65 m. ago Man United and Man City handed major January transfer window change as deadline moved

The January transfer window has now opened and runs later than usual this year. Here's what it means for Manchester United, Manchester City and other Premier League clubs

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65 m. ago What a dream January transfer window could look like for Man City

The January transfer window has reopened and it could be a busy one for Manchester City as they look to continue their title push

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6 h. ago Enzo Maresca on brink of Chelsea sack after breakdown of relations

Club set to open new year with emergency talksCryptic comments have led to rapid escalationEnzo Maresca is on the brink of leaving Chelsea after a complete breakdown in his relationship with the club. The situation around the head coach has been unpredictable for weeks and it is highly likely that a parting of the ways is expected to take place on Thursday.Chelsea are set to open the new year by holding emergency talks over Maresca’s position. It is expected that the Italian, who was booed by supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, will not be in charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City. Sources have indicated that Maresca wants to leave the club but it is unclear if he is willing to walk away without a payoff. His contract runs until 2029, with an option for an extra year. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Pep Guardiola: 2025 was one of my best years at Manchester City

City failed to win a trophy last season after an underwhelming campaign.

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7 h. ago Manchester City welcome Rodri back with Guardiola ‘prouder than ever’ of 2025 efforts

Manager praises his team’s turnaround in past 12 monthsJanuary arrivals also hailed for making a key differencePep Guardiola has praised Manchester City for turning their form around to become the best-performing Premier League team in 2025 and warned rivals they will improve once Rodri returns to full fitness.Despite a rare trophyless season, City go to Sunderland on New Year’s Day with 2025’s best points-per-game ratio, narrowly ahead of Arsenal, who played two more league matches. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago What you need to know about the St Peter's Square and Albert Square New Year's Eve events

The new year brings a new format for Manchester's official city centre celebrations

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9 h. ago In pictures: New Year's Eve revellers gather in city centre for Manchester's 2026 celebrations

The party is underway

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10 h. ago Enzo Maresca at risk of Chelsea sack if poor run persists with a dry January

‘Worst 48 hours’ comment and league form are problemsPalmer substitution and Bournemouth result were booedEnzo Maresca will be in danger of losing his job as Chelsea’s head coach if he cannot improve results before the end of January. The Italian, who was booed by home supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, is under mounting pressure after a poor run of form, and a series of self-inflicted wounds have raised doubts over his position.Chelsea have one win from their past seven league games and although Maresca is set to be in charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City his position is increasingly uncertain. Concern over the 45-year-old’s decisions during games and away from the pitch have grown in recent weeks and there can be no guarantee that Maresca will survive beyond the end of January if he proves incapable of reversing the slump. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Son of 'biggest Manchester City fan' who died on Christmas Eve 'in disbelief' as appeal continues

He said he had a 'gut feeling' something serious had happened when his phone started ringing on Christmas Eve

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11 h. ago Sunderland vs Manchester City prediction: Cherki to feature as visitors continue title push

Read the latest odds and tips as Pep Guardiola’s side look to continue their Premier League title push

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11 h. ago LIVE: Celebrations in city centre as Manchester prepares to ring in the start of 2026

Thousands are gathering to party the night away

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11 h. ago LIVE: Happy New Year as Manchester welcomes 2026 with stunning fireworks display

Thousands are gathering to party the night away

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12 h. ago Enzo Maresca could be sacked by Chelsea within WEEKS as pressure increases on under

ENZO MARESCA is ill. And the fans and bosses at Chelsea seem to be getting sick of him, too. Before Christmas, Maresca was being touted as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Yet Guardiola’s former assistant will return to the Etihad on Sunday amid huge doubts about how long he will stay...

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13 h. ago Man City transfer trick could offer Oscar Bobb an Etihad lifeline

Oscar Bobb looks likely to leave Manchester City during the January window with Pep Guardiola's side close to signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth

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14 h. ago Pep Guardiola hits out at Sky Sports in awkward press conference

Pep Guardiola did not take kindly to being asked about Manchester City's plans for the January transfer window ahead of their trip to Sunderland in the Premier League

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15 h. ago Enzo Maresca's future at Chelsea 'in doubt' amid tension with owners behind the scenes

Enzo Maresca has been linked with a sensational move to Manchester City as a replacement for Pep Guardiola and it appears he could be on the way out of Chelsea before long

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15 h. ago Man critical in hospital after police called to woodland over 'concern for welfare'

Police and paramedics descended on the scene

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15 h. ago Rodri in line for Manchester City return as Pep Guardiola questions title race talk

Guardiola downplayed discussion of the Premier League title and stayed tight-lipped on his plans for the January transfer window

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17 h. ago Man City given injury boost for Sunderland but at least four players will miss Premier League clash

Manchester City will hope that Jeremy Doku can return against Sunderland with four players already ruled out of the game

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17 h. ago Transfer news live: Man City close on Semenyo, Salah exit update, Guehi to Liverpool latest

Manchester City are leading the race for much-wanted Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo

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