Pep Guardiola recently confessed to misleading fans about Manchester City's prospects of advancing past Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs. Initially, Guardiola claimed City had only a one per cent chance, but he now admits their chances are significantly higher. This follows Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal of Guardiola's initial assessment, suggesting a more optimistic outlook for City.
Meanwhile, football fans are abuzz with Casemiro's candid remarks comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Casemiro appeared to suggest that Messi might hold the edge over Ronaldo, adding fuel to the long-standing debate between supporters of the two football legends.
In other news, Antony caught Manchester United fans by surprise with a backflip celebration after scoring for Real Betis. The dramatic display has left fans eagerly anticipating more from the talented player. However, Manchester United faces challenges off the field as well, with plans to lay off up to 200 more employees, bringing the total number of redundancies under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's leadership to 450.
West Ham has been dealt a blow as Lucas Paqueta suffered a fresh ankle injury during training, which could impact their upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Burnley is on the verge of breaking a long-standing Football League record held by Liverpool, having conceded only nine goals in the Championship this season.
In Scotland, Michael Wimmer, the new Motherwell boss, was taken aback by the intense power and passion of Scottish football. Elsewhere, Celtic is set to travel to Ireland for a pre-season match against Cork City this summer. Dumbarton, on the other hand, has banned all U16s from attending matches for the rest of the season due to behavior deemed detrimental to the club's reputation.
In international news, Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly is moving closer to making a surprise debut for England despite having only eight Premier League starts. His rapid ascent has garnered attention across the football world.
Luis Diaz has expressed his eagerness for Mohamed Salah to extend his contract with Liverpool, underscoring the importance of Salah's presence for the team's future success.
Finally, Everton manager Sean Dyche stands to receive a substantial payment once Everton secures their Premier League status for this season. This financial incentive reflects the club's confidence in Dyche's leadership and strategic vision.
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