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The richest and the rest

At various levels the competition is fierce and it is not too difficult to imagine any one team transition to the tier above it with luck and commitment from all involved

How Manchester City won another English Premier League title: Analysis

What really made the difference was a three-month run from the start of November when City collected 43 points from a possible 45 to pull clear of Chelsea and Liverpool

Man City apologizes for 'assault' remark on Aston Villa's goalkeeper

Manchester City issued an apology for what the club described as an assault on Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen during a field invasion by City fans celebrating winning the Premier League title. The incident happened as Olsen tried to leave the field at Etihad Stadium as it became covered in thousands of City fans after the fulltime whistle of the 3-2 win over Villa. Footage on British broadcaster Sky Sports showed Olsen covering his head as supporters swarmed around him as he was being escorted off the playing surface by a steward. The Sweden goalkeeper then appeared to engage in a verbal confrontation with a fan before being clipped by the arm of another celebrating supporter. Bowing his head, Olsen was eventually helped off the field by a second official. Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard had no news of Olsen's condition in the news conference after the game on the final day of the season. City said it was opening an investigation and would issue an indefinite stadium ban to

Oleksandr Zinchenko's tearful support for Ukraine after EPL title win

The Ukrainian flag Oleksandr Zinchenko used to wipe away the tears also inspired Manchester City's Premier League title winner.

Penalty save denies City victory, keeps EPL title race alive in final week

There's still plenty of life in this absorbing title race after Mahrez had a penalty saved in the 86th minute, leaving City to settle for a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Sunday

Kevin De Bruyne hits four as Man City close in on Premier League title

Kevin De Bruyne scored four goals to take Manchester City four points from the Premier League title as they won 5-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday

Manchester City and Bayern Munich set to make history in Green Bay

Manchester City will face Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich in Green Bay this summer in the USA Cup.

Man City fends off Atltico, reaches Champions League semis

Manchester City held Atltico Madrid to a 0-0 draw to return to the Champions League semifinals and keep alive its hopes of winning Europe's top club competition for the first time. City advanced thanks to its 1-0 win in the first leg last week. In the end, it was Pep Guardiola getting the best of Diego Simeone in the battle of styles between City's offensive-minded tactics and Atltico's more cautious approach. Atltico's attack struggled to find the net again and the Spanish club managed only three attempts on target after having none in the first leg. The hosts played the final minutes a man down after defender Felipe was sent off for kicking an opponent. The benches had been cleared a few moments earlier as Atltico's players appeared upset with City's attempt to waste time. The match ended with more than 12 minutes of stoppage time and Atltico had a couple of goods chances to break the deadlock but couldn't capitalize on them. Runner-up last year, City will next face Real Madrid

New limits on spending for European football clubs being finalised

An overhaul of financial restrictions in European soccer will be discussed by leading clubs at a meeting Thursday with limits on spending rather than salary caps. UEFA is set to replace its Financial Fair Play rules, which placed limits on losses, after more than a decade. Instead, teams in competitions including the Champions League will eventually only be allowed to spend up to 70% of their income on soccer-related activities, people with knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the plans that are still being formulated. The European Club Association will assess the proposals that have been worked on with UEFA at an executive board meeting on Thursday. The final rules are set to be concluded at a UEFA executive committee meeting in April. There are still issues about disparities across Europe, including domestic tax regimes and social contributions that could benefit clubs over ...

Champions League: Chelsea meet Real Madrid; Man City face Atletico in QFs

The first-leg matches of the quarter-finals will be played on April 5-6, while the second legs are a week later on April 12-13

Covid-hit Manchester City ousts fourth-tier Swindon 4-1 in FA Cup

Manchester City easily coped without seven coronavirus-infected players in eliminating fourth-tier club Swindon 4-1 to open the third round of the FA Cup.

Chelsea-Liverpool draw thriller leaves Manchester City celebrating

The only winner was Manchester City. And Romelu Lukaku certainly lost out. What a pulsating, entertaining encounter for Lukaku to miss not out of his own choosing as Chelsea recovered to draw 2-2 with Liverpool on Sunday without the temporarily exiled striker. It left City 10 points clear from Chelsea at the top of the Premier League with Liverpool a further point back. The sky blue ribbons look like remaining on the trophy for another year thanks to the fading challenge from the chasing pack. It is a big gap," Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk said. They have the title, maybe, to lose but anything can happen. That's even before Liverpool is the hardest hit by players heading to the African Cup of Nations. Before leaving for what could be more than a month away, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah did contribute Liverpool's goals. Liverpool seemed to be coasting but was stung twice at the end of the first half with Mateo Kovacic's volley and Christian Pulisic's strike pulling Chelse

Premier League: Chelsea meet Liverpool with a lot at stake for both

Chelsea's new year starts with a pair of huge home matches in the Premier League -- first against Liverpool on Sunday and then against Tottenham Hotspur on January 6.

Manchester City rises above December chaos, on course for EPL title

Chaos has reigned in the Premier League in December, with COVID-19 outbreaks decimating squads, forcing the postponement of 17 games and fueling talk of a pause in play that never materialized

Manchester City strengthens grip on EPL title by taking 8-point lead

Manchester City's grip on its Premier League title hasn't been this strong all season.

Glut of goals, cancelations leave Manchester City controlling EPL

Coronavirus cancelations aside, the 26 goals in just five of the Premier League's Boxing Day games provided a heavy dose of drama even without changing the complexion of the title race. Even Manchester City, coasting at 4-0 after 25 minutes, managed to shake things up with a 10-minute second-half implosion to end up delivering a nine-goal thriller. The 6-3 win over Leicester left the defending champions six points in front. Second-place Liverpool does have a game in hand on City after the COVID-19 outbreak at Leeds meant that was one of three games postponed on Sunday. And Chelsea is now level on points with Liverpool after coming from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1. Arsenal is six points further back but in high-scoring form, routing last-place Norwich 5-0. Arsenal's grip on fourth isn't so secure because Tottenham, which beat Crystal Palace 3-0, is six points adrift but with three games in hand after coronavirus and snow postponements this month. West Ham was dislodged from fifth

Premier League: Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham cruise to victory

Manchester City and Arsenal registered big wins while Tottenham Hotspur defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 -- all three clubs reaping rich rewards in a Premier League in a Boxing Day

Matchday: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Spurs play on Boxing Day

A look at what's happening in European soccer on Sunday with the Premier League the only major competition in action with its Boxing Day program

EPL: City hope to extend winning run on Covid-marred Boxing Day

Boxing Day is usually the busiest Day in English football with all Premier League clubs in action

Premier League: City win another match to maintain lead at the top

Their eighth successive win also set a new record for victories (34) in a calendar year