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Grealish strikes early as Man City move up to fourth in Premier League

In a thrilling match where Jack Grealish finally broke his goal drought, Manchester City secured a convincing victory against struggling Leicester.

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'I'll be back,' vows Erling Haaland after injury blow

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has channeled his inner Terminator, promising 'I'll be back' after being sidelined for seven weeks with an ankle injury. The Norway star, who limped off during City's FA Cup win over Bournemouth, will miss crucial matches including Sunday's Manchester derby.

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Erling Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks, confirms Pep Guardiola

Manchester City's star striker Erling Haaland faces up to seven weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury sustained during their FA Cup win over Bournemouth.

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AFP|Published

Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis after Haaland limps off

Manchester City secured a 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Watch VideoWobbling Liverpool face wounded Manchester City as Premier League title race hots up

Liverpool's Premier League title charge faces a critical test against Manchester City, while Arsenal aims to close the gap with a win over West Ham.

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Watch VideoOmar Marmoush hat-trick propels Man City back into Premier League top four

The Egyptian Omar Marmoush was in scintillating form as Manchester City recovered from their late Champions League collapse to lose to Real Madrid 3-2 at home in midweek.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch Video'Stay humble . . . ' Arsenal must take Erling Haaland's words to heart if they want to win the league

Arsenal's stunning 5-1 victory against Manchester City has sparked a heated debate about humility and sportsmanship.

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Man City made to eat humble pie by five-star Gunners

Arsenal deliver a stunning 5-1 victory over Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side grappling with defensive issues and raising questions about their top-four aspirations.

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Rowan Callaghan|Published

Watch VideoPep Guardiola 'doesn't have a defence' after Arsenal humble Manchester City

Pep Guardiola cut an agitated figure on the touchline throughout a chastening afternoon against Artsenal, and he conceded his Manchester City players had only themselves to blame.

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Erling Haaland sees 'something special' in Manchester City new boy Omar Marmoush

Erling Haaland has backed Manchester City's new £59m signing Omar Marmoush to become a 'fantastic' addition to the squad following an impressive debut in City's 3-1 victory over Chelsea.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Erling Haaland signs bumper new Manchester City deal until 2034

Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland commits his future to Manchester City with a groundbreaking contract until 2034, making it the longest deal in Premier League history.

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Watch VideoLiverpool’s Mohamed Salah could be on track to win Ballon d’Or, says Dortmund legend Zidan

Mohamed Zidan’s countryman Mohamed Salah currently tops the goalscoring charts in the English Premier League with 18 strikes, two ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoTable-topping Liverpool ready to inflict more misery on beleaguered Manchester United

With Liverpool six points clear at the top after a blistering run of 23 wins from 27 games in all competitions, United fans would be forgiven for fearing the worst.

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Watch VideoPep Guardiola staying put at crisis-hit Manchester City

Pep Guardiola only recently signed a two-year contract extension but City's dismal form has raised questions about his future at the Etihad Stadium.

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Watch VideoPep Guardiola confident of Erling Haaland revival if Manchester City 'play better'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident star striker Erling Haaland can rediscover his best form for the struggling Premier League champions.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Manchester City: Is Pep Guardiola’s age of domination coming to a rapid end?

It’s been one month since Manchester City last won a football match, and perhaps their age of domination had already come to an end for the champions of the English Premier League.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Man United off to thumping start after Erik ten Hag sacking

Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as interim Manchester United manager by beating Leicester 5-2 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Erling Haaland winner against Southampton sends Manchester City top of Premier League

The win was enough to lift Pep Guardiola's Manchester City into first place, two points ahead of second placed Liverpool, who can regain pole position if they win Sunday's blockbuster clash with title rivals Arsenal.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Dean Henderson howler gifts Nottingham Forest win over Crystal Palace

The England goalkeeper Dean Henderson allowed Chris Wood's low shot from outside the box to slip through his grasp to leave the Eagles still in the bottom three and without a league win this season.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Manchester City thump Slovan Bratislava in Champions League

The scoreline did little justice to the visitors' dominance in their Uefa Champions League clash as Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden struck within the first 15 minutes to set Manchester City on their way in the Slovak capital.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend action

Manchester City and Arsenal drew, Liverpool and Aston Villa won, while Manchester United were left frustrated in a fascinating weekend of Premier League football.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Manchester City snatch late draw after ill-tempered Premier League clash against Arsenal

A draw is enough for Manchester City to retake top spot in the Premier League Stadmings, two points clear of Arsenal in fourth.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Can Arsenal's mean defence shut out Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland?

Arsenal managed to stop Manchester City scoring twice last season, but still could not deny the English champions a record fourth consecutive Premier League title.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Manchester City battle Arsenal in early Premier League title showdown

Manchester City host Arsenal in a showdown between the Premier League title favourites on Sunday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Chink in the armour? Manchester City held by Inter Milan in Champions League

A repeat of the 2023 final, won 1-0 by Manchester City, did little to set the pulses racing, but Inter Milan will feel they should have inflicted a first home European defeat in six years for Pep Guardiola's men.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published