Tag: Manchester City

Man City Duo Laporte & Mahrez Test Positive For Covid-19

Manchester City duo Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez have tested positive for Covid-19. City announced that both players have been forced to self-isolate for the next two weeks in a statement on their official website on Monday, which reads: “Manchester City FC can confirm that Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for Covid-19. “Both players are currently observing…

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Mbappe Mocks ‘Farmers League’ Criticism After Lyon Beat Man City; Lyon Reacts

Kylian Mbappe hit out at all of those that talk down the quality of Ligue 1, dismissing the typical “Farmers League” criticism in the wake of Lyon’s stunning win over Manchester City. Lyon shocked the Premier League powerhouses on Saturday, earning a 3-1 win that will send the Ligue 1 side into the Champions League semi-finals. The French side opened the…

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Man City Crash Out Of Champions League Again After Dembele Double

Two goals in the last 10 minutes from substitute Moussa Dembele saw Manchester City crash out of the Champions League quarter-finals once again after losing 3-1 to Lyon. In a thrilling and drama-filled conclusion, VAR allowed a Dembele breakaway goal to stand despite an apparent foul in the build-up before Raheem Sterling missed an open…

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Man City Defeat Real Madrid To Reach Champions League Quarter-Final

Manchester City capitalised on two Raphael Varane errors as they made it through to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Etihad (4-2 on aggregate). The hosts added to their first leg advantage early on as a lackadaisical Varane was caught in possession on his own byline by Gabriel…

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Man City Still Seeking Five New Players As Ake Arrives For Medical

Manchester City are looking to sign as many as five more players during the transfer window and want their business done by the start of the new season on September 12. Nathan Ake is in Manchester and expected to undergo a medical at Manchester City in the next 24 hours ahead of completing a £41m…

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Man City Sign Ferran Torres In £21m Deal

Manchester City have completed the signing of Valencia winger Ferran Torres in a deal worth an initial £21 million ($27m). The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium and will join up with Pep Guardiola’s squad for the 2020-21 season. Valencia could receive a further £11m ($14m) in add-ons for the Spain Under-21 international, who was in the final…

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Man City Beating Liverpool In Transfer Race To Sign £54M LaLiga Ace

Man City are leading Liverpool in the race to sign Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, according to reports. The Reds are believed to be interested in signing the Brazilian centre-half as a replacement for Dejan Lovren, who joined Zenit Saint Petersburg for £10.9m on Monday. Lovren’s exit leaves Jurgen Klopp with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel…

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Leicester City To Listen To Offers For Iheanacho

Leicester City are willing to listen to offers for Kelechi Iheanacho in an attempt to raise funds for their pursuit of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, Daily Mail has reported. The Nigeria international, who scored nine goals in 25 appearances for the Foxes this season, is seen as an option that could be released for Leicester to buy in-demand Edouard, whom Brendan Rodgers is…

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FOOTBALL: Wenger Names His Champions League Favourites

European football’s premier knockout competition resumes this week five months after it was halted at the last 16 stage because of the coronavirus pandemic. There are still four last-16 second leg ties to be completed, including Manchester City’s clash with Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on Friday, before the action then moves to Lisbon for an eight-team knockout tournament,…

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