Sting in the ponytail
The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on the latest from the Premier League, as Manchester City narrowly beat Brentford last night, moving them into second place in the table. Erling Haaland’s single goal has put the striker ‘back on track’ according to the paper.
‘Pep Guardiola spotted in heated chat with Man City star as frustrations boil over’
With the visitors being humble Brentford, a Tunnel Club ticket for this Manchester City fixture probably set you back only two or three hundred notes. Whether or not you got value for money depends what you came to the stadium for.
If it was for exhilarating, fast-paced, muscular football, then you were distinctly short-changed. If it was to get a close-up of Pep Guardiola at his frenetic peak, then it was cash spent wisely.
You do not have Pep’s collection of trophies if you have a tendency to lose the plot. Behind the arm-waving, the theatrical crouching, the pointing and finger-wagging, there is clinical, tactical brilliance.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pep-guardiola-man-city-news-32176813
‘Jurgen Klopp issued Conor Bradley warning after Trent Alexander-Arnold issue strikes again’
Jurgen Klopp has been warned that Conor Bradley needs to be protected to prevent him from becoming fatigued – just as he was previously advised about Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Bradley has impressed since the turn of the year, starting seven games since New Year’s Day. He has scored once and notched five assists to mark himself out as the likely long-term replacement for Alexander-Arnold at right-back.
While he has starred in recent weeks, former Liverpool star Gary McAllister believes the Reds need to be careful. McAllister has warned Bradley could become burnt out if Klopp does not manage him properly.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-conor-bradley-32169000
‘Harry Kane set for Tottenham reunion amid Bayern struggles – unless England win Euros’
Harry Kane could miss out on the chance to face Tottenham for the first time since his move to Bayern Munich last summer.
The striker joined the German giants for £100million after entering the final year of his contract at Spurs. During his time with the Premier League club, he became a modern-day legend, though had grown frustrated with his lack of trophies.
That led to his decision to join Bayern, who had won the past 11 Bundesliga titles. But while Kane has impressed, scoring 29 goals this season, Bayern have endured a disastrous campaign.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/harry-kane-bayern-munich-tottenham-32175069
