Liverpool began the defence of their Champions League title with an away defeat on a difficult opening week for English sides.
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John Stones injury adds to Manchester City’s defensive worries
Manchester City’s defensive woes have increased after John Stones pulled up injured in training ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Manchester City defender Stones sidelined for five weeks – Guardiola
Manchester City defender John Stones will be out for around five weeks with a muscular problem, manager Pep Guardiola has announced.
5 talking points as the Champions League returns
The Champions League group stage gets under way this week as Liverpool start the defence of the title they won with victory over Tottenham in Madrid.
Rodrigo urges Manchester City to “wake up” after shock Norwich defeat
Rodrigo insists Manchester City have to “wake up” following their shock defeat at Norwich.
On-song Canaries expose champions’ defensive frailties with Carrow Road win
Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the season as injury-hit Norwich took full advantage of defensive frailties to beat the defending champions at Carrow Road.
Celina: I knew former Man City team-mate Sancho would be a star
Bersant Celina hopes to be reunited with Jadon Sancho on the international stage after recognising that his former Manchester City team-mate was destined for stardom as a 14-year-old.
Brighton exclude supporter over social media post
Brighton have excluded a supporter indefinitely for a discriminatory social media post directed at Manchester City following the 4-0 away defeat.
Fabian Delph wants to bring a winning mentality to Everton
Midfielder Fabian Delph has arrived at Everton wanting to change the mentality and is more than prepared to lay down the requirements to his new team-mates.
Pep Guardiola wants Phil Foden to demand more playing time
Pep Guardiola wants to see “shy” Phil Foden knocking down his door and demanding more playing time with Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola backs Kyle Walker after England squad omission
Kyle Walker may have missed out on England selection this week but can expect to start for Manchester City against Brighton on Saturday after Pep Guardiola gave the defender his full backing.
Newport boss Flynn to pick Bony brains for Pellegrini insight
Newport manager Michael Flynn hopes Wilfried Bony can be their secret weapon to deliver a Carabao Cup upset against West Ham.
Tottenham draw proves Manchester City can go better than last season – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola claimed last weekend’s draw against Tottenham proved his Manchester City side could go even better than last season.
Cancelo makes positive early impression on Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is confident Joao Cancelo is ready to play a part as the Portugal full-back awaits his Manchester City debut.
Pep Guardiola expected David Silva to be Premier League flop
Pep Guardiola did not expect David Silva to cut it in the Premier League when he joined Manchester City from Valencia in 2010.
5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action
A first-versus-second clash between Liverpool and Arsenal headlines the fixtures on the third weekend of the new Premier League season.
Football rumours from the media Aug 22, 2019
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City avoid transfer ban despite admitting breach of FIFA regulations
Manchester City have avoided a transfer ban despite admitting to breaching regulations relating to the international transfer and registration of under-18 players.