Arsenal and Liverpool’s task will only become more difficult: they must learn from the invaluable quality of Manchester City

Johnny Marr stood alongside Noel Gallagher at the Etihad Stadium, but one of the musical throwbacks came from an earlier era. During the pitch invasion at the final whistle, Manchester City was described on a banner as “the Four Tops”. Motown takes its name from the Motor City; Although football has now become Manchester’s most … Read more

Premier League weekend prizes: tears, cheers and a banger in the long run

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Palmer, Gusto, Nkunku – Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of clash with Arsenal

Chelsea suffered a late heartbreak against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. The Blues stayed firmly in the game until the late stages and arguably had the better chances, but it was Bernardo Silva who scored the decisive goal after excellent work from Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne. Nicolas … Read more

Manchester City reach FA Cup final after Bernardo Silva’s late goal sinks Chelsea

Where should Phil Foden play for England after Man City’s scintillating form?

Phil Foden has performed in Erling Haaland’s absence (Getty Images) Phil Foden’s hat-trick against Aston Villa on April 3 could be seen as a turning point for the Manchester City player. Long considered a substitute for the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, he shone on that occasion in their absence, with a … Read more

Pep Guardiola steps up the mind games ahead of the clash with Arsenal: they have had it easy in the title race

Pep Guardiola takes on former assistant Mikel Arteta in a potentially crucial match in the Premier League title race – Reuters/Dylan Martinez Pep Guardiola has told Mikel Arteta he has an “easy time” in the title race compared to Manchester City as he ramped up the mind games ahead of Sunday’s crucial clash with Arsenal. … Read more