Two Manchester City players test positive for Covid-19
Manchester City have confirmed Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for coronavirus. The two Etihad stars are not suffering and have no symptoms of the virus – but still have to self-isolate. City confirmed the news on their club website – two weeks ahead of their opening Premier League game. The statement read: […]
Manchester City’s two-season UEFA ban lifted
Manchester City’s two-season European ban has been lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. UEFA’s club financial control body (CFCB) sanctioned City in February for what it said was a breach of its Financial Fair Play (FFP) and club licensing regulations. The CFCB said City had overstated sponsorship revenue in their accounts and in […]
Coronavirus: UEFA Postpones Man City vs Real Madrid Champions League Tie
The second leg of Manchester City’s last-16 second leg Champions League tie against Real Madrid, scheduled for Tuesday 17 March, has been postponed. The decision, confirmed by Uefa, comes after the Real Madrid squad went into quarantine because of coronavirus. The second leg of Juventus’ last-16 tie against Lyon has also been postponed on the same date. […]
Man City vs Arsenal Postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
Tonight’s Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed as a precautionary measure following the announcement on Tuesday that Evangelos Marinakis has contracted COVID-19. Thirteen days ago, Olympiakos played Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in the UEFA Europa League and Mr Marinakis, the Greek club’s owner, met with several Arsenal squad members and staff. Following medical advice, […]
Confirmed: Real Madrid’s 19-man squad for Man City clash
Zinedine Zidane has selected a squad of 19 players for Real Madrid’s last-16 match in the UEFA Champions League against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu (Wednesday, 21:00 CET). Gareth Bale and Luka Jović return to the squad after missing the last match against Levante due to illness. Nacho Fernandez, James Rodriguez, Brahim, Mariano and […]
Manchester City banned from Champions League for two seasons
Manchester City has been banned from the Champions League for the next two seasons for “serious breaches” of UEFA’s financial fair play regulations. The current Premier League winners will be barred from competing in UEFA club competitions and fined €30m (£24.9m), European football’s governing body has announced. UEFA said Manchester City had overstated sponsorship revenue […]
Manchester City ban two fans for life after racist comments against Raheem Sterling
Two Manchester City supporters have received five-year football banning orders from the courts and lifetime bans from the Premier League title holders after they admitted using racist language. Ian Baldry, 58, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, made a racist comment towards City winger Raheem Sterling as he celebrated scoring a goal in a Premier League home […]
Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez gives reason for missing Caf Awards
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez has congratulated Liverpool forward Sadio Mane for winning the 2019 African Player of the Year award. Mahrez, who was in the running for his second Player of the Year award, finished third behind Senegalese star and second-placed Mohamed Salah. Despite missing the big prize, the 28-year-old’s stunning free-kick against Nigeria […]
FA Cup fourth round: Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City discover opponents [Full draw]
The draw for the 4th-round of the FA Cup was carried out a short time ago, with the Premier League’s heavyweights having discovered their upcoming opponents. If Manchester United can get the better of Wolves at Old Trafford, they face a trip to either Watford or Tranmere. Southampton will take on the winners of the […]
Everton have completed the signing of Fabian Delph from Manchester City
Everton have announced the signing of midfielder Fabian Delph from Manchester City on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old England international, who joined City from Aston Villa in 2015, signs for an initial fee of £8.5million plus £1.5million in add-ons. He told the club website: ‘Every time I have played against Everton, whether it was home […]
