Audio By VocalizePep Guardiola said all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday. …
… Arteta's men are two points ahead of second-placed Manchester City with two games to go after a controversial VAR call ruled out a late West Ham equaliser against Arsenal last weekend. …
Guardiola says Man City 'still fighting' for Premier League title By AFP May 12, 2026 07:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during t …
… Victory left leaders Arsenal five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, with two games to play - at home to already-relegated Burnley and away to Crystal Palace before the Gunners face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30. …
Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in By AFP May 11, 2026 04:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (L) vies with Manche …
… But Arsenal's title rivals Manchester City will be furious that West Ham were denied a last-gasp equaliser for Pablo's foul on Gunners keeper David Raya, whose fumble was fired home by Wilson. …
… But a more obdurate performance provided some encouragement for interim boss Calum McFarlane to take into next weekend's FA Cup final against Manchester City. …
… "We are closer and closer and everything we do is going to matter." The Gunners are five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table but have played one game more than Pep Guardiola's men. …
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 percent of votes from around 100,000 members, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced as the club's new manager as early as Monday, returning to the Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years, with Madrid reportedly paying Benfica a 15 million euro release fee.
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 percent of votes from around 100,000 members, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced as the club's new manager as early as Monday, returning to the Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years, with Madrid reportedly paying Benfica a 15 million euro release fee.
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 per cent of votes, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. Mourinho, 63, will return after 13 years away, with Madrid paying his current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro release fee.
Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid, 25, said his childhood dream of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as Egypt targets a deep run in North America. The defender aims to help Egypt achieve more than winning a World Cup match for the first time, and said the team will not be burdened by fan expectations despite being in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Pep Guardiola thought about resigning "100 times" during low moments in his decade at the club before leaving at the end of this season after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Columnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.
Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme announced on Spanish television that he would sign striker Erling Haaland if elected, while also expressing intent to pursue Spain midfielder Rodri.
Jose Mourinho has been lined up as a potential candidate in a Real Madrid election battle, with candidate Riquelme reportedly promising to bring in players including Haaland and Rodri.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed that Pep Guardiola considered quitting "100 times" during his 10 years as manager before finally stepping down after the season. Guardiola left after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League, with the chairman noting that the manager's resignation threats during difficult periods were not always serious.
The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.
V Sports, the parent company of Aston Villa, has bought a minority stake in FC Annecy, a French second division club. Sources suggest the stake may be worth around 30 percent, or 4.5 million euros.
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at age 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. Milner won three Premier League titles (two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool) and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019, and holds the record for most Premier League appearances with 658.
Raheem Sterling, a 31-year-old former England winger, was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 motorway in Hampshire on Thursday morning. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.
Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.
Erling Haaland propelled Norway to qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The Manchester City striker scored 16 goals in a qualification campaign that saw Norway win eight consecutive matches and score 37 goals total, with the squad also featuring Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.
Arsenal play Paris St Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday in Budapest, chasing their first European crown after winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. The match represents Arsenal's second Champions League final appearance, their first being in 2006.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique, both Barcelona alumni and disciples of Pep Guardiola, face off tomorrow in Budapest. The two share a playing history at Barcelona and have followed similar coaching paths under Guardiola, who coached them both at Manchester City.
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.
Chelsea's interim manager Calum McFarlane acknowledged the team's poor discipline—eight red cards in the Premier League this season—as a key factor in their failure to secure European qualification after finishing 10th. Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card in Chelsea's final match, a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.
Pep Guardiola said he will call his Manchester City successor to offer advice after ending his 10-year tenure at the club, which saw him win 20 trophies. Enzo Maresca, one of Guardiola's former assistants and ex-Chelsea boss, is reportedly set to take over.
Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.
Supporters of English Premier League side Arsenal FC gathered at Ngong Hills in Kenya on Saturday to celebrate the club's league title victory, which ended a 22-year wait for league glory after the team was confirmed champions on 82 points when Bournemouth held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.
Pep Guardiola announced he will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, triggering responses from prominent figures including England manager Thomas Tuchel, who praised Guardiola's impact and described him as "one of the very, very, very best."
Pep Guardiola announced he will leave Manchester City following Sunday's match against Aston Villa, ending a 10-year tenure in which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Guardiola cited concerns about lacking the energy required to continue leading the club, saying it needs fresh direction with its current squad.
Ahead of the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Citizen Digital examines five major players dealing with form and fitness concerns, including Kylian Mbappe, who arrives at the tournament after a difficult period at Real Madrid.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after Salah took aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah's nine-year spell at Anfield ends after Sunday's clash against Brentford.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is widely reported to be in the final days of his tenure at the club, with Sunday's match against Aston Villa reportedly his last after a decade at the Etihad.