Jack Grealish signed for Premier League Giants Manchester City at the start of the 2020/21 season for £100 million from his boyhood club Aston Villa, thus making him the most expensive English player in the world. It has been a great 10-12 months for him as Grealish also helped in taking his national team to …
Friendlies are often fun prospects offering a chance for teams to try out new approaches or throw in some youngsters. Be it at the club or international level, the expectation remains the same, a low-key affair that hopefully doesn’t tread into the mundane territory. However, referees, as they so often do, can play spoilsport and hamper …
Rarely do fans have the luck of witnessing a title-winning goal right at the death of a match, let alone one that defines a player’s career, and a football club’s future. Such is the case of the iconic ’93:20′ goal scored by Manchester City legend, Sergio Aguero. A mere mention sets the scene, the pass …
Sunday’s Manchester Derby was always going to be a difficult game for United given the gulf in quality between the two sides. The rivalry between the cross-town neighbours exists now more on paper, as in its barest form the derby is between one side who are the defending champions and league leaders and the other …
During the buildup for the much-awaited Manchester Derby, Man City‘s in-house media team fell for a well-crafted ruse by a fan on Twitter. In the second reported incident of its kind, a club displayed a tweet by a fan featuring TikTok star Hasbulla, with a narrative suggesting that the Russian is attending a football game …
Despite spending similar amounts of capital, the gulf between the two Manchester sides, at the moment, simply cannot be any wider. And it was on display during yesterday’s league clash between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad. Considering the historic rivalry shared by the clubs, one would expect the Reds to show some …
High atop the list for this season’s Premier League player of the year is Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese international has been at his majestic best for the Cityzens this season, however, things could’ve so easily been different had he left the club last summer. Initially suspected to be due to a lack …
After the unfortunate loss to Tottenham Hotspur last week, Manchester City have been looking over their shoulders as Liverpool inch closer to the leaders. On Saturday, Pep Guardiola’s side were desperate to clinch the three points at Goodison Park to maintain their lead. And so they did, as a moment’s hesitation from the otherwise brilliant …
The ongoing Russian hostilities against Ukraine has certainly impacted football in many ways, with clubs severing ties with Russian sponsorships, the Champions League final being shifted and national team captains refusing to play against the Russian national team in European competitions. Most importantly, it has certainly impacted Ukrainians around the world and footballers have been …
A newly surfaced video that has been doing the rounds online featuring Manchester City star Phil Foden has led to plenty of speculation from fans. In the video, Foden and his mother looked to be involved in an altercation with a group of scousers. Phil Foden appears to have been involved in a fight which started …
The many problems plaguing modern-day football include the likes of greed, racism, among others. One of these, while minor in nature compared to others, is bandwagoning. For those unfamiliar, bandwagoning is essentially climbing aboard the hype train of a largely successful club despite having no previous affinity to them. The problem is particularly common amongst …
Fans coming across their favourite stars and idols is always a delight to behold, similarly, this video of one such meet-up will probably be the most heartwarming thing you will see today. Captured before Manchester City’s FA Cup tie against Fulham, it centres around a classy gesture from Jack Grealish, which made a fan’s day. …
Manchester City dropped points in the Premier League after what seems like ages against Southampton. The Manchester Blues had to settle for a 1-1 draw due to a spirited performance by the home side. The Saints were especially impressive in the first half, and eventually found the back of the net through Kyle Walker-Peters. City, …
Special handshakes and footballers seemingly go hand in hand. Players on the same team usually spend months together sharing the same locker room, hence it’s natural for a certain camaraderie to take shape. This brotherhood often culminates in a special handshake, reserved for two friends on and off the pitch. Considering the popularity of footballers …
Chelsea’s game at Man City progressed rather predictably. Ever since Tuchel’s takeover, meetings between the two heavyweights are cagey affairs, with both sides opting for caution. Today’s fixture went about in the same fashion, especially in a rather dull first half. City dominated possession while Chelsea sat back pinned back in their own half looking …
Often regarded as one of the best managers not just of his generation, but of all time, Pep Guardiola has truly transformed Manchester City ever since he arrived at the club back in 2016. The Spaniard has won everything there is to win in his career spanning well over 15 years as a manager, although …
2022 began in grand fashion, as an enthralling game of football between Manchester City and Arsenal finished in a 2-1 victory for the Cityzens. While the scoreline might just flatter City’s performance, it does serve as a reminder of the reason for their dominance over English football. Snatching a victory no matter the odds does …