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?
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?
Manchester City 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as Citizens sting Real, into quarter-finals
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?
Norwich City 3-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points
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.
Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title
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
Manchester City 7-0 Schalke 04: 5 Hits and Flops
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 6-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops
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?
Everton 0-2 Manchester City: Laporte and Jesus score as Citizens reclaim top spot
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.
Manchester City 2-1 TSG Hoffenheim: Hits and Flops
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?
Manchester City 3-1 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Hits and Flops
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?
West Ham 0-4 Manchester City: 5 Hits and Flops
Manchester City continued their excellent start to the season in emphatic style, with a 4-0 thrashing of West Ham at the London Stadium. Who struggled, while others excelled at the London Stadium? Continue reading
Scout Report: Christian Pulisic | Borussia Dortmund’s emerging gem
Bundesliga enthusiasts, as well as any followers of America’s national footballing side have had one player on their radar this season. A side continuing to improve year-upon-year, Borussia Dortmund pride themselves on developing both consistency as well as helping talented youngsters progress.
The likes of midfield trio Shinji Kagawa, Ilkay Gundogan and Mario Götze have all been given platforms to showcase their talent on the European stage – and even though the latter has opted for pastures new, the team dynamic has remained the same to good effect with title challenges and progression in Europe too. Christian Pulisic represents the new generation, and against Hamburg last month, announced himself to the adoring public with aplomb. Continue reading
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