In the fifth episode of the seven-part documentary series that takes us inside the dressing room with unparalleled access to players and staff, we move towards the business end of the 2021/22 campaign.
Here are some of the things you’ll discover…
Riyad Pasta
Riyad Mahrez’s casual request for the chefs at the CFA to make his favourite pasta dish becomes a phenomenon among his team-mates.
Chicken, pasta, cheese, and other secret ingredients go into the dish that has simply become known as ‘Riyad’s pasta’.
It’s a dish the chefs eventually have to make a daily staple and Riyad explains how it all began…
Scott Carson
It’s not that often we get to see or hear from Scott Carson.
Pep Guardiola has said many times the much-travelled goalkeeper has become a huge part of the club and major dressing room influence.
Here, Scott talks frankly about his role in the goalkeeping department and his team-mates talk about what he means to them.
Jack Grealish also takes time to complain that his ability cost him a ‘hatty’ in training…
Oleksandr’s turmoil
Our popular former left-back speaks of the incredible difficulty he has dealing with the fear of what is happening in his homeland.
The war in Ukraine breaks during filming and Oleks Zinchenko is faced with coming to terms with the conflict both mentally and physically.
His team-talk ahead of the game against Everton is emotional, heartfelt and uplifting.
Riyad’s tab
A misunderstanding on when he was supposed to meet up with the team proves costly for Riyad Mahrez.
For the FA Cup tie against Peterborough, Riyad – still convinced the arranged time was 1.30pm discovers it should have been 1pm.
After beating the Posh, Pep reveals that Riyad will be paying for a player and staff dinner the following day.
‘I have three kids,’ he pleads, before being drowned out by laughter…
He then reveals the true cost of his late arrival..
Moonchester in the kitchen?
So, ‘Chops’, the popular first team chef is a Manchester United fan?
What, then, is the ultimate price you pay for a 4-1 Manchester derby defeat?
Serving Pep and the players dressed as Moonchester and singing Blue Moon, of course.
Kyle Walker talks particular pleasure in watching Chops suffer but take heed Mr Walker.
The chef ALWAYS has the last laugh…
All the above and plenty more.
Episode 5 – live shortly on CITY+
