O'Reilly dreaming of Wembley repeat
Nico O'Reilly is pushing to feature in City's FA Cup final. The local academy product already knows what it takes on the big stage and wants another taste at Wembley. A proper homegrown story for the biggest match of your season. (1)
Guardiola: Foden's a 'little boy', Bernardo's a 'grandfather'
Classic Pep. Guardiola described the midfield duo in typically playful fashion: "Bernardo is a grandfather already, so he's too old, and Phil is still a little boy." Behind the joke sits one of your most dependable partnerships. (2)
Two City coaches set for summer exit
Pep Guardiola is about to lose two members of his backroom staff at the end of the season. Fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura, who's worked alongside Guardiola for more than 15 years, is among those expected to leave. It has naturally sparked chatter about Guardiola's own future. (3)
Foden hits 100, hails 'legend' Haaland
Phil Foden recorded his 100th goal contribution for City with two assists against Crystal Palace. After the match he called Erling Haaland a club "legend" — high praise from one homegrown star to another. (5)
Chelsea's early weakness
Chelsea have shipped 11 goals in the opening 15 minutes of Premier League games this season. With the FA Cup final looming, that's a flaw City will want to test immediately. (4)
Fan reactions
City fans are already getting emotional about what looks like a Bernardo Silva farewell tribute being planned at the stadium, with his trophies set to be put on display. Meanwhile, the Buenaventura exit news has supporters connecting dots about Guardiola's own timeline. Over on the Chelsea side, their fans are sweating the prospect of facing City in the final while potentially lining up Xabi Alonso's system — nervous reading for them, encouraging for you.