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George Hodgson

Pep Guardiola's 'dream' full time moment as Man City handed Rodri injury boost

Here are your Sunday evening Manchester City headlines.

Goodison glee for Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insisted his post-match scenes with the travelling Manchester City fans at Everton were not premature title celebrations, but did admit he is living the dream by potentially reaching the Champions League final and winning the Premier League title in the next two games.

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Guardiola led his Manchester City side to a 3-0 win at Everton on Sunday, with the Blues knowing that two wins from their final three fixtures will guarantee the title for the third year in a row. If Arsenal were to lose against Brighton or Nottingham Forest before City face Chelsea next Sunday, the title could be secured with a win at the Etihad in seven days' time.

Before that, City welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad for the Champions League semi-final second leg after a 1-1 draw in Spain last week, and Guardiola couldn't be happier with the potential of what could be achieved in the coming weeks.

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No fear over Rodri injury

Pep Guardiola said Rodri will be fine to play against Real Madrid in the Champions League, despite appearing to limp out of their Premier League win over Everton.

Rodri has played more than any other City player this season, with Guardiola picking him almost every week to play the crucial holding midfield role. He was selected again at Goodison Park as one of seven who kept their place in the team - after a difficult match in Madrid. Towards the end of the game, though, he seemed to hurt his knee before eventually making way for Kalvin Phillips.

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