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Fernandinho pens new Manchester City contract

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

Fernandinho has extended his stay with Manchester City after signing a new 12-month contract extension with the reigning Premier League champions. The former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder will mark the signing of his new deal by making his 300th appearance for the club in the Manchester derby.

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How Manchester City spank Fulham 4-0 to reach FA Cup last 16

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2020 0

Holders Manchester City served up an attacking masterclass as they thrashed Fulham 4-0 in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, with Gabriel Jesus scoring twice within three second half minutes. Any hopes of Championship side Fulham causing an upset at the Etihad Stadium were dented in less than six minutes after captain Tim Ream […]

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Aguero records hat-trick as Manchester City thrash Aston Villa

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2020 0

Birmingham (UK) – Sergio Aguero became the most prolific foreign goalscorer in English Premier League (EPL) history with a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Aston Villa 6-1 to reclaim second place on Sunday. The Argentine striker struck Manchester City’s third, fifth and sixth goals at Villa Park to take his league tally to 177. This […]

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Manchester City fan handed 5-year ban for racially abusing Sterling

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2020 0

Manchester (UK) – A Manchester City fan, Ian Baldry, was banned from football matches for five years by Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Friday after he pleaded guilty to racially abusing England forward Raheem Sterling. Baldry made a racist remark after Manchester City forward Sterling scored against Bournemouth in an English Premier League (EPL) match in […]

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What led to Manchester City’s win over Manchester United

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

Manchester (UK) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola needed only 15 minutes in training to get the tactical changes which led to Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Manchester United, playmaker Kevin De Bruyne said. The 3-1 win was in the League Cup semi-finals on Tuesday. Guardiola opted to play without a recognised striker at Old Trafford. […]

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League Cup final insight for Manchester City

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2020 0

Manchester (UK) – Holders Manchester City took a big step towards another League Cup showpiece with a 3-1 win over Manchester United in their semi-final first leg clash at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Manchester City outclassed their neighbours in the first half, going in 3-0 at the break with goals from Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez […]

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Manchester City, Manchester United to fight at League Cup semi-final

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2019 0

London – Manchester City remained on course to lift the League Cup in England for a third successive season after overcoming third-tier Oxford United 3-1 on Wednesday. They will now face Manchester United in the semi-finals, after their city rivals also overcame Colchester United in another quarter-final fixture. Pep Guardiola’s side were given a stern […]

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How Manchester City beat Chelsea despite sparkles

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 2-1 success over Chelsea on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.

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How Aguero, Walker gave Manchester City late victory

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2019 0

Southampton (UK) – Manchester City survived a scare at home to Southampton as late goals from Sergio Aguero and Kyle Walker earned them a 2-1 victory in the Premier League on Saturday. Southampton, thrashed 9-0 by Leicester City last week and beaten 3-1 by City in the League Cup in midweek, took a shock lead […]

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Jesus, Mahrez, Sterling score as Manchester City overcome Everton

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2019 0

Liverpool (UK) – Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling were on target as champions Manchester City won 3-1 at Everton on Saturday to stay five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Everton lost winger Theo Walcott in the opening minutes after he was struck in the face by a Sterling cross and had to […]

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Manchester City hit back over UEFA ban reports

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2019

Manchester City have hit back over reports they are facing a one-year ban from the Champions League. The Premier League champions are concerned their “good faith” in UEFA’s investigation into their financial affairs could be “misplaced” following the claims. UEFA launched a formal investigation into City in March following allegations made by German publication Der […]

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Gus Poyet urges Chelsea to stick with Maurizio Sarri amid Zinedine Zidane rumours

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet has backed Maurizio Sarri to keep his job and make a success of his time at Stamford Bridge despite rumours linking the club with Zinedine Zidane. Sarri has been under increasing pressure following an inconsistent run of results since the turn of the new year. Heavy defeats against Bournemouth and […]

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Samuel Eto’o: Chelsea can recover from Manchester City defeat

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2019 0

Former Cameroon and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has reacted to Chelsea’s 6-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. On his visit to South Africa, the former Chelsea marksman admitted that Pep Guardiola’s side plays a high pressing game, but added that he was amazed by how Maurizio Sarri’s men conceded a whopping six goals in […]

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Maurizio Sarri: Manchester City have the world’s best midfield

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2019 0

Manchester City have the best collection of technical midfield players in Europe, according to Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri. Pep Guardiola’s side host Chelsea on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, looking for a win that will take them back level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool. Sarri was praised for his tactical nous after Chelsea […]

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Pep Guardiola unhappy as Manchester City keep pace with Liverpool in Huddersfield win

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2019 0

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was far from satisfied despite a 3-0 win away to Huddersfield Town on Sunday that saw his side cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points. Liverpool’s compelling 4-3 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday heaped huge pressure back onto reigning champions City but […]

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FIFA releases $209 million to clubs from 2018 World Cup earnings

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2018 0

Manchester City lead the way with just over 5 million dollars as FIFA on Tuesday announced it has dished out 209 million Euros to clubs. The money paid to the clubs was for releasing their players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup held from June 14 to July 15 in Russia. The world football ruling […]

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Pep Guardiola: English Premier League has made me stronger

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2018 0

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the competitive nature and sheer unpredictability of the English Premier League has presented him with the biggest challenge of his career. Prior to his move to Manchester, Guardiola collected three Spanish La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies with FC Barcelona. He then led Bayern Munich to […]

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City not ready to win Champions League

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

Pep Guardiola does not believe Manchester City are ready to win the Champions League title but said the team’s fans can push the club towards glory in the competition. City have never reached the Champions League final and their supporters have an unusual lack of affinity to the tournament, booing the anthem and leaving swathes […]

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Liverpool and Manchester City in stalemate as Riyad Mahrez misses late penalty

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2018 0

Riyad Mahrez smashed a late penalty over the bar as Manchester City and Liverpool played out a dull 0-0 draw at Anfield. Chelsea’s win at Southampton earlier in the day had seen them overtake the pair and take top spot, but a win for either side would have seen them become the outright leaders — […]

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Mendy misses Man City match due to knee problem

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2018 0

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Benjamin Mendy missed Manchester City’s Premier League victory against Fulham because of a knee problem and he does not know how long the French defender will be out. The left-back missed much of last season with a knee ligament injury sustained against Crystal Palace last September. He returned to action […]