3 h. ago Pep Guardiola drops Ilkay Gundogan bombshell ahead of FA Cup clash

Ilkay Gundogan returned to Manchester City in the summer and, despite a difficult year for those at the Etihad, the German's time at the club looks set to be extended

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4 h. ago Fresh Jack Grealish injury doubt vs Plymouth sums up the Man City dilemma that has no solution

Jack Grealish is a fitness doubt for Manchester City's FA Cup clash with Plymouth as Pep Guardiola admitted 'question marks' over his injury record.

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11 h. ago A rare slip by genius Guardiola is the cause of Manchester City’s slump

After head coach’s failure to recognise the need to upgrade an ageing squad last summer, the FA Cup is their last hopeIn Manchester City having only the FA Cup to chase we see the product of the club’s failed summer recruitment, ill fortune with injury and the ravage of time to a core of Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering squad.While Julián Álvarez’s club-record £81.5m sale to Atlético Madrid in the close season bulged transfer coffers, only Savinho was recruited for £30m, alongside the return of the now 34-year-old Ilkay Gündogan for free, as Guardiola decided no major replenishment was needed. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago ‘It’s similar to Enron’: La Liga president accuses Manchester City of financial deception

Enron one of the largest bankruptcy cases in US historyLa Liga alleges City distort EU’s internal marketManchester City have been accused of an Enron-style financial deception by La Liga’s president, Javier Tebas.Tebas said the Spanish league filed a complaint against City to the European Commission in the summer of 2023, which he says the Commission is investigating. City have not commented on Tebas’s allegations but club sources are aware of them, and strongly refute them. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home with their dog

The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife, according to a Santa Fe sheriffOscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. In a statement to the Santa Fe New Mexican, County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.It quoted the police department saying: “We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday.” The Press Association confirmed there is an “active investigation’’ into the deaths. Sheriff Mendoza said there was no immediate indication of foul play. He did not provide a cause of death or say when the couple might have died. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home alongside one of their dogs

The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife• Gene Hackman: the star of every scene he was in – appreciation• Gene Hackman: a life in pictures – gallery• ‘Who are you calling a star?’: Gene Hackman interviewed at home in Santa Fe in 2002Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.In a statement to the Santa Fe New Mexican, County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said: “We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday.” The Press Association confirmed there is an “active investigation’’ into the deaths. Sheriff Mendoza said there was no immediate indication of foul play. He did not provide a cause of death or say when the couple might have died. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Incredible Spanish city with less tourists in March and still 17C before summer

Barcelona is one of Spain's most visited cities, and you'd be surprised to know that the best month to visit it is in March. Why? Less tourists and warm temperatures.

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3 d. ago Man City Ilkay Gundogan transfer stance amid contract extension twist and Galatasaray plan

Ilkay Gundogan could depart Manchester City at the end of his contract this summer despite the fact he has a one-year extension available

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3 d. ago Graham Potter urged to hand West Ham’s Chelsea recruit debut as club eyes huge savings

West Ham fans are urging Graham Potter to promote an in-form academy striker to the first team, with his impressive performances offering a cost-effective solution to the club’s striker dilemma

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3 d. ago City breaks help drive surge in summer travel demand for On The Beach

The travel agency pointed to a 10% rise in advance bookings for the crucial summer period, compared to the same time last year.

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4 d. ago City breaks drive surge in summer travel demand for On The Beach

The travel agency pointed to a 10% rise in advance bookings for the crucial summer period, compared to the same time last year.

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4 d. ago Manchester City could sign dream Kevin De Bruyne replacement in shock swap deal

Manchester City are gearing up for a big summer of spending as they look to rebuild their struggling side and fill it with more young talent - with Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz eyed as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne

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4 d. ago Man City rebuild under Pep Guardiola has to start before summer transfer window opens

Manchester City need work in the summer transfer window, but their effort needs to start in Manchester well before then.

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7 d. ago Omar Berrada 'sends' Man United staff sack warning amid Ineos cuts

Manchester United appointed Omar Berrada as their CEO in the summer having poached him from local rivals Manchester City

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7 d. ago Pep Guardiola hints at Man City clearout in the summer: ‘That is the reality’

Guardiola conceded time may now be catching up with some of his squad

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7 d. ago Erling Haaland offer, Kevin De Bruyne agreement and Rodri talks in Man City end of season plan

Manchester City are heading into their biggest summer transfer window since Pep Guardiola took over at the Etihad Stadium.

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8 d. ago Man City turn focus to Champions League qualification after Real Madrid humbling

A 6-3 aggregate defeat was another low point in a frustrating campaign for City, who now look set for a rebuild in the summer.

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9 d. ago One Man City summer exit might have been decided in Madrid with Pep Guardiola's double snub

The moments you might have missed as Manchester City took on Real Madrid in their Champions League knockout play-off second leg.

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9 d. ago How to vote in BBC EastEnders live episode love twist as Denise Fox chooses Jack Branning or Ravi Gulati

Viewers will have the ability to vote whether Denise Fox should reunite with estranged husband Jack Branning or have a fresh start with secret lover Ravi Gulati.

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1 week ago Two Man City players set for last dance vs Real Madrid before difficult summer contract decisions

Manchester City have difficult decisions to make over two Champions League greats in the summer. They will hope both Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan can roll back the years against Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

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