Here are your
Manchester City evening headlines on Friday, March 17.
Pep Guardiola warns Man City stars over team decisions Pep Guardiola has said he only has time for Manchester City players who are interested in helping the team regardless of if they are playing every week. Julian Alvarez signed a new deal at the club on Thursday to extend his stay in Manchester just a year after joining. There had been baseless speculation that the 23-year-old might be considering a summer move after having to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland for much of this season, but the Argentine has again committed his future to the Blues. ALSO READ: Meet the McAtees - City prospect James and brother chasing same FA Cup dream Pep Guardiola joined sporting director Txiki Begiristain in talking up the potential of Alvarez, but also spoke about how important he has been despite not playing. And, in a warning to anyone else who finds themselves on the bench, said the club took notice of those who do and do not help the team when they are not picked to start. "The players don't believe me but most of the time I think more of the guys who don't play than the guys who play regularly," said Guardiola. "I always try to pay attention to care and feelings to the guys who don't play - especially if they deserve it, thinking about the time." Click here to read the full story. Kompany explains why Haaland is proving a Man City exception Vincent Kompany says he'd have relished marking Erling Haaland as he begins plotting a way of stopping the Man City superstar. The Norway international plundered five goals as Pep Guardiola's side demolished German outfit RB Leipzig in the
Champions League in midweek. It took his season tally to 39 goals in 36 games since his summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund. The 22-year-old is one of most feared forwards on the planet but Kompany , an Etihad legend, was one of the best centre backs in the world during his glittering playing career and admits he'd have enjoyed matching up against City's number nine. "Because I was naturally a competitor yes. I would have always enjoyed the challenge," said the former City captain on taking on the frontman, who he believes has adapted as well as anyone to playing for Guardiola. "I always remember that playing for Pep, always the first year is a little bit difficult because he has a lot of info, a lot of concepts different from anywhere you play previously and then you have to make it happen. Click here to read the full story. READ NEXT: All the latest Manchester City news, views and gossip Champions League draw leaves City facing a familiar headache Pep Guardiola warns Man City stars over team decisions Guardiola has one Kompany regret as City legend returns Akanji impact could make unthinkable City exit manageable