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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

Pablo Zabaleta gets nervous Man City back on track

Manchester City 2 Watford 0: Pablo Zabaleta’s first goal in over two years set Manchester City on their way to a nervous victory over Watford which confirmed the theory that Pep Guardiola’s revolution is still very much a work in progress.

Thu, 15 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

More sweat than swagger for Man City against Burnley

Burnley 1 Manchester City 2

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Premier League - Selhurst Park

Pep Guardiola’s offers hesitant olive branch for prodigal son Yaya Toure

Crystal Palace 1 Manchester City 2: It was only a one-word answer. But no question posed to Pep Guardiola after Manchester City’s latest victory elicited a more telling response.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2016

Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

For now, wary Pep Guardiola happy to entertain

Manchester City 4 Bournemouth 0: Pep Guardiola is finding it increasingly difficult to keep expectations under control after another spellbinding display against Bournemouth.

Mon, 19 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

Sergio Aguero shines as Manchester City slam Steaua Bucharest

Steaua Bucharest 0 Manchester City 5: Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick — and missed two penalties — as Manchester City all but secured a place in the Champions League group stage with an emphatic 5-0 win over Steaua Bucharest.

Wed, 17 Aug, 2016

With minor tweaks, Pep Guardiola reshapes new Man City project

Man City 2 Sunderland 1

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

France v Portugal: How sides compare

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

Sat, 09 Jul, 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

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

Manuel Pellegrini dismay at inept Man City defence as they concede four against Southampton

Southampton 4 Manchester City 2

Mon, 02 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

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

Paris Saint-Germain 2 Manchester City 2

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League - Vitality Stadium

Manchester City to assess Kevin de Bruyne

Bournemouth 0 Manchester City 4: Manuel Pellegrini has insisted that fit-again Kevin de Bruyne is not an automatic selection for Manchester City’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at Paris St Germain.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

TERRACE TALK: Man United - Manchester belongs to us once more

Cue TV voiceover. Previously, on Terrace Talk: “One struggles to imagine how we can trouble City. But then one does think of Martial & Rashford’s lingering un-Van Gaal’d ability to do the unexpected. And a flame of hope still burns.”

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Manuel Pellegrini promises Man City will fight to the end in title race

Norwich 0 Manchester City 0

Mon, 14 Mar, 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

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

Delight for Manuel Pellegrini as slick Manchester City seize control

Dynamo Kiev 1 Manchester City 3: Manchester City produced one of their best performances of the season to seize the advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie with a superb 3-1 win at Dynamo Kiev last night.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Cute Claudio Ranieri outfoxing title foes

Manchester City 1 Leicester City 3: Claudio Ranieri has gone from the curse of the Faroes to the top of the pyramid, and the genial Leicester City manager is threatening to smile all the way to the Premier League title.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

West Ham United v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League - Upton Park

Manchester City sleepwalking as season slipping

West Ham 2 Man City 2

Mon, 25 Jan, 2016

Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Barclays Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Manchester City need Sergio Aguero fit after dispatching Crystal Palace

Manchester City 4 Crystal Palace 0: Pablo Zabaleta hopes there is plenty more to come from Sergio Aguero after his fellow Argentinian’s double in Manchester City’s defeat of Palace.

Mon, 18 Jan, 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

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

Silva and Benteke benched, Vardy passed fit and all the other Premier League team news

Vardy has recovered from a minor groin surgery in time for tonight's big game.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Arsenal v Newcastle United - Premier League

TERRACE TALK: Arsenal - Hard to believe we were watching title favourites

I recall watching such a mediocre Man Utd earlier in the season and wondering how on earth they were managing to remain there, or thereabouts, in touch with the league leaders. 

Mon, 04 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

Manchester City v Swansea City - Barclays Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Yaya Toure goal saves weary Manchester City

Man City 2 Swansea 1: Swansea City will step up their search for a new boss this week and the hotseat will look an attractive proposition despite a defeat at title favourites Manchester City.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Stoke City v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League - Britannia Stadium

Joe Hart admits Man City failings as Stoke prevail

Stoke City 2 Manchester City 0

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Manchester City’s superior fitness eventually tells against Hull

Man City 4 Hull City 1: Manchester City booked their place in the Capital One Cup semi-finals, but the 4-1 scoreline flattered them somewhat against Championship side Hull.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

Cool Kevin de Bruyne restores Manchester City calm

Manchester City 3 Southampton 1: WHAT a difference a week makes. Seven days on from a humbling home defeat by Liverpool — and with a Champions League loss in between — Manchester City returned to winning ways with a win that took them back to the top of the Premier League. Normal service resumed?

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Clinical Juventus regain top spot

Juventus 1 Manchester City 0: Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal as Juventus leapfrogged Manchester City in Champions League Group D with a 1-0 win in Turin.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Klopp effect beginning to pay dividends for Liverpool

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 4

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Aston Villa gain precious point as Man City spurn chances

Aston Villa 0 Manchester City 0: Manuel Pellegrini was left bemoaning missed chances and another injury blow as Manchester City failed to strengthen their position at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Valbuena and Benzema out of French squad

Mathieu Valbuena and Karim Benzema have been left out of France’s squad to face Germany and England this month.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Manuel Pellegrini thrilled as Manchester City reach last 16

Sevilla 1 Manchester City 3: Manchester City produced one of their finest ever European performances to secure their place in the Champions League last 16 with a brilliant 3-1 win at Sevilla.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Kevin de Bruyne strikes at the death as Man City come from behind

Manchester City 2 Sevilla 1: Kevin De Bruyne struck an injury-time winner as Manchester City came from behind to claim a dramatic 2-1 win over Sevilla in the Champions League last night.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

Sterling and Bony come out of the shadows to pick up Aguero slack

Manchester City 5 Bournemouth 1: For Raheem Sterling and Wilfried Bony, 2015 has been a far from straightforward year. It would be very good news indeed for Manchester City if both men are ready to put a turbulent few months behind them.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Five-star Aguero can inspire Man City to conquer Europe, declares Pellegrini

Man City 6 Newcastle 1: Sergio Aguero has no peers when it comes to the Premier League’s striking department.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Sergio Aguero nets at the death to reignite City challenge

Sergio Aguero struck a last-gasp penalty winner as Manchester City came from behind to reignite their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at Borussia Monchengladbach.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Harry Kane’s happy but Man City need to keep better Kompany

Tottenham 4 Man City 1: The reactions of Manuel Pellegrini and Harry Kane on Saturday spoke volumes about how quickly the fortunes of a campaign can turn at this early start of the season.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

No limits for Slaven Bilic

Manchester City 1 West Ham 2: The respective responses of the rival managers spoke volumes about this most unpredictable of results in this most schizophrenic of Premier League seasons and the vastly different weight of expectations being placed upon the shoulders of Manuel Pellegrini and Slaven Bilic.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2015

Crystal Palace floored by Man City’s teenage Super Eagle

An unknown teenager overshadowed the £55 million new signing, but the less heralded aspect of Manchester City’s fifths successive victory was their increasingly impressive defence.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015