Nine months after Tottenham’s fiery 2-0 win over Manchester City, courtesy of second-half strikes from Heung-Min Son and January signing Steven Bergwijn, the pair clash in north London once again this weekend. It’s still early days in this Premier League campaign, but will it be repeat, revenge or a frustrating draw between two title contenders with a point to prove? Continue reading
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Manchester City vs Arsenal Preview: Citizens target statement win at Arteta’s expense
Arsenal face an unpredictable trip to Manchester this weekend, when they’ll be greeted by a motivated but injury-ridden Manchester City side on Saturday evening. Pep Guardiola’s men have had a fortnight to stew over their frenetic 1-1 away draw against Leeds – two more dropped points – and target an emphatic response in tomorrow’s televised evening clash. Continue reading
Champions League last-16 preview: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Who crashes out?
After clinching the La Liga trophy last month, Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid side have a tougher challenge to come next. With a 2-1 aggregate deficit to overturn in the blue half of Manchester, Los Blancos have a difficult task ahead on Friday. Continue reading
Sergio Aguero undergoes successful knee surgery, no timescale for his return
Having aggravated a previous knee injury during Monday’s 5-0 thrashing against Burnley, the 32-year-old’s Premier League season appears over. He now faces a race to be fit for their Champions League second-leg clash with Real Madrid in August.
Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream
If you’re reading this, it means that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has turned 32. I look at what has been been a whirlwind year for him and what’s in store for one of the Premier League’s best-ever strikers, whose admirable quest for continental club success is fast reaching its eventual conclusion. Continue reading
Kevin de Bruyne admits two-year Euro ban may see him leave Manchester City
Manchester City playmaker Kevin de Bruyne has admitted he could leave the club, should their proposed two-year ban from European competition come into effect once next season starts. The Citizens are appealing against UEFA’s punishment. Continue reading
Sergio Aguero reveals players are scared, despite proposed Premier League restart
While the Premier League continues to work on plans for Project Restart, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed players are worried about the various risks involved in resuming play during the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
Sergio Aguero breaks Henry and Shearer’s PL records as City thrash Aston Villa 6-1
Sergio Aguero netted a well-taken hattrick during Manchester City’s 6-1 rout of Aston Villa, breaking two Premier League records along the way: leapfrogging Thierry Henry to become the highest scoring non-Englishman in top-flight history while usurping Alan Shearer’s hat-trick record with his 12th too. Continue reading
Manchester City 2-1 Southampton: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis
Late strikes from Sergio Aguero and Kyle Walker proved enough for Manchester City to snatch a nervy win against a determined Southampton display at the Ethiad, just eight days on from the Saints’ record-breaking 9-0 defeat by Leicester. Continue reading
Manchester City 8-0 Watford: 5 Talking Points
Bernardo Silva netted his first career hat-trick as Manchester City celebrated their 125th anniversary with a record-breaking 8-0 home victory against a woeful Watford display on Saturday lunchtime. But what were five talking points from their memorable win here?
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.
West Ham 0-5 Manchester City: 5 Hits and Flops
Defending champions Manchester City turned on the style during an inspired second-half display to dismantle an encouraging West Ham display in their season-opener, ultimately winning 5-0 at the London Stadium. Continue reading