Manchester City news: Benjamin Mendy wants to ‘forget the past and think about the future’ with Premier League champions

Manchester City news: Benjamin Mendy wants to ‘forget the past and think about the future’ with Premier League champions
Benjamin Mendy insists he is no troublemaker with the Manchester City left-back vowing to stick to the rule book as he looks to make up for lost time.The 24-year-old has endured a topsy-turvy time since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in 2017.2

Benjamin Mendy insists he is not a bad influence within the Manchester City ranks

Mendy’s first season with City was brought to an abrupt halt by a cruciate ligament injury and, having helped France win the World Cup, on Saturday he made his first start since undergoing meniscus surgery in November.The full-back helped seal a hard-fought 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win against Brighton, but the questions after did not only revolve around fitness.Disciplined last September for reporting late to have treatment on a foot injury after attending a boxing event, Mendy was this week subject of reports that he was in a nightclub in the early hours having not been included in the squad for Fulham later that same day.“I feel so good, and I am very happy,” the City defender said.“The team-mates and the staff have been really good.2

Mendy is very popular with the City faithful

“I am not a doctor. I follow the rules. The excuse is not one.“This injury (following an attempted comeback in January)… when I came back sometimes the swelling stayed.“But now it’s good, we can forget the past and think about the future.“I feel really fit and I want to give everything I can to help my team.”Mendy’s return to the fold is certainly a welcome shot in the arm at a crunch stage of the campaign.City have already wrapped up the Carabao Cup and sealed their place in the FA Cup final on Saturday, while they remain in the driving seat for the Premier League. Guardiola’s men are the bookmakers’ favourite to win the Champions League and kick off their quarter-final clash with Tottenham at the north Londoners’ stunning new home on Tuesday.“I have missed a lot of games, but my team-mates have been incredible,” Mendy said.“So we need to trust and to believe it for going on the end with a lot of trophies.“We will have a good rest and we will see after when we have seen the manager and follow the rules.“We are happy we want to win as many trophies as possible. So we try to play good, to give everything for the fans. That is what we did today.”

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Bayern Munich's star trio of Mats Hummels, Jerome Boateng and Thomas Muller have been axed from the German national team by Joachim Low. Like Bayern Munich, thr German national team is taking decisive steps to rebuild a younger team after a disappointing World Cup last summer.
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AC Milan are looking to sign Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on a permanent basis as he continues to impress on loan in Italy. The Frenchman, who struggled in his debut season at Stamford
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bak in form The Frenchman, on-loan with the Italian giants, has received widespread praise for his recent form, collecting three man-of-the-match awards in as many games AC Milan are looking to sign Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on a permanent basis as he continues to impress on loan in Italy.
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Paul Heckingbottom has been appointed head coach of Hibs on a three-and-a-half year contract. The 41-year-old former Barnsley and Leeds United boss will be assisted by ex-Scotland internationalist
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The newly-formed West Ham United Official Supporters' Board held its first meeting at London Stadium on Thursday 29 November. A new and enhanced forum which will ensure the best possible representation for our wide and diverse fanbase, the Official Supporters' Board sees 18 representatives, picked by an independent selection process, come together to influence what happens at the Club.

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Manchester United news: Arsenal fan found guilty of assaulting Chris Smalling during pitch invasion An Arsenal fan who ran onto the pitch against Manchester United and shoved Chris Smalling has pleaded guilty to assault. Gary Cooper was arrested after running talkSPORT 7 hours ago Also reported by •Shoot
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Jose Mourinho has followed David Moyes and Louis van Gaal in failing to become Manchester United's long-term successor for Sir Alex Ferguson. The club announced the Portuguese has lost his job
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third time unlucky The Portuguese becomes the third manager to be sacked by Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era Jose Mourinho has followed David Moyes and Louis van Gaal in failing to become Manchester United's long-term successor for Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Nantes have made a claim to FIFA over Cardiff City's refusal to pay the first instalment of the £15million transfer fee spent on Emiliano Sala. Sala died in a plane crash over the English Channel days after becoming the Bluebirds' record signing, and the Premier League side had to pay the first instalment of the fee on Wednesday.
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds striker Daniel Sturridge attracting interest from MLS clubs be offered a new contract with Liverpool. The striker has entered the final six months of his contract
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SPURS BOOST Spurs star has declared he is fit to take on Liverpool in Madrid on Saturday, but says it's 'down to the manager' if he starts Tottenham striker Harry Kane has insisted he is fit and 'ready to go' for the Champions League final after recovering from an ankle injury.
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