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Istanbul bound: City composed in 4-0 Real rout, as a pivotal three weeks now beckon

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Manchester...

Premier League champions Manchester City banished their demons from twelve months ago, avenging a painful collapse against Real Madrid with a 4-0 (5-1 aggregate) win over the Champions League holders on Wednesday, earning a date with Serie A giants Inter Milan for the Istanbul final on June 10. Five games in 20 days across three competitions between now and then, what’s next?
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Arsenal 1-3 Manchester City: Individual mistakes cost profligate Gunners as Citizens return top

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester...

Individual mistakes from Gunners defensive duo Takehiro Tomiyasu and Gabriel Magalhaes during both halves helped reigning champions Manchester City rally from a tetchy start to return top of the Premier League, earning a hard-fought 3-1 away win over long-running leaders Arsenal in north London. Erling Haaland ended his three-match goalscoring drought to wrap up the points, combining with – who else – Kevin de Bruyne. Continue reading “Arsenal 1-3 Manchester City: Individual mistakes cost profligate Gunners as Citizens return top”

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Haaland haunts Hammers as defending champs City preview life with Norwegian leading their line

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and...

Erling Haaland became the second Manchester City player to score a brace on his Premier League debut, after now-retired legendary striker Sergio Aguero did so during a memorable substitute appearance against Swansea in 2011. The 22-year-old’s first foray in England’s top-tier was predictably devastating away at West Ham yesterday, but eyes will be on the encore.
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UCL QF preview: Manchester City vs Lyon – Will the Citizens avoid a slip-up here?

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After silencing La Liga champions Real Madrid last Saturday, Manchester City have a real chance of achieving Champions League glory. Whisper it quietly, but Pep Guardiola’s men can turn an underwhelming campaign into an unforgettable one. Will they book their semi-final place here, or can Lyon spring another surprise?

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Manchester City 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as Citizens sting Real, into quarter-finals

Manchester City players celebrate with Gabriel Jesus after his second-half strike sunk Real Madrid

Raphael Varane’s catastrophic defensive errors will dominate headlines, but Manchester City were rewarded for their intense pressing from the front against La Liga champions Real Madrid. What were five talking points here, as Pep Guardiola’s men booked their place in next week’s Champions League quarter-finals?

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Norwich City 3-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

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Goals from Kenny McLean, Todd Cantwell and Teemu Pukki helped Norwich to a dramatic 3-2 win over Premier League champions Manchester City, who missed great chances while an inexcusable Nicolas Otamendi mistake saw them lose their first league game since January.

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Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title

Manchester City players celebrate with the Premier League trophy after finishing the season on 98 points

Manchester City retained their Premier League title in style with a 4-1 win over Brighton on a busy afternoon away at the Amex on the final day of the season. What were five talking points from their emphatic win on the south Coast, as the 18/19 campaign draws to a close? Continue reading “Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title”

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Manchester City 7-0 Schalke 04: 5 Hits and Flops

Manchester City cruised to a thumping 7-0 victory against a weak Schalke display at the Ethiad

Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals in style against a struggling Schalke side, but which players excelled whilst others wilted at the Ethiad? Continue reading “Manchester City 7-0 Schalke 04: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops

Aguero netted a record-equaling hat-trick as Manchester City romped to a 6-0 thrashing over Chelsea

Manchester City’s emphatic 6-0 thrashing vs. Chelsea saw them return to top spot in the Premier League, but which players impressed while others struggled?

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Everton 0-2 Manchester City: Laporte and Jesus score as Citizens reclaim top spot

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Stoppage-time strikes in either half from Aymeric Laporte and substitute Gabriel Jesus ensured Manchester City returned to the Premier League summit, after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday. The 2-0 home defeat means Marco Silva’s Everton now have 11 league losses this term, including four in 2019.

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Manchester City 2-1 TSG Hoffenheim: Hits and Flops

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Manchester City secured the top spot in their Champions League group but had to do it the hard way, recovering from an early 1-0 deficit to win 2-1 against a spirited Hoffenheim side at the Etihad Stadium. Which players excelled on this occasion, while others faltered? 

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Manchester City 3-1 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Hits and Flops

Sane, Silva and goalscorer Gundogan all celebrate during City's 3-1 home win

Manchester City extended their impressive unbeaten run in the Premier League to a whopping 20 matches after a 3-1 home win over AFC Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. Which players struggled, while others excelled at the Ethiad? 

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