Pep Guardiola admitted he felt “a bit guilty” after Manchester City failed to deliver a winning performance for their fans against Southampton on Saturday.The champions were held to a frustrating goalless draw in front of a near-capacity and vociferous crowd, as Guardiola had called for, at the Etihad Stadium.Guardiola issued a rallying cry to supporters in midweek, stating his side ...Full Story »

A near-capacity crowd failed to inspire Manchester City as the champions were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Southampton at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side might even have felt relieved to claim a point after referee Jon Moss overturned decisions to award Southampton a penalty and send Kyle Walker off in the second half. Statistically City dominated but lacked their no...Full Story »

Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has confirmed that the Manchester United midfielder could sign for Juventus next summer. Pogba’s time as a Man United player has been marred by Raiola stirring the pot on a regular basis. The Frenchman has never shown much interest in discouraging him from doing so, which speaks volumes. With Pogba’s contract with Man United due to expire in t...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said he will not apologise for his comments about Manchester City fans following the Champions League victory over RB Leipzig despite being told by a leading supporters club to "stick to coaching," but added he would "step aside" if there ever was an issue with supporters. Guardiola said he would like more fans to attend Southampton's visit to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afte...Full Story »

West Ham will be without Michail Antonio for the visit of Manchester United.The striker is suspended following his red card at Southampton last weekend so Jarrod Bowen could move into a central attacking role.Vladimir Coufal, Angelo Ogbonna and Said Benrahma should return after being rested for Thursday’s Europa League win against Dinamo Zagreb.Edinson Cavani will miss out again for Manche...Full Story »

Charlie Austin could be back in action when QPR host Bristol City in the Championship.The free-scoring striker missed Rangers’ 2-1 Bournemouth defeat after a family bereavement.Summer signing Moses Odubajo could also return, having picked up a knock in the 3-3 draw with Reading.The right wing-back also missed the Bournemouth loss in midweek but is now back in contention.Bristol City can se...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed the performance of record signing Jack Grealish after an impressive Champions League debut in Manchester City’s remarkable 6-3 victory over 10-man Leipzig.The £100million summer recruit scored a superb goal and created another as City won a thrilling end-to-end Group A opener at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.“Hopefully it can be the first of many,” ...Full Story »

Luton substitute Danny Hylton extended Bristol City’s home jinx with a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 Championship draw at Ashton Gate.The hosts broke the deadlock after 57 minutes when Cameron Pring was fouled on the left touchline and Nathan Baker’s header from a Jay Dasilva free-kick found the bottom corner.But, with the 90 minutes up, City goalkeeper Dan Bentley failed to gathe...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson could barely contain his frustration after a late Dan Bentley error extended Bristol City’s run without a home win to 14 games.The Robins grabbed the lead against the run of play when Nathan Baker headed home Jay Dasilva’s 57th-minute free-kick.But, with the game in stoppage time, goalkeeper Bentley failed to gather the ball at the feet of Carlos Mendes-Gomes, who cross...Full Story »

Manchester City launched their latest Champions League challenge with a remarkable 6-3 victory over 10-man Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium.Five different City players got on the scoresheet for last season’s runners-up, who also benefited from an own goal in a thrilling end-to-end encounter to open Group A.Christopher Nkunku scored a brilliant hat-trick in a losing cause for the visitors, who...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo strike knocks down security lady during Manchester United warm-up An odd incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo took place just before Manchester United's encounter against Young Boys in the Champions League. The Portuguese star unleashed a thunderous strike, with the ball hitting a security guard who fell to the ground and had to be treated by medical staff. Ronaldo reached...Full Story »

Former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick has urged the club to pay whatever it takes to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United. Man United had a successful summer transfer window, bringing in Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, they didn’t strengthen in the area they arguably needed to the most – midfield. The Red Devils fell short of rivals Man C...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stressed the need for improved discipline and focus after 10-man Manchester United’s mistakes led to a shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys.A kind-looking group got off to a nightmare start in Bern as Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s red card changed the dynamics of an opener that began with returning forward Cristiano Ronaldo scoring again.United had to play a man lig...Full Story »

Manchester United’s Champions League campaign got off to a nightmare start as Jordan Siebatcheu’s stoppage-time strike earned Young Boys a famous 2-1 victory against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s 10 men in Switzerland. Three-and-a-half months on from losing the Europa League final to Villarreal on penalties, the Red Devils were on course to return to continental action with a strai...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson is unlikely to have a major reshuffle ahead of Wednesday night’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Luton.Pearson fielded an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Preston at Ashton Gate, which extended the club’s wait for a home win to 13 games dating back to January, and has no new issues with which to contend.Chris Martin and And...Full Story »

Manchester City have withdrawn shirts and merchandise that included the name of defender Benjamin Mendy from their website after he was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault last month. While the reigning Premier League champions currently offer the names of their first-team players on the back of replica kits, Mendy is no longer an option online. Although it is not ...Full Story »

MAN City star Ruben Dias’ has reportedly called time on his near three-year relationship with stunning pop star girlfriend April Ivy. The shock news emerged after the Portuguese international appeared to remove all trace of the pretty brunette from his social media. Footie star Ruben Dias has reportedly broken up with pop star girlfriend April Ivy after their three-year romance They sep...Full Story »

Porto's Corona facing uncertain future Jesus Corona will have to lower his wage demands if he is to sign with a major European club, says Todo Fichajes. The Mexico winger was believed to want a major rise on his current pay in order to sign a new deal with Porto. But they have balked at his demands and he now looks set to move on to new pastures. Madrid eye up Cherki Real Madrid have picke...Full Story »

England teenage ace Jude Bellingham is on Manchester City’s wanted list. With their Brazilian midfield general Fernandinho now 36 and only on a one-year extended contract, the Premier League champions’ search for a long-term successor is well underway. And Borussia Dortmund star Bellingham, 18, is fast emerging as City’s first-choice to fill that pivotal role. Etihad boss ...Full Story »

Dani Alves move to Boca 'possible' Dani Alves could make a sensational move to Argentine giants Boca Juniors, with the player's management agency admitting that "everything is possible", as reported by Marca. Alves is now a free agent after rescinding his contract with Sao Paulo midway through the 2021 season. Terry interested in Forest job Former Chelsea star John Terry would be interest...Full Story »