Steven Schumacher’s time in charge of Stoke began with a point as they were held at home to a goalless draw by Millwall.The 39-year-old had ended a four-year association with Plymouth to make the move to the Potters on Tuesday.And his opening match was promising albeit also frustrating as Stoke failed to make their dominance count.Stoke are now winless in nine games dating back to October,...Full Story »

But the Toon face a major stumbling block in their bid to sign the England midfielder. Kalvin Phillips has recently been in Club World Cup action Phillips, 28, is a long-term target for Eddie Howe's side. Newcastle are eager to strengthen their midfield following Sandro Tonali's betting ban. According to the Guardian, the Toon are the "front-runners" to sign Phillips next month. They add, h...Full Story »

Jason Knight’s 84th-minute strike earned Bristol City a thrilling 3-2 Championship win over Hull at Ashton Gate.The hosts took a 24th-minute lead when Jacob Greaves handled Tommy Conway’s glancing header and Conway sent goalkeeper Ryan Allsop the wrong way from the spot.But Hull battled back to equalise on 33 minutes through Aaron Connolly and went in front eight minutes later with t...Full Story »

Phil Foden hailed a momentous night in Manchester City’s history after they claimed the Club World Cup for the first time.The England midfielder was on the scoresheet as City thrashed Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 in Friday’s final in Jeddah to add the world crown to four other trophies already won in 2023.Foden said on TNT Sports: “We are not used to playing in this heat so it...Full Story »

Manchester City added the Club World Cup to last season’s treble with an emphatic 4-0 win over Brazilian side Fluminense in Jeddah on Friday.Julian Alvarez struck twice, setting them on their way after just 40 seconds and wrapping up victory late on, while Phil Foden forced an own goal and grabbed the other himself.It was manager Pep Guardiola’s fourth triumph in the competition but ...Full Story »

Manchester City are in talks with Juventus over a January deal for Kalvin Phillips, a source has told ESPN. Phillips is keen to leave the Etihad Stadium after struggling to earn opportunities under Pep Guardiola in the 18 months since his £43 million move from Leeds United. Italian giants Juventus have entered negotiations with City, although terms have not yet been agreed. The Serie A si...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips will demand guarantees about his playing time from any potential suitors as he looks to negotiate a move away from Manchester City. WHAT HAPPENED?The midfielder has made just 10 appearances for City in all competitions this season. Four of those have been in the Premier League, totalling just 89 minutes in the English top flight overall. Phillips is eager to move on in the Jan...Full Story »

It has been revealed the Norwegian star striker will play no part in the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia as well as two of his team-mates as the Citizens kick off their campaign on Tuesday Haaland is set to miss the duration of the Club World Cup with a foot injury Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku will all miss the duration of the Club World Cup. Manchester City kicked off their...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City players to seize a potential “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity after reaching the Club World Cup final.The Champions League winners set up a clash with Brazilian side Fluminense in Friday’s showpiece in Jeddah with a comfortable 3-0 win over Japanese outfit Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday.City needed an own goal in first-half stoppage time t...Full Story »

Manchester City eased into the final of the Club World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday.Without Erling Haaland, the Champions League winners needed an own goal to launch their campaign in Saudi Arabia but second-half strikes from Mateo Kovavic and Bernardo Silva saw them stroll to victory.Having already added the European Super Cup to last season&rs...Full Story »

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City players to "close a little circle" and win a clean sweep of trophies under his management with the Club World Cup. City have won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Super Cup and the Community Shield since Guardiola took over as manager in 2016. The only one missing is the Club World Cup, whic...Full Story »

Holders Manchester City will play FC Copenhagen in this season's Champions League round of 16, while 14-time winners Real Madrid face RB Leipzig. Copenhagen, who earned a memorable win against Manchester United on their way to finishing second in Group A, are the lowest-ranked side left in the competition. Elsewhere, Barcelona were drawn to face Napoli, notable for being two former clubs of ...Full Story »

Manchester City could be ready to offer a lifeline to one of their fringe players this winter. The Citizens are said to be holding talks with Juventus regarding a fringe midfielder. The Sky Blues and the Turin club are negotiating over a potential deal for Kalvin Phillips. The England international has been a peripheral figure at City since arriving at the start of the 2022/2023 season. Ac...Full Story »

Real Madrid likely to make new January signing after Alaba injury 🚨⚪️ Real Madrid plan was not to sign any player in any position in January… but it could change after Alaba injury.“We will see in the next days if we can sign someone in January”, says Carlo Ancelotti. pic.twitter.com/FQxzlbfI9p— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 17, 2023 Kendry Paez se...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan was frustrated as Stoke held his side to a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at the Hawthorns.The Baggies had to settle for a point against their managerless visitors, who frustrated their hosts.Lynden Gooch gave Stoke a surprise lead after 12 minutes when his cross looped over Alex Palmer and into the net.Brandon Thomas-Asante restored parity after 35 minutes bu...Full Story »

West Brom missed the chance to close in on the top four as managerless Stoke earned a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at the Hawthorns.Lynden Gooch gave Stoke a surprise lead after 12 minutes before the hosts’ pressure paid and Brandon Thomas-Asante equalised in the 35th minute.West Brom move up to fifth in the table with the point, but relegation threatened Stoke will be the happier of the ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Barcelona drop more points in La Liga title race     Chelsea after winning and keeping their first clean sheet in the league since October 2nd vs. bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United     Man City draw 2-2 after a 95th-minute penalty for Crystal Palace     Man City 2-2 Crystal Palace !!!!     Che...Full Story »

Real Madrid is aware of the series of buyout clauses in Erling Haaland's Manchester City contract. Real see Haaland as an alternative to PSG star Kylian Mbappe and are developing a closer relationship with his agent, Rafaela Pimenta. AS says Real have learned of Haaland's rolling buyout clause in his deal. The clause allows the Norwegian to leave in 2024 and is also valid for the summers of...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola's side set a Premier League record during their draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Manchester City players will no doubt be disappointed with their performance at home to the Eagles as they threw away a two-goal lead. Jack Grealish initially put them ahead at the Eithad before Rico Lewis doubled their advantage in the second half. But Roy Hodgson's side battled on and g...Full Story »

Man City enter race to sign Fulham midfield star Manchester United are interested in signing Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window, according to the Daily Star. The Cityzens are reportedly eyeing a £50million move for the Portuguese international who is also wanted by Bayern Munich. West Ham could use Ings in swap deal to sign Southampton star West Ham are eye...Full Story »