Tag: City
-
Lagos emerges third worst city in the world to live
The Economist Intelligence Unit, EIU’s 2018 report has ranked Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve center, the third worst city to live in among 140 cities worldwide. The city was ranked 138th of the 140 countries ranked by the EIU. With a relatively low score of 38.5 per cent, the city was just a little above Syria’s…
-
Manchester City wasteful but march on with 18th straight win
Manchester City’s relentless assault on English football’s record books continued on Wednesday as a Raheem Sterling goal earned them a 1-0 win at Newcastle United. The result helped the side to extend their extraordinary record of successive English Premier League wins to 18. Sterling’s fine 31st minute finish saw Guardiola’s men improve their unbeaten league…
-
Mark Hughes denies he must win West Brom game to prevent sack
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has denied he has one game to save his job.The Potters are 16th in the Premier League with just one win in eight games as they prepare to host West Brom. Some media reports have said Hughes, who joined the club in 2013, must win on Saturday or he will…
-
Forget about quadruple Guardiola calms expectation after quarter-final win
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was “so, so, so, so so, happy” after his side reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup following a penalty shootout victory over Leicester. Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, who saved two spot-kicks in the previous round against Wolves, was again the visitors’ hero – keeping out Riyad Mahrez’s effort…
-
Manchester derby: City celebrations not to blame for ‘hilarious’ row, says Ian Wright
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright rejected claims that Manchester City over-celebrated Sunday’s derby win and played down the post-match row. United boss Jose Mourinho had milk thrown at him outside the Old Trafford dressing rooms after objecting to City’s post-match celebrations. The Premier League leaders won the game 2-1 to go 11 points clear at…
-
Manchester City beat Man United 2-1, leads EPL by 11
Manchester City took charge of the Premier League title race as they handed Manchester United a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford in the season’s first Manchester derby on Sunday. In a game dominated by City, David Silva gave Pep Guardiola’s side the lead late in the first half after a defensive lapse from United. However,…
-
Manchester Derby:In-form United can halt City charge, says De Gea
In-form Manchester United have the confidence and ability to end Premier League leaders Manchester City’s winning run, the hosts’ goalkeeper David de Gea said ahead of Sunday’s match at Old Trafford. City could break the record for the most consecutive Premier League victories in a single season by winning their 14th game at United and…