Man City news: PSG want Pep Guardiola (Image: GETTY) Paris Saint-Germain aren’t giving up hope that they can persuade Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City. The French giants have got Guardiola at the top of their wanted list if they part company with current boss Thomas Tuchel. The Spaniard who only has another year left to run on his contract said last week that he would be ‘100...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola tried to shrug off Manchester City’s frustrating draw with Crystal Palace after claiming the champions “did everything” they could to win.City looked to have snatched victory in a Premier League clash that burst into life in the closing stages when Sergio Aguero struck twice late on to overturn Cenk Tosun’s opener at the Etihad Stadium.But Palace rallied and...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson was lost for words following Niclas Eliasson’s winner against Barnsley.Both teams had missed a host of chances when Jay Dasilva burst down the left flank in the 87th minute and crossed to the far post where Eliasson controlled the ball and coolly picked his spot with a low shot.Johnson and his staff hugged each other in the dug-out and were soon celebrating a ...Full Story »

Hamilton eased into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup thanks to a comfortable 5-0 win against League Two side Edinburgh City. The Premiership team showed their quality from the outset and goals from Andy Dales, Scott McMann, Scott Martin, Andy Winter and Mickel Miller put the result beyond doubt. However, their progression into the next round came at a cost with both full-backs, Aaron McGowan ...Full Story »

Niclas Eliasson struck an 87th minute winner as Bristol City maintained their push for a Championship play-off spot with a 1-0 victory over Barnsley at Ashton Gate.The winger picked his spot at the far post with a low drive after a brilliant run and cross from the left by Jay Dasilva had created the chance.It was rough justice on Barnsley, who had created plenty of openings themselves in a match...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has said that he knew his Manchester City players were organising a party. City's squad sparked controversy with the secret bash, which 22 Instagram models attended. "I knew about it," Guardiola said about the party. "When they have time they have dinner together a lot of times. "With the staff, alone, they do it a lot. "I like when they're together away from here. "They so...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY star Sergio Aguero will wear special edition PUMA boots to commemorate smashing the Premier League hat-trick record last weekend. The Argentine legend, 31, scored three in his side's 6-1 crushing of Aston Villa as he broke the league's hat-trick AND goals scored by a foreign player records. Sergio Aguero will wear special gold boots from PUMA to celebrate his record-breaking we...Full Story »

Celtic boss Neil Lennon faces a transfer battle from Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa in the January window for the signature of Manchester City youngster Ian Poveda. Celtic have been offered the chance to sign Manchester City striker Ian Poveda in the January transfer window. Leeds United are also interested in recruiting the 19-year-old, although it’s believed that Torino are leading...Full Story »

Juan Mata’s second-half strike saw Manchester United advance to the FA Cup fourth round but their 1-0 victory over Wolves was soured by an injury scare to Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford.Mata skilfully lifted over former Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy midway through the second half but, four days before a visit to Premier League leaders Liverpool, Rashford then hobbled off barely 15 minutes...Full Story »

Joel Matip is one of three Liverpool players closing in on a return Jurgen Klopp says Joel Matip, Fabinho and Dejan Lovren are nearing a return to Liverpool training ahead of their match against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. Klopp was left with just two fit senior central defenders - Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez - following injuries to Matip (knee) and Lovren (ha...Full Story »

Manchester United will be without Ashley Young when they face Wolves in an FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday.The club captain, recently linked with a move to Inter Milan, missed the weekend win over Norwich with an unspecified injury and boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he would not return.The match will also come too soon for Eric Bailly but the defender – injured during pre-season &nd...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Sam Ricketts is likely to name a strong side for the FA Cup third-round replay at home to Bristol City – with a visit from runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool the reward for the winners.Ricketts made only two alterations for the initial tie as veteran goalkeeper Joe Murphy and midfielder Sean Goss came in for the 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate.The Shrews are without a win in ...Full Story »

Aston Villa fans left Villa Park before the half hour mark after a scintillating Manchester City raced 3-0 ahead. City lead 4-0 at half-time but it was at 3-0 when a large Villa contingent decided they'd seen enough. A Riyad Mahrez brace and Sergio Aguero scorcher put Pep Guardiola's side in a commanding position early on. And Villa fans were quick to flock to the exit after Aguero's strike...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has offered support to under pressure Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde. Valverde's job at Barca is on the line and Guardiola feels for the former Athletic Club coach. "Barcelona is a special place where winning the league isn't enough," he said after Manchester City's 6-1 win over Aston Villa. "I feel bad for Ernesto Valverde. "He doesn't deserve this. "...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero made Premier League history with a ruthless hat-trick as Manchester City embarrassed Aston Villa.The striker’s treble in City’s 6-1 thrashing cemented his place as the league’s all-time overseas top scorer.He has now scored 177 goals – from 255 league games – to overhaul Thierry Henry’s mark of 175 after a clinical performance at Villa Park.Sergi...Full Story »

Man Utd and Real Madrid target Van de Beek rules out January move Ajax star Donny van de Beek has affirmed he will not leave his club in the January transfer window, although he is flattered by the interest shown by some of Europe's biggest clubs. Van de Beek, 22, came to prominence last season during Ajax's stunning run to the Champions League semi-finals. The midfielder netted four goal...Full Story »

Substitute Jamie Paterson scored one and made another for Famara Diedhiou in the space of two minutes as Bristol City got back to winning ways with a 2-0 Sky Bet Championship victory at Wigan.The Robins had played second fiddle for the majority but raised their game in the last half-hour to arrest a run of five defeats in their last six matches.Looking to build on their win at Birmingham in thei...Full Story »

Harry Maguire could make a quicker-than-expected return from a hip injury for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Norwich on Saturday.Jesse Lingard misses out through illness but Anthony Martial, who was a late substitute in the Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City in midweek, could return to the starting line-up.Paul Pogba (ankle) and Scott McTominay (knee) are not expected to be...Full Story »

Leicester midfielder James Maddison is fit to face Southampton in Saturday’s Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium.Maddison sustained a knock during City’s 1-1 Carabao Cup semi-final draw with Aston Villa on Wednesday night, but after undergoing tests boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed he is clear to play.Daniel Amartey will undergo surgery on an ankle injury next week and i...Full Story »

Danny Drinkwater could make his Aston Villa debut when they host Manchester City on Sunday. The midfielder joined on loan from Chelsea this week and is available to face the champions. Matt Targett (hamstring) is also back but Jonathan Kodjia (illness) is likely to miss out. Keinan Davis (hamstring) is sidelined along with Tom Heaton and Wesley, who both had surgery on season-ending knee i...Full Story »