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Ilkay Gundogan said that City wants to win an unprecedented quadruple in net charges, but that he also needs some luck to make his mission possible.
The German midfielder believes it is essential to get their hands on the green so that the Blues finish the campaign with three other trophies.
Jonathan Smith of ESPN Ilkay Gundogan said Manchester City had the desire to become the first English team to win the Quad.
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"City's hopes of becoming the first team to defend the Premier League title for a decade remain in their hands after a 2-0 win at Fulham on Saturday.
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"The team of Pep Guardiola, who has already won the Carabao Cup, will face 14 matches in the next two months if she also wants to qualify for the League, Champions League and FA Cup, and Gundogan said that They would need luck.
"It's obvious that you feel excited," the German international told reporters. 'It's always possible. I would not say that it is impossible.
'You must be lucky, you must have certain things that you are not able to control and, more importantly, you must have the desire to participate in every game. And we had that [at Fulham].
"We have it, I'm sure of it. The past has already shown it. If we had not had it, we would not be in all four competitions. "
Meanwhile, Declan Rice, an alleged City target, may not have worn England's jersey for so long, but he has already identified a City player who gives him thrills as a that defensive midfielder.
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A MEN The story (via the Daily Mail) reads: "West Ham United midfielder, Rice, has named Man City star, Raheem Sterling, as the best player in England, Coaching and called it "terrifying".
"Rice has had an excellent campaign this season, playing well and providing the much needed defense strength to a heavily attacking club.
"He played so well that, after changing the Republic of Ireland's national allegiance, Rice got his first call in England and made his debut for Gareth Southgate's team.
"In the last international operation, the 20-year-old who was training with Sterling completed the Lions with compliments for City's star man.
I should say Sterling. What he does with the ball is scary, "said Rice, after being asked by Jamie Redknapp about the best player in training.
"In five – to – five games, if you have him in your team, you have won even before he started! All in him … it is impossible to stop.
"He's in the leadership group now – all guys love him.
"He looks like Harry (Kane), he always gives advice and tries to help where he can with the youngest players in his position.
"I see him talking a lot with Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi. For them, it's special.
Looking at some other teams, here is BBC Sport'sCity's final victory by defeating Liverpool in the FA Women's League Super League.
It reads: "Manchester City maintained the pressure on Arsenal, leader of the women's Super League, thanks to the winner in the 95th minute of Jennifer Beattie against Liverpool.
"Claire Emslie gave the advantage to City before the half-hour with a deflected shot from the edge of the area and Steph Houghton nearly scored two goals at the break to score a goal.
"A Houghton handball allowed Courtney Sweetman-Kirk to get into the starting position.
"Beattie's late head brought them back to a point of Arsenal.
"While the Gunners beat Birmingham City 1-0 at the sendoff Sunday, the pressure was on Nick Cushing's team to ensure the three points against the Reds, eighth.
"City's persistence against a stubborn resistance from Liverpool has finally paid off, Beattie beckoning at home from a Carolina Weir free kick."
And a junior team from City will bring the silverware back to the club this week, as The National report: "The third edition of the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup has been completed and the Sharjah FC, player under 16, enjoys a double pleasure.
"In addition to winning their category, they will visit the Etihad Camp, the home of the Premier League champions after being selected from the six winning groups entered in the draw at Zayed Sports City.
"The winners were Manchester City Academy U-8, City Football Schools in Abu Dhabi under 10, City Football Schools in Abu Dhabi under 12, Melbourne City Academy in U14 , Sharjah under 16 and Abu Dhabi Thistle won the age group of girls under 14 years old.
"In total, 130 teams participated in the two days of action. Director of the Municipal Academy, Jason Wilcox, said: "Representing our Manchester Academy, it is good to participate in events outside the UK and see the quality of football played in this region. This year's competition was exceptional from this point of view. "
Meanwhile, former Chelsea legend Didier Drogba told Goal that Pep Guardiola improved Kevin De Bruyne's game.
the MEN Report (via Goal): "Drogba thinks the 27-year-old has improved under Guardiola's leadership.
"I think for Kevin, he was very young and that in the team we had all these big names," Ivorian told Goal.
"He decided to go to play." In football, it's simple, the more you play, the better you become.The more you understand the game, the more you can read it and become confident.
"That's exactly what happened with him. When you have a manager like Guardiola who helps him understand and read the game faster, wow, he has become a different player. "
Finally, the Blues have found an ally, albeit reluctant, among the daily panic of former players and former players predicting the title of this season.
Live4Liverpool John Arne Riise said he believed Manchester City would win the Premier League title this season.
"Pep Guardiola's team is in pole position at the top of the tree after his victory over Fulham, and Riise thinks the Reds will not catch up with them.
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"I still think City will win," he told beIN SPORTS. "I hope not, I really hope Liverpool can do it, but I think City is too strong.
"I know that the city will meet [Manchester] United and Tottenham, the Spurs have a good chance to raise a little the race for the title. But I just saw this city … they do not stop.
"If Liverpool meet City in the next seven games, I'll believe it more, because then you can beat City. But I just do not see City losing games. "
Let's hope he's right!
More gossip, opinion and rumors tomorrow …
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