‘You have to try things and we didn’t,’ says GuardiolaHe will recall rested players against Leeds on SaturdayPep Guardiola has accused Manchester City’s players of performing with fear in their 2-0 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen. The head coach made 10 changes for the Champions League match and said those selected had not taken the risks needed to …

He scored twice in 1988 final against West GermanyOlympic star was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019Imran Sherwani, who starred in the Great Britain hockey team that won Olympic gold in 1988, has died at the age of 63, his family have announced.Sherwani revealed in 2021 that had he been diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s in 2019, and his family …

The depth in quality among Manchester City 's squad has come under scrutiny this week after Guardiola's call to make 10 changes for Tuesday's defeat by Bayer Leverkusen backfired.

A petition against the winger's £52million move from Chelsea in July - using the hashtag #NoToMadueke on X - was signed by more than 4,000 people.

DOMINIC KING: The Senegal midfielder became only the third person in Premier League history to be sent off for fighting with a team-mate when he clashed with Michael Keane.

Usman Khawaja has broken his Ashes silence with a bizarre rant after he was spared the axe - for now - but the under-siege Aussie Test opener is no guarantee of playing in Brisbane

Manu Tuilagi, who won 60 caps for England, says he may take up the option of representing Samoa at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Final, first leg: Germany 0-0 SpainGermany had 19 attempts on goal to Spain’s nineGermany dominated the first leg of their Nations League final against Spain on Friday but could not find the back of the net as they were held to a scoreless draw before Tuesday’s second leg in Madrid.The Germans racked up 19 attempts on goal, but Spanish goalkeeper Cata …

The 42-year-old has been detained for alleged fraud and embezzlement, according to German newspaper Bild. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.

The Chicago Bears win 24-15 in Philadelphia to strengthen their position at the top of a competitive NFC North table.

The Philadelphia Eagles were booed by their own fans as the Super Bowl champions suffered a 24-15 defeat to the Chicago Bears in the NFL's Black Friday game at Lincoln Financial Field. 

Manager much happier with display in 5-3 loss at PSGSpurs hoping to improve home form by beating FulhamThomas Frank has said he much preferred Tottenham’s “front-footed” performance in their 5-3 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain to their cautious approach against Arsenal a few days earlier.Frank was heavily criticised for fielding a back five at the …

Head coach backs midfielder to improve furtherArsenal visit second-placed Chelsea on SundayMikel Arteta is confident the best is to come from Declan Rice as Arsenal prepare for their top-of-the-table showdown at Chelsea on Sunday.The England midfielder was outstanding in Arsenal’s victories against Tottenham and Bayern Munich over the past week and will …

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Under-pressure manager won’t change defensive shapeDutchman considering dropping Konaté for West Ham tripArne Slot has said he cannot make dramatic changes to arrest Liverpool’s slump given the squad is suited to his system and he has little time on the training ground to implement a new approach.Slot is under increasing pressure before Sunday’s …

Liverpool are conceding goals at an alarming rate but Slot has continued to trust his methods. Is it the definition of madness?

City have fallen seven points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Arsenal’s £100million midfielder will aim to win Sunday’s midfield battle at Chelsea.

Manchester City want Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Napoli contact Manchester United about Kobbie Mainoo, Sunderland and Newcastle battle for Lazio's Matteo Guendouzi, plus more.

Thousands signed a petition in the summer demanding that the club do not sign the Chelsea winger

Midfielders have played key roles in their respective sides’ success this season

Midfielder has been frozen out under the new manager

Former Brentford boss’ tactics have been questioned in recent matches

How bad have Manchester United been in the transfer market? Pretty bad. Earlier this week, United's value for money on their transfers since January 2021 was revealed to be the worst of any elite club

Exeter came from 26-6 down to secure a dramatic 27-26 win and inflict a rare home defeat on Sale as the Gallagher PREM resumed after a month-long break during the autumn internationals.

Head coach getting a closer look at hugely impressive youngster

Exeter Chiefs score 21 unanswered points to come from 26-6 down to win by a point at Sale Sharks to move top of The Prem.

Gunners star popped the question at a top hotel in London