… Doku had a hand in the first and third City goals, scored by Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki, either side of his own sumptuous strike into the top corner. …
… Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki struck in a 13-minute spell after Gravenberch's dismissal as City won in front of a crowd at Anfield for only the second time since 2003. …
… Haaland put City ahead at Anfield on Sunday before Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki netted to silence Anfield after Liverpool fans barraged them with taunts about the guilty verdict. …
… It was a great debut." Brazilian Allan also struck on his first outing since a £34 million ($46 million) move from Palmeiras, while Rayan Cherki slotted home City's second in characteristically cool fashion. …
… Fast forward one year—his decision to assess the situation before making major changes proved critical, shifting Rayan Cherki to the right, and then replacing him at half-time with Iliman Ndiaye was a noteworthy tactical tweak. …
… Kobbie Mainoo blocked Rayan Cherki's goalbound effort before Youri Tielemans nearly sliced Antoine Semenyo's cross into his own net as City continued to be the more threatening. …
Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace By AFP August 29, 2026 10:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's French midfielder #10 Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring th …
… I'm over the moon how it turned out." O'Reilly was joined by City teammates Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo in the team of the year. …
Manchester City have been found guilty of over 100 Premier League charges relating to financial impropriety, and face potential severe sanctions including points deduction or expulsion if their appeal fails, despite currently leading the league with six consecutive wins.
Manchester City have been found guilty of over 100 Premier League charges relating to financial impropriety, and face potential severe sanctions including points deduction or expulsion if their appeal fails, despite currently leading the league with six consecutive wins.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club must "make their own noise" to ignore distractions from a guilty verdict on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. City beat Liverpool 3-0 in their first match after the ruling, with Maresca winning all eight games in his tenure so far.
Erling Haaland said Manchester City's 3-0 win at Liverpool showed the club will "stick together" after an independent commission found them guilty of breaching over 100 Premier League financial regulations. City are appealing the decision, which could result in a points deduction or title stripping.
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland on Sunday, with new signing Enzo Fernandez scoring on his debut. Erling Haaland netted the final goal to seal City's seventh successive win in all competitions.
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.
Floyd Samba, the 17-year-old son of former defender Chris Samba, scored twice on his Manchester City debut in a 5-0 League Cup victory over Norwich. Brazilian Allan also struck on his first appearance following his £34 million transfer from Palmeiras, with City advancing to face Brighton in the last 16.
Enzo Maresca has won four consecutive games since replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, with the club joint-top of the Premier League alongside Arsenal. Maresca's most significant win came against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, a 1-0 victory achieved despite playing much of the game with 10 men following Phil Foden's sending-off.
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on July 14, 2026, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, progressing to face either England or Argentina in the final.
France forward Bradley Barcola warned that Paraguay would bring a physical approach in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday in Philadelphia. Barcola noted Paraguay's shock penalty win over Germany showed France must be ready to endure a tough match despite being overwhelming favourites.
France arrive at the World Cup as the tournament's most feared attacking force, having won all four matches and scored 13 goals, but coach Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappe have warned that acclaim and records mean little if they fail to stay grounded against Paraguay in Saturday's last-16 clash.
France coach Didier Deschamps said defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury. Saliba has rejoined the France squad at their pre-tournament camp and is expected to have his workload managed as a precaution ahead of a warm-up match against Ivory Coast.
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.
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.
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City hope to overcome mounting fatigue in Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, while also pursuing Arsenal in the Premier League title race with two games remaining.
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton after Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike, a second-half collapse that handed Arsenal control of the Premier League title race. Arsenal now needs to win their final three games to claim the championship, five points ahead of City with one game in hand.