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Live updates from Group G as Man City host Copenhagen at the Etihad Stadium today, Wednesday 5 October 2022, on matchday three of the Champions League.

The match was originally scheduled as the WSL opener, but was postponed due to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Pep Guardiola has made five changes to the City side for tonight's UEFA Champions League clash with FC Copenhagen.

All eyes on the boss after a Manchester derby victory to remember. Hat-tricks for Erling Haaland and Phil Foden saw City put six past United in the 188th ...

Haaland has scored 14 times in eight league matches so far and is on course to smash numerous records.

Haaland scored two more Manchester City goals in the Champions League against FC Copenhagen.

Following Sheikh Mansour's takeover of the club, Manchester City were embarking on their first European run under their new ownership when they last faced ...

Ten Hag's side will be without Raphael Varane for Thursday's trip to Cyprus after the centre back sustained an ankle injury in Sunday's defeat to City.

Erling Haaland continues his incredible scoring form with two more goals as Manchester City sweep Copenhagen aside in Champions League Group G.

Erling Haaland continues to make a mockery of the Champions League, as he helped himself to another two goals in Wednesday's 5-0 rout of Copenhagen.

An Erling Haaland brace led City to a 5-0 Champions League victory over FC Copenhagen at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

Erling Haaland took his goal tally to an incredible 19 in all competitions this season with another double in Manchester City's 5-0 demolition of FC ...

Pep Guardiola shone a spotlight on City's insatiable work ethic in the wake of Wednesday's 5-0 Champions League Group G win over FC Copenhagen, ...

This is the best. “This is the biggest title we can get. SIGN UP TO ACCESS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT](https://www.mancity.com/city-plus) “It was the work ethic. “After United, we were able to be humble enough to respect the opponent. [Guardiola](https://www.mancity.com/players/pep-guardiola) was at pains to compliment City’s mindset and application– especially coming hard on the heels of Sunday’s 6-3 derby success against Manchester United.

Pep Guardiola took the opportunity to take Erling Haaland off at half-time with their Champions League game already won against FC Copenhagen.

"This is the secret of this team, the work ethic. "He plays a lot of minutes, the game was under control and Cole Palmer is an excellent player and was looking forward to playing. It's already an excellent result and better performance than we played in [a while]. However, he rejected the notion that it was simply for rest as he talked up the importance of his squad. The No.9 ran a lap of honour around the stadium after the match to dispel any worries over his fitness. "Today I put the best selection to win the game because we need the players in this tight schedule.

Erling Haaland only needed 45 minutes to add two more goals to a remarkable start to his Manchester City career as the English giants thrashed FC Copenhagen ...

'We cannot replace him'. These were the words of a teary-eyed Pep Guardiola after iconic striker Sergio Aguero left Man City in 2021.But after failing.

Get a report of the Manchester City vs. FC Copenhagen 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage football match.

"We defended a lot, but that's how it is, when you meet such a strong team," Copenhagen's Mohamed Daramy told TV3+. "The keeper said something to me as I was walking back. [Aymeric Laporte](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/159317/Aymeric-Laporte) in the penalty area. "Erling Haaland just wants to win the game, hat-tricks are not everything," City coach Pep Guardiola told reporters. [Liverpool](/football/team?id=364) academy goalkeeper [Kamil Grabara](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/259474/Kamil-Grabara), Haaland would have had a first-half hat trick, and City could have been on course for a record win, given the amount of shots they had in the opening period. [Riyad Mahrez](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/163940/Riyad-Mahrez) slotted home a penalty before [Julian Alvarez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/277206/julian-alvarez) finished things off with a late fifth.

Haaland scored after just seven minutes — powering a first-time shot past Grabara after impressive work from Joao Cancello.

But in Haaland, he has secured arguably the most fearsome attacking threat in world football. “We prepared, but he’s a top class striker,” he said. “The keeper said something to me as I was walking back. “For the first and second goals I was just laughing. That is the question hanging over Haaland. “In the end, what’s going to happen in the future, who knows it?” added Guardiola.

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Salzburg is now the unbeaten leader of Group E after Okafor’s 71st-minute penalty was enough to beat Dinamo Zagreb. Lyon was the last visiting team to win. He was then fired at Madrid before October was over. A goal poacher’s pounce on a loose ball after a goalkeeper’s save. France midfielder Adrien Rabiot scored in each half. Fans chanted Lopetegui's name as he left the field.

Erling Haaland continues to make a mockery of the Champions League, as he helped himself to another two goals in Wednesday's 5-0 rout of Copenhagen.

The most comfortable of victories ensured City has taken a maximum nine points in the group and need two more to be sure of a spot in knockout stages.

There was to be no hat-trick for Haaland as he was withdrawn at halftime, but the goals kept coming as Riyad Mahrez slotted home a penalty before Julian Alvarez finished things off with a late fifth. City kept coming and added a third six minutes before the break as David Khocholava put through his own net, with Haaland lurking just behind in the hunt for his second treble in four days. Haaland wasted no time in getting City going with yet another strike in his remarkable campaign, sweeping home an early opener, before putting the game beyond the Danish side inside 32 minutes.

The Norwegian has been on fire since arriving in the summer from Borussia Dortmund, with a brace against Copenhagen taking his tally to 19 in 12 games.

But Haaland will have the chance to take Mesi's record under Guardiola outright when City welcome Southampton to the Etihad on Saturday. That brace - the first a ferocious, lashed effort and the second an instinctive tap-in - saw the 22-year-old match Lionel Messi for the longest scoring run under Pep Guardiola’s management. He is breaking all kinds of records and sure enough another one was ticked off against the Danish champions in his action-packed 45-minute cameo.

Watch two-minute highlights from City's Champions League victory over FC Copenhagen at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.

Subscribe for full-match replays](https://www.mancity.com/city-plus) [Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland)'s fourth and fifth Champions League strikes for City put the Blues well on track early on before a David Khocholava own goal had us three goals to the good at half-time. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) penalty on the Algerian’s 200th City appearance extended the lead before Julian Alvarez completed the scoring for the Blues deep in the second half.

Manchester City join race for Dortmund star Bellingham · Man City looking to extend Haaland's contract to ward off Madrid interest · Transfer Gurus: How ...

The Slovak's contract at Naples expires in 2025, however, Napoli are looking to extend his stay. City is looking to swoop in if renewal talks stall between the two. [The Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1681596/Chelsea-Man-City-transfer-news-Stanislav-Lobotka-Napoli), Manchester City have had early communication with Napoli Midfielder Stanislav Lobotka for a potential move in the future.

Paris: Erling Haaland continued his remarkable start to life at Manchester City with a brace of goals, helping the English side to a third win from three ...

Din David pulled one back for the visitors in the closing stages but Rabiot headed in a Di María corner to quash any hopes of a comeback. However, the Eagles kept to their game plan and levelled when Enzo Fernandez’s centre was chested past his own keeper by former Porto man Danilo. Speaking to the club’s official website, he said, “It’s never fun to lose 5-0, and we went in there to create a little or big miracle we would have needed to get a point. FC Salzburg, who have five from three games, lead the Group after they defeated Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 at home. The visitors from Italy started brightly but lax marking at defensive set pieces proved their downfall as Wesley Fofana capitalised. He’s a little bit behind Haaland with the highlights, that’s normal, but he’s helped us a lot.”

Pep Guardiola resisted the temptation to rest the Norway international in a game Manchester City was expected to win easily, and Erling Haaland duly ...

“The keeper said something to me as I was walking back. “For the first and second goals I was just laughing. Turning to the crowd and rubbing his hands together with glee there seemed to be an acknowledgement that this is almost unfair. He was only denied a second successive hat trick by the acrobatics of Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara – and his manager’s decision to withdraw him at the interval. “In the end, what’s going to happen in the future, who knows it?” added Guardiola. After Erling Haaland’s latest two-goal display in the UEFA Champions League 2022, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had to quell speculation that the Norway striker could already be planning a move out of the club.

For example, it discusses our badge redesign six years ago and explains how it was 'the most detailed consultation any Premier League club had ever performed' ...

Gary takes time to highlight the work of other historians such as Tosh Warwick. Dozens of women involved with the club throughout its history were interviewed and items were added to our archive as the story of the club was documented for the first time. The author, football historian Dr Gary James, discusses the work of himself and others in developing projects and working with football clubs.

Erling Haaland is “very happy” at Manchester City, says Pep Guardiola, with the Premier League champions rubbishing talk of a release clause existing.

[no terms within Haaland’s contract at the Etihad Stadium that would allow him to leave](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/erling-haaland-does-not-real-madrid-transfer-clause-man-city-contract/bltbc28fe4734c4eeba) for Real Madrid in 2024 for a fee of €200m (£175m/$197m). We have to be worried about what we can control. WHAT THEY SAID: Guardiola has told reporters of Haaland and the speculation regarding an apparent escape route in Manchester: "It is not true.

Reports in Spain had suggested Erling Haaland could join Real Madrid from Man City in 2024, but Pep Guardiola has shut down talk of a release clause in his ...

This does not feel like a hot streak, just the inevitable result of ice-cold finishing and a talent for the ages." "In the end, what is going to happen in the future, nobody knows. This is the most important thing." "He adapted really well and I have the feeling that he is incredibly happy here. "It is not true", the Spaniard said. That is the most important thing.

Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over Kyle Walker's chances of featuring for England at the World Cup after revealing the full extent of his derby injury.

It was widely anticipated that he would be called up as a key part of Gareth Southgate's plans, with the 32-year-old having won 70 caps for England to date. We have to speak to the doctors. City have released an [official statement](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kyle-walker-injury-update-63800644) confirming that he has undergone successful surgery on the groin issue, but he is now facing a race against time to be for the World Cup.

Former City man Nedum Onuoha believes Pep Guardiola's side are currently in the best form he has ever witnessed.

"They’re making the UEFA Champions League look easy and it’s not, it’s not that type of competition. "He’s always anticipating all the time. That’s all we can do."

Erling Haaland scored two goals in Manchester City's 5-0 victory over FC Copenhagen in their Champions League clash on Wednesday.

FC Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara was the latest victim, as Haaland scored two goals in Manchester City's 5-0 win against the Dutch football club. Although Haaland was taken off at half-time, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed that it was not due to any injury. Meanwhile, having played just eight Premier League games, Erling Haaland already has long-standing and established domestic goalscoring records in his sights. Manchester City's sensational striker Erling Haaland continues to wow football enthusiasts worldwide with his exceptional skill and goalscoring rate. Their goalkeeper said something to me as I was walking back. For the first and second goals, I was just laughing.

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is facing a face against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing groin surgery.

My operation on Tuesday was a success and now I can concentrate on my rehab and getting back to full fitness. I will be supporting my team mates every day in any way I can." [A statement issued by City read](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kyle-walker-injury-update-63800644): "Kyle Walker has undergone surgery after suffering a groin injury to his left leg during the first half of our 6-3 win over Manchester United on Sunday. I will be supporting my team mates every day in any way I can. Southgate is set to name his squad on Oct. As players we have to appreciate injuries are part and parcel of the game we love.

Will Man City striker Erling Haaland smash the all-time Premier League Golden Boot goal record of 32 goals in a 38-game season set by Mohamed Salah in 2018?

If rested in Copenhagen, he can focus on the Premier League for much of October. This does not feel like a hot streak, just the inevitable result of ice-cold finishing and a talent for the ages. The striker's current goal-rate sets him on course to finish the season on 108 goals in all competitions - if he were to maintain his strike-rate, game time and reach all finals. Domestically, we are already reaching beyond the Premier League for comparisons. but, the Norwegian is clearly set to break more records - and there is a growing sense he will rewrite the record scales entirely. There were no cheers but that was it - his second pass of the night. A coach who has built his success on a passing game now boasts the world's most formidable forward and yet he hardly passes the ball at all. Will Man City striker Erling Haaland smash the all-time Premier League Golden Boot goal record of 32 goals in a 38-game season set by Mohamed Salah in 2018? Play for free, entries by 3pm Saturday. Incredibly, this scoring phenomenon already had his second goal of the night by then. He hardly touches it at all. Haaland appears to be genuinely unstoppable when in full flow.

It's early October. And yet Erling Braut Haaland already has 19 goals for the season, 14 in the Premier League and five in Europe. He's scored these 19 goals in ...

This extends right through to the architecture of the club. He tells us that this is a side built on an unusual sense of the collective, even to the point where the players are free - and actively encouraged - to tell their manager where he's going wrong. The men’s and women’s teams of all ages train on the first-team pitch and are all permanently based at the stadium. And of all the accolades and trophies coming his way, none will compare to that. The average age of the first XI in the league last season was 20.7 and 33-year-old Kian Hansen started 25 matches. Beyond the actual results, last night's edition of the Champions League turned into a self-contained Goal of the Week competition. Liberated by Chelsea's switch to a back three, he took clear and total possession of the entire right flank, managing to score one, make another, and keep Rafael Leao quiet for almost the entire game. And the key point of that blueprint? As a neutral, Haaland's compelling, in the same sort of way a video of a tree falling over is compelling. He contains both parts of the ideal striking partnership: the earth-shaking presence of the big man and the snaffling goal sense of the little man. Chelsea moved the ball quickly, threatened from all angles, and over the course of the evening they essentially overpowered Milan. At that point, we'll all be able to make a round of Halloween jokes - oh no, Guardiola was the scientist; this is Guardiola's Monster - but after that, we've got a serious problem.

Manchester City reached 100 victories in competitive European football with our 5-0 victory over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday.

We played a total of 794 completed passes on the night, compared to just 213 for our opponents. It was a truly dominant performance from the Blues, as we registered 75% posession and had 30 shots on goal. [Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland)'s 18th and 19th City goals in just his 12th competitive match got us off to a flying start before an own goal made it three in the first half. [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) and [Sergio Gomez](https://www.mancity.com/players/sergio-gomez) were constant menaces down the left side, with both popping up at crucial moments in the build-up to City goals. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson) racked up his 100th win at the Etihad Stadium and [Ruben Dias](https://www.mancity.com/players/ruben-dias) marked his 100th City appearance with a clean sheet. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) converted a penalty on the night of his 200th City appearance to make it 4-0 before Julian Alvarez's fourth City goal completed the scoring.

Erling Haaland has praised his teammates for their role in his incredible start to life at Manchester City.

"I thought it would be hard work but I also knew that the players have been playing together for many years. I was coming into a team that scored a 100 goals last year so for me it was about coming in to the team to do what I do best." You never know.

Haaland has bagged 14 of City's 29 league goals -- with hat-tricks in his last three home matches and more scoring records beckoning.

City trained at the CFA on Thursday morning, fresh from another handsome victory. Still unbeaten in the Premier League and Champions League, Pep Guardiola's ...

[DOWNLOAD THE MAN CITY APP](https://www.mancity.com/app) [Pep Guardiola](https://www.mancity.com/players/pep-guardiola)'s side have made a magnificent start to the campaign.

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is facing a face against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing groin surgery.

My operation on Tuesday was a success and now I can concentrate on my rehab and getting back to full fitness. I will be supporting my team mates every day in any way I can." [A statement issued by City read](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kyle-walker-injury-update-63800644): "Kyle Walker has undergone surgery after suffering a groin injury to his left leg during the first half of our 6-3 win over Manchester United on Sunday. I will be supporting my team mates every day in any way I can. Southgate is set to name his squad on Oct. As players we have to appreciate injuries are part and parcel of the game we love.

Erling Haaland continued his remarkable start to life at Manchester City with a brace of goals, helping the English side to a third win from three Group G ...

Din David pulled one back for the visitors in the closing stages but Rabiot headed in a Di Maria corner to quash any hopes of a comeback. It was a good night for the English sides as Chelsea romped to a 3-0 win against Italian club AC Milan. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was elated with the way his team played and praised Alvarez for stepping in when Haaland was withdrawn.

Man City welcome Southampton to the Etihad Stadium for a Premier League match on Saturday.

This year they are even stronger and it's a good challenge to show us again if we’re able to get something there." "This is not that surprising for me. But Southampton boss Hasenhuttl claimed that he was not shocked by how quickly he has settled at [Pep Guardiola](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/pep-guardiola)'s men welcome the Saints to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with the reigning champions having recorded 20 points from their opening eight Premier League matches. The Norwegian striker has registered 19 goals and three assists in 12 appearances in all competitions, including 12 goals in his last five matches at the Etihad. "It's not that surprising that a good player coming in a good team can be a successful goalscorer," the Saints manager told reporters on Thursday.

Having missed out on signing England captain Harry Kane last summer, with Tottenham digging their heels in over his valuation, Pep Guardiola went after Haaland ...

We do not know if it will be like that, but I think he would like to test his abilities in the big leagues." [Premier League](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) by storm following his switch from Borussia Dortmund, with 14 goals coming in his first 10 appearances in all competitions. Well that was one subject his father and former City player, Alf-Inge, addressed while speaking on a documentary entitled 'Haaland - The Big Decision' which screened this month on Scandinavian streaming service Viaplay.

Here are your Manchester City headlines for Thursday, October 6. Jude Bellingham sends Erling Haaland message. Wednesday night saw Erling Haaland take his ...

After that game, Pep Guardiola confirmed he would be out for 'weeks', and the club have now confirmed that Walker has undergone successful surgery on his injury. [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/walker-injury-man-city-england-25193036) It continued his purple patch in front of goal since swapping Borussia Dortmund for the Etihad. [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/haaland-bellingham-record-champions-league-25189643) [Walker](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/kyle-walker) limped out of [City's](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) derby win over Manchester United at the weekend and missed the Champions League win over Copenhagen on Wednesday. [Jack Grealish might need a new statistic to prove his new Man City status](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-grealish-man-city-statistics-25192766)

Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland is earning close to £900000 per week, it has been reported.The 22-year-old joined the Sky Blues for £5.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. [as City defeated FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League](https://talksport.com/football/1211592/erling-haaland-level-barcelona-legends-rivaldo-luis-suarez-champions-league-goals-man-city/). [bagged 19 goals in 14 appearances](https://talksport.com/football/1211665/erling-haaland-close-lionel-messi-record-pep-guardiola-jack-grealish-champions-league/) in all competitions so far, [including three consecutive home game hat-tricks](https://talksport.com/football/1208509/erling-haaland-premier-league-record-man-utd-man-city/). [joined the Sky Blues for £51million in the summer](https://talksport.com/football/1105762/man-city-erling-haaland-transfer-borussia-dortmund-premier-league-release-clause/), and has hit the ground running since his arrival.

Erik ten Hag's Man United side lost 6-3 to Manchester City in the derby on Sunday afternoon.

Eriksen can get away with that role against a weaker team, once you got to Man City you need at least two players in the middle of the pitch who can play the position perfectly well, defensively, Eriksen doesn’t do that, we know how good he is going forward, what a great passer he is. "It was a difficult day, you’re playing against not just the best team around but in the world and they got it badly wrong. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag)'s side suffered a 6-3 loss in the derby at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scoring hat-tricks for the home side. "They almost disrespected a great team in City thinking they could go toe to toe with them. With Fernandes pushing forward, McTominay and Eriksen spent large periods of the game defending around their own penalty area. [Scott McTominay](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/scott-mctominay), [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) and Eriksen, with summer signing [Casemiro](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) having to settle for a spot among the substitutes.