Mick Brown: Ignore Haaland and Cherki, this is who will win Man City the Premier League
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(Credit: Imago) Marc Guehi: ‘Ignore Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki, he will win Man City the Premier League’ Mon 20 April 2026 15:30, UK Marc Guehi has been tipped as the key difference-maker as Manchester City close in on winning another Premier League title.The 25-year-old’s £20million arrival from Crystal Palace in January has been labelled the signing of the season as he has immediately shored up City’s defence.Alongside Abdukodir Khusanov, he helped lead Pep Guardiola’s side to a 2-1 win against Arsenal, closing the gap to the league leaders to three points with a game in hand.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Guehi has “transformed” this City side and eased the major concern about Guardiola’s squad.Despite Man City’s win against Arsenal, they still have to win their game in hand to move top of the Premier League, but they have grown in confidence and are now in a strong position. ⚽ Man City Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, tactical previews and expert breakdowns for every Manchester City fixture. VISIT THE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES What impact has Marc Guehi had at Man City?Football Insider revealed last month that Guehi could force teammates out of Man City as his impressive displays have seen others sidelined.Having established himself as a crucial part of Guardiola’s back line, players including Nathan Ake have been left considering their futures at the club.Man City5 Games Before Guehi5 Games After GuehiWins14Draws31Losses10Goals Conceded54Man City’s Premier League record before and after Marc Guehi signed.However, while their focus will shift towards transfers in the summer, Guehi’s arrival has been an overwhelming success and Guardiola is delighted with his form.“One thing I have to highlight is how much better Man City are with Guehi,” Brown told Football Insider.“I still find it astounding that they brought him in for only £20million, that was a fantastic deal for them and it’s already paying off.“He has been absolutely superb in recent weeks, the way he reads the game, breaks up play, intercepts passes, makes challenges and blocks, joins in going forward.“He has cancelled out the one major concern Man City had this season, their defensive issues, and transformed them into a much better side.“They look much more solid and stable at the back, and he brings that air of confidence and leadership that they lacked with other players missing.“Everybody talks about Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and the other attacking players, but if Man City win the Premier League, it will be down to Marc Guehi.”How did Man City beat Liverpool to sign Guehi?Man City’s move for Guehi in January came after he missed out on a deadline-day move to rivals Liverpool during last summer’s transfer window.Arne Slot’s side were long-term admirers of the centre-back, but Palace pulled the plug on the deal, and the Reds were beaten to his signature in mid-season.Credit: ImagoFormer City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider following the centre-back signing that Guehi will earn “huge” wages at Man City.Having opted to move mid-season rather than waiting for his Crystal Palace contract to expire, the England international missed out of a hefty sign-on fee.However, his weekly wages at Man City are believed to total around £300,000, making him one of the best-paid defenders in world football.
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