New recruits may have to accept a back-up role or offer something different to get into Manchester City’s team.

The Blues have sunk to fifth in the Premier League since they last won a game on December 15.

Relive the action as Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight belt against Renato Moicano, who stepped in on one day’s notice after an injury to Arman Tsarukyan

Norwegian striker has agreed record new contract ‘He has to perform well with the team and push’Pep Guardiola has called on Erling Haaland “to deliver” and inspire another decade of success after signing an historic nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City.City travel to Ipswich on Sunday looking for a third win in four matches to reignite …

Harlequins 24-7 GlasgowCunningham-South scores first of three Quins triesA Champions Cup of modest returns for the English was at least given a fillip by Harlequins. This reasonably comfortable win over Glasgow across the road from where the Calcutta Cup will be contested next month put the home team through to the last 16. No one will particularly relish a …

ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Mikel Arteta admitted 'something is missing' in his Arsenal team as they blew a two-goal lead to draw against Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

IAN HERBERT: A shining star ornament placed at Denis Law's right boot on Manchester United's Holy Trinity statue gave out a frail light and people arrived with bouquets to provide some colour

JOE BERNSTEIN: De Bruyne, out of contract this summer, is returning to his best after an injury-hit campaign and provided a world-class assist for Phil Foden at Brentford in midweek.

JOE BERNSTEIN: O'Brien is confident the Merseysiders will kick off in their new stadium next season as a Premier League club.

The Nuke sealed a stunning PDC World Darts Championship title earlier this month, thrashing Michael van Gerwen to win the biggest crown in the sport at just the second attempt.

Milan is known as the city of fashion, but this month it could prove to be the city of footballing renaissance for one of England's most recognisable stars. 

Luke 'the Nuke' Littler made history when he became the sport's youngest ever champion at the age of just 17 at Alexandra Palace.

OLIVER HOLT: Denis Law was the kind of football hero that our broadcasters encourage us to forget when they take a brush and slather wide swathes of paint over the great players of the past.

KSI weirdly taunted Wayne Bridge with an awkward X-rated chant in the ring as boos echoed around the Co-op Live arena in Manchester on Saturday as the pair's upcoming fight was announced.

Kyren Wilson will take on Shaun Murphy in the Masters final tomorrow, with the action beginning at 1pm.

Portsmouth confirmed the heartbreaking news on Saturday evening.