1 hour ago Manchester City look to bounce back in Premier League, Lionesses in action – matchday live

News and discussion as we build up to the day’s actionPremier League things | Get in touchPremier League: Matchday 13 where has the time gone? Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?Our writers ponder all these talking points and more in our 10 things to look out for this weekend. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Manchester United’s academy reeling from staff churn and Ratcliffe’s brickbats

Troubled times at Carrington as the club proud of producing the next generation of stars is in flux under fresh leadershipThe standards of Manchester United’s academy have “really slipped” in recent years, according to Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The club is renowned as one of the world’s best schools for young players, so the words of the man at the top of the football operation will have stung those trying to create the next generation of stars.The academy is in flux after Nick Cox, its long-time leader, left in September to become technical director at Everton. His replacement, Steve Torpey, joined from Brentford and is an ally of United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox. The pair worked together at Manchester City and the introduction of another former employee from there implies a literal blueprint is being followed. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'Fists, kicks and chairs thrown': Popular Manchester city centre bar sees six violent incidents in as many months

Police urged council bosses to revoke its licence

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4 h. ago Two strangers from same city find themselves in court together after being caught getting off same flight

Leon Coley said he came across a social media advert offering money. Gemma Edgar said she was trying to clear a gambling debt.

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4 h. ago The sunny Spanish city with its ‘spectacular’ Christmas markets and lights that’s a £13 flight from Manchester Airport

The Andalusian city transforms into an illuminated wonderland with dazzling displays, twinkling lights and festive shopping

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4 h. ago Two strangers from same city find themselves in court together after being cuffed getting off the same flight

Leon Coley said he came across a social media advert offering money. Gemma Edgar said she was trying to clear a gambling debt.

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5 h. ago Pep Guardiola backs Man City fans after Champions League gestures

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is only expecting more noise against Leeds if the players earn it

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5 h. ago Elliot Anderson to Man United transfer twist emerges as shock £165m double swoop planned

Our opinion on the latest Manchester United transfer gossip as the Reds and Manchester City lock horns over the signing of Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson

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6 h. ago Pep Guardiola defends himself from familiar Man City charge in revealing press conference answer

Manchester City face Leeds in the Premier League today on the back of a week that has dented confidence at the Etihad.

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15 h. ago Man City icon Sergio Aguero drops verdict on Florian Wirtz amid Liverpool disaster

Florian Wirtz has struggled to make an impact at Liverpool since his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, but Sergio Aguero believes he will "settle" and become "vital" for the Reds.

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17 h. ago Why 'scarred' Pep Guardiola took huge Champions League gamble as Man City theories emerge

Pep Guardiola made 10 changes for Manchester City's Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen in midweek and watched the Blues lose 2-0.

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17 h. ago Rodri injury update given as Pep Guardiola delivers damning Man City verdict

Here are your latest Manchester City headlines after Pep Guardiola's pre-Leeds press conference.

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20 h. ago Pep Guardiola: Manchester City did not try in defeat to Bayer Leverkusen

The City manager paid the price for making 10 changes to his starting line-up as the German side won 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

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20 h. ago Stunning pizzeria chain with Manchester city centre location voted best in the world

L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele topped the list this year

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20 h. ago Pep Guardiola gives Man City updates on Bernardo Silva and Rodri

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the future of Bernardo Silva and Rodri's fitness

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22 h. ago Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE: Man City team news and injury updates ahead of Leeds United

Manchester City take on Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday aiming to return to winning ways after defeats to Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen

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28 h. ago Manchester City vs Leeds United Premier League prediction, odds and betting offer

Pep Guardiola will be eager to get a winning momentum back within his squad after back-to-back defeats in the last week

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46 h. ago Man City might have got their transfer strategy wrong in 2025

Manchester City have had a busy year in the transfer market but at the end of it the question is how much the team has improved.

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46 h. ago CCTV appeal as man, 20, punched unconscious at Manchester city centre bar

He suffered a fractured jaw

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46 h. ago Huge American fashion and homeware brand unveils first Greater Manchester store

To new opening in Manchester city centre marks the retailer's third new site in the UK this month

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