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FP Book Review – Pep’s City: The Making Of a Superteam
“There’s still so much I could give to these players, but I can’t give them…
Man City, Sportwash, and A Battle For Equality
It seems to me that the real political task in our contemporary society is to…
Black Lives Matter: Premier League takes a knee before season restart
Premier League players took a knee before kick-off at Aston Villa versus Sheffield United and Manchester City against Arsenal in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The return of the Premier League in pictures
Exactly 100 days since the last Premier League match, the competition resumed following its suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The postwar years: 1945 to 1947 in English football
Not many people have been bringing up the last time football had to restart after…
Manchester City to learn their European fate before start of next season
Manchester City and UEFA will know the outcome of the club’s appeal against a two-year European competition ban before the start of the 2020-21 season.
Manchester City name Pep Guardiola’s former boss Juan Manuel Lillo as assistant
Manchester City have named Spanish coach Juan Manuel Lillo as the new assistant to manager Pep Guardiola.
On this Day in 2008: Manchester City turned to Hughes
Two days after Sven-Goran Eriksson was shown the door against the wishes of most fans, Manchester City appointed his replacement when Mark Hughes joined the club on this day in 2008.
On this day in 2008: Sven-Goran Eriksson leaves Man City despite fan support
A petition signed by thousands of fans was not enough to save Sven-Goran Eriksson’s job as Manchester City manager as he left the club on this day in 2008.
Football rumours from the media May 29, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Manchester City greats pay tribute to Glyn Pardoe
Manchester City greats have paid tribute to Glyn Pardoe, a member of the club’s 1968 league-winning side, who has died at the age of 73.
Former Manchester City full-back Glyn Pardoe dies aged 73
Glyn Pardoe, a member of Manchester City’s 1968 league-winning side, has died at the age of 73, the Premier League club have announced.
Football rumours from the media May 26, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Play-off heroes – Nicky Weaver
Manchester City heroes were made as they completed a stunning late comeback from two goals down in the Second Division play-off final against Gillingham in 1999.
Football rumours from the media May 15, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Football rumours from the media May 14, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Premier League title-winning captains – Vincent Kompany
Some of football’s greatest leaders have lifted the Premier League title since the competition kicked off in 1992.
Manchester City: An Illustrated History
In Jules Verne’s 1874 novel, Around the World in 80 Days, protagonist Phileas Fogg wagers…
Kevin De Bruyne would consider Man City future if two-year European ban upheld
Kevin De Bruyne has admitted he will consider his future if Manchester City’s two-year ban from European competition stands, but suggested he could stay at the Etihad Stadium even if he faced a year out of the Champions League.