Tag: Man City
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Chelsea owner Abramovich to battle City for Messi
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is monitoring Lionel Messi’s situation at Barcelona. Manchester City are regarded as favourites for the Argentine should he allow his contract to run down this season. But Chelsea will ‘definitely’ be in the race to sign Messi if he is available next summer, claims Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Speaking on…
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Why I signed new City contract – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has discussed his new contract today. Ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Olympique Marseille, Guardiola was asked about his new three-year contract. He said, “The reason why I extended my contract is the club. The PL is fantastic and always has been, around the world it has a special…
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I’ll sleep like an angel, says Mourinho after City win
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is happy to be top of the table after victory over Manchester City. Goals from Heung-Min Son and Giovani Lo Celso did the damage for the hosts for the 2-0 win. Mourinho said, “It feels good [to be top], but maybe tomorrow we are second again and honestly that would not…
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Pep Guardiola agrees new Man City contract
Pep Guardiola has reached an agreement with Manchester City to extend his stay at the Premier League club by an additional two years, with his new contract running until the summer of 2023. The 49-year-old has won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and three League Cups since joining in 2016. Guardiola told City’s…
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Man City drawing up new contract offer for Messi
Premier League side Manchester City are planning a fresh move for Barcelona captain Lionel Messi. City pushed hard to sign Messi over the summer after the Argentine submitted a transfer demand. However, Barca refused to do business, referring City to Messi’s €700m buyout clause. The Argentine eventually withdrew his transfer demand. However, with his contract…
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EPL: Walker scores against boyhood club to give City win
Kyle Walker marked his 100th Premier League appearance for Manchester City with a goal against his former club as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Sheffield United. The right-back, who came through the ranks at the Blades, struck midway through the first half with a superb long-range strike. It was a deserved goal for a Manchester City…
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City chiefs monitoring RB Leipzig coach to replace Guardiola
Manchester City chiefs are monitoring the progress of RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann. The Daily Mail says City boss Pep Guardiola is now entering the final 12 months of his contract at the Etihad. And with Guardiola having made his worst-ever start to a season, there are reports City are preparing a shortlist of candidates…
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Antonio goal helps West Ham hold Man City
Michail Antonio scored a wonderful goal to earn his side a hard-earned point against Manchester City, who have now won once in four Premier League games. Antonio’s spectacular acrobatic overhead volley from Vladimir Coufal’s cross put the Hammers ahead at London Stadium – and provided another twist in this unpredictable top-flight season. But substitute Phil…
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UCL: Man City stage comeback win over Porto
Manchester City came from behind to make a winning start in the UEFA Champions League Group C on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory over FC Porto at the Etihad Stadium. FC Porto grabbed a 14th minute lead when Manchester City’s Ruben Dias, a recent signing from Benfica, gave away the ball. Colombian winger Luis Diaz…
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Sterling strikes as Man City beat Arsenal
Stand-in skipper Raheem Sterling scored the only goal as Manchester City returned to winning ways in their Premier League clash with Arsenal. Sterling, given the armband by manager Pep Guardiola with Fernandinho on the bench and Kevin de Bruyne injured, finished off the rebound after Phil Foden’s 23rd-minute shot had been saved. Arsenal had chances…