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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City regain top spot as Haaland makes history

 Erling Haaland with Phil Foden and Jack Grealish of Manchester City celebrate 3rd goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 03, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Erling Haaland broke the Premier League record for goals in a season as Manchester City returned to the top of the table by beating West Ham. Haaland’s sublime chip over Lukasz Fabianski 20 minutes from time took him on to 35, one clear of Andy Cole and Alan Shearer, whose 34-goal tallies had come in a 42-match campaign. The Norwegian is now on 51 in all competitions, 12 behind Dixie Dean’s all-time English record, with a potential nine games still to play. Haaland’s latest effort helped City to a ninth successive league win – and they now lead Arsenal by a poi...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City go top as Haaland reaches 50-goal mark

 Manchester City's Erling Haland in action with Fulham's Manor Soloman and Fulham's Antonee Robinson during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on April 30, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Manchester City beat Fulham to return to the top of the Premier League as Erling Haaland scored his 50th goal of the season in all competitions. Haaland converted a third-minute penalty, after Julian Alvarez had been fouled by Tim Ream, to become the first top-flight player to reach a half-century of goals in one campaign since Tom ‘Pongo’ Waring did so for Aston Villa in 1931. The Norwegian striker also moved level for most goals in a Premier League season – matching the 34 goals Andy Cole scored for Newcastle in 1993-94 and the same amount Alan Shearer r...
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Etihad Stadium, Manchester City, NEWS, UCL

Man City to expand Etihad to over 60,000 capacity

 General view of Etihad Stadium before the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester City have submitted a planning application to expand the capacity of their Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000, while adding a hotel, museum and other facilities in a £300 million investment. The plans will add around 7,000 new seats to the stadium as well as a new covered fan zone, club shop, museum and 400-bed hotel. Last week, the Etihad was included on the list of 10 stadia which would host matches if the UK and Ireland’s joint bid for organising Euro 2028 is successful, with the bid quoting a planned new capacity of 61,000. “Over several months we have been developing concepts and designs for a best-...
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Champions League, Manchester City, Real Madrid, UCL

Man City, Real Madrid, Inter Milan on verge of Champions League semis

 Champions League logo is seen on an umbrella during the Champions League football match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli. Milan won 1-0 over Napoli.ManchesterCity, Real Madrid and Inter Milan are all on the verge of the 2022-23 UEFAChampions League semifinals as the second leg games of the last eight will be played this week. Erling Haaland-led Manchester City previously beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in the quarterfinals' first leg on April 11 in Manchester to control the tie. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel's men will try to turn the tables in front of their fans at Munich's Allianz Arena. ManchesterCity, who have a massive advantage, will visit Bayern Munich on Wednesday. On Tuesday, defending champions Real Madrid will face Chelsea at London's Stamford Bridge after a 2-0 win in Spain. The S...
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Ilkay Gundogan, Manchester City, TRANSFERS

Ilkay Gundogan agent denies Barcelona agreement

 İlkay Gündoğan of Manchester City on the ball during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester City and FC Bayern München at Etihad Stadium on April 11, 2023 in Manchester, England.The uncle and agent of Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has denied that the Germany international is on the verge of a move to Barcelona this summer. Gundogan’s contract with the Premier League champions only runs until the end of the season, and an extension for the midfielder appears increasingly unlikely. Barcelona have long been linked with a move for the 32-year-old as Xavi seeks to bolster his midfield options, and a free transfer would appeal to the cash-strapped Catalans. It has recently been reported that Gundogan has decided to head to Camp Nou when his Man C...
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Champions League, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola

Man City not resting easy despite big win against Bayern: Guardiola

 Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of FC Bayern Munich, gestures as Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester City and FC Bayern München at Etihad Stadium on April 11, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester City appeared in total control in a surgical second-half dismantling of Bayern Munich on Tuesday but Pep Guardiola looked aghast when a reporter asked if it was the most comfortable he and his team have felt this season. “It was not comfortable at all, emotionally I’m destroyed,” he said, prompting laughter. “I [aged] 10 more years today.” Nevertheless, City took a huge step towards a first Champions League title with a 3-0 victory over the visiting German powerhouse at Etihad Stadium in the first le...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland double as Man City hammer last-placed Saints

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring their 3rd goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Southampton, United Kingdom.Manchester City cut Arsenal’s Premier League lead to five points after Erling Haaland scored twice in a 4-1 win over bottom side Southampton, while Newcastle United edged closer to a return to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years. Haaland was at his sublime best on his return from injury and he signed off with a stunning bicycle kick that took his league tally to 30 goals in 27 games – five goals shy of breaking the Premier League record. “I think our bosses bought him for this type of game, we are uncomfortable and not playing at our best le...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City thump Liverpool to keep pressure on Arsenal

Jack Grealish of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester City maintained the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by shrugging off the absence of the injured Erling Haaland to outclass Liverpool with a magnificent display at Etihad Stadium. City’s 42-goal striker was ruled out with a groin injury, but Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions demonstrated their all-round strength by coming from a goal down against a Liverpool side who have made life so difficult for them in the past, to run out convincing winners. Liverpool caught City with a counter-attack after 17 minutes to take the lead, Diogo Jota making the break before ...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, UCL

Haaland breaks City single-season record

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City talks with Pep Guardiloa after being substituted in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg two match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig at Etihad Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Manchester, England. Erling Haaland broke Manchester City’s single-season scoring record with his fifth goal of the game in their Champions League round-of-16 second leg win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday. Haaland, 22, now has 39 goals in all competitions for City this season, surpassing the mark of 38 set by Tommy Johnson during the 1928-29 season. The Norway international became the fastest player to reach 30 goals in the competition – he ended the night on 33 from 25 UCL goals – when putting the English champions 2-0 up in the first half. “I’m blurry in my head. I remember...
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Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola urges Kevin De Bruyne to get back to basics in hunt for form

 Kevin De Bruyne and manager Pep Guardiola of Manchester City and Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Pep Guardiola has challenged Kevin De Bruyne to raise his game by going back to basics as Manchester City’s season prepares to enter a defining period. City face RB Leipzig in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at the Etihad Stadium tonight and then play Vincent Kompany’s Championship leaders Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-finals four days later. Whereas De Bruyne has long been indispensable to Guardiola, there have been signs over the past two months of that beginning to change. The Belgium midfielder has failed to start in six of t...
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Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola era ‘will be judged’ on European success

 Pep Guardiola of Manchester City celebrates victory during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023 in London, England.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his reign will “absolutely” be judged on whether he leads the club to a first Champions League title, although he “doesn’t agree” with it. City have won nine major trophies since Guardiola took charge in 2016. But he was asked whether his spell will be defined by success in Europe’s premier cup competition. “It doesn’t mean I agree with it but, absolutely, I’ll be judged on that,” said the 52-year-old Spaniard. “Before my first game in the Champions League [with City], people said I was here to win it. “I said ‘what?’ I don’t know, but I accept it. As much as I go...
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Manchester City, Newcastle United, Phil Foden

Foden stars as Man City see off Newcastle

 Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their 1st goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Phil Foden’s superb solo goal helped Manchester City see off Newcastle and ensured the defending champions kept up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal. Foden struck after 15 minutes, gliding in from the right and holding off two challenges before seeing his shot deflected home off Sven Botman. Newcastle responded well and were causing plenty of problems until City substitute Bernardo Silva slotted home to put the game out of their reach midway through the second half. The win means City move to within two points of the Gunners, who play Bournemouth later on Saturda...
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Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Riyad Mahrez, UCL

Mahrez scores but Man City held by Leipzig in Germany

Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City at Red Bull Arena on February 22, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany.Manchester City paid the price for failing to make the most of their first-half dominance as they were held to a draw by RB Leipzig in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The away side were in complete control in the first 45 minutes and got the breakthrough midway through the half when Ilkay Gundogan pounced on a mistake in defence and fed Riyad Mahrez to drive into the back of the net. But RB Leipzig came out in the second half with more ambition and twice went close to equalising early on through Benjamin Henrichs, who first headed just over before then sweeping wide with ju...
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ARSENAL FC, Erling Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City go top with win over title rivals Arsenal

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City embraces Ruben Dias after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England.Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League for the first time since November as they leapfrogged leaders Arsenal with a vital victory at Emirates Stadium. The reigning champions turned on the power in the second half in the biggest game of the domestic season as Arsenal paid a heavy price for individual errors. Takehiro Tomiyasu’s poor backpass allowed Kevin de Bruyne to loft a finish over Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after 24 minutes but Arsenal deservedly drew level three minutes before half-time, Bukayo Saka scoring from the spot after City goalkeeper Ederson fouled Eddie Nketiah....
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Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE, Riyad Mahrez

City cast Villa aside to close the gap on Arsenal

Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City celebrates with team mate Erling Haaland after scoring their sides third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Manchester, England. Manchester City hit back after a dismal week off the field with a commanding display on it as they overpowered Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday. The champions were rocked when they were charged with 115 breaches of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations on Monday. The players responded to the furore with one of their best displays of the season, racing into a 3-0 half-time lead with goals from Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez. Ollie Watkins pulled one back after the break but the visitors were no match for a fired-...
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Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City face uncertain future after PL charges

Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester City were the ultra-rich “noisy neighbours” who became the Premier League’s dominant force. But they now face an uncertain future that includes the ultimate threat of relegation. Abu Dhabi-backed City were charged by the English top flight on Monday with more than 100 alleged breaches of financial rules between 2009/10 and 2017/18, and referred to an independent commission. The reigning champions have also been accused of failing to cooperate with investigations by the Premier League. The club faces a range of possible punishments, including a reprimand, points deduction or even expulsion from th...
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Harry Kane, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham’s Kane sinks Man City with landmark goal

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with Hugo Lloris after becoming the club record goal scorer the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 5, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Harry Kane became Tottenham’s all-time record scorer, surpassing the great Jimmy Greaves, as his 267th goal for the club dented Manchester City’s title ambitions at a raucous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The England captain reached the landmark with a composed finish from 10 yards out after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg did exceptionally well to find Kane inside the box. Fans jumped from their seats to applaud the 29-year-old striker, whose first Spurs goal came on 15 December 2011, while a message flashed up on the scoreboard inside the ground which read...
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BAYERN MUNICH, Joao Cancelo, Manchester City, TRANSFERS

Bayern Munich sign Portuguese right-back Cancelo on loan from Man City

Board member sports Hasan Salihamidzic of FC Bayern Muenchen and Joao Cancelo of FC Bayern Muenchen at the official press conference on January 31, 2023 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich signed Portuguese right-back Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City on Tuesday, the transfer window deadline day. “FC Bayern have signed Portugal international Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City. The 28-year-old full-back moves to Munich on an initial deal through to the end of the current season,” Bayern Munich said in a statement. Cancelo said he cannot wait to play for alongside many skillful players at the German powerhouse and he vowed to do his best in his new club. “I know that this club, this team lives for titles and wins titles every year. I’m also driven by the hunger for success. I’ll ...
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ARSENAL FC, FA Cup, Manchester City, Nathan Ake

‘Exceptional guy’ Ake edges Man City past Arsenal in FA Cup

Nathan Ake of Manchester City celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. Manager Pep Guardiola called Nathan Ake an “exceptional guy” after he sent Manchester City into the FA Cup fifth round with the winning goal in a narrow victory over Premier League title rivals Arsenal. The Gunners have established an impressive lead in the league but it was City who shaded a tight contest thanks to Ake’s precise 64th-minute finish after good work from Jack Grealish. Arsenal had chances of their own, especially in the first half when City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, deputising for Ederson, saved well from Takehiro Tomiyasu and new signing...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland hat-trick helps Man City cut Arsenal lead

Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores his second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Manchester, England.Erling Haaland scored his fourth Manchester City hat-trick and took his goal tally for the season to 31 in all competitions as relegation-threated Wolves were swept aside by Pep Guardiola’s men. By his own incredibly high standards, Haaland had been going through a barren spell. But after ending a three-game drought against Tottenham on Thursday, the Norwegian demolished Wolves in a 12-minute spell either side of half-time. Haaland initially rose to head home Kevin de Bruyne’s cross to put the hosts ahead at the break. He then drove home a penalty after Ilkay Gundogan h...
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