Manchester City face arch-rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday in a repeat of last season’s showpiece at Wembley. AFP Sport looks at three key battles that…
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Tevez quits as Independiente coach
Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez on Friday quit as coach of Argentinian club Independiente. According to local media, the former Argentina international will lead the club…
Man City’s Ederson out of Premier League climax and FA Cup final
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will miss Sunday’s concluding game of the Premier League season and next week’s FA Cup final, the club announced Thursday. The Brazilian was forced off with…
American 14-year-old talent signs MLS pro deal with Man City awaiting
The Philadelphia Union have signed 14-year-old talent Cavan Sullivan to a professional contract with the player expected to join Manchester City when he reaches 18. Sullivan, an academy product, already…
Liverpool title hopes ebb away after West Ham draw
Jurgen Klopp said he was “not in the mood” to discuss Liverpool’s Premier League title chances after a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday effectively snuffed out their hopes.…
Madrid lynchpin Rudiger decisive against Man City
Antonio Rudiger put Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals, not only by scoring the winning penalty against Manchester City on Wednesday but also by keeping Erling Haaland quiet across…
Versatile Rodrygo Madrid’s low-key weapon at Man City
Real Madrid visit Manchester City on Wednesday bidding to reach the Champions League semi-finals and forward Rodrygo Goes may hold their key to success. Rodrygo struck twice in a late…
Haaland out to hush critics as City aim to repeat Madrid heroics
Manchester City are closing in on a second consecutive treble, yet Erling Haaland is still facing criticism as Real Madrid visit the Etihad on Wednesday aiming to exact revenge for…
Foden outshines Bellingham to give Man City advantage over Real Madrid
Phil Foden won the battle between two of England’s brightest stars to give Manchester City the upper hand after a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, first leg against Real Madrid ended…
Madrid and Man City draw six-goal Champions League thriller
Real Madrid and Champions League holders Manchester City shared a pulsating 3-3 draw in a rollercoaster quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Bernardo Silva put City ahead with a low free-kick…
‘Nearly impossible’ for Man City to repeat Madrid thrashing — Guardiola
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Monday it will be “nearly impossible” to repeat their thrashing of Real Madrid last season in their Champions League quarter-final duel. City hammered record…
Madrid ‘lacked courage’ against City, says Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday his team played without courage or personality when Manchester City knocked them out of the Champions League last season, ahead of another showdown…
Guardiola still deciding over Haaland, De Bruyne returns for Man City
Pep Guardiola says he is unsure whether to restore Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne to the Manchester City line-up at Crystal Palace on Saturday with Real Madrid looming. The…
Man City experience does not matter in title race, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City’s experience of thriving under the pressure of a title race will not be the decisive factor in who wins the Premier League. Guardiola’s men are…
How the Premier League title race stands with nine games to go
Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City may have failed to live up to expectations but a 0-0 draw at the Etihad leaves a three-way Premier League title race still tightly poised.…