Pep Guardiola has dismissed Carlo Ancelotti's claim that Manchester City are impossible to beat this season. Ancelotti suggested City were unbeatable on current form, after his Everton side became the latest side to fall victim to them, losing 3-1 on Wednesday. City have opened up a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League, […]
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Josh Warrington taken to hospital and given oxygen after brutal knockout defeat
The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox Josh Warrington suffered a brutal knockout in the first defeat of his career to huge underdog Mauricio Lara at the The SSE Arena in Wembley on Saturday evening. The 30-year-old former IBF featherweight World Champion needed oxygen […]
VAR branded ‘farce’ over Man City goal after wrong offside as players stopped
VAR has been branded a "farce" by viewers of Manchester City's game against West Brom for the way their second goal was awarded. Pep Guardiola's side went into the half-time break 4-0 up at the Hawthornes through a brace by Ilkay Gundogan, a curler by Riyad Mahrez and a super strike from Joao Cancelo. But […]
Man City hit with major De Bruyne injury blow as hamstring severity confirmed
Manchester City have suffered a huge blow to their Premier League title pursuit, with Kevin De Bruyne facing four weeks out of action with a hamstring injury. The Belgian playmaker was forced off with the knock during the controversial 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday night. De Bruyne was assessed by City's medical staff […]
Man City underline title credentials with thumping victory over Crystal Palace
Manchester City moved inexorably towards the Premier League summit with an emphatic win that underlined their title credentials. Victory moved City up to second place and proved the perfect early birthday present for boss Pep Guardiola, who turns 50 today. A brace from John Stones and additional strikes from Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling gave […]
Jorge Mendes ‘held talks with Arsenal’ over Mikel Arteta replacement
Super agent Jorge Mendes reportedly held talks with Arsenal over replacing Mikel Arteta with Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Arteta has overseen a change in the Gunners' fortunes in recent weeks, guiding them to three straight wins in the Premier League followed by Saturday's FA Cup victory over Newcastle. The Arsenal boss was under severe […]
Man City confirm three new Covid-19 cases hours before Man Utd clash
Manchester City have confirmed three new cases of Covid-19 at the club – just hours ahead of their Carabao Cup with Manchester United. Scott Carson, Cole Palmer and a member of staff have all contracted the virus. A statement read: "Manchester City FC can confirm that Scott Carson, Cole Palmer and one member of staff […]
Coronavirus concerns grow over big boys visiting minnows in FA Cup third round
It seems to be a case of carry on with the new normal for professional football. But the increasingly draconian Covid measures and fearful Government language has set the game’s alarm bells ringing. And while the party lines from the Premier League, the English Football League and the Football Association all stress their intention to […]
Guardiola hints at Man City’s Christmas fixtures plan with De Bruyne declaration
Kevin de Bruyne will not get a rest over the hectic Christmas period, according to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. De Bruyne, City's most influential player, has played the full 90 minutes in seven consecutive Premier League games, but Guardiola claimed he cannot afford to rest him. Asked if De Bruyne would get a break, […]
Gabriel Jesus set to nearly double Man City wages in bumper new contract talks
Gabriel Jesus is the latest Manchester City star in line for a bumper new contract. The Brazil striker, 23, still has two-and-a-half years left on his existing Etihad deal. But in a clear show of Pep Guardiola’s faith in Jesus, the club are ready to offer him an improved terms worth £150,000-a-week. That would almost […]