20 h. ago Pep Guardiola hits out at referee and says ‘without Haaland it would be tough’

Guardiola: Bournemouth goal was ‘due to the official’Man City manager hails ‘incredibly coachable’ strikerPep Guardiola praised Erling Haaland after the striker’s two first-half goals inspired Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth and took them second in the table, though the manager also criticised officiating at the Etihad Stadium during his nine years in charge.Haaland’s 12th and 13th league goals of the season came on 17 and 33 minutes, Nico O’Reilly’s third for City coming on the hour. Tyler Adams equalised in the 25th minute for the visitors but it was a controversial goal as David Brooks placed a hand on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Alex Scott’s corner, removing it from the goalkeeper at the last moment. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Pep Guardiola hits out at referee Anthony Taylor after Manchester City victory

Guardiola felt Bournemouth’s goal in City’s 3-1 Premier League win should have been ruled out for a foul on Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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23 h. ago Who does Anthony Taylor support? Referee's allegiances revealed amid Man City fume

Antony Taylor's display in Manchester City's Premier League clash against Bournemouth was met with furious protests by City players and supporters at the Etihad Stadium

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7 d. ago Erling Haaland injury latest as Man City wait on four stars ahead of Swansea City tie

Manchester City injury news after the Premier League victory over Aston Villa

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1 week ago Manchester City injury latest as Blues face anxious Nico Gonzalez wait amid Rodri concern

Manchester City injury news amid Nico Gonzalez wait after Villarreal victory

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3 w. ago Premier League referee Anthony Taylor reveals the impact of abuse on his family

Taylor criticised the ‘archaic’ culture around the game and said there is an ‘expectation of perfection’

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3 w. ago Anthony Taylor says he considered QUITTING refereeing after family airport attack

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor was attacked by furious Italian fans shortly after the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma and he has now opened up on the incident

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4 w. ago Erling Haaland powers in early goal to earn Manchester City victory at Brentford

A 250th Premier League win for Pep Guardiola, achieved at record speed, and in a season where no contender is perfect, a seventh title trophy cannot be ruled out. The Manchester City of autumn 2025 is work in progress, low on previous star quality but still full of possibilities. The presence of Erling Haaland in his currently devastating form is a cast-iron guarantee they will be sticking around for a while yet.The ninth minute saw Haaland score his ninth Premier League goal of the season. Supplied by Josko Gvardiol, Haaland was left with plenty to do but his power and speed completed the job, bustling through Sepp van den Berg and Nathan Collins to clatter past Caoímhin Kelleher. At 25, and handed a leadership role by his manager, Haaland is thriving under added responsibility. Continue reading...

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