The effigy — sculpted in full match kit from a tree trunk weighing nearly a ton — was nicked after complaints it looked nothing like the 22-year-old star. AN eyesore 10ft statue of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been stolen. The effigy was nicked after complaints it looked nothing like the football star Credit: Getty The effigy was nicked after complaints it looked not...Full Story »

Newcastle target Gallagher loan dealNewcastle are targeting a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher - according to The Telegraph. The 22-year-old shone on loan at Crystal Palace last season but is struggling to fight his way into Thomas Tuchel's plans at Stamford Bridge at the start of the 2022-23 campaign. Gallagher could have the option to join Eddie Howe's ranks at Newcastle, b...Full Story »

Blackpool will be without Sonny Carey through suspension for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City on Saturday.The midfielder is beginning a three-match ban for his sending-off in last weekend’s draw against Burnley.The Seasiders also have a long injury list.Charlie Patino, Lewis Fiorini, Luke Garbutt, Kevin Stewart, Keshi Anderson and Jake Beesley are all currently sidelined....Full Story »

Manchester City and Portuguese international star Bernardo Silva may have a tough decision ahead of him in the last few days of the summer transfer window after French giants Paris Saint-Germain have submitted a formal bid for the 28-year-old. According to an update from Get French Football News, tomorrow’s edition of L’Équipe will feature reports that PSG has tabled a €...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson believes progressing in the Carabao Cup could help foster a winning mentality in his squad after they reached the third round with a 3-1 win at Wycombe.The Robins have now won their last three games in all competitions and their extra quality told at Adams Park as they earned a home tie against Lincoln.Pearson said: “It’s about winning games. If we ...Full Story »

Kane Wilson’s first goal for Bristol City helped the Championship side advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup as they ran out 3-1 winners at League One Wycombe.It was also a night to remember for 18-year-old midfielder Dylan Kadji, who had earlier put the Robins in front on what was his senior debut.Kadji’s big moment took just seven minutes to arrive as he prodded the ball in...Full Story »

Raphael Varane has said Manchester United new signing Casemiro is perfectly suited to English football and has backed his former Real Madrid teammate to be a success at Old Trafford. Casemiro has completed his move to United and watched from the stands as boss Erik ten Hag's team earned a memorable 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday. Varane knows all about the Brazil midfielder after their tim...Full Story »

D’Mani Mellor is a doubt for Wycombe when they take on Bristol City after picking up a knock.The forward was absent for the Chairboys’ win against Barnsley at the weekend and Gareth Ainsworth could still be without a number of players including Ryan Tafazolli, Sam Vokes, Brandon Hanlan and Sullay Kaikai.Goalkeeper Max Stryjek could keep his spot between the sticks after an impressive...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola welcomed the adversity Manchester City had to fight their way through at Newcastle as they attempt to defend their Premier League crown.The champions trailed 3-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon before scrapping their way to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling encounter with Eddie Howe’s men.Reflecting on a pulsating afternoon on Tyneside, Guardiola said: “Why not give...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva came to Manchester City’s rescue as the Premier League champions fought back to take a point from a six-goal thriller at Newcastle.Silva, starting for the first time in the league this season, ensured a rip-roaring contest in which the visitors led after five minutes, but trailed 3-1 nine minutes into the second half, ended 3-3.Before kick-off neither side had conceded a top...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson said a deserved Severnside derby win over Cardiff was the perfect 59th birthday present.Tommy Conway’s 41st-minute glancing header from a Nahki Wells cross broke the deadlock in an entertaining clash.And centre-back Rob Atkinson sealed a deserved win by stooping to head home Kal Naismith’s 64th-minute free-kick from the left.A delighted Pearson said: &...Full Story »

Goals from Tommy Conway and Rob Atkinson gave Bristol City the Severnside derby bragging rights with a 2-0 Championship win over Cardiff at Ashton Gate.The home side took a 41st-minute lead when Nahki Wells crossed from the left and Conway got in front of his marker to net his fourth goal of the season with a glancing header.Centre-back Atkinson made it 2-0 with a stooping header from Kal Naismi...Full Story »

Despite being just 23 years of age, Hakimi has already impressed in Ligue 1, the Bundesliga and the Serie A. The defender is currently plying his trade with PSG and scored four and assisted six in 32 league outings last year. Before that he was able to win the Serie A title with Inter under Antonio Conte and excelled with BVB. When he was playing for Dortmund, he formed an excellent partner...Full Story »

Ajax are leading the race to sign Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech this summer, with Manchester United also interested. Ziyech has struggled to cement a regular place in the Chelsea side since arriving from Dutch club Ajax, with many suggesting he has been unable to adapt to the English game. The Moroccan international may find himself even further down the pecking order after the arrival of Raheem...Full Story »

Manchester City hoping to tie Bernardo Silva down to new contract Rumours continue to circulate regarding Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City. Barcelona and PSG have been heavily linked with approaches for the 28-year-old although, it looks like he will be staying at the Etihad - at least in the short term. He is seen as a key member of the squad in Manchester and there is a desire to g...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling has said he was "fuming" and "raging" at the way his Manchester City career came to an end this summer. The forward ended his seven-year spell at the Etihad Stadium after sealing a transfer to Premier League rivals Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million. Sterling previously said a lack of game time led to his departure but he has now expressed his unhappiness with how h...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will make a late decision on full-back Matt Targett ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with champions Manchester City.Targett missed last weekend’s 0-0 draw at Brighton with a hamstring injury and will be given until the last moment to prove his fitness.Winger Ryan Fraser is expected to return after recovering from a back problem and, with defenders Emil...Full Story »

Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes misses the Severnside derby against Cardiff on Sunday through suspension.Sykes was sent off in Tuesday’s 2-0 home win over Luton for a challenge on Luke Freeman, which sparked a melee between the two sets of players and ended with both clubs being charged by the Football Association.Kane Wilson would seem to be Sykes’ natural replacement for the Sky...Full Story »

Anthony Martial has returned to training ahead of Manchester United’s crunch clash with rivals Liverpool on Monday.The 26-year-old impressed during the Red Devils’ pre-season tour but missed the first two games of the season with a hamstring injury.United boss Erik ten Hag says Martial is back in training, but Victor Lindelof and Facundo Pellistri are absent.Liverpool striker Roberto...Full Story »

Ruben Dias' new squeeze is cabaret dancer Ginevra Festa Manchester City superstar Ruben Dias has a new squeeze - an exotic cabaret dancer named Ginevra Festa. The two were spotted snogging on a boat off the coast of the Balearic Islands in Spain, with Dias splitting up with his popstar girlfriend less than a year ago. The 25-year-old Portuguese defender was also seen walking hand-in-hand with...Full Story »