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Order a long-term news report on League Cup
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Citizen Digital
… The Ghana winger's moment of magic was enough to clinch City's eighth FA Cup triumph and their second piece of silverware this season after the League Cup final win over Arsenal in March. …
Semenyo's magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over ChelseaCitizen Digital
… Carrick also won the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup during a successful 12-year spell as a United midfielder. …
Carrick says Man Utd future to be decided 'pretty soon'Citizen Digital
… The last two games are tough." Guardiola, whose team have lost the past two FA Cup finals, is chasing a domestic cup double after City lifted the League Cup earlier this season. …
City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: GuardiolaThe Standard
… The last two games are tough." Guardiola, whose team have lost the past two FA Cup finals, is chasing a domestic cup double after City lifted the League Cup earlier this season."All we can do is go to sleep as quickly as possible and prepare for the FA Cup," he said. …
Man City still 'alive' but need Arsenal to slip, Guardiola saysCitizen Digital
… City face Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday, still in the running for a domestic treble after winning the League Cup earlier this season.
Guardiola says Man City 'still fighting' for Premier League titleCitizen Digital
… The League Cup winners' title charge concludes against Aston Villa on May 24. City were reportedly unhappy when the fixtures were confirmed, particularly because they felt the Palace game originally slated for March could have been rearranged earlier. …
Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: GuardiolaCitizen Digital
… But Burnley have conceded 68 goals in 34 league matches in the current campaign, the most of any side, and were knocked out of the FA Cup and League Cup by third-tier teams. …
Burnley boss Parker leaves club after relegationCitizen Digital
… They beat the Red Devils in 2023.City, who will face Chelsea or Leeds in the final, are now well in contention for a domestic treble.Guardiola's men lifted the League Cup last month and are locked in a tight battle for the Premier League title with Arsenal."No team has made four …
Guardiola hails 'extraordinary' Man City reaction to make FA Cup historyCitizen Digital
… Palace, which is needed because, as you know, we've played them three times already this season and we're unable to beat them once." Liverpool lost to Oliver Glasner's side on penalties in the season-opening Community Shield before defeats in the Premier League and the League Cup …
Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League pushChelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended his decision not to bring 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Estevao off the bench during Wednesday's League Cup loss to Liverpool, insisting the player will feature for the club this season despite limited minutes so far.
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended his decision not to bring 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Estevao off the bench during Wednesday's League Cup loss to Liverpool, insisting the player will feature for the club this season despite limited minutes so far.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca warned his side to expect a tough challenge from Brighton when the teams meet in the Premier League at the Etihad on Saturday, just days after City edged Brighton on penalties in a League Cup match that finished 2-2.
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Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in a League Cup penalty loss to Fleetwood Town, with an independent FA commission ruling against the club. The 16-year-old will serve a three-game ban, starting with Arsenal's Premier League match at Liverpool.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard said the team must move on quickly after the Premier League champions crashed out of the League Cup, losing 5-3 on penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood after a 1-1 draw.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fleetwood Town's 19-year-old defender Conor Haughey scored the decisive penalty in a 5-3 shootout win over Premier League champions Arsenal in the League Cup fourth round, eliminating the top-flight side after a 1-1 draw.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Premier League champions Arsenal were eliminated from the English League Cup fourth round by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in a penalty shoot-out, losing 5–3 after a 1–1 draw. Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes had his penalty saved and the club's 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off for violent conduct.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, with an own goal by Pascal Gross adding to the second-half tally. The victory marked Andoni Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield since arriving from Bournemouth, and extended Isak's recent form with six goals in seven league games this season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says he is fully focused on his job at the club despite speculation linking him to Manchester United, where Michael Carrick's position is under threat following a seven-game winless run.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is "totally confident" he can arrest his side's slump after a 4-1 loss to Como stretched United's winless run to seven games. Carrick labelled the defeat as "totally unacceptable," though his position is at risk ahead of Sunday's visit of Bournemouth.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, says he needs no reassurances from the club's hierarchy as winning games is the only way to silence speculation over his future. United have won just two of their 10 games in all competitions this season and face a Champions League trip to Como on Wednesday.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United face their worst Premier League start in 40 years with mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick, after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's hierarchy over squad investment. Manchester City aim to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over their future due to potential sanctions for breaking financial rules.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday, blowing a late lead. Head coach Michael Carrick said the team needs to become more "streetwise" and "stubborn," and noted United have taken just six points from their opening six Premier League games, their lowest haul at this stage for 30 years.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford, with manager Michael Carrick saying the team needs to be more "streetwise" and "stubborn." United have managed only six points from their opening six Premier League games, their lowest tally at this stage in 30 years.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations. An independent commission found the Abu Dhabi-backed club arranged "sham" contracts with commercial partners to artificially inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million between 2009 and 2018.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An independent commission found Manchester City arranged "sham" contracts to artificially inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million between 2009 and 2018. City fans expressed devastation over the verdict, while rival supporters called for the club's relegation from the Premier League.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in last week's League Cup defeat to Brighton. He missed United's 1-1 draw at Fulham and will undergo tests before defining his recovery plan.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the team must work through a difficult period after a poor start to the season, with four points from four games and a League Cup exit to Brighton.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said his fine start succeeding Pep Guardiola will be quickly forgotten if he does not continue to deliver wins. Since losing the Community Shield to Arsenal in pre-season, Maresca has made a flawless start with six consecutive wins across three different competitions.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta has made peace with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler following their row last season, when Hurzeler criticised Arsenal's style of play during a 1-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium in March, saying "only one team tried to play football" and accusing Arsenal of "making their own rules." The pair face off again in the Premier League this weekend.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a loss to Brighton, needing a win at Fulham, while Tottenham seek their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Arsenal and Manchester City aim to maintain perfect records ahead of the international break.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his Manchester City team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, where Erling Haaland's controversial 60th-minute goal was allowed despite an offside player interfering with play. Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Ipswich 4-2 in the League Cup third round, with 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman scoring two goals and providing an assist in his first appearance of the season, prompting manager Mikel Arteta to praise his performance as "unbelievable."
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola acknowledged there will be "ups and downs" for the club as he works toward consistency early in his tenure, following a 0-0 draw against Fulham after wins over Ipswich and Atletico Madrid.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he would welcome a "boring game" after Chelsea conceded twice to draw 2-2 with Hull City on Saturday. Chelsea have conceded nine goals in their four Premier League matches this season, with Alonso's side struggling defensively despite taking an early lead through Morgan Rogers.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised to fans after a 0-0 draw against Everton left the team without a goal in four Premier League matches this season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged his team's prolific attacking form — joint-top scorers in the Premier League with eight goals in three matches — but said they need to improve defensively after conceding seven goals in the same period.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the team remains a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton extended his perfect start to three successive wins across the Premier League and League Cup, cautioning that fine form does not mean all problems have been solved.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton on Sunday to extend manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start, which now includes two successive Premier League wins and one League Cup victory. Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea's opening goal, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro also finding the net, while Cole Palmer and an own goal contributed to the high-scoring result.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →