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Man City close gap on Arsenal in Premier League with 3-0 win over Chelsea

Manchester City issued a huge statement of intent in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea. Pep Guardiola's team moved to within six points of leader Arsenal ahead of next weekend's top of the table clash between the two teams. City also has a game in hand. Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku all scored in a blistering second-half performance at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as City took full advantage of Arsenal's shock defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. "We know that we still have everything in our hands," Doku said. Tottenham's survival fight took another blow after a 1-0 loss to Sunderland left it rooted in the relegation zone. In coach Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge, Spurs fell to a 16th league loss of the season. Its 14-game winless run in the league dates back to Jan. 1. Nordi Mukiele's deflected shot sealed the game at the Stadium of Light and plunged Tottenham's campaign deeper into crisis. Tottenham is two points adrift of safety wi

How Chelsea vs Manchester City could affect Premier League title race?

For Manchester City, however, the stakes are even higher. Pep Guardiola's side are building momentum at a crucial stage of the season, combining strong cup performances with renewed league form.

Premier League: Arsenal falls to Bournemouth; Man City back into title race

Arsenal's Premier League title bid was hit by a stunning 2-1 loss to Bournemouth in London on Saturday. The league leader blew the chance to move 12 points clear of second-placed Manchester City after losing for the third time in four games in all competitions. "It's a big punch in the face," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told broadcaster TNT Sports. "It has to hurt, and you have to take it on the chin." Alex Scott struck a 74th-minute winner at Emirates Stadium to pile pressure on Arsenal ahead of next week's top-of-the-table clash at City. Arsenal has played two more games than City, which travels to Chelsea on Sunday and could close the gap to six points. "There are no gray areas now," Arteta said. "You stand up and go for the fight, or you're out and that's it." Arsenal's is slumping at the worst time. Defeats to City in the English League Cup final and to second-division Southampton in the FA Cup ended its pursuit of a quadruple of trophies. It beat Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in th

Salah begins farewell tour with Liverpool at Man City in FA Cup clash

Mohamed Salah's long goodbye to Liverpool begins on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, the competition which represents his best chance of a trophy in his final year at Anfield. The Egypt winger announced last week that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years at a club where he has broken scoring records and established himself as one of the world's best players. Salah potentially has 15 games left in the famous red shirt: Seven in the Premier League as well as three in the FA Cup and five in the Champions League, should Liverpool reach the final in both of those competitions. That won't be easy. In the Champions League, defending champion Paris Saint-Germain is up next in the two-leg quarterfinals and it's pretty much as tough in the FA Cup, with Liverpool handed an away match at Manchester City. Salah, who has 255 goals in 435 appearances for Liverpool, missed the Reds' last game before the international break - a 2-1 loss at Brighton in

Pep's Man City dominate Arsenal to win English League Cup at Wembley

The first major domestic trophy of the season is Manchester City 's. And after a dominant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday, it may not be the last. Manchester-born Nico O'Reilly sealed victory with both goals in the second half at Wembley Stadium. The win could also have delivered a psychological blow in the race for the Premier League title as Pep Guardiola aims to chase down Arsenal's nine-point lead at the top of the standings. "(It's an) unbelievable feeling to win a final and to beat this team. We know how good they are," O'Reilly told Sky Sports. "We need to build on it now, it'll give us momentum." This was serial trophy-winner Guardiola flexing his muscles. It was his 16th major trophy as City manager and a record fifth League Cup. He has won 34 career titles as a manager including his time at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. And, once again, he was stamping out Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's own ambitions, having twice beaten his former assista

EFL Cup final: Arsenal vs Manchester City preview and streaming details

For Arsenal, this final represents a chance to end a decades-long drought in the competition, having last lifted the trophy back in 1993.

Arsenal vs Man City clash holds bigger meaning than just Cup final

When Arsenal and Manchester City lock horns in the English League Cup final on Sunday there will be more at stake than the first domestic silverware of the season. The trophy is the tangible reward. The intangibles could ripple further, especially on the Premier League title race. With all due respect, the League Cup would have ranked at the bottom of the priority list for Arsenal and City when the season began. The Premier League and the Champions League would rank at the top and the FA Cup somewhere in between. The League Cup, however, has taken on greater significance given both finalists' rivalry in the context of the season. The winner at Wembley Stadium could deal the loser a huge psychological blow. For Arsenal - top of the table and nine points ahead of City - there would be further confirmation of its superiority over its main title rival. That is important for a team that has appeared to have an inferiority complex when it comes to City, after losing the title twice in .

Guardiola says 'everybody wants to fire me' after City's loss to Madrid

Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again. Who knows how many more chances Guardiola will get to win European club soccer's greatest prize with just one season remaining on his contract and increasing speculation he could walk away at the end of this campaign. "Everybody wants to fire me," Guardiola said when questioned about his future following the 2-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. "One day I will come out here and say 'bye, bye guys'." Guardiola's position is the subject of much debate after 10 years at City, which is already by far the longest he has stayed at any club as a manager. He has repeatedly referred to the remaining time on his contract when questioned, but doubts remain. "The future will be bright and next season we will be back," he said following the 5-1 aggregate loss in the round-of-16 tie. Was that a clue as to his immediate plans? "When I've retired in 10 years I will

Manchester City drop the ball as Arsenal's PL title run gains momentum

Haaland's drop in form coincides with Pep Guardiola's tactical tinkering following the arrival of Antoine Semenyo in January.

Why Manchester City can always bank on Arsenal's nerves in PL title race?

History offers little comfort for the Gunners. In each of the past four seasons, City have outperformed Arsenal during the run-in, particularly in the final stretch of matches.

Arsenal throw away two-goal lead vs Wolves as Man City title race heats

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at last-place Wolves to give a huge boost to Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. The league leader was held to a surprise 2-2 draw at Molineux on Wednesday, having led 2-0 in the second half. Teenage debutant Tom Edozie scored in the fourth minute of added time to complete Wolves' comeback. "There was a big difference in how we played in the first half and the second half. We dropped our standards and we got punished for it," Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka told the BBC. The draw means Arsenal has dropped points in back-to-back games and leaves it just five ahead of second-place City, having played a game more. With the top two still to play each other at City's Etihad Stadium, the title race is too close to call. "(It's) time to focus on ourselves, improve our standards and improve our performances and it is in our control," Saka said. Arsenal has led the way for the majority of the season and one bookmaker paid out on Mikel Arteta

Arsenal under pressure ahead of Brentford test as PL title race reignites

With City's recent surge in form which brought a 3-0 win against Fulham last night, the pressure is firmly on Arteta and his players.

Haaland seals late winner as Man City beat Liverpool to boost title bid

Erling Haaland kept Manchester City's Premier League title hopes alive with a dramatic late penalty at Liverpool. The Norwegian struck in second-half stoppage time in an explosive game at Anfield on Sunday to seal a 2-1 win and cut the gap on first-place Arsenal back to six points. City's title prospects looked in dire shape when Dominik Szoboszlai crashed a stunning long-range free kick in off the post in the 74th minute. And even when Bernardo Silva equalized 10 minutes later, second-place City was still looking at ending the match eight points adrift. But Haaland sent the away fans wild by firing into the bottom corner from the spot in the 93rd after Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson brought down Matheus Nunes in the box. "I was really nervous right beforehand. All my thoughts were getting in the back of the net," Haaland told Sky Sports. "Incredible feeling." Even after Haaland's goal, the drama was far from over. City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a spectacular save to

Premier League: Marc Guehi opens up on January move to Manchester City

For Marc Guehi, joining Manchester City from Crystal Palace is an opportunity to further refine his game.

Tottenham's comeback draw vs Man City gives Arsenal edge in title race

Tottenham did fierce rival Arsenal a huge favor in the Premier League title race. Dominik Solanke scored a second-half double - including one from an outrageous scorpion kick - as Spurs came from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with second-place Manchester City on Sunday, leaving Arsenal with a six-point lead with 14 games left. It was almost the perfect day for the leaders, with Aston Villa - the other title contender - losing 1-0 at home to 10-man Brentford. Villa stayed seven points adrift of Arsenal and was in danger of being reeled in by fourth-place Manchester United, which scored a stoppage-time winner through Benjamin Sesko to beat Fulham 3-2 for a third straight league win under new manager Michael Carrick. Having already overseen victories over City and Arsenal in his short tenure, Carrick appears to have the magic touch at revitalized United. The same cannot be said of Pep Guardiola at the moment. Missed opportunity for City =================== This was a huge w

Manchester United vs Manchester City HIGHLIGHTS Premier League: Man Utd beat City 2-0 at home

Goals from Mbuemo and Dorgu hand Manchester United a crucial 2-0 win in the Manchester Derby as Michael Carrick gets his first win as interim manager.

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The Derby is guaranteed to deliver unforgettable moments, and there are countless reasons why you simply can't miss this clash at the Theatre of Dreams.

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Carrick, who hasn't promised miracles, is eager to get the team playing exciting, positive football and to reignite the Old Trafford crowd's passion.

Alexander-Arnold sustains leg injury prior to Real Madrid vs Man City match

Trent Alexander-Arnold has injured his left leg days before Real Madrid faces Manchester City in the Champions League. The England right back hurt an upper left leg muscle. He exited a 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao early in the second half on Wednesday. The former Liverpool player was sidelined for around six weeks this season due to a different left leg injury. Alexander-Arnold made four consecutive starts for Xabi Alonso's side before this latest setback. The club did not indicate on Thursday how long it expected Alexander-Arnold to be out. Madrid hosts Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday and welcomes City three days later in the Champions League. Madrid's other right back, Dani Carvajal, was also unavailable after requiring arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Man City crush Liverpool 3-0 in Pep Guardiola's milestone 1,000th game

In his 1,000th game as a manager, Pep Guardiola celebrated victory as if it was his first. Manchester City's 3-0 triumph over Liverpool on Sunday was win No. 716 for Guardiola and likely one of the most satisfying of his trophy-laden career. Not only did City totally dominate the defending Premier League champion and one of Guardiola's fiercest rivals in a career spanning Spain, Germany and England - but the result firmly established his team as a genuine contender for the title this season. Thank you to the players and staff for giving me that incredible present (against) the most important opponent in my time here by far," the City manager said afterward. City moved up to second in the standings - just four points behind leader Arsenal, with a well-established record when it comes to chasing down Mikel Arteta's team. It happened in back-to-back seasons in 2023 and 2024 and City's momentum has an ominous feel about it after taking advantage of Arsenal's surprise 2-2 draw with ...