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Manchester City Women Go Clear at WSL Summit After Derby Win

Lauren Hemp scored on her first start since November as Manchester City Women moved four points clear at the top of the WSL after a convincing derby day win over Manchester United. The winger, who returned to the side during last week’s win at Everton, scored a rasping drive on the stroke of half-time to […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Has Pep Guardiola Finally Silenced His Critics at Manchester City?

When Manchester City announced that Pep Guardiola was swapping Munich for Manchester in February 2016, many were quick to comment that the Catalan boss wouldn’t cut it in the Premier League. His tiki-taka style of play was not suited to the fast pace of English football, they said. He was used to managing superstars, they […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Three things we learned – Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool

Manchester City were too good for Liverpool, as a Jeremy Doku inspired performance moved the Blues up to second place in the Premier League table. After missing a penalty inside the first 15 minutes, Erling Haaland made amends with a looping header from a fine Matheus Nunes cross to give City the lead. Liverpool then […]

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4 months ago | 3 reads

Manchester City Destroy Liverpool: Reaction & Media

What a win by Manchester City! The club turned on the creativity and swagger and came out with a convincing win by three goals. Special performances by Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias, just 10/10 victory. A special Sunday that ends in a huge win vs. a classic new era rival for the club. […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Manchester City Women Hit top Spot With Victory at Everton

Manchester City Women showed their title credentials as the earned a hard-fought victory over Everton at Goodison Park. Vivianne Miedema and Bunny Shaw scored the goals either side of a Kelly Gago goal to send the Blues above Chelsea at the WSL summit. With the champions drawing 1-1 at Arsenal on Saturday to go two […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Five things to look out for – Manchester City vs Liverpool

Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium in arguably the biggest match of the Premier League season so far. The Blues head into the match a point ahead of Arne Slot’s team, who have steadied the ship after a run of six defeats in seven games in all competitions. Both sides will have their […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Manchester City v Liverpool: Gut Feelings

Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium as the look to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. City can move to within four points of the Gunners with victory over the Mersey Reds and the Blues will be confident given the form of the team against Liverpool’s poor recent form. This is the last […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Everton Women v Manchester City Women: Preview, Team News and Prediction

Manchester City Women could go top of the WSL when they face Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea’s draw at Arsenal and Manchester United’s surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa leaves the Blues with an opportunity to take the lead in the title race, and victory will put them a point […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Manchester City v Liverpool: The Opposition

Manchester City face a tough weekend test as they welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium. City are in-form at the moment and face a Liverpool side that has struggled in recent weeks, undergoing a difficult patch that was similar to City’s form last season. The Blues lost nine from thirteen games in a barren spell […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Three things we learned – Manchester City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund

Manchester City overcame Borussia Dortmund in a brilliant attacking performance at the Etihad Stadium in the UEFA Champions League. All of City’s attackers were at their sharpest as Phil Foden struck twice, Erling Haaland scored yet again and Rayan Cherki bagged his first Champions League goal, with Waldermar Anton pulling one back for Dortmund before […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Manchester City vs. Liverpool: Preview & More

Manchester City host Liverpool in a truly tough Premier League clash, one that has been so fun in the last five years. The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great season. Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England Time and Date: Premier League: Sunday 9 November 2025, Kickoff at 16:30 […]

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4 months ago | 2 reads

Manchester City Cruise 4-1 vs. Borussia Dortmund: UCL Reaction & Media

Manchester City earned a really good win in the Champions League. The team played really well and with Cherki rounding into form as well as the heater Foden and Haaland have been on, the sky is the limit for the club. Doku and Gvardiol were also really good and shined in this one. A solid […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Manchester City v Borussia Dortmund: Gut Feelings

Manchester City continue their Champions League campaign as they welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. The Blues have two wins and a draw from their three matches so far and victory over Dortmund will send them potentially second in the table. Dortmund will want to avoid defeat and a victory for […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Five things to look out for – Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund

Manchester City continue their UEFA Champions League campaign with the visit of Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad Stadium. The Blues are in good form, and come off the back of a commanding 3-1 win against Bournemouth with yet another two goals from Erling Haaland. Dortmund, meanwhile, are falling far behind Bayern Munich after their perfect […]

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4 months ago | 2 reads

Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund: UCL Preview + More

The Champions League rolls on! The race to crown a continental champion and the stage is set for another clash of titans! Manchester City are facing Borussia Dortmund at home. Let’s dive in! Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England Referee: Szymon Marciniak Time and Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025, Kickoff at 20:00 GMT, 3.00 PM EST […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Three things we learned – Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth

Erling Haaland bagged another brace as Manchester City ended Bournemouth’s eight game unbeaten streak at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian’s two first half goals, both assisted by Rayan Cherki, either side of a Tyler Adams equaliser contributed to an enthralling first half, where both teams played entertaining, attack minded football. The second period was cagier, […]

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4 months ago | 2 reads

Manchester City Down Bournemouth: Reaction & Media

Manchester City take home a class victory where the two man group of Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland ran roughshod. Foden, NOR and more were also very good. The win brings City back near the top of the table as the cityzens have improved much from the early aughts of the season. City win a […]

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4 months ago | 1 read

Manchester City v Bournemouth: Gut Feelings

Manchester City will go second in the Premier League table if they beat the current occupants at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon. The Blues are eighth in the Premier League after the weekend’s result, nine points behind leaders Arsenal and desperately need the points to keep the pressure on the Gunners. Bournemouth are this season’s […]

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4 months ago | 0 reads

Five things to look out for – Manchester City vs Bournemouth

Manchester City return to Premier League action as they welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium. The Blues have played three consecutive games on the road, faring well with wins against Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League and Swansea City in the Carabao Cup but losing disappointingly last weekend to Aston Villa in the league. Their […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Manchester City vs. Bournemouth: Preview & More

Manchester City host a tough Bournemouth side in a truly top Premier League clash. The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great season. Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England Time and Date: Premier League: Sunday 2 November 2025, Kickoff at 16:30 GMT, 11:30am EST USA Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: […]

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4 months ago | 0 reads

Three things we learned – Swansea City 1-3 Manchester City

Rayan Cherki sparkled for Manchester City as they came from behind to beat Swansea City and book their place in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup. The French attacking midfielder was by far the best player on the pitch, and contributed a goal and an assist in the last fifteen minutes to wrap up […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Jeglertz Gives Manchester City Women Injury Update

Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz has used his pre-match press conference to give some much-needed injury updates ahead of Saturday’s WSL clash with West Ham. The Blues have won five of their six matches so far this season and take on a team that is sitting at the bottom of the table, having lost all […]

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Manchester City Beat Swansea: League Cup Reaction & Media

What a good win for the club! Cherki, Marmoush and Nico especially showed out. RAN was very good as well as the club faced some down slope action early on. The team bounced back well amid some difficulty on the match and left with a 3-1 away victory. We go to the quarter finals! On […]

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4 months ago | 1 read

Swansea City v Manchester City: Gut Feelings

Manchester City head to Wales in an attempt to secure a place in the League Cup quarter final as they take on Swansea at the Swansea.com Stadium. City will field many changes from the team that lost at Aston Villa on Sunday, but the Blues will still be favourites to progress to the last eight. […]

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4 months ago | 2 reads

Five things to look out for – Swansea City vs Manchester City

Manchester City travel to south Wales to face Swansea City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The Blues haven’t won the tournament since 2021, after going four consecutive seasons winning the trophy. They come into this game off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. Swansea, meanwhile, are sitting […]

4 months ago | 1 read