Looks like Manchester City are about to secure the future of prolific striker Erling Haaland, with a new contract extension. The Norwegian superstar's new contract will reportedly have a release clause, however, so he may still sign with Real Madrid. Since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has taken the Premier League […]

Manchester City are no strangers to fixture congestion, but their latest scheduling issue has stirred concerns over player welfare. The Sky Blues will have to contend with two matches within just three days. That leaves City with no time for recovery or proper training between games. Ironically, it’s not City's fault. Instead, it’s a clash […]

Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing a potential move for Spanish star Rodri next summer. The Manchester City midfielder has been a smash hit since his arrival from Atletico Madrid back in 2019. City spent about $77 million to sign the dynamic midfielder at the time. Despite the massive fee, Rodri has been worth every penny […]

Multi-club ownership (MCO) models are becoming common in professional soccer. In the 2023/24 season, just four of the 20 Premier League clubs had controlling owners from the UK. UEFA also found in 2023 that 180 clubs worldwide were part of an MCO group. Global investment in soccer has seen a massive shift from single club […]

Legacy in soccer is often associated with how wonderful a player has served a club. Those who reach the heights of success develop their version of a legacy within a club. In the case of Joao Cancelo and his time at Manchester City, it is a mixed bag of emotions. The Premier League ultimately says […]

Manchester City returnee Ilkay Gundogan is ready to learn more under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard is perhaps the best manager in soccer currently and one of the best historically. The German midfielder has had the opportunity to see his managerial prowess up close. Moreover, from his spot as a defensive midfielder, Gundogan […]

Manchester City are currently in a significant legal battle that could have profound implications for their future, as the club faces 115 charges related to breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. The most serious allegations involve the failure to provide accurate financial information over nearly a decade (2009-10 to 2017-18). These charges, if proven, […]

Ilkay Gundogan has accepted that his time at Barcelona is coming to an end. The German midfielder looked to be a part of Hansi Flick's first team ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, a preference for development and younger players has relegated the 33-year-old to the transfer market. There, he is the subject of links […]

There were two dominant storylines ahead of the first big game of the English Premier League season. Enzo Maresca was making his debut with a head-to-head against Pep Guardiola, a coach he assisted in the triple-winning 2022-23 campaign. But there was a big contrast between the two teams heading into a new season. Manchester City […]

There are ample opinions about what should happen to Manchester City if the Premier League finds the Sky Blues guilty of breaching Premier League rules. The reigning English champions picked up charges 18 months ago of breaking financial laws more than 100 times. Since then, the club continued with business as usual. This comes as […]

Real Madrid is set to officially begin their 2024/25 season on Wednesday night in Poland. As the reigning Champions League winners, Los Blancos are facing off against Atalanta for the UEFA Super Cup. The Italian side previously collected the Europa League trophy by thumping Bayer Leverkusen in May. The Spanish giants typically play a ton […]

Even when they aren't playing, Manchester City are notorious for being innovative. In a first for the club, they will introduce a fourth kit for the 2024-25 season. This kit, however, is not just another design in the lineup. It represents a groundbreaking collaboration with British musician and lifelong Manchester City fan, Noel Gallagher. Best […]

There are so many variables that could affect predictions for the 2024/25 English Premier League, including some unknowns. There have been several key transfers among teams across the league. Riccardo Clafiori joined the best defense from last campaign with Arsenal. Manchester United signed several defensive players to shore up its issues from last season. Yet, […]

The hearing regarding Manchester City's 115 rule violations begins in just a few weeks. Premier League officials previously charged the reigning English champions of breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules 18 months ago. The complexity of the case, however, has created lengthy delays. In the meantime, other Premier League sides such as Everton and Nottingham […]

Every August, the FA Community Shield is played at London's Wembley Stadium as a "curtain-raiser" before the beginning of the English top-flight season. The final is played between the previous season's Premier League winners against the FA Cup winners. As a result, the 2024/25 Community Shield features Premier League champions Manchester City against FA Cup […]