Pep Guardiola emphasized Julian Alvarez's importance to Manchester City, downplaying transfer rumors linking him to Atletico Madrid.
Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez is reportedly in talks over a potential move to Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid.
Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to a single point after Phil Foden's first-half double inspired a 4-0 victory over Brighton.
Julian Alvarez netted twice while Erling Haaland made a comeback as Manchester City secured a comfortable 3-1 victory against relegation-threatened Burnley.
FA Cup holders Manchester City have been handed a fourth round trip to Tottenham, while sixth-tier Maidstone will head to Ipswich.
Manchester City struck twice late on to continue the winning start to their Champions League defence with a hard-fought 3-1 success at RB Leipzig.