Northwich Victoria Overview

Silva lifts lid on failed Barca move before 'best' Man City transfer

Former Manchester City playmaker David Silva has revealed how close he came to joining Barcelona before ultimately sealing a career-defining switch to the Etihad Stadium. The Spanish icon explained that Valencia blocked an approach from the Catalan giants in 2008 prior to financial difficulties forcing his eventual sale to England.

Enzo Maresca calls on Manchester City fans to bring inflatable bananas

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca believes off-field financial allegations have brought the entire club closer together. The Italian coach welcomed the revival of the iconic 1980s inflatable banana craze ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.

'We were lucky!' - Enrique fumes at PSG stars despite brilliant Champions League victory

Luis Enrique has urged his Paris Saint-Germain players to find greater consistency despite their impressive 4-2 Champions League victory over Manchester City. The Spanish head coach admitted his side were fortunate not to throw away their commanding lead during a chaotic second half.

Enzo Maresca backs Phil Foden to return with a vengeance

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca expressed total confidence that Phil Foden will bounce back strongly following a recent three-game suspension. The Italian coach also reserved glowing praise for 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi following his impressive Champions League display against Paris Saint-Germain.

Maresca warns Haaland needs time off despite record-breaking goal streak

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca admits he will need to rest Erling Haaland during an intense period of domestic and international action. The Italian also defended star midfielder Enzo Fernandez, praising his character following City's flawless start to the Premier League season.

'Not interested in him!' - Man Utd legend snubs Haaland

Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has made a surprising claim regarding Erling Haaland, suggesting he would not want to see the prolific striker at Old Trafford. Despite the Norwegian's record-breaking exploits across the city at the Etihad Stadium, Parker believes the Red Devils have more pressing needs elsewhere on the pitch.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Manchester City	1 - 1	7	6	1	0	17	6	11	19	D W W W W
2	Arsenal		6	5	0	1	10	5	5	15	W L W W W
3	Brighton & Hove Albion		6	4	1	1	18	5	13	13	W W W D L
4	Chelsea		7	4	1	2	17	13	4	13	W W L D L
5	Brentford	0 - 0	7	2	5	0	12	6	6	11	D D W D D

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