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Raheem Sterling getting loads of interest from multiple clubs
This summer, Raheem Sterling faces the most difficult decision of his career. And, as one of England’s most important players, the Manchester City forward’s ambition to advance his career is admirable. This isn’t about Sterling pursuing a big-money transfer, a major overseas deal, or even a mega contract in a record-breaking transfer to a Premier…
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Under the microscope: Phil Foden – A statistical review of the Premier League Young Player of the Season
Phil Foden has had a remarkable rise at Manchester City, being the first notable man to break into the first team from the academy. Pep Guardiola had so much faith in the Englishman that he was tasked with replacing club legend David Silva after the Spaniard left at the end of the 2019-20 season. And…
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Transfer Talk: Marc Cucurella – The Brighton left-back wanted by Manchester City
Manchester City have had a left-back problem for several seasons now. They have had to resort to midfielders like Fabian Delph (who has since left for Everton) and Oleksandr Zinchenko, as well as natural right-backs like Joao Cancelo to play in that position. However, they might just be able to solve their left-back problem for…
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Under the microscope: Why Oleksandr Zinchenko deserves to play in central midfield
For the past few years, Manchester City have had a left-back problem. In fact, they have had to resort to right-back Joao Cancelo for the majority of the season at that position. Whenever Cancelo was not playing there, it was Oleksandr Zinchenko, a central midfielder by trade, who was occupying that position. However, for his…
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Manchester City duo win the PFA 2022 awards
The PFA Awards were announced on Thursday, and both the Young Player of the Year awards were grabbed by two highly talented City youngsters – Lauren Hemp and Phil Foden. Current and former footballers vote for the PFA awards. Lauren Hemp sets a record Lauren Hemp has been named PFA Young Player of the Year…
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Under the microscope: Kevin de Bruyne – A statistical review of the Premier League’s Player of the Season
Manchester City clinched the 2021-22 Premier League title on the last matchday of the season in a thrilling 3-2 win over Aston Villa. City have now won four out of the last five Premier League titles. While Premier League titles are a team effort, certain men stand out individually. One among them was midfielder Kevin…
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Transfer Talk: Kalvin Phillips – The Englishman who may provide depth to Manchester City
Manchester City thrillingly won the Premier League title on the final matchday of the season. But at the other end of the table, Leeds United barely escaped relegation. Last season (2020-21), the Whites finished in the top half of the table. One of their key men was Kalvin Phillips, the defensive midfielder. This season due…
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Arteta wants to bring Oleksandr Zinchenko at Arsenal
According to rumours, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to raid old club Manchester City twice this summer, with Oleksandr Zinchenko the newest player on his wish list. The Spanish manager has made a top-class striker his top priority and is looking to bring Gabriel Jesus to north London, with the champions willing to cash in…
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Ederson wins the Golden Glove award AGAIN!!
Meanwhile, City goalkeeper Ederson has become only the third goalkeeper in the English Premier Leagues history to have won three successive golden gloves awards. It is the third season running that Manchester City’s Ederson has won a Premier League golden glove, and it is only the second time Liverpool’s Alisson has taken the award. Ederson…
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Transfer Talk: Alejandro Grimaldo – Is the Benfica man the long-term solution to Manchester City’s left-back position?
For years, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have been using midfielders and players from other positions to play as makeshift left-backs. The likes of Fabian Delph, Joao Cancelo and Oleksandr Zinchenko have played at left-back. While they have done well against smaller teams, against big teams, they have been found wanting. One man who has been…