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Man City To Explore Expansion Of Etihad Stadium

Man City To Explore Expansion Of Etihad Stadium

Manchester City have announced they will explore the possibility of expanding the Etihad Stadium and developing the surrounding area. City regularly fill the stadium for Premier League games, underlining their position as one of the best-supported clubs in England. They are hoping to take greater advantage of that by adding around 5,000 more seats as well as investing in improving the fan experience around the ground too. “Manchester City has today announced it is undertaking feasibility studies to develop a best-in-class fan experience and a year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium,” a statement by the club read.…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Admits He Was Close To Joining Man City

Cristiano Ronaldo Admits He Was Close To Joining Man City

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he was ‘close’ to joining Manchester City last summer, before his ‘heart’ convinced him to make a sensational return to Manchester United instead. At the time, Ronaldo was heavily linked with City while in the process of leaving Juventus. At one stage it even appeared as though City would get a deal done, until United swooped in. Now, the 37-year-old has revealed just how keen City were to have him and how invested Pep Guardiola was in making it a reality. “Honestly, it was close,” Ronaldo confirmed in his lengthy interview with TalkTV. “It was…
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Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw: Manchester City Host Liverpool

Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw: Manchester City Host Liverpool

The Carabao Cup fourth round draw was made on Thursday night following the conclusion of Manchester United's victory over Aston Villa. The biggest tie made was undoubtedly Manchester City vs Liverpool, which will see the Premier League champions host this competition's current holders. Elsewhere, Eddie Howe will entertain his former club when Bournemouth travel to Newcastle, while Man Utd's victory over Villa saw them rewarded with a home tie against fellow Lancastrians Burnley. The ties will be played in the week commencing 19 December, with the World Cup final taking place on the preceding Sunday.   2022/23 Carabao Cup fourth…
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Police Investigating Criminal Damage Complaint After Man City Team Bus Left With Cracked Windshield After Liverpool Defeat

Police Investigating Criminal Damage Complaint After Man City Team Bus Left With Cracked Windshield After Liverpool Defeat

Detectives are investigating the alleged criminal damage to Manchester City's team bus following their defeat against Liverpool at Anfield. Joins long list of incidents from Sunday's match Bus allegedly damaged as it left the stadium City bus was smashed at Anfield in 2018 WHAT HAPPENED? The fallout from the game of the Premier League weekend continues. There is an official investigation into the alleged damage caused to the Manchester City team bus as it left Anfield after the match on Sunday. THE BIGGER PICTURE: It was another great clash between the two teams on the pitch but it was ill-tempered…
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Confidence Was Key In The Defeat Of Borussia Dortmund – Manchester City’s Mahrez

Confidence Was Key In The Defeat Of Borussia Dortmund – Manchester City’s Mahrez

Despite conceding first against the Germans, the Citizens clawed their way back and earned an away win which helped them seal a semi-final spot Riyad Mahrez disclosed that self-assurance played a key role in Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat of Borussia Dortmund in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash. The English team took a 2-1 advantage to the Signal Iduna Park, albeit, their qualification hopes suffered a setback as the Black and Yellows took a 15th-minute lead through Jude Bellingham’s superb curling effort. Nonetheless, the Algeria international levelled matters for the Citizens via the penalty spot before the hour mark after…
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‘I’ve Had A Very Weird Season’ – Sterling Makes Man City Form Admission Amid Scramble For Minutes Under Guardiola

‘I’ve Had A Very Weird Season’ – Sterling Makes Man City Form Admission Amid Scramble For Minutes Under Guardiola

The England international concedes his standards have dipped slightly in 2020-21, but he is focused on finishing the campaign strongly Raheem Sterling has made an honest admission over his form at Manchester City amid an ongoing scramble for regular minutes under Pep Guardiola, conceding "this season for me personally has been a very weird one". Sterling has played a vital role in City's domestic success over the past five years, helping them win back-to-back titles in 2017-18 and 2018-19 while taking his tally of goals for the club to 113 across all competitions. However, the 26-year-old has seen his role…
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‘Aguero Is Irreplaceable’ – Guardiola Pays Tribute To Departing Manchester City Legend

‘Aguero Is Irreplaceable’ – Guardiola Pays Tribute To Departing Manchester City Legend

The Argentine striker has confirmed he will be leaving the club after 10 trophy-filled seasons Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Sergio Aguero is "irreplaceable" ahead of the striker's departure this summer. City confirmed on Monday that Aguero would be leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a 10-year stay that saw the Argentine become the club's all-time top scorer. Though City will likely bring in a new striker to help fill Aguero's void, Guardiola admitted that much of what the veteran striker offers won't be replaceable.
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Guardiola Responds To Talk Of Man City Move For Haaland In Summer Transfer Window

Guardiola Responds To Talk Of Man City Move For Haaland In Summer Transfer Window

The Blues are said to be one of several sides mulling over an approach for a striker that has continued to catch the eye at Borussia Dortmund Pep Guardiola has been quizzed on Manchester City’s reported interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, but is reluctant to be drawn on whether a big-money raid could be launched for the Norway international this summer. Prolific exploits from the 20-year-old frontman have seen him enjoy a meteoric rise to prominence, with leading sides from across Europe now falling over themselves in an effort to get to the front of a transfer queue.…
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Guardiola Reveals Stance On Aguero’s Future At Man City Amid Lack Of Regular Minutes

Guardiola Reveals Stance On Aguero’s Future At Man City Amid Lack Of Regular Minutes

The Catalan addressed the striker's contract situation ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Southampton Pep Guardiola has revealed his stance on Sergio Aguero's future at Manchester City amid a lack of regular minutes for the Argentine. Aguero, who is widely regarded as one of the best centre-forwards in Premier League history, is now approaching the final few months of his contract at the Etihad Stadium. City have yet to offer the 32-year-old fresh terms, and Guardiola admits that how often he plays between now and the end of the season could have a huge bearing on whether or…
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Man City Deny Making Offer For Messi

Man City Deny Making Offer For Messi

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner could be reunited with Pep Guardiola but the Premier League leaders insist there have not been any talks Manchester City say they have not made any offer to Lionel Messi, with the Barcelona forward’s contract set to expire at the end of the season. The Argentine superstar is free to speak to non-Spanish clubs and has been linked with several leading European sides, with City and Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain seen as the leading candidates. It has been reported that the Premier League leaders made a revised offer for Messi but a club spokesperson…
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