Twitter reacts to Man City’s Bournemouth demolition and Canelo’s brutal Smith stoppage

Pep’s on fire…

Pep Guardiola's start at Man City:

Played: 8
Won: 8
Scored: 25
Conceded: 4https://t.co/6opX31hR8l

— BigSport (@BigSportGB) September 17, 2016

England supporters will be wondering where this Raheem Sterling was during Euro 2016, with the Man City attacker having showed glimpses of brilliance in the victory.

Can't touch this. pic.twitter.com/lelIieiSMv

— We Love Man City FC (@WeLoveManCityFC) September 17, 2016

The Sky Blues will take some stopping this current campaign…

Man City have scored 15 goals in their first 5 games, the club's biggest haul since 2011/12. pic.twitter.com/3se7LI2WxP

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 17, 2016

Many have been quick to praise Marcus Rashford on the red half of the City, but what about Kelechi Iheanacho?

Kelechi Iheanacho has now played 1,365 mins for #MCFC (all comps), and had a hand in 24 goals – one every 57 mins. Flies so far under radar.

— Joe Brewin (@JoeBrewinFFT) September 17, 2016

Potential City superstar…

Kelechi Iheanacho in the #PL…

Appearances – 30
Shots on target – 14
Goals – 10
Assists – 4 pic.twitter.com/TAzwLh4uXw

— Premier League (@premierleague) September 17, 2016

The only thing to have gone wrong for City was the red card handed out to Spaniard Nolito, for a headbutt on Adam Smith…

Red card for Nolito… pic.twitter.com/YHUYRpjRRt

— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 17, 2016

Nolito sent off for a headbutt on Bournemouth's Adam Smith.

Looks a tad romantic. pic.twitter.com/tfFvIZulDq

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 17, 2016

Although it’s good news for a certain Leroy Sane next time out…

The only good thing about the Nolito red card is it means it's Leroy time pic.twitter.com/u9HdWSq5uh

— BlueMoonRisingTV (@BMRisingTV) September 17, 2016

Canelo stops Smith to reign in Texas

In Texas, Mexican star Canelo dethroned travelling Merseysider Smith to claim the WBO light-middleweight title in front of 50k fans at the AT&T Stadium…

This fight was for all of my people. As I said on the ring, "We are a team and we'll do this together." Viva Mexico! pic.twitter.com/IV56iprRnT

— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) September 18, 2016

All the talk afterwards (and before) was surrounding an awaited clash between Canelo and middleweight kingpin Gennady Golovkin, who recently stopped a Briton too, when halting Kell Brook in London…

Nice KO, Canelo looked GGGreat tonight! #CaneloSmith

— Tom Loeffler (@TomLoeffler1) September 18, 2016

Amir Khan was also knocked out by Canelo earlier this year and he called on his conqueror to man up and finally face ‘GGG’…

Us Brits have showed true balls, effort and bravery time for the top dogs to man up GGG vs Canelo

— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) September 18, 2016

Canelo had previously vacated the WBC middleweight crown in order to avoid or prolong a meeting with ‘GGG’ but made some bold claims after his Smith win regarding their touted fight…

"I offered @GGGBoxing double, triple the amount to make the fight happen and he still hasn't answered" @Canelo pic.twitter.com/z19LOIaFYK

— GoldenBoyPromotions (@GoldenBoyBoxing) September 18, 2016

"Hey @Canelo say that again with a straight face you vacated then offered @GGGBoxing triple the payday" pic.twitter.com/w1xPQIEVlZ

— Boxingcrazy78 (@boxingcrazy78) September 18, 2016

The Mexican halted Khan with a brutal overhand right, but it was a well-timed body shot in the ninth round that earned him victory over Smith in America…

Canelo Alvarez stops Liam Smith with a beautiful body shot in round 9 #CaneloSmith #boxing pic.twitter.com/AAdPbnR2o4

— Frontproof Media (@FrontProofMedia) September 18, 2016

In true Terminator fashion, Smith declared “I’ll be back” in light of his first career loss…

Liam Smith at presser. His face is busted up. Gives Canelo credit for his performance. Says 'I'll be back.' https://t.co/F44YUm8b90

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) September 18, 2016

Tony Bellew was one of many fighters full of praise for the beaten Merseysider…

@LiamBeefySmith will be back! He's lost to the best 154lb fighter in the world, Believe me when I say that Liam Smith will lift another belt

— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) September 18, 2016

All eyes will be looking towards a showdown between Canelo and ‘GGG’ now, but will the bout finally be made?

Canelo v GGG. Needs to happen next #Scrap

— Rocky Fielding (@Rocky87Fielding) September 18, 2016

MAX KELLERMAN ASKS CANELO ABOUT GGG POST FIGHT AND DESTROYS HIS PROMOTER OSCAR DE LA HOYA!!! pic.twitter.com/97AVWfaGvp

— Strictly Boxing Fans (@BoxingBritain1) September 18, 2016

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