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30May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Club World Cup start of new season for Man City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola talks to Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images) The Club World Cup is the "beginning of the new season" and "not the continuation of last season", says Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak. City endured a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which they failed to win a major trophy for the first time in eight years and finished third in the Premier League. They played their last game of the season at Fulham last Sunday but are back in competitive action just 24 days later at the expanded 32-team Fifa tournament which starts on 14 June in the Un...

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27May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Amorim says Champions League absence could benefit Man Utd

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Dejection for Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and Alejandro Garnacho at the end of the match during the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Tuesday that missing out on Champions League football could be a blessing in disguise in his attempts to rebuild the fallen giants. The Portuguese coach addressed the media in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur fresh from United's worst season since 1974, having come 15th in the Premier League. They missed out on a Champions League lifeline -- and with it a financial windfall -- by losing to fellow strugglers Spurs 1-0 in the ...

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25May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Marcus Rashford provides injury update ahead of Manchester United return

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 2:Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Aston Villa FC at Amex Stadium on April 2, 2025 in Brighton, England. Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has provided an update on his recovery from injury ahead of the final Premier League game of the season. The 27-year-old joined Aston Villa on loan during the January transfer window. He impressed with his performances at Villa Park with four goals and six assists in his 17 appearances. A hamstring injury has, however, seen him miss the last four games in all competitions. United host Villa at Old Trafford in this afternoon’s season finale. With Rashford not eligible to play against his parent club, it means his season is over. The forward has, howev...

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24May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Manchester United striker having talks about his future after receiving fresh offer

READING, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Gabriele Biancheri of Manchester United runs with the ball during the Premier League 2 match between Reading U21 and Manchester United U21 at Select Car Leasing Stadium on April 11, 2025 in Reading, England. Manchester United youngster Gabriele Biancheri has been called up to Canada's senior squad. Biancheri has represented Wales' youth teams throughout the age groups and Craig Bellamy recently named the young forward in his senior squad for a training camp in Spain. Cardiff-born Biancheri is eligible to represent the nations of both his father (Italy) and his mother (Canada), as well as that of his birthplace (Wales). That has seen Canada's national team make an approach and Biancheri has accepted their invitation to join an upcoming training camp. Bianche...

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24May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Pep Guardiola: Fulham is Manchester City’s biggest game of season by far

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Manchester City's manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. Manchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season. After winning the Premier League title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the very least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to d...

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23May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Guardiola: Foden tired but part of CWC plans

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 6: Manchester City's Phil Foden reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC at Old Trafford on April 6, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he's planning to include Phil Foden in his squad for the FIFA Club World Cup despite accepting that midfielder needs a period of "rest." Foden, named the Premier League's best player a year ago, has struggled for form this season. He will miss England's fixtures against Andorra and Senegal in June after asking to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad. Guardiola has said the 24-year-old, who is dealing with an ankle injury, needs to rest. But the City boss said Foden is in line to be part of the group which travels to the Unite States for the C...

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23May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bruno Fernandes facing exit as entire squad up for sale

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United walks past the UEFA Europa League Trophy after collecting his runners-up medal after the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. Manchester United have been forced to resort to a backup plan after their defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. The Red Devils had set their sights on victory in Bilbao, securing a spot in next season's Champions League and attracting new talent from a position of power. However, they now face the daunting task of making significant changes from their current 16th place in the Premier League, without the allure of European football to entice new signings. Their woeful 1-0 los...

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23May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Salah reveals self doubts before title-winning season

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Brighton, England. Mohamed Salah admits he had to ask himself if he would be able to hit his best form once again before going on to help fire Liverpool to the Premier League title. Egypt forward Salah, 32, enjoyed a stand-out campaign for Arne Slot's side, scoring 28 Premier League goals and 18 assists. Salah - who committed his future to the Anfield club by signing a new two-year deal in April - was voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association, and was presented with his award in London on Thursday night, where Arsenal striker Alessia Russo collected the women's trophy. "Winning the Premier Le...

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22May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Pep Guardiola wants tight squad or he will walk away

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Manchester City's manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. Pep Guardiola has threatened to quit Manchester City over squad size – and now faces a Club World Cup selection dilemma over players such as Jack Grealish with uncertain futures. Guardiola has confirmed talks with Grealish after the Premier League campaign ends this weekend, which could result in the England international looking for a new club. But Manchester City also have a month of the summer in the United States at Fifa’s expanded club tournament. Other players will return from loans, including Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips, with their futures unclear. Players ideally...

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22May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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‘I will not quit’: Utd boss declares after final flop

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim walks past the trophy following defeat in the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025. Ruben Amorim says he will leave without a pay-off if Manchester United's board and fans want him to after the painful Europa League final loss to Tottenham. The Red Devils wasted their get-out-of-jail-free card at the end of a wretched domestic campaign as the side 16th in the Premier League lost 1-0 to 17th-placed Spurs at San Mames on Wednesday night. "What I can say is that I think it was clear we were the better team, but then we managed not to score again, and then it's really hard to win football matches," Amorim said. "But the guys tried everything to win the game." United's first Europa ...

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20May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Liverpool handed new fitness concern in Alexis Mac Allister update – ‘Not so smart’

KIRKBY, ENGLAND - MAY 16: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on May 16, 2025 in Kirkby, England. Arne Slot has confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister will miss Liverpool's final game of the season with Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday, saying the Argentina international needs rest to be fit for next season. The former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder missed the game entirely as the Reds were beaten 3-2 at the Amex Stadium on Monday night and Slot said Mac Allister has a minor injury that means he will sit out the game before the Premier League trophy is lifted in front of 60,000 fans this weekend. "Alexis will not play for us this season again," Slot confirmed. "He needs rest at this moment of time to r...

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17May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Cucurella to the rescue again to keep Chelsea on Champions League track

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo of Chelsea celebrate victory following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea will have defender Marc Cucurella to thank if they hit their target of qualifying for next season's Champions League. The tenacious, bushy-haired Spaniard once again popped up to score a vital goal as the Londoners beat Manchester United 1-0 on Friday, leaving them on the cusp of returning to Europe's elite competition. Cucurella powered a header past Andre Onana in the 71st minute, latching on to a perfect cross by Reece James as the two Chelsea wing backs combined to pierce United's defence. The goal settled the nerves of the home players and supporters who...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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It’s 90% about us, says Palace boss ahead of Cup final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi applauds the fans at the final whistle during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Crystal Palace are hoping to lift their first FA Cup The quiet confidence seeping out of Crystal Palace's training ground ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester City was summed up by manager Oliver Glasner on Friday. "We're focused on what we want to do tomorrow at Wembley. We analysed Man City, but 90% we were talking about us," Glasner, who will become the first Austrian to lead a team in an FA Cup final, told reporters. "This is what we can influence. We can influence our performa...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal’s Kai Havertz could return vs. Newcastle

GIRONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Kai Havertz of Arsenal FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Estadio de Montilivi on January 29, 2025, in Girona, Spain. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could feature in their Premier League home game against Newcastle United after recovering from hamstring surgery, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as the north London club look to consolidate second place. Havertz was set to miss the rest of the season when he underwent surgery in February but the Germany forward has fast-tracked his recovery to potentially return for Arsenal in the last two games of the season. Despite missing more than three months of action, Havertz remains Arsenal's top scorer with nine league goals this season and ...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Crystal Palace go for glory as Man City seek salvation in FA Cup final

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola celebrates his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on April 22, 2025 in Manchester, England. Twice FA Cup runners-up, Palace have never won a major trophy in their 119-year history. The Eagles sense this may finally be their time up against a City side far from their former glories of Guardiola's trophy-laden reign. Palace warmed up for the Wembley showpiece by cruising to a 2-0 win at Tottenham last weekend to equal their record of 49 Premier League points with two games of the season to spare. The south London club finished in the top 10 for the first time in the Premier League era last season after just a few months under Oliver Glasner...

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14May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Newcastle United star open to new deal despite PSG transfer interest

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Sven Botman of Newcastle United (4) arrives for the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United defender Sven Botman would reportedly be open to signing a new contract with the club despite previous transfer interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The 25-year-old has shone during his time at St James’ Park, though this season was majorly disrupted by a serious ACL injury. Overall, though, Botman has proven himself to be a key player for Newcastle, and fans of the club will no doubt be hoping he stays for a long time. PSG showed an interest in Botman before his injury, according to iNews, but their report adds that he’s now open to signing a new deal...

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14May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi has ‘urgent surgery’ on abdominal injury

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest in action during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Forest have confirmed that Awoniyi, 27, has undergone “urgent surgery” following a severe abdominal injury sustained when he collided with the goalpost. Despite receiving pitch-side treatment, the Nigerian international was visibly distressed when he returned to action for the closing minutes as Forest pushed for a winner to revitalise their Champions League aspirations. “The club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City,” read Forest’s official statement. “Everyone at No...

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13May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Leicester City’s chances of keeping star wanted by Chelsea and Man City revealed

Jeremy Monga of Leicester City is in action during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on May 11, 2025. Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is hopeful that the club will agree a new contract with Jeremy Monga ‘soon’. The 15-year-old is one of the most exciting talents to come through the Foxes academy, and he has incredibly already made five Premier League appearances. Given his age, Leicester are unable to agree a professional contract with Monga, which has left them vulnerable to losing the teenager, and it has been claimed that Man City, Chelsea and Real Madrid are among the clubs tracking him. However, speaking to The Athletic after Leicester’s 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest, van Nistelrooy revealed th...

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12May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mikel Arteta provides worrying Declan Rice injury update

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 07: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, speaks to the media in a post match press conference following his team's defeat and subsequent elimination after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC at Parc des Princes on May 07, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lars Baron - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta warned that Declan Rice is suffering from an injury which "does not look good".The all-action midfielder was left out of the squad which battled back to earn a 2-2 draw at the home champions Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Before the match, Arteta did not provide an exact diagnosis on the issue ailing Rice, although he did reveal that the England international "couldn't even train". ...

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12May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bruno Guimaraes admits Newcastle United ‘nerves’ in Champions League run-in

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United celebrates following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United looked nervy against Chelsea at times - and captain Bruno Guimaraes has made an honest admission. Bruno Guimaraes has admitted Newcastle United were nervous before beating Chelsea 2-0 at St James’ Park. There were no early signs of anxiety as Sandro Tonali fired the Magpies into a second-minute lead. Guimaraes sealed the victory in stoppage with a deflected effort to put one black-and-white foot firmly at the Champions League party next season. However, everything in between was tense despite Chelsea playing most of ...

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