Manchester City lifted the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday but needed a penalty to beat Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens. Youssef En-Nesiri’s superb header put the Spaniards ahead in the first half. European champions City were far from their best, but struck back through Cole Palmer’s header to force […]
Guardiola knows from personal experience how difficult it can be to finish the title race. Last season, City risked losing the title to Liverpool on the final day after going two goals down against Aston Villa before scoring three times in the last 14 minutes. ‘The last one is the hardest’ “I have a good […]
“Today it all came out in our energy and desire. Sport always gives you a second chance for revenge. This year we got that chance and we took it.” If it had not been for Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, the defending champions would have been on the receiving end of hiding before half-time. The towering […]
Alaba failed Haaland with a fine block early in the second half as Madrid kept the Norwegian goal machine under lock and key in his first appearance against them. Madrid did not allow him a clear sight of the target, ensuring he could not add to his tally of 51 goals in 46 appearances this […]
Champions League revenge against Real Madrid would be a grave error by Manchester City, Pep Guardiola claimed on Monday ahead of their semi-final clash. The City coach said his team would look to capitalize on an “opportunity” rather than aim to pay for Carlo Ancelotti’s exit to the defending champions at the same stage last […]
Erling Haaland scored a new record 35 goals in a Premier League season as Manchester City beat West Ham 3-0 to move back to the top of the table on Wednesday, while Liverpool saw off Fulham 1-0. City were made to work by an under-manned Hammers to finish one point ahead of Arsenal in the […]
Without the Frenchman, Arsenal have conceded seven goals in their last three games and will have to find a way to keep City’s 48-goal marksman Erling Haaland quiet. But Arteta has encouraged his young side to embrace the “incredible” opportunity they will have to shock the football world by bouncing back at the Etihad to […]
They are the first team since Everton in 1966 to reach the final without conceding a goal. “It is the fourth season in a row that we are in the semi-finals. We didn’t win in the past but today we did well,” Guardiola said. “We can’t forget that we were in Munich three days ago. […]
The Germany international also insisted a return to Bayern was not off the cards on Wednesday. “We know from our experience in the past that everything is still possible. This competition is something special, you can get incredible results. We are taking it seriously as we play against one of the best teams in Europe. […]
City, chasing a fifth Premier League title in six years, are on 70 points, three behind Arsenal with eight games left – the Gunners play West Ham on Sunday. The two teams meet in City’s next league fixture – a potential title-decider – at the Etihad on 26 April. “As I said recently, it is […]
“It’s not taken for granted. You have to earn it by playing well. People ask me that every season when I was appointed and came seven years ago. I understand. “We’ve tried every single season but there are teams you face that are good and want to win.” If City are to end their wait […]
Haaland stars in Man City walk, Chelsea crash on Lampard return
