Manchester City face an anxious wait over the fitness of star midfielder Rodri after he was forced off with a groin issue during Sunday’s crucial 2-1 Premier League victory against Arsenal. Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed the club are awaiting medical test results, casting a shadow over a massive win that drastically shifts the momentum in the title race.
Manchester City took a massive step toward another Premier League title with a gritty 2-1 win over Arsenal, and Erling Haaland stole the headlines for his actions on and off the pitch. The Norwegian striker scored the winning goal, but forced broadcasters into a swift apology after an X-rated outburst in his post-match interview.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes avoided a red card during Sunday's heated 2-1 defeat against Manchester City. Despite the Brazilian appearing to headbutt Erling Haaland, he was only shown a yellow card, and the Premier League has now confirmed why that decision was made.
Erling Haaland scored for the first time in the Premier League since February on Sunday, and his intervention was more than worth the wait as it gave Manchester City a 2-1 win over Arsenal which put them in the driving seat to win the title. A magical dribble from Rayan Cherki gave City the lead in the make-or-break showdown in Manchester, only for a terrible touch by Gianluigi Donnarumma to hand Kai Havertz an equaliser.
Bruno Fernandes has been hailed as the finest central midfielder in the Premier League following a match-winning display in Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Chelsea. The Portuguese star provided the decisive assist for Matheus Cunha to leave the Red Devils on the brink of Champions League qualification.
It's being billed as the biggest Premier League clash in years. On Sunday, Arsenal finally travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City in what has been marked in the calendar as potential title-decider for months. But with the two sides separated by just six points at the top of the table, and City holding a crucial game in hand, Mikel Arteta's out-of-sorts Gunners shouldn't feel like they need to live up to the much-hyped occasion.
The Premier League has never been more popular and yet this season there has been a noticeable rise in people, from everyday fans to respected pundits to even elite coaches, insisting they are losing interest. When Arne Slot said the English top flight was "not a joy to watch" many agreed with the Liverpool manager and the data backed up his argument.
Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva has come out swinging in defence of the current Gunners squad, rubbishing claims that Mikel Arteta’s side are ‘bottlers’ after falling short in recent title races. As the north London club prepare for a season-defining showdown against Manchester City, the Brazilian icon reflected on what made the 2003-04 Invincibles so special.
Erling Haaland believes Manchester City’s trophy-winning experience could prove decisive ahead of their huge Premier League clash with Arsenal. The Norwegian striker insists City remain “hungry for more” as the title race enters its decisive stage.
A mystery is brewing at the Etihad Stadium following the news that a full set of winners' medals from Manchester City's historic Treble-winning campaign has been put up for auction. Leading sports memorabilia auctioneers Budds have confirmed an "incredible and historical set of five medals" will go under the hammer later this month. The lot is scheduled to be sold as part of the 'Made In Manchester Live' auction, which is due to take place on April 28.
Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal will set up for a draw in Sunday's massive title showdown at Manchester City. The Gunners boss insists his side is heading to the Etihad with the sole intention of securing maximum points to tighten their grip on the Premier League trophy but he'll have to manage without Bukayo Saka, who is definitely out of the game.
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero believes Arsenal are beginning to show signs of "anxiety and nerves" as the Premier League title race reaches its boiling point. The former striker has tipped Pep Guardiola’s side to edge out the Gunners in their head-to-head clash at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dramatically claimed that the Premier League title race will be over for his side if they suffer defeat against Arsenal this Sunday. City currently trail the Gunners by six points, although they possess a crucial game in hand as the season enters its high-stakes final stretch, adding immense pressure to the showdown.
Mikel Arteta has been warned that Arsenal face a defining moment in their modern history as they prepare for a monumental title showdown against Manchester City. With the Gunners currently holding a six-point lead, former defender Jamie Carragher claims that a failure to secure the trophy would trigger a period of intense recrimination and doubt for the club and coach.
Bayern Munich have identified Inter defender Denzel Dumfries as a primary target to resolve their long-standing issues at right-back under Vincent Kompany. The Netherlands international is reportedly considering a summer exit from San Siro, sparking a high-profile transfer battle involving Manchester City and Barcelona.
Erling Haaland has labelled Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal as a "final" that could decide the Premier League title race. The Norwegian striker warned the Gunners that City are treating every remaining game as a knockout match in their pursuit for a fifth title in six years.
Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has broken his silence on Enzo Maresca's departure, claiming the club were forced into the "mysterious" change. The Blues chief suggested legal reasons are preventing the full truth from emerging following the shock exit in January.
Arsenal have received a significant fitness boost with the news that Noni Madueke is expected to be available for Sunday's pivotal Premier League clash against Manchester City. The winger sparked fears of a long-term layoff after being forced off during midweek Champions League action, but early indications suggest the damage is not as severe as first feared.
Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the Etihad Stadium to a close. The Portuguese playmaker released a heartfelt statement to supporters as he prepares to depart as a free agent this summer.
Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have clashed over their predictions for Sunday's monumental Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal. While both agree the stakes at the Etihad could not be higher, their expectations for how the 90 minutes will unfold are worlds apart.
Juventus are preparing a transformative summer transfer window as Damien Comolli and Luciano Spalletti look to assemble an "instant team" capable of returning to the Scudetto race. The Bianconeri have identified world-class targets including Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva to provide the leadership required in Turin.
Thierry Henry has issued a blunt challenge to Mikel Arteta, demanding that Arsenal back up their manager's claims of internal "fire" when they visit Manchester City this weekend. The club legend laughed off the suggestion that the Gunners could secure a result at the Etihad if they repeat the disjointed performances seen in recent outings.
Declan Rice has sent a defiant message to Manchester City, insisting that Arsenal are prepared to go all out for victory in Sunday’s monumental Premier League clash. The Gunners midfielder believes his side have the mentality required to handle the pressure of the Etihad Stadium as the title race reaches its boiling point.
The Premier League's financial power is once again threatening to deplete Serie A of its best prospects. Manchester City and Arsenal are currently targeting Atalanta's rising defender Marco Palestra, whilst Mikel Arteta's side also maintain a strong interest in Juventus standout Andrea Cambiaso, according to reports.
Barcelona have entered a high-stakes transfer battle against Manchester City to sign Palmeiras' 16-year-old attacking midfielder, Eduardo Conceicao. Determined to secure Brazil's latest wonderkid, the Catalan giants are intensifying negotiations to avoid repeating past mistakes of missing out on elite South American talents like Endrick and Estevao Willian to rival European clubs.