1 hour ago Liverpool transfer news: Reds enter talks for £43m star as deal 'approved' by forward

Liverpool are enjoying a busy summer transfer window and are set to finalise Florian Wirtz's move to Anfield with the German international expected to undergo his medical on Friday

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4 h. ago Kostas Tsimikas reveals Arne Slot's golden rule that changed it all for Liverpool

Arne Slot led Liverpool to Premier League glory in his first season in the dugout and defender Kostas Tsimikas has opened up on what the Dutchman changed after succeeding Jurgen Klopp

Politics

15 h. ago Pep Guardiola hinted at a new Rodri plan and he showed why in Man City win

Rodri continued his comeback from injury in the 2-0 win against Wydad AC as Man City got their Club World Cup campaign underway with a win.

Politics

18 h. ago How Man City signings have helped change the mood in Pep Guardiola's squad

Manchester City have been in the United States for a week as they play in the Club World Cup and the tournament is a bonus for their new signings.

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18 h. ago Man City treating Club World Cup as new season as Nathan Ake reveals how new signings can thrive

Manchester City came up empty-handed last season after losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace and defender Nathan Ake has explained what manager Pep Guardiola has told them

Politics

19 h. ago What Rayan Cherki’s Man City debut tells us about his future

City new boy Rayan Cherki showed promise in the Club World Cup against AC Wydad but may have left fans wanting more

Politics

22 h. ago Kylian Mbappe 'approved Liverpool transfer' before Man City stepped in and had final say

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe once gave the thumbs up for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool to land a player they had been chasing for years, only for Manchester City to swoop in and have the last word

Sport

22 h. ago Expect to see Premier League teams going longer more often next season

Playing out from the back works for top teams but sides at the bottom are giving away too many chancesBy Opta AnalystLong-ball football has, for better or worse, been on the decline for years. Football was once a kick-and-run game, shaped by long balls and the thinking that getting the ball close to the opposition’s goal as quickly as possible increased the chances of scoring, well, more quickly.That was swiftly disproved and left further and further in the rear-view mirror as the game sped off into the Premier League era and further still in the Pep Guardiola-inspired 2010s. As the technical standard of players increased, the ball was kept on the floor more and more. The laws of the game have even been changed to allow teams to play passes so short from goal-kicks that they do not even leave the penalty area. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Jack Grealish shows true colours with latest act amid Man City transfer speculation

Jack Grealish is heading out of the Manchester City exit door, having fallen out of favour under Pep Guardiola, but has continued to mark himself out with remarkable generosity

Politics

24 h. ago Top Man City star hints he will QUIT after this season amid Saudi transfer interest

Manchester City waved goodbye to club legend Kevin De Bruyne this summer and could be set to say farewell to another of Pep Guardiola's longserving stars in 12 months time

Politics

24 h. ago What Phil Foden did after Man City goal will have Pep Guardiola excited

Manchester City's Phil Foden got a goal and an assist in an hour on the pitch against Wydad in the Club World Cup

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26 h. ago Thursday’s briefing: Mudryk charged and Real held on Alexander

The 24-year-old Chelsea forward has not played since December after being provisionally suspended.

Politics

34 h. ago Pep Guardiola fumes at Rico Lewis red card as Man City make winning start at Club World Cup

Manchester City cruised past Wydad in their opening Club World Cup clash on Wednesday night, but the 2-0 win was dampened by a controversial red card for defender Rico Lewis

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34 h. ago Pep Guardiola says referee’s decision to dismiss Rico Lewis was ‘unnecessary’

Lewis was dismissed two minutes from the end of an otherwise satisfactory 2-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca in humid conditions in Philadelphia.

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34 h. ago What Pep Guardiola made of Man City debutants Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola picked two debutants in his first team selection of the season at the Club World Cup

Politics

35 h. ago Phil Foden stars in Manchester City win over Wydad AC but Rico Lewis sees red

Manchester City 2-0 Wydad AC (Foden 2, Doku 42)Lewis sent off after late VAR decision upheldThis midday kick-off in the Philadelphia heat that ended in victory against Morocco’s Wydad AC offered a glimpse of Manchester City’s hopes for the 2025-26 campaign as their Club World Cup defence was given the best start.It told us that Tijjani Reijnders can operate in the No 6 or “Rodri role” for Pep Guardiola despite being bought to scheme primarily as a No 8. It said that City’s high line remains a weakness though mitigation could be found in their big defensive guns, Rúben Dias and John Stones, being substitutes only. Continue reading...

Politics

35 h. ago 'Not easy' Pep Guardiola already has Man City concerns for new season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about what was to come this season for the Blues after an early start

Politics

35 h. ago Manchester City vs Wydad AC LIVE: Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku put City in full control in Club World Cup

Man City 2-0 Wydad: Pep Guardiola’s men got off to a winning start in Philadelphia

Society

35 h. ago Manchester City start Club World Cup campaign with comfortable win over Wydad AC

A crowd of 37,446 in the 67,594-capacity Lincoln Financial Field watched City stroll to victory over Wydad Casablanca

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35 h. ago Manchester City vs Wydad AC LIVE: Pep Guardiola’s side cruise to win in Club World Cup opener

Pep Guardiola’s side get their campaign underway in Philadelphia

Society