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‘Look back and regret it’: Alan Shearer reacts to Newcastle defeat vs Manchester City
Holders Manchester City will face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final after beating Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday. Newcastle were completely outplayed in the first half. After missing several good opportunities, Manchester City opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Kevin de Bruyne, who was simply outstanding once again, slotted past Karl Darlow following Fabian Schar’s needless push on Gabriel Jesus. In the second half, Newcastle came out with a positive outlook. They pressed high up the pitch and created the best chance of the game. Dwight Gayle, who replaced Andy Carroll, wasted Newcastle’s best chance when he skied over from six yards following Allan Saint-Maximin’s low cross. Moments later, Raheem Sterling raced down the other end, drifted inside and found the bott...
Report: Manchester City set to complete swap deal transfer this week
According to a report from The Times, Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Spain youth international striker Pablo Moreno. The highly-rated Juventus youngster will complete the move this week in a swap deal with the Portuguese winger Félix Correia moving in the opposite direction. According to Sky Italy, both the clubs have agreed a swap deal transfer. Correia, who was on loan at AZ Alkmaar this season, underwent the first part of a medical with Juventus last week. He was impressive this season, having scored three goals and setting up five more. The 19-year-old was only signed last summer from Sporting Lisbon. He is expected to join the Old Lady for the second part of his medical on Monday. Moreno, on the other hand, has agreed a four-year deal with City. The 18-ye...
Report: City intensify interest in £40m defender on Spurs’ wishlist, discussions have taken place
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Manchester City’s interest in Bournemouth centre-back Nathan Ake has intensified, and early discussions have taken place in relation to a possible deal. Pep Guardiola’s side will look to mount a stronger title challenge next term after Liverpool pipped them to the prize this season, and recruiting a top defender is top of their plans. Ake is also wanted by Tottenham Hotspur according to Daily Express. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho wants to beef up his leaky defence, and chairman Daniel Levy is said to be open to spending £40 million on the Bournemouth star. Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the 25-year-old, but Man. City are leading the race and were running the rule over him ahead of the winter transfer window. Bournemouth enquired about signing one o...
Report: City intensify interest in £40m defender on Spurs’ wishlist, discussions have taken place
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Manchester City’s interest in Bournemouth centre-back Nathan Ake has intensified, and early discussions have taken place in relation to a possible deal. Pep Guardiola’s side will look to mount a stronger title challenge next term after Liverpool pipped them to the prize this season, and recruiting a top defender is top of their plans. Ake is also wanted by Tottenham Hotspur according to Daily Express. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho wants to beef up his leaky defence, and chairman Daniel Levy is said to be open to spending £40 million on the Bournemouth star. Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the 25-year-old, but Man. City are leading the race and were running the rule over him ahead of the winter transfer window. Bournemouth enquired about signing one o...
Bruce says it ‘would be terrific’ to have a player like 28-yr-old who has 11 goals & 18 assists
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has heaped praise on Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne. He also joked that it would be terrific to have a player like that in his team one day. Bruce said (quotes via Chronicle): “Let’s hope he gets fed up with Man City and comes and gives us a hand! That would be terrific one day to have that sort of quality. He is a wonderful, wonderful player who has that bit of humility about him as well.” De Bruyne has been one of the best players in the world ever since his move to Manchester City. He has been in sublime form this season as well. The Belgian has produced 11 goals and 18 assists in all competitions so far. Newcastle take on Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final this weekend and Bruce hailed De Bruyne’s quality during his pre-ma...
‘It’s just a pity’ – Crouch shares major concern ahead of Newcastle clash with City
Newcastle United host Manchester City tomorrow in the F.A Cup quarter-finals and both teams will be looking to book a place in the semi-finals. The Magpies boss Steve Bruce hopes to lead his side to silverware, and this could be his only chance to do so with his future at St. James’ Park uncertain due to a possible £300 million takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Pep Guardiola’s side remain favourites ahead of the clash, but former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is hoping that Newcastle can cause an upset. However, the fact that the game will take place in an empty SJP doesn’t please him. “The best game is in Newcastle. Obviously, Manchester City are favourites to go through, but I really hope the home team win and I would love Steve Bruce to lift a trophy this season,” Crou...
Rodney Marsh’s 3-word reaction to Liverpool winning Premier League title
Former Manchester City forward Rodney Marsh has congratulated Liverpool on Twitter on winning the Premier League title this season. City’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea away from home at Stamford Bridge in London on Thursday evening means that Liverpool cannot be caught at the top of the league table. This is the first time that Liverpool have won the championship in the Premier League era. The Reds are as many as 23 points clear of City at the top of the standings, and Marsh has congratulated Jurgen Klopp’s side on Twitter on their success. >Well played Liverpool #champions — Rodney Marsh (@RodneyMarsh10) June 25, 2020 Best team in England this season Liverpool have been the best team in the Premier League this season, and it was only a matter of time before the Reds clinched the championship ...
‘I regard that as an honour’: Celtic-linked 123-cap international responds to the interest in him
Chilean international Claudio Bravo has been linked with a move to Celtic among other clubs this summer. The 37-year-old has now responded to the interest from Celtic and others claiming that it is an honour for him. He also added that the teams linked with him are big clubs and he is proud. The 123-cap Chilean international said (quotes via Daily Record): “There is nowhere in the world I would not consider playing. I’ve read the names of the clubs that have been linked with me and I regard that as an honour because they are very good clubs. “I’m proud that I have attracted interest from the clubs mentioned. What I and my family are looking for is a club with stability and a comfortable environment to live. It depends on several factors, it depends on the club and the p...
When can Liverpool win the Premier League?
Liverpool moved to within touching distance of their first title in 30 years after beating Crystal Palace 4-0 at Anfield on Wednesday night. Goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Fabinho and Sadio Mane sealed all three points for the home side. With that, Liverpool need just one more win to guarantee a first top-flight title triumph since 1990. The players and the fans can now feel that they are close to reaching the promised land. “Two points to go to win the league, it’s great,” Salah told Sky Sports. “Since I came here I said I want to win the Premier League. The city did not win it for a long time. “Last year we had a chance but Man City also played really well and deserved it. It’s our time to win the league.” However, the Reds can wrap up the title even before that. ...
Report: Man. City owner’s business partner finally reveals his role in Newcastle takeover
Reports emerged a week ago that Ali Jassim, a close business associate of Manchester City owner Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is serving as a broker in Saudi Arabia’s plans to buy Newcastle United through the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund – Public Investment Fund. His role wasn’t particularly very clear at the time, but he has finally revealed it during the ongoing court case between PCP Capital Partners’ owner Amanda Staveley and Barclays. As shared by The New York Times’ Tariq Panja on Twitter, Jassim agreed a cooperation agreement to share commission if he helps to source a buyer for the Magpies, but now Staveley is now a principal and he has nothing to do it with it anymore. The businessman has no involvement now in the Newcastle deal, nor any financial interest in it. Jassim finally ...
‘Prodigiously talented’: Gary Lineker makes bold prediction on ‘special’ Man City player
Manchester City defeated Burnley in the Premier League on Monday night at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez both scored twice as Pep Guardiola’s side thrashed Burnley 5-0 to ensure that Liverpool have to wait longer to win the Premier League title. Former great England striker turned popular football pundit Gary Lineker has showered praise on Foden on Twitter. Lineker posted two tweets on Foden. In his first tweet, he has hailed him as a ‘prodigiously talented’ player. He has claimed that Foden will be one helluva player who will be a regular player for Guardiola next season. Stunning goal from the prodigiously talented @PhilFoden. He’s going to be one helluva player…and yes, he’ll be a regular feature next season. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 22, 2020 In a separat...
Ederson credits Pep Guardiola with improving his game
Ederson has credited Pep Guardiola with making him a better goalkeeper and says the Manchester City boss “sees football in another way” to others. Brazil international Ederson has spent three seasons working under the Catalan coach, playing a key part in two Premier League title successes and four domestic cup triumphs. The 26-year-old is well known for his ability to command the box and start attacks from deep, but he was at fault for both goals in March’s derby defeat to Manchester United. However, Ederson insists that taking risks is something that is expected of him under Guardiola, who he credits for taking his game to the next level. “The role of a goalkeeper in Pep’s team is like the 11th outfield player on the pitch, in terms of the build-up, the pressing,” he told Sky Sports. “I t...
