Adam Marrett
@adammarrett.bsky.social
Writer for esteemedkompany.com covering all things Manchester City.
Looking to grow into the City content space, but focusing on refining my writing for now.
Contact through email: [email protected]
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Looking to grow into the City content space, but focusing on refining my writing for now.
Contact through email: [email protected]
All views are my own.
Pep Guardiola admitted he got his team selection wrong for Manchester City's 2-nil defeat to Bayer Leverkusen last night.
As much as he admitted that fault, the players who started the match didn't seize the opportunity in front of them.
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As much as he admitted that fault, the players who started the match didn't seize the opportunity in front of them.
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Pep Guardiola has admitted he made a mistake last night.
Pep Guardiola has admitted he made a mistake against Bayer Leverkusen but there was another issue on display.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Pep Guardiola admitted he got his team selection wrong for Manchester City's 2-nil defeat to Bayer Leverkusen last night.
As much as he admitted that fault, the players who started the match didn't seize the opportunity in front of them.
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As much as he admitted that fault, the players who started the match didn't seize the opportunity in front of them.
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My City player ratings from Manchester City's disappointing 2-nil defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen were very good but Pep Guardiola's decision to rotate his squad failed dismally.
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Leverkusen were very good but Pep Guardiola's decision to rotate his squad failed dismally.
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Manchester City 0 Bayer Leverkusen 2: City player ratings
Manchester City 0 Bayer Leverkusen 2: City player ratings as City's depth is exposed in a poor display at the Etihad.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
My City player ratings from Manchester City's disappointing 2-nil defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen were very good but Pep Guardiola's decision to rotate his squad failed dismally.
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Leverkusen were very good but Pep Guardiola's decision to rotate his squad failed dismally.
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My match report and first thoughts from Manchester City's 2-nil defeat to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola's gamble to rotate his squad backfired and the performances leaves more questions then answers.
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Pep Guardiola's gamble to rotate his squad backfired and the performances leaves more questions then answers.
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Manchester City 0 Bayer Leverkusen 2: City beaten again tonight.
Manchester City 0 Bayer Leverkusen 2: Manchester City's fringe players fail to make an impact in a disjointed display.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
My match report and first thoughts from Manchester City's 2-nil defeat to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola's gamble to rotate his squad backfired and the performances leaves more questions then answers.
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Pep Guardiola's gamble to rotate his squad backfired and the performances leaves more questions then answers.
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Pep Guardiola has made 10 changes to the starting eleven that were beaten by Newcastle for tonight's match against Bayer Leverkusen.
The fringe players need minutes and tonight they get that opportunity so I'm keen to see how they all go.
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The fringe players need minutes and tonight they get that opportunity so I'm keen to see how they all go.
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Manchester City and Leverkusen have confirmed their lineups.
Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of tonight's Champions League match at the Etihad.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Pep Guardiola has made 10 changes to the starting eleven that were beaten by Newcastle for tonight's match against Bayer Leverkusen.
The fringe players need minutes and tonight they get that opportunity so I'm keen to see how they all go.
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The fringe players need minutes and tonight they get that opportunity so I'm keen to see how they all go.
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My prediction City starting eleven and the latest City injury news ahead of tonight's Champions League fixture against Bayer Leverkusen.
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Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen: City injury news and more.
Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen: Predicted City starting eleven and latest City injury news ahead of tonight's match.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
My prediction City starting eleven and the latest City injury news ahead of tonight's Champions League fixture against Bayer Leverkusen.
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Manchester City's loss to Newcastle showed that this City is improving but they aren't the finish article just yet.
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This Manchester City side is improving but they aren't there yet.
This Manchester City side is improving but they aren't yet the finished article. City's defeat to Newcastle showed City's growing pains.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Manchester City's loss to Newcastle showed that this City is improving but they aren't the finish article just yet.
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My City player ratings from Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle.
I didn't think any City players stood out and Donnarumma with his saves was probably Manchester City's best player which says a lot.
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I didn't think any City players stood out and Donnarumma with his saves was probably Manchester City's best player which says a lot.
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Manchester City 1 Newcastle 2: City player ratings as City lose.
Manchester City 1 Newcastle 2: City player ratings from City's disappointing defeat at St. James Park which could prove costly.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
My City player ratings from Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle.
I didn't think any City players stood out and Donnarumma with his saves was probably Manchester City's best player which says a lot.
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I didn't think any City players stood out and Donnarumma with his saves was probably Manchester City's best player which says a lot.
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My match report and first thoughts from Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at the hand of a determined Newcastle side.
For me, Newcastle deserved their win and City's poor finishing cost them. I don't comment on the referees and that won't change either.
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For me, Newcastle deserved their win and City's poor finishing cost them. I don't comment on the referees and that won't change either.
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Manchester City 1 Newcastle 2: City fall to disappointing defeat.
Manchester City 1 Newcastle 2: City fall to disappointing defeat to a spirited Newcastle side at St. James Park.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
My match report and first thoughts from Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at the hand of a determined Newcastle side.
For me, Newcastle deserved their win and City's poor finishing cost them. I don't comment on the referees and that won't change either.
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For me, Newcastle deserved their win and City's poor finishing cost them. I don't comment on the referees and that won't change either.
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Pep Guardiola has named the same starting eleven that started in Manchester City's 3-nil win over Liverpool for today's match against Newcastle.
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Manchester City and Newcastle have confirmed their lineups.
Manchester City and Newcastle have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today's Premier League clash at St. James Park.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Pep Guardiola has named the same starting eleven that started in Manchester City's 3-nil win over Liverpool for today's match against Newcastle.
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Pep Guardiola had high praise for Nico O'Reilly and Matheus Nunes as their ability to play in a new role has helped City add a different element to their play.
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Matheus Nunes and Nico O'Reilly are vital to Manchester City.
Having an open mind has helped two Manchester City players become key players for their team. Nico O'Reilly and Matheus Nunes have improved.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Pep Guardiola had high praise for Nico O'Reilly and Matheus Nunes as their ability to play in a new role has helped City add a different element to their play.
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Back to it after a nice break over the international break here is my predicted City starting eleven and the latest Manchester City injury news ahead of today's Premier League fixture against Newcastle.
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Manchester City vs Newcastle: Latest City injury news and more.
Manchester City vs Newcastle: Predicted City starting eleven and latest City injury news ahead of today's match at St. James Park.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Back to it after a nice break over the international break here is my predicted City starting eleven and the latest Manchester City injury news ahead of today's Premier League fixture against Newcastle.
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Jeremy Doku has taken giant strides as a player for both club & country this season and he put in a dominant display for Belgium in their 7-nil win over Liechtenstein last night.
Doku has come on in leaps and bounds this season.
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Doku has come on in leaps and bounds this season.
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A Manchester City winger is taking giant strides as a player.
A Manchester City winger is taking giant strides for both club and country. Jeremy Doku dazzled for Belgium overnight.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Jeremy Doku has taken giant strides as a player for both club & country this season and he put in a dominant display for Belgium in their 7-nil win over Liechtenstein last night.
Doku has come on in leaps and bounds this season.
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Doku has come on in leaps and bounds this season.
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My City player ratings for the season so far. Several Manchester City players have stood out but it has been a team effort that has seen Pep Guardiola's side well-positioned for what lies ahead.
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City player ratings for the season so far for Pep Guardiola's side.
City player ratings for the season so far as the slog begins after the international break for Pep Guardiola's side.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:58 AM
My City player ratings for the season so far. Several Manchester City players have stood out but it has been a team effort that has seen Pep Guardiola's side well-positioned for what lies ahead.
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Pep Guardiola had high praise for Bernardo Silva and his performance against Liverpool after yesterday's match. The Manchester City captain played an instrumental role in his team's important 3-nil win.
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Pep Guardiola was thrilled with Bernardo Silva's performance.
Pep Guardiola had high praise for his captain after Manchester City's win over Liverpool. Bernardo Silva was brilliant against Liverpool.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Pep Guardiola had high praise for Bernardo Silva and his performance against Liverpool after yesterday's match. The Manchester City captain played an instrumental role in his team's important 3-nil win.
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Ruben Dias put in a typical Ruben Dias performance against Liverpool and I know he has his detractors but I believe that Dias is back to his best so far this season and his performance last night was crucial to Manchester City's win.
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A Manchester City centre-back set the tone for his team yesterday.
A Manchester City centre-back set the tone for his team against Liverpool. Ruben Dias put in an inspired performance at the Etihad.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Ruben Dias put in a typical Ruben Dias performance against Liverpool and I know he has his detractors but I believe that Dias is back to his best so far this season and his performance last night was crucial to Manchester City's win.
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Jeremy Doku tore Liverpool to shreds yesterday as he put in arguably the best performance of his City career at the Etihad yesterday as he helped inspire his team to a crucial win.
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A Manchester City winger turned in a performance for the ages.
A Manchester City winger turned in a performance for the ages against Liverpool. Jeremy Doku arguably played the best game of his City career
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November 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Jeremy Doku tore Liverpool to shreds yesterday as he put in arguably the best performance of his City career at the Etihad yesterday as he helped inspire his team to a crucial win.
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I thought Nico O'Reilly was brilliant yesterday and he stood up to the challenge of playing against Mo Salah and dealt with it superbly.
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Nico O'Reilly played a key role for Manchester City yesterday.
When the pressure was on a Manchester City youngster stood up against Liverpool. Nico O'Reilly played a key role in City's win
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November 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I thought Nico O'Reilly was brilliant yesterday and he stood up to the challenge of playing against Mo Salah and dealt with it superbly.
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My City player ratings from Manchester City's impressive 3-nil win over Liverpool yesterday at the Etihad.
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Manchester City 3 Liverpool 0: City player ratings from City's win.
Manchester City 3 Liverpool 0: City player ratings as Pep Guardiola's side brush Liverpool aside at the Etihad.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
My City player ratings from Manchester City's impressive 3-nil win over Liverpool yesterday at the Etihad.
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The latest City injury news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven ahead of today's Premier League clash between City and Liverpool.
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Manchester City vs Liverpool: Latest City injury news and more.
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven ahead of today's match at the Etihad.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The latest City injury news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven ahead of today's Premier League clash between City and Liverpool.
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I believe that Rayan Cherki and Nico O'Reilly could be important players for Manchester City against Liverpool.
Tomorrow's match seems suited to their strengths going forward, and O'Reilly will have an important role to play defensively should he start.
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Tomorrow's match seems suited to their strengths going forward, and O'Reilly will have an important role to play defensively should he start.
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Two players for Manchester City could be pivotal tomorrow.
Two players for Manchester City could have important roles to play against Liverpool. Rayan Cherki and Nico O'Reilly loom as key players.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I believe that Rayan Cherki and Nico O'Reilly could be important players for Manchester City against Liverpool.
Tomorrow's match seems suited to their strengths going forward, and O'Reilly will have an important role to play defensively should he start.
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Tomorrow's match seems suited to their strengths going forward, and O'Reilly will have an important role to play defensively should he start.
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Rodri is unlikely to play tomorrow against Liverpool as per Pep Guardiola's update from yesterday which isn't a major surprise.
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A key player for Manchester City is unlikely to be risked tomorrow.
A key player for Manchester City is unlikely to be risked against Liverpool. Rodri is unlikely to feature at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Rodri is unlikely to play tomorrow against Liverpool as per Pep Guardiola's update from yesterday which isn't a major surprise.
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This Manchester City squad does seem to be built entirely differently from any other squad Pep Guardiola has had at his disposal.
City's last two matches have seen them not be as dominant in possession, but lethal going forward.
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City's last two matches have seen them not be as dominant in possession, but lethal going forward.
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Has this Manchester City team changed their approach?
Has this Manchester City team changed their approach or are they playing to their strengths? How City are playing is fascinating to study.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
This Manchester City squad does seem to be built entirely differently from any other squad Pep Guardiola has had at his disposal.
City's last two matches have seen them not be as dominant in possession, but lethal going forward.
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City's last two matches have seen them not be as dominant in possession, but lethal going forward.
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I thought Manchester City's attack against Dortmund was the most well-rounded it had looked this season. The constant remained with Haaland scoring, but other players look to be improving and stepping up.
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The Manchester City attack is evolving but the constant remains.
The Manchester City attack is evolving but the constant remains. Pep Guardiola's squad is beginning to click in front of goal.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I thought Manchester City's attack against Dortmund was the most well-rounded it had looked this season. The constant remained with Haaland scoring, but other players look to be improving and stepping up.
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There will be growing pains like we saw against Aston Villa, but Manchester City's last two performances against Bournemouth and Borussia Dortmund show that this new-look City team is growing.
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This Manchester City team is beginning to grow together.
This Manchester City team is beginning to grow as the season progresses. The signs are that Pep Guardiola's side is coming together.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
There will be growing pains like we saw against Aston Villa, but Manchester City's last two performances against Bournemouth and Borussia Dortmund show that this new-look City team is growing.
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Phil Foden bagged a brace in Manchester City's win over Borussia Dortmund and his goals were a fine reward for his impressive performances this season.
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Phil Foden has returned to his best for Manchester City.
With one of their own back in form Manchester City are a different proposition. Phil Foden is back to his best which stood out last night.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Phil Foden bagged a brace in Manchester City's win over Borussia Dortmund and his goals were a fine reward for his impressive performances this season.
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