Tag: Man City
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Torres hits hat-trick in thrilling Man City win
Manchester City twice came from behind to win a Premier League classic against Newcastle in their first game since being confirmed as Premier League champions. Ferran Torres registered a hat-trick for City and his superb backheeled finish was the highlight of a remarkable game that swung back and forth. Pep Guardiola, who surprisingly selected Scott…
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Nigeria under Buhari will triumph like Manchester City – Adesina
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has likened Nigeria’s situation to that of Manchester City that rose from grass to win the English Premier League, saying peace and security will be restored to Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari. Adesina, in his article, titled:: “Lesson for Nigeria from EPL,” said eight weeks into the season, many City fans…
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Barca president to close Aguero deal ‘in coming days’
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is on the brink of signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. Off contract in June, Aguero will leave City this summer after ten years with the club. A Bosman move to Barca has long been suggested and El Chiringuito’s Jose Alvarez reports Laporta is about to complete an agreement with Aguero.…
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BREAKING: Man City crowned Premier League champions
Manchester City have won a third Premier League title in four years after closest challengers Manchester United were beaten by Leicester City. Pep Guardiola’s side are now 10 points ahead of second-placed United, who have just three games remaining. It is the seventh time City have finished top of the English football pyramid and the…
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Barca reach agreement to sign Man City defender
Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign Manchester City defender Eric Garcia, according to Goal. Garcia will move to Camp Nou on a free transfer when his current contract at City expires at the end of June. The 20-year-old rose through the youth ranks at La Masia before moving to Manchester in 2017, but will…
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Chelsea defender reveals Tuchel’s words of inspiration
Following Saturday’s impressive 2-1 victory at champions-elect Manchester City, Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has revealed how manager Thomas Tuchel’s half-time pep talk spurred the players on. “At half-time, we were still in the game and the coach highlighted that to us,” Rudiger told Chelsea’s official website. “He wanted us to go out and show spirit,…
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EPL: Man Utd comeback win keeps City waiting on title
Manchester United virtually guaranteed a Premier League top-four finish and ensured rivals Manchester City must wait to be crowned champions as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa at Villa Park. Having sealed their place in the Europa League final despite a 3-2 second-leg defeat by Roma on Thursday, second-half goals from Bruno Fernandes,…
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Chelsea delay Man City Premier League title
Manchester City will have to wait a little longer to be crowned Premier League champions after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Chelsea on Saturday. City, who made nine changes for the game, could still secure the title this weekend if second-placed Manchester United lose at Aston Villa on Sunday. With three games left…
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Guardiola reflects on Man City’s journey after reaching Champions League final
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s ultimate target is now in sight after guiding the club to their first UEFA Champions League final. Manchester City produced a stunning performance against Paris St-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday to book their place in European club football’s showpiece event in Istanbul on May 29. Riyad Mahrez scored in each half…
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Man City have taken a historic step – Fernandinho
Fernandinho says Manchester City have taken a ‘big step’ in the club’s history after qualifying for their first Champions League final. The Sky Blues claimed a 2-1 win over PSG on Tuesday to book their place in the final. “I think this is a big step for the club and everyone,” Fernandinho after the victory.…