Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola and Maurizio Sarri share a mutual admiration and style of play, but as Chelsea visit Manchester City on Sunday, Sarri is also following Guardiola’s experience of a difficult first year in England. Long forgotten now after romping to the Premier League with a record 100 points last …
Read More »Guardiola vows City have desire to retain title
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City’s 2-0 victory at Everton proved they are determined to win their title fight with Liverpool as the champions returned to the top of the table on Wednesday. It was a far from inspired performance from City at Goodison Park, but goals from Aymeric Laporte …
Read More »Man City striker Jesus vows no let-up in Liverpool title chase
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Gabriel Jesus says his confidence has soared after his recent goal glut, vowing that Manchester City will not let up in their pursuit of Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Brazil striker scored another two, taking his tally to seven in three appearances, as City beat Wolves 3-0 on Monday …
Read More »Jesus shines as Man City beat 10-man Wolves
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Gabriel Jesus extended his productive start to the new year, scoring twice as Manchester City comfortably dealt with 10-man Wolves 3-0 to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead to four points. The Brazilian scored twice in the first half, either side of a straight red card for Wolves’ French defender …
Read More »Sterling pens letter to racially abused boy and says ‘stand tall’
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City star Raheem Sterling sent a letter to a 13-year-old goalkeeper after hearing he had been racially abused advising him to “stand tall and be proud of who you are”. Sterling himself was the subject of alleged racist abuse from Chelsea fans in a Premier League match in …
Read More »Guardiola welcomes Man City trophy challenge despite fixture pile-up
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola says he welcomes Manchester City’s multi-pronged trophy assault, even though title rivals Liverpool have only the Premier League and Champions League to focus on. City face Burton in the semi-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday, days after demolishing Rotherham 7-0 to advance to the fourth round …
Read More »Five things we learned in the Premier League
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City resumed normal service in the Premier League, putting their defeat against Liverpool behind them with a 3-1 victory against Newcastle as Alexis Sanchez closed in on a move to Manchester United. Elsewhere, Arsenal showed a positive glimpse of life post-Sanchez while Chelsea …
Read More »Champs League for Liverpool, Europa for Arsenal
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger’s side will be consigned to the indignity of Thursday nights in the unglamourous Europa League next term. Despite winning seven of their last eight games, Arsenal are in fifth place, one point behind Liverpool and three adrift of City. Rocked by Arsenal’s …
Read More »Five things we learned in the Premier League
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Chelsea’s shock defeat against Crystal Palace breathed new life into the title race as Tottenham closed the gap on the leaders. Arsenal and Manchester City played out a thrilling draw and Liverpool won the Merseyside derby. Here are five things we learned in the Premier …
Read More »Manchester City make record revenue
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | English Premier League leaders Manchester City on Tuesday announced record turnover of $480 million and its Abu Dhabi owners said the club has reached a “turning point”. City, who were hit by UEFA sanctions over their finances in 2014, announced a 20 million pound …
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