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‘Not easy’ - Rodri plays title-chasing mind games on Arsenal

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ramped up the psychological warfare in the Premier League title race, warning Arsenal that the final hurdle is often the most difficult to clear. Despite the Gunners currently holding the advantage at the top of the table, the Spaniard believes the immense pressure of ending a 22-year title drought could lead Mikel Arteta's side to stumble.

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Semenyo lights up gloomy final - but Chelsea face more doom

Antoine Semenyo ensured Manchester City wrapped up a domestic cup double at Wembley on Saturday, as his sublime flick 18 minutes from time decided the FA Cup final at Chelsea's expense. Conversely, the 1-0 defeat was the confirmation of another miserable season for the Blues, whose hopes of qualifying for any form of European football are now in serious jeopardy.

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Emery labels Guardiola 'greatest coaching genius'

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the "greatest" coaching mind in the game. The Spaniard also praised the work of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique as he reflected on the elite level of management currently on display across Europe's top leagues.

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Rodri 'calm' over Man City contract talks

Manchester City midfield anchor Rodri has insisted he is in no rush to sign a new deal at the Etihad Stadium despite his current contract situation. The Spain international is choosing to focus entirely on the pitch as Pep Guardiola’s side looks to stave off the challenge of Arsenal in a gruelling Premier League title race.

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Guardiola tight-lipped on Man City future after FA Cup win

Pep Guardiola has once again fuelled speculation regarding his Manchester City tenure after refusing to discuss his future following a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea. Despite securing his 20th trophy in English football and keeping City's hopes of a domestic treble alive, the Spaniard maintained his "silent operator" approach when asked if this decade-long stint at the Etihad is nearing its conclusion.

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Bayern 'making inquiries' about Man City star Gvardiol

Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest in Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol as they look to reshape their defensive line for the upcoming season. The Croatian international has emerged as a key target for the Bundesliga giants, who are said to be exploring the possibility of a move for the versatile former RB Leipzig man.

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Semenyo revels in 'improvised' FA Cup final winner

Antoine Semenyo was the hero at Wembley as Manchester City secured a domestic cup double with a narrow victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final. The January signing from Bournemouth provided the decisive moment of quality in a cagey affair to hand Pep Guardiola his 20th trophy in English football.

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Guardiola 'changed how I see football', says Silva

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has opened up about his deep connection with Pep Guardiola after confirming that the 2025-26 campaign will be his final season at the Etihad. Speaking after City’s 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea - secured by an Antoine Semenyo strike - the Portuguese playmaker revealed that Guardiola "changed the way he sees football," while maintaining a professional stance on the manager's decision to let him depart this summer.

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Guardiola makes history as Man City secure double

Manchester City have once again asserted their dominance over the English game, securing the domestic cup double with a hard-fought victory at Wembley. Pep Guardiola's men edged past Chelsea 1-0 to ensure another trophy heads to the Etihad cabinet this season, with the coach writing his name in the history books once again.

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Sublime Semenyo secures FA Cup glory for Pep & City

Manchester City secured their second trophy of the season as Antoine Semenyo's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final. Pep Guardiola's side edged what was a pretty lifeless affair at Wembley, and Semenyo's sublime flick, scored with 18 minutes left on the clock, proved to be the difference as City won the competition for the eighth time in their history.

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Barca chief eyes Chelsea's Joao Pedro

Barcelona sporting director Deco is reportedly set to attend the FA Cup final at Wembley to personally scout Chelsea forward Joao Pedro. The former Blues midfielder has been in London this week for top-level meetings as the Catalan giants prepare for a significant squad overhaul this summer.

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Enzo can salvage tainted Chelsea legacy with FA Cup parting gift

Enzo Fernandez faces a date with destiny in Saturday's FA Cup final. His future at Chelsea is far from certain in the wake of some all-too-public flirting with a transfer to Real Madrid, but the midfielder can give the Blues the ideal parting gift as he prepares to line up against another of his potential suitors in Manchester City. If the stand-in captain can lead the manager-less side to victory, that would go some way to salvaging his tainted legacy.

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‘Foden’s not happening’ but Lampard backed to land ‘big name’

Coventry have been told that “Phil Foden’s not happening”, as some bold transfer shouts are made on the back of securing promotion into the Premier League, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why Frank Lampard can land big names. The Sky Blues are already in the process of identifying targets that can help them to compete in the big time, with their Chelsea legend boss set to act as a recruitment trump card.

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Foden staying ‘patient’ amid contract & transfer speculation

Phil Foden has insisted he is prepared to remain patient at Manchester City as he nears a lucrative new contract extension despite a challenging second half of the season. The academy graduate, who has attracted interest from across Europe, reaffirmed his status as a dedicated team player focused on helping the club secure further silverware.

Frequently asked questions

A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.

American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).

The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.

The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.

Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.

Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.

London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).

Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.

Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.