Birthday boy Alvarez stars as Man City beat Burnley

Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday in style as the Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire a 3-1 win against Burnley on Wednesday. Alvarez bagged his brace in the…

UEFA chief says European ban on Man City ‘right’

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has insisted the European governing body were “right” to kick Manchester City out of the Champions League for breaching financial regulations despite the club’s successful appeal.…

De Bruyne inspires Man City comeback to stun Newcastle, close on Liverpool

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City showed the heart of champions to fight back to beat Newcastle 3-2 on Saturday thanks to a Kevin De Bruyne masterclass on his return to…

Algeria star Mahrez reveals recipe for Cup of Nations success

Algeria captain and former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez believes he knows the recipe for winning the Africa Cup of Nations — thorough preparations, good luck and experience. “Whichever country…

Five talking points from first half of Premier League season

Liverpool lead the way in a tantalisingly poised Premier League title race heading into 2024 with just six points separating the top five. Champions Manchester City are ominously poised to…

Man City battle back to beat Everton on Premier League return

Manchester City came from behind to beat Everton 3-1 on their return from the Club World Cup on Wednesday, moving five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Pep Guardiola’s men,…

Three talking points from English Premier League

Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa all missed out on the chance to make a statement in the Premier League while Manchester City were away at the Club World Cup. Just…

Man City go for full house of trophies at Club World Cup

Pep Guardiola is hoping to complete his trophy haul as Manchester City manager at the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf Kingdom shows off its wares in…

‘Struggling’ Man City leave Guardiola with title headache

Pep Guardiola admits “struggling” Manchester City’s unexpected stumble in the Premier League title race has left him searching for solutions to the champions’ problems. Guardiola’s side crashed to a lacklustre…

Injured De Bruyne named in City’s Club World Cup squad

Manchester City’s injured midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was a surprise inclusion in the treble winners’ squad for the FIFA Club World Cup on Wednesday. De Bruyne has been sidelined since…

Haaland criticises ref on social media after Man City draw

Erling Haaland faces possible disciplinary action after complaining about referee Simon Hooper on social media following Manchester City’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday. The City striker was incensed…

Haaland becomes fastest player to reach 40 Champions League goals

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 40 Champions League goals as Manchester City came from 2-0 down to beat RB Leipzig 3-2 on Tuesday. The defending champions were…

Liverpool end Man City’s Etihad winning streak

Liverpool snapped Manchester City’s 23-match winning run at the Etihad as a clash between the Premier League’s top two ended 1-1 on Saturday. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s fine strike 10 minutes from…

Mendy to sue Man City for unpaid wages

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is set to sue the Premier League champions after claiming he is owed millions of pounds in unpaid wages. Mendy will take City to…

Chelsea hold Man City in Premier League classic, Liverpool up to second

Manchester City were thwarted by Cole Palmer’s 95th minute penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 4-4 draw from an incredible clash on Sunday, while Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool up to second…