](https://www.mancity.com/players/aymeric-laporte) and Gomez.

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What channel is Copenhagen v Man City Champions League match ... (Radio Times)

Manchester City can book their place in the Champions League knockout rounds with two games to spare this week. Advertisement. City boast a perfect record ...

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Man City XI vs FC Copenhagen: Haaland rested - Starting lineup ... (Evening Standard)

Erling Haaland has been rested by Manchester City for today's Champions League meeting with FC Copenhagen.

Few could blame Guardiola for picking this trip to take the plunge, with Julian Alvarez coming into the line-up. I will speak with players, doctors and physios and decide the best. He said: “Tomorrow I will decide on the selection.

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Pep Guardiola explains putting Erling Haaland on Man City bench ... (Manchester Evening News)

Erling Haaland was named on the Manchester City bench for the first time this season for the Champions League fixture at FC Copenhagen.

"I know them, they don't have to impress me, they have to play, be who they are. I know them." On Haaland specifically, Guardiola said: "I didn't speak with him. "That's why we put fresh legs." We are so surprised how good the impact he had in the team, no problem. The guys who haven't played are tired," he said.

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Will Haaland start against Copenhagen? Guardiola provides Man ... (Goal.com)

Pep Guardiola has refused to reveal whether Erling Haaland will be involved in Manchester City's Champions League clash at FC Copenhagen.

But lately we were lucky to score goals in the first half and at the beginning of the second, then after we can rotate." I have to speak with the players, physios and doctors and decide what is the best. However, Guardiola might opt to rotate his squad against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday which could see Haaland playing a truncated role at the Parken Stadium.

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Man City told when Erling Haaland may leave for Real Madrid by ... (Daily Express)

The seemingly unstoppable Norwegian has already left those not affiliated with Man City desperate for his Premier League exit, and Graeme Souness doesn't think ...

He's a 22-year-old playing like someone at the peak of his powers as a 29-year-old striker." However, Souness hailed Haaland for playing like he was already at his very best at such a young age. However, Souness believes it's only a matter of time before Haaland lands at the Santiago Bernabeu. Pep Guardiola adding Haaland to his chance-creating machine of a side in the summer somewhat guaranteed goals galore. Ahead of the summer, Real were widely tipped to fend off competition and make Haaland their latest Galactico signing. The seemingly unstoppable Norwegian has already left those not affiliated with Man City desperate for his Premier League exit, and Graeme Souness doesn't think his stay will be long-term.

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Erling Haaland's huge Man City release clause 'revealed' with ... (ManchesterWorld)

It has been reported the Manchester City striker has a release clause in his contract which activates in 2024.

They claim: “Haaland has a €200million (£175.5m) release clause that kicks in from the summer of 2024, when he will be two years into his City deal. Meanwhile, there was recent speculation that Haaland has a clause in his current deal that will allow him to join Real Madrid in 2024 for £175.5m. Haaland joined City this summer for a relatively nominal fee of £51m, a price City paid due to the striker having a release clause in his Dortmund contract. Given that in his youthful career Haaland has already completed four transfers, it would not be a surprise if he were to harbour ambitions of moving on from the Etihad at some point over the coming years. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3676111/2022/10/11/erling-haaland-release-clause-premier-league/) now reports there is indeed a similar release clause in Haaland’s contract, although one that doesn’t apply to any specific team. It has been reported the Manchester City striker has a release clause in his contract which activates in 2024.

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