Person: Bacary Sagna

Man City fail to break Stoke’s resolve in goalless draw

Man City 0 - Stoke 0: Stoke frustrated Manchester City as they held out for a goalless draw in their rearranged Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Manchester City v Swansea City - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Pep Guardiola keeping options open on keepers

FA Cup Fifth Round Replay

Wed, 01 Mar, 2017

Everton v Manchester City - Premier League - Goodison Park

Here’s how Everton inflicted a heavy defeat on Man City

Pep Guardiola suffered his heaviest league defeat as a manager as Everton dealt Manchester City a serious title blow with a 4-0 win at Goodison Park.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2017

Slick Man City showcase cup intent

West Ham 0 Manchester City 5: In the days leading up to what looked like a tricky trip to the capital, Pep Guardiola had promised two things.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Why is Mike Dean so card happy?

Referee Mike Dean found himself the centre of attention once again after sending off West Ham’s Sofiane Feghouli against Manchester United on Monday.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

Manchester City may be my last job in coaching, says tetchy Pep Guardiola

Manchester City 2, Burnley 1: Pep Guardiola has suggested he is approaching the end of his coaching career.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017

Spot on Yaya Toure gets Manchester City moving

Hull City 0, Manchester City 3: Yaya Toure, a player who would not have expected to see 2017 in the sky blue of Manchester City, demonstrated that he can still play a pivotal role in his team’s hopes of winning silverware in the debut season of manager Pep Guardiola.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2016

Alexis Sanchez: Up to Arsenal now to strike a deal

Alexis Sanchez says he is “very happy” at Arsenal but insists it is up to the club to come up with a deal to keep him at the Emirates Stadium.

Sun, 18 Dec, 2016

Patrick Roberts: Man City’s teenage star scores for Celtic against parent club

Manchester City 1 Celtic 1: Patrick Roberts scored against his parent club as Celtic held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in their final Champions League Group C game.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2016

Leroy Sane eyes Manchester derby day debut with City

Leroy Sane is hoping to make his Manchester City debut in tomorrow’s derby at Manchester United.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016

I’m fit and raring to go, insists Man City's Bacary Sagna

Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has declared himself fit for Saturday’s eagerly-awaited derby against Manchester United.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

France v Portugal: How sides compare

Simon Collings compares the two sides before they clash in Euro 2016 final.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016

Night when players regained affection of French fans

For France, this was about more than trying to win a football match. This glorious sporting occasion in Marseilles represented a chance to restore the pride and faith of a nation.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2016

France wary of wily Wes Hoolahan’s ‘brilliant left foot’

France have pinpointed Wes Hoolahan as the Ireland player they need to thwart if they’re to prevail in today's Euro 2016 last-16 tie.

Sun, 26 Jun, 2016

24 things we've learned so far about Euro 2016

1) Granit Xhaka looks every bit a £30m player

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

The world will be watching the referee as Ireland bid for glory against France

No-one should write Ireland off as no-hopers in Lyon. The bookies might think that but the game is going to be a lot closer than they imagine.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

France clinch top spot in Group A

France 0 Switzerland 0: France topped Group A despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Switzerland — who also qualified for the last 16 — in Lille.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Ben Arfa and Sakho miss out on France squad for Euros

France coach Didier Deschamps has picked seasoned striker Olivier Giroud for his 23-man squad for Euro 2016, which France will host, naming in-form forward Hatem Ben Arfa only as a reserve.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Frustrating finale for Manuel Pellegrini

Manchester City 2 Arsenal 2: The breathtaking game of musical chairs in the chase for Champions League football took yet another twist yesterday after Manuel Pellegrini’s last home game as Manchester City manager ended the same way as so much of his three-year reign — in under-achievement and frustration.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Pablo Zabaleta may leave Manchester City

Pablo Zabaleta has admitted he has been considering his future at Manchester City.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

Vincent Kompany loses PSG fitness battle

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has lost his battle to be fit for his side’s decisive Champions League quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2016

Manuel Pellegrini gamble pays off as Man City get ready for PSG

Manchester City 2 West Brom 1: Manuel Pellegrini achieved his twin targets of maintaining Manchester City’s top-four challenge and giving some of his key men some rest ahead of their huge Champions League clash with Paris St-Germain tomorrow night. But only just.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

Fernandinho digs out draw for Man City against Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain 2 Manchester City 2

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Manuel Pellegrini still a believer in Manchester City title chances

Manchester City 4 Aston Villa 0: Here is the ultimate sign of what a crazy Premier League season this has become: It would now be a genuine surprise if Manchester City caught Leicester and finished up as champions.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Tottenham V Arsenal - Three North London derbies to remember

It may be the most important North London derby ever, but there’s been plenty of memorable encounters at either end of the Seven Sisters Road.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Kolo Toure looks to Europa League for Liverpool salvation

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure hopes the Europa League can save their season after an agonising penalty shoot-out defeat in the Capital One Cup final left them with little else to play for.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Manuel Pellegrini tells Raheem Sterling ignore ‘boo boys’

Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling has been urged by Manuel Pellegrini to ignore the inevitable boo boys at Wembley as he looks to secure his first medal with the club against former employers Liverpool.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Vincent Kompany set for Manchester City return

Vincent Kompany is ready to return to bolster Manchester City’s title challenge after he was declared fit for tomorrow’s crunch Premier League clash against title rivals Tottenham.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Manchester City v Everton - Barclays Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Gritty Everton once again prove a thorn in Manchester City’s side

Manchester City 0 Everton 0: If Manchester City do go on to win at least dual domestic honours it won’t be for any lack of effort on Everton’s part.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Manchester City v Sunderland - Premier League

David Silva: Man City can live without Vincent Kompany

David Silva believes Manchester City have the resilience to overcome the absence of captain Vincent Kompany as they look to maintain their title challenge.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Watford v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League - Vicarage Road

Sergio Aguero ready to hit goal trail again

Watford 1 Manchester City 2: Manuel Pellegrini expects Sergio Aguero to launch another goalscoring run as Manchester City step up their hunt for the quadruple.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Leicester City v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League - King Power Stadium

Manchester City held as spirited Leicester make a point

Three managers could afford a smile despite a night of near misses in the Premier League’s latest unlikely heavyweight clash.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

Arsenal have character to be champions, says Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger believes his Arsenal side are now proving they have the character to fight for the Premier League title.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Klopp effect beginning to pay dividends for Liverpool

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 4

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Manchester is grey after drab derby draw

Manchester United 0 Manchester City 0: Twice in the final five minutes, Manchester United came close to producing the goal that could have lifted them level on points at the top of the Premier League table but given the drab affair that had preceded that finale, anything other than a goalless stalemate would have seemed inappropriate.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

Sterling start for Manuel Pellegrini

Man City 2 Watford 0: For Manchester City, the club records are being countered with caution; they may look unstoppable in both the Premier League and the transfer market as August closes, but no one at the Etihad Stadium expects this to be a trouble-free season. Friday’s Champions League draw gave notice of the difficulties that lie ahead.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

Stevan Jovetic must make way for Wilfried Bony