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Iheanacho emerges as key man for Leicester in run-in

Iheanacho emerges as key man for Leicester in run-in

  • It is a rarity in these days of tactical complexities to see a team line-up with a genuine strike duo, but Leicester have bucked the trend of late, with Iheanacho emerging as possibly the key component in their run-in.
  • The 34-year-old Vardy, last season's Premier League Golden Boot winner, has managed one league goal this year.
Published 01 Apr, 2021 06:09pm
Remembered for one goal, but Aguero's consistency separates him from the rest
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Remembered for one goal, but Aguero's consistency separates him from the rest

  • Aguero went on to score 23 goals in 2011-12, with only Robin van Persie (30) and Wayne Rooney (27) scoring more that season.
  • Remarkably, for a man who has scored 181 Premier League goals to date - the most of any foreign player in English top-flight history - that iconic moment remains Aguero's only stoppage-time winner in the competition.
Published 30 Mar, 2021 08:50pm
Ancelotti backs goalkeeper Virginia with Pickford, Olsen out injured
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Ancelotti backs goalkeeper Virginia with Pickford, Olsen out injured

  • "No I'm not worried, because Joao is young, a goalkeeper without experience, but he has a lot of quality. I'm not worried for the absence of the two goalkeepers," Ancelotti told a news conference.
  • "I'm not complaining for the players that are not available. It'll be a difficult game, but I don't think it's an easy game for City. They have better quality than us, but I'm sure they will have a difficult game.
Published 19 Mar, 2021 09:38pm
Man City's Gundogan wins second straight Player of the Month award
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Man City's Gundogan wins second straight Player of the Month award

  • Gundogan scored four goals and provided one assist in five appearances as Pep Guardiola's side won each of their six league games to continue their march towards the Premier League title.
  • "I am very proud to win this award again - but I am most proud of being part of this amazing team," Gundogan, 30, said.
Published 12 Mar, 2021 07:13pm
Guardiola hails special Man City squad as derby challenge looms
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Guardiola hails special Man City squad as derby challenge looms

  • Spaniard Guardiola spent trophy-laden seasons with Barcelona and Bayern Munich before joining City ahead of the 2016-17 season and has since guided them to two league titles, three League Cups and the FA Cup.
  • "I had incredibly hungry teams in my career, lucky to be together in Barcelona and Bayern. To do what we've done in these four years, still winning ... these guys have something special," Guardiola told reporters.
Published 05 Mar, 2021 08:47pm
Alisson and Fabinho set for Liverpool return against Chelsea
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Alisson and Fabinho set for Liverpool return against Chelsea

  • Goalkeeper Alisson was granted compassionate leave following the sudden death of his father last week and subsequently missed the 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Sunday.
  • "So Ali trained now for the full week and yes we should expect that he is able to return," Klopp told a news conference on Wednesday.
Published 03 Mar, 2021 08:58pm
City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham
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City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham

  • City took the lead in the 30th minute with central defender Ruben Dias heading in a Kevin De Bruyne cross, but the Hammers drew level through Michail Antonio two minutes before the interval.
  • Pep Guardiola's side secured their 14th consecutive league win, however, when Dias' fellow defender John Stones slotted home after being picked out by a Riyad Mahrez pull back.
Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm
Nobody has to worry about me, says Liverpool's Klopp
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Nobody has to worry about me, says Liverpool's Klopp

  • Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Leicester City left Liverpool in fourth, 13 points behind leaders Manchester City having played a game more, and led to rumours that Klopp could walk away from the club.
  • I am grateful for the support. But fans can think about other things, nobody needs to worry.
Published 15 Feb, 2021 08:14pm
Koeman expects Eric Garcia to join Barca but says squad still thin
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Koeman expects Eric Garcia to join Barca but says squad still thin

  • Garcia, 20, came through Barca's academy before leaving for City in 2017 but has run down his contract and has not featured for Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League since late November.
  • I'm sure he'll come for next season and if it's not possible in January then we'll accept that and move on.
Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:06pm
Amidst Brexit, Manchester City already have futuristic plans
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Amidst Brexit, Manchester City already have futuristic plans

  • The hastily negotiated Brexit deal could have unprecedented consequences for football clubs, in terms of the scouting, recruiting and development of young talent.
  • Manchester City, under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour and the City Football Group (CFG), have unlocked the solution to these regulatory challenges.
Updated 28 Dec, 2020 01:50pm