Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Spainish soccer team coach Luis Enrique received an important ‘signing’ on Tuesday with the confirmation that Manchester City’s central defender Aymeric Laporte has been granted Spanish nationality by the Spanish government. The 26-year-old was born in Agen in France, moving to Spain in 2010 to …
Read More »Alonso strikes late to put Man City’s title party on hold
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chelsea stopped Manchester City claiming the 2020/21 Premier League title as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Etihad Stadium. Raheem Sterling opened the scoring on 44 minutes, taking the ball off the toes of Sergio Aguero to score his first league goal since 21 …
Read More »Man City vs Chelsea: Tuchel out to outsmart Guardiola once more
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thomas Tuchel’s latest meeting with Pep Guardiola promises to be another intriguing tactical battle. A Manchester City victory would confirm them as champions, but with a top-four place far from guaranteed for Chelsea, they too will be highly motivated. Tuchel has made Chelsea a difficult side …
Read More »Man City win will see Premier League title decided this weekend
London, UK | XINHUA | The Premier League title could be decided this weekend if results go Manchester City’s way with Pep Guardiola’s side winning their match away to Crystal Palace while Manchester United lose at home to long-term rivals, Liverpool. Manchester City lead their neighbors by 10 points with …
Read More »PREMIER LEAGUE: Master visits student as Man City takes on Leeds
✳ London, UK | XINHUA | The master will visit the student, although the student is likely to emerge the winner when Manchester City entertain Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday. Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has always said he views Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa as the biggest …
Read More »Dias and Stones score to hand Man City 14th straight league win
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester City’s centre-backs Ruben Dias and John Stones each scored as Pep Guardiola’s team beat West Ham United 2-1 to extend their run of league wins to 14. The hosts enjoyed the early possession at the Etihad Stadium and took the lead on 30 minutes …
Read More »Preview: No rest but weekend fixtures give Man City chance to extend lead
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester City look to extend their winning run to 20 games on Saturday and widen their lead at the top of the Premier League when they entertain fourth place West Ham on Saturday at lunchtime. That game opens a weekend which also offers a fascinating …
Read More »Preview: Liverpool derby & Man City’s visit to Arsenal highlights in Premier League
London,England | THE INDEPENDENT | A Merseyside derby and Manchester City’s visit to Arsenal promise to be the highlights of the weekend’s games in the Premier League when the relegation dogfight could also look a lot clearer. The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool comes after Everton last week suffered home …
Read More »Alisson blunders as Man City tighten title grip
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gundogan scored two second-half goals as Manchester City claimed a top-flight record-equalling 14th successive win in all competitions with a 4-1 victory at Liverpool. City were handed an opportunity to break the deadlock on 37 minutes when Sterling drew a foul from Fabinho, but Gundogan …
Read More »PREMIER LEAGUE: Man Utd visit Arsenal, Man city receive Sheffield
London, England | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester United need to recover quickly from their shock defeat at home to bottom of the table Sheffield United on Wednesday night when they face Arsenal this Saturday. Arsenal are in arguably their best form of the season and have new signing Martin Odegaard …
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