Premier League talking points ahead of midweek action
Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City are seeking to extend their remarkable winning run, while reigning champions Liverpool take on Chelsea in the battle for a top-four finish.
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‘We’re leaving everything on the pitch’ – Declan Rice confident West Ham can fly
Declan Rice felt West Ham proved they are the real deal in the race for the Champions League in their 2-1 defeat at Manchester City.
Sam Mewis at double as Manchester City register big WSL win at Birmingham
Sam Mewis scored twice as Manchester City kept the pressure on Women’s Super League leaders Chelsea with a 4-0 win at Birmingham.
City’s 20-20 vision and Leicester’s response – Premier League talking points
Manchester City are seeking a 20th successive win while the relegation battle is hotting up and there are some other intriguing games in the Premier League this weekend.
FPL tips: City show the way for bumper double gameweek
Manchester City offer options in all four positions for those looking to freshen up their Fantasy Premier League teams for gameweek 26.
Manchester City put one foot in Champions League quarter-finals
Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus struck as Manchester City put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Angelino claims Pep Guardiola ‘killed’ his confidence at Manchester City
Former Manchester City defender Angelino has claimed manager Pep Guardiola “killed” his confidence during his time at the Etihad Stadium.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola sounds note of caution around return of supporters
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has sounded a note of caution around the return of supporters to sports venues.
Bayern wobbling and Luis Suarez faces Chelsea – Champions League talking points
Champions League holders Bayern Munich return to European action on Tuesday for the start of the knock-out stage.
Raheem Sterling hails ‘great understanding’ between Man City defenders
Raheem Sterling scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City continued their winning streak with victory at Arsenal but has singled out his defensive team-mates for praise.
Pep Guardiola impressed with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal after Man City win again
Pep Guardiola was full of praise for protege Mikel Arteta as his Manchester City side recorded an 18th win in a row with a narrow victory at Arsenal.
Manchester City’s 18-match winning run broken down game-by-game
Manchester City extended their record-breaking run of consecutive victories with an 18th successive win in all competitions on Sunday.
Raheem Sterling scores winner as Manchester City claim 18th consecutive victory
Raheem Sterling’s early header proved enough for Premier League leaders Manchester City to win at Arsenal and pick up their 18th successive victory in all competitions.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City players deserve to stay but some may leave
Pep Guardiola says all his record-breaking Manchester City players deserve to stay at the club for “many, many years”, but accepts some of them may leave this summer.
Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal can discuss keeping Martin Odegaard beyond summer
Mikel Arteta has praised the leadership quality of loan signing Martin Odegaard and is eyeing up summer talks to potentially extend his Arsenal stay.
Thomas Partey is likely to miss out as Arsenal take on Manchester City
Arsenal are likely to be without Thomas Partey for Sunday’s Premier League visit of leaders Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola impressed by Mikel Arteta’s progress at Arsenal
Pep Guardiola believes his former assistant Mikel Arteta is turning Arsenal into Premier League title contenders.
Mikel Arteta hails Manchester City as Europe’s best
Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal side will be coming up against the best team in Europe when Premier League leaders Manchester City head to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Manchester City distance themselves from claims they are talking to Lionel Messi
Manchester City have distanced themselves from claims they are negotiating with Lionel Messi over a summer move to the Etihad.
‘Bernardo Silva is back’ – Pep Guardiola praises Man City midfielder
Pep Guardiola believes Bernardo Silva is back to his best after Manchester City continued their imperious winning run with victory at Everton on Wednesday night.
Manchester City’s 17-match winning run broken down game-by-game
Manchester City extended their record-breaking run of consecutive victories on Wednesday with a 17th successive win in all competitions.
Pep Guardiola refuses to think about Manchester City’s record-breaking run
Manchester City may have added yet another record to their collection with victory over Everton but Pep Guardiola insisted he had little time to dwell on such details.
Manchester City move 10 points clear with convincing victory over Everton
Manchester City moved 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League as second-half goals from Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva powered them to a 3-1 win at Everton.
International break could lead to rise in coronavirus cases – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola fears that next month’s international break could lead to a rise in coronavirus cases in football, potentially undoing months of hard work to contain the spread.
Pep Guardiola praises ‘exceptional’ job done by Jurgen Klopp
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to the “exceptional” job done by Jurgen Klopp and expressed sympathy for his Liverpool counterpart.
Manchester City without in-form Ilkay Gundogan for Everton trip
Premier League leaders Manchester City will be without the in-form Ilkay Gundogan for Wednesday’s trip to Everton but Pep Guardiola has had more positive news on Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero.
Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin misses Manchester City game but nearing return
Dominic Calvert-Lewin will again be absent as Everton host Premier League leaders Manchester City – but manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes the striker will be fit to face rivals Liverpool this weekend.
Yan Dhanda says Facebook’s decision provides ‘more fuel for hate’
Swansea midfielder Yan Dhanda says Facebook’s decision to keep open the account of the person who racially abused him on social media has provided “more fuel for hate”.
Manchester City’s 16-game winning sequence broken down game by game
Manchester City’s 16th successive win on Saturday evening saw them extend their record-breaking run of consecutive victories for an English top-flight side across all competitions.
Sell, sell, sell – Jose Mourinho defends Tottenham’s cup final merchandise
Jose Mourinho has no issue with Tottenham selling merchandise to mark their Carabao Cup Final appearance but will not be dipping into his own pocket to purchase any.