Man City still worst opponent for Real Madrid, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes the winner of his side’s Champions League play-off clash with Manchester City will be among the favourites to lift the trophy. Real and City…

Chelsea crash out of FA Cup at Brighton, Man City survive Orient scare

Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma sent Chelsea crashing out of the FA Cup as the Japan star sealed a 2-1 win in the fourth round, while Kevin De Bruyne spared Manchester City’s…

Man City move for Gonzalez, Tel set for Spurs loan on deadline day

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto before Monday’s transfer deadline, while Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel is reportedly headed to Tottenham on loan. City’s…

Real’s Rudiger set to miss Man City Champions League clash

Real Madrid centre-half Antonio Rudiger is a major injury doubt for the titleholders’ Champions League clash with Manchester City. The German international suffered a right thigh injury and limped off…

Man City face Real Madrid in pick of Champions League play-off ties

Reigning champions Real Madrid will face 2023 winners Manchester City in the plum tie of the play-off round of this season’s Champions League, following Friday’s draw. It is the fourth…

Haaland sees ‘something special’ in Man City new boy Marmoush

Erling Haaland believes his new strike partner Omar Marmoush will be a “fantastic” signing for Manchester City after an impressive debut in the English champions’ 3-1 win over Chelsea on…

Man City sign Uzbekistan defender Khusanov from Lens

Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens for a reported fee of 40 million euros ($42 million) plus add-ons. Khusanov, the…

Mammoth Haaland contract ‘exceptional news’ for Man City — Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said on Friday Erling Haaland’s new nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City is “exceptional news” for the Premier League champions. The 24-year-old striker’s existing deal was due to expire…

Man City’s Premier League title defence is over — Foden

Phil Foden admitted Manchester City’s bid to win a fifth successive Premier League title is over after the troubled champions drew 2-2 at Brentford. Foden netted twice to put City…

Five talking points at the midway point of the Premier League season

Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League title as 2024 draws to a close, while it was a first half of the season to forget for Manchester City and…

No enjoyment, ‘just relief’ for Guardiola as Man City stop rot at Leicester

Pep Guardiola said relief was his overriding emotion after a 2-0 victory at Leicester secured just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday. Savinho…

Man City have reasons for optimism after Everton draw

Manuel Akanji believes a 1-1 draw with Everton could yet spark a revival in the form of faltering Premier League champions Manchester City. Thursday’s result left City with just one…

Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland

Pep Guardiola has insisted Erling Haaland alone is not responsible for Manchester City’s dramatic collapse in form this season. The Premier League champions, on a unprecedented run of four successive…

Man City will bounce back in title contention — Maresca

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will bounce back into Premier League title contention, while insisting it is “just reality” that Chelsea are not genuine challengers for the crown. Chelsea go…

Emery insists Guardiola ‘still the best’ despite Manchester City slump

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is adamant Pep Guardiola remains “the best” coach in the Premier League as his side seek to add to Manchester City’s woes. City have lost…