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/ 1336 days ago

Liverpool and Manchester City hold meeting to ease tension

Liverpool and Manchester City have attempted to calm tension between the two teams ahead of a matchup next week. The clubs have a recent history of hostile incidents involving fans during games. City boss Pep Guardiola previously made claims that Liverpool fans threw coins at him during their October match. The Reds recently closed their […]

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/ 1340 days ago

Man City plans Etihad Stadium expansion to 60,000+ seats

Manchester City announced the beginning of feasibility studies for an expansion to Etihad Stadium. The City of Manchester Stadium, as it is known without sponsorships, is already one of the biggest in the country. It has a soccer capacity of just around 55,000. That, alone ranks it as the sixth biggest soccer stadium in England. […]

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/ 1340 days ago

Brazil interested in appointing Pep Guardiola as coach, says report

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is on the radar for international coaching positions, including the highly touted Brazil job. Brazil head coach Tite departed the role after Brazil shockingly exited the World Cup in the quarterfinals against Croatia. That being said, he did mention his plans to leave after this World Cup prior to the […]

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/ 1341 days ago

Man City break club-record WSL attendance

Manchester City maintained their unbeaten record against cross city rivals Manchester United as they drew 1-1 in the Women’s Super League on Sunday. The fierce encounter saw a record 44,259 attendance at the Etihad with both sides playing out a pulsating second half. Leah Galton had given the visitors the lead with a deflected effort […]

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/ 1341 days ago

Expect big Premier League changes after govt. approve regulator

United Kingdom government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to regulate the course of English Football in the country with massive changes and restructuring expected in the Premier League. Sunak has signed off and has given the nod to the introduction of a football regulator at the turn of the year. This development […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 1344 days ago

The evolution of the fullback in modern soccer

The role of the modern fullback, or an outside defender, revolutionized soccer and how teams play. When fans and pundits alike discuss positions on a soccer team, some garner more comments than others. Strikers, wingers and occasionally midfielders get praise for goals. Goalkeepers are heroes with good performances or the enemies when they make mistakes. […]

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/ 1370 days ago

Ivan Toney scores brace to sink Manchester City after England snub

Brentford beat Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday thanks to a brace by striker Ivan Toney. Goals by the 26-year-old center forward came 82 minutes apart from each other. The victory for the visitors broke a 16-game home winning streak at the Etihad by City. Toney was recently omitted from the England national team's World Cup […]

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/ 1370 days ago

Manchester City vs Brentford: TV coverage plans

Brentford face a tough challenge when they travel to Manchester City in their final game before the World Cup, and it is available to watch on US television. The Premier League will host its final round of fixtures before the World Cup break. Manchester City will be hoping to head into that break as close […]

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/ 1371 days ago

Arsenal are title contenders, claims Man City’s Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola named Arsenal as the best team in the Premier League this season. The reigning English champions have only lost one league match, but they are still behind the Gunners in the table. "We have made an incredible season, [Arsenal] have been better," Guardiola said during his usual Friday press conference. […]

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/ 1371 days ago

Man City-Liverpool rings in Carabao Cup fourth round

Liverpool and Manchester City have been drawn together for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The Reds narrowly edged Derby County earlier this week to advance to the fourth round. Backup goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher made three saves during the penalty shootout to help his club move on to the next round. City, on the […]

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/ 1378 days ago

Manchester City vs Fulham: TV coverage plans

Manchester City welcome Fulham to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with coverage plans available for those in the United States. It is set to be a matchup between two of the best performing teams in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s charges have been sensational, despite sitting second. Erling Haaland’s goalscoring form has been staggering. However, […]

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/ 1421 days ago

England, Wales report soccer-related crime up nearly 60%

Reports out of England and Wales claim crime at soccer matches inside the two countries skyrocketed. Disruptive incidents are up 60% compared to the last full season before the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, figures during the pandemic did not feature in the statistics. Fans did not attend matches. When they did, it was in considerably […]

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/ 1423 days ago

Manchester City partnership with Asian betting site raises eyebrows

Premier League powerhouse Manchester City announced a partnership with little-known Asian betting site 8Xbet earlier in the summer. The brand became the official betting partner of the club in Asia. “We are delighted to welcome 8Xbet as a regional partner of Manchester City today," stated Tom Boyle, Vice President Global Partnerships Marketing and Operations, City […]

EPL commentators on NBC: Aug. 20 to 22

Just two games in, there is already a certain air around certain clubs in the English top flight. Liverpool's two draws has them a quick four points back of Manchester City and Arsenal. Those two clubs are the only clubs with two wins through two. However, plenty of teams have high moments over the first […]

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/ 1457 days ago

Mendy rape accuser tells UK court she tried to fight off footballer

London (AFP) – The UK jury in the rape trial of French footballer Benjamin Mendy was on Wednesday told by one of his accusers how she had shouted 'stop' while trying to fight him off. The 32-year-old woman's recorded interview was played at Chester Crown Court in north-west England. She recalled how the 28-year-old Manchester […]