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Man City, Man Utd turn to FA Cup glory to save poor seasons

Man City, Man Utd turn to FA Cup glory to save poor seasons

Manchester City’s hopes of a trophy this season now rest solely on the FA Cup ahead of Saturday’s visit of second-tier Plymouth, while holders Manchester United also desperately need silverware to rescue a miserable campaign. With Premier League leaders Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham already out, the path has been cleared for the Manchester giants, …

'Man City's surrender in Madrid marks end of an era'

‘Man City’s surrender in Madrid marks end of an era’

Manchester City’s shocking decline and fall was confirmed by their own travelling supporters suffering on the top tier of the Bernabeu as they were being ruthlessly put to the sword by Real Madrid. The giant clock inside this magnificent arena was on 80 minutes when Mateo Kovacic lined up a tame shot that flew straight …

Reaction as Man City lose to last-minute Bellingham strike for Real Madrid

Fifth-round And then there were 16. Here is the draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup. These games will be played across the weekend of 1 and 2 March, however we don’t yet know the picks for TV. Preston North End v Burnley Aston Villa v Cardiff City Crystal Palace v Millwall Manchester …

Man City & Celtic face Real & Bayern - but who else is in play-offs?

Man City & Celtic face Real & Bayern – but who else is in play-offs?

The Champions League knockout phase play-offs get under way this week as 16 teams face off looking to join the eight already into the last 16. Manchester City and Celtic are among those aiming to progress from their two-legged ties – against European champions Real Madrid and Bayern Munich respectively. But which teams are in …

A rivalry of our times - why Man City & Real are fighting for their lives

A rivalry of our times – why Man City & Real are fighting for their lives

Real Madrid v Manchester City in a Champions League knockout match. It is becoming a classic rivalry of our times. This will be the fourth time the football powerhouses have met in Europe in the last four seasons – but with one big difference. This time, rather than being in the latter stages, both sides …

Champions League playoff draw: Man City to face Real Madrid, Celtic meet Bayern [Full Fixtures]

Champions League playoff draw: Man City to face Real Madrid, Celtic meet Bayern [Full Fixtures]

Reigning champions Real Madrid will face 2023 winners Manchester City in the play-off round of this season’s Champions League, following Friday’s draw. It is the fourth year running in which the sides have been drawn against each other in a knockout tie, with Real emerging victorious in a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-finals last season. Celtic …

Man City sign forward Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt

Man City sign forward Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt

Manchester City on Thursday announced the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush for a reported initial fee of around £59 million ($72.6 million). The 25-year-old, whose contract is understood to include a potential further £4.2 million in add-ons, has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League champions. Marmoush is City’s third signing of …

PSG comeback floors Man City as Arsenal near Champions League last 16

PSG comeback floors Man City as Arsenal near Champions League last 16

Paris Saint-Germain pushed Manchester City to the brink of Champions League elimination after coming from two goals down to win 4-2 on Wednesday, while Arsenal all but secured their place in the last 16. Holders Real Madrid remain in contention for a top-eight spot after sweeping aside Red Bull Salzburg 5-1, but Bayern Munich’s hopes …