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Can holders Man City stop powerhouse Real Madrid in their own den?

In a rematch of last year's unforgettable Champions League semifinal, 14-time winners Real Madrid and defending champions Manchester City lock horns once again, squaring off in Tuesday's quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu.

Five talking points from the first half of the Premier League season

Champions Manchester City are ominously poised to strike in the new year despite a dip in form from last season's treble winners, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Tottenham are also in the mix.

Luiz sends Aston Villa joint top of Premier League

"Everyone is so happy, we need to enjoy the moment," said Luiz.

City's Haaland misses Luton clash with foot injury

Erling Haaland misses Manchester City's Premier League clash against Luton on Sunday with a foot injury that could impact his availability for the champions' hectic Christmas schedule.

Relentless Villa beat stuttering City, Liverpool win

Elsewhere, Scott McTominay scored twice as Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 and Fulham hammered Nottingham Forest 5-0, heaping the pressure on manager Steve Cooper

Man City crash out of League Cup

Alexander Isak scored the only goal at St. James' Park in a clash between two much-changed sides.

Man Utd, Chelsea seek reset

Manchester United and Chelsea are under pressure to get back on track as the Premier League returns from an international break, while Manchester City aim to maintain their perfect start to the season.

Guardiola has 'incredible doubts' despite treble success

Guardiola said he was "not a god" when asked if he was the greatest of all time after arriving in Japan for City's pre-season tour

Inter 'didn't deserve to lose' CL final: Inzaghi

"We do have regrets because defeat is the worst thing in sport but I have to congratulate my lads," Inzaghi said after the final was decided by a solitary second-half goal from Rodri

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

Guardiola hits the right notes to teach Tuchel a lesson

In the 12 years since Guardiola last lifted the European Cup as Barcelona boss, he has often been accused of over-complicating things in the Champions League knockout stages

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

‘Alvarez playing next to Messi for a reason’

With Erling Haaland ruled out through a groin issue, the World Cup winner led the City line with aplomb, scoring to level in the first half after Mo Salah had given Liverpool an early lead

April 1, 2023
April 1, 2023

City’s goal machine Haaland sits out crucial Liverpool game

The 22-year-old has scored an extraordinary 42 goals in 37 matches in all competitions this season, including eight in his previous two games, but he injured his groin against Burnley on March 18

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

City to miss De Bruyne in first leg of Leipzig clash

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will miss Wednesday's Champions League last 16 first leg with RB Leipzig, after he was left out of his side's squad for the game.

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

What possible punishments await Man City following PL allegations?

On Monday, the Premier League released a statement where it stated that, “In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League confirms that it has today referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Manchester City Football Club”

January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023

Arteta's ability never in doubt, says Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Thursday said he was well aware of Mikel Arteta's quality long before he led Arsenal to the top of the Premier League, lauding the north London team for keeping faith in his former assistant.

January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023

Man City close gap at the top with thrilling comeback win over Spurs

 Manchester City got back to winning ways in thrilling style after coming from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 on Thursday, a victory that moved the champions to within five points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

'Football is football' because of players like Pele, says Guardiola

 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola likened the legacy left behind by Pele to the script of a movie on Friday, saying football would not be what it was without the Brazilian soccer legend.

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

Haaland can get better: Guardiola

 Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland is not at his best and can get even better despite the Norwegian becoming the fastest player to reach 20 goals in Premier League history during his side's 3-1 win at Leeds United.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Barca, Man City draw 3-3 in charity friendly

Barcelona and Manchester City drew an entertaining friendly 3-3 at Camp Nou on Wednesday in a game held to raise awareness of and funds for research into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).