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Sunderland v Manchester City – The Opposition

Manchester City aim to start 2026 in the same way they finished 2025, as they travel to Sunderland on Thursday evening. The Blues enjoyed a 100% record in December, navigating a potentially difficult series of matches with ease, and take on the Premier League’s new boys, who are a bit of a surprise package this […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Three things we learned – Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City

A late Rayan Cherki goal helped Manchester City squeak past Nottingham Forest at the City Ground and keep up the pressure at the top of the Premier League table. The French international applied the finishing touch to a well worked set piece routine, thrashing the ball in at the near post with his right foot […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Manchester City Win at Nottingham Forest: Reaction & Media

What a fantastic win away in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest put up a tremendous and valiant effort, but Rayan Cherki and the rest of the team really stood up and delivered. Haaland, Foden, Bernardo and Donnarumma were also really good. The win puts City at the top momentarily and keep them in the thick […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: Gut Feelings

Manchester City travel to Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest on Saturday lunchtime to once again try to take control of the title race. City went top for a few hours on Saturday, only for Arsenal to get a 1-0 win at Everton to take back the lead, and slips by either side will give the […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest: Preview & More

Manchester City host a good Nottingham Forest side in a Premier League clash, a traditionally tricky team for the blues and one that could have some fireworks. The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great holiday season. Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham, England Time and Date: Premier League: […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: The Opposition

Manchester City travel to the City Ground on Saturday in fine form and keeping the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. The Blues briefly hit the summit with a 3-0 with a over West Ham, but Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at Everton on Saturday evening ensured they Gunners were the Premier League’s […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Three things we learned – Manchester City 3-0 West Ham United

Manchester City got the job done against West Ham United to head into Christmas just two points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League. An Erling Haaland brace either side of Tijjani Reijnders’s first goal at the Etihad Stadium gave City a comfortable margin that their first half performance deserved. But Pep Guardiola was relatively […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Manchester City Beat West Ham, 3-0: Reaction & Media

Manchester City earn a great win at home vs. a West Ham side that really didn’t put up a huge fight. Haaland, Foden and Cherki were really good as were Donnarumma and many more. The team is keeping pace at the top and look to be in the thick of a two team race for […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Manchester City v West Ham United: Gut Feelings

Manchester City welcome West Ham United to the Etihad Stadium as the Blues look or their final three points before the Christmas period begins. City made it through to the League Cup Final on Wednesday evening with a 2-0 victory over Brentford and will face Newcastle United in a two-legged affair, and will take on […]

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about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Manchester City vs. West Ham: Preview & More

Manchester City host a downtrodden West Ham side in a Premier League clash, a traditionally tricky team for the blues and one that could have some fireworks. The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great holiday season. Venue: Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Rd, Manchester, England Time and Date: […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Five things to look out for – Manchester City vs West Ham United

Manchester City are back in Premier League action as they face West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium. The Blues have won six games in a row in all competitions, and progressed to the semi finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2021 after beating Brentford 2-0 on Wednesday evening. Their opponents, […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Three things we learned – Manchester City 2-0 Brentford

A much changed Manchester City swept Brentford aside to qualify for the semi finals of the Carabao Cup. Rayan Cherki’s thunderbolt and Savinho’s heavily deflected effort meant City progressed to the final four of the competition for the first time since they last won it in 2021. They’ll face Newcastle United in the semi finals, […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Manchester City Win vs. Brentford, Advance in League Cup: Reaction & Media

A great win at home in the cup! Really good performances from Cherki, Reinjders and many more contributed to a fun night and win. The win put them in the semi final of the League Cup as they hope to win it, in what has become an often won title. On to the reaction- Pep […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Five things to look out for – Manchester City vs Brentford

In-form Manchester City host Brentford in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup. The Blues have won five games in a row in all competitions and have won this competition more times than any other team bar Liverpool, whilst their opponents are playing in this stage of the competition for just the third time in […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Manchester City v Brentford: League Cup Preview & More

The League Cup is here! Manchester City’s preferred competition resumes as they face a game Brentford. This quarter final is sure to excite! Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England Time and Date: EFL Cup Wednesday 17 December 2025, Kickoff at 19:30 GMT, 2.30 pm (EST) Head Referee: Samuel Barrott TV Info: SKY Sports (UK), ESPN+ (USA), […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Three things we learned – Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City

Manchester City ran out as comfortable winners against Crystal Palace to apply pressure to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden netted once for City, who controlled proceedings from start to finish. Despite having Ismailla Sarr and Jean-Phillipe Mateta available after injury, the hosts struggled to […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Manchester City Win in London, Beat Crystal Palace: Reaction & Media

What a win by the Manchester City FC. The club earned a really good victory vs a really game and typically thorn in the side Palace side. The win means City keep pace at the top and are close to really competing for that title. Haaland, Foden and Cherki played real well as did Gvardiol, […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Five things to look out for – Crystal Palace vs Manchester City

Manchester City travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League. The Blues remain unsure as to whether they will be led by Pep Guardiola, who missed media duties on Friday due to a “personal issue,” but the Catalan boss is expected to be on the touchline on Sunday. Both sides are […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Crystal Palace v Manchester City: Gut Feelings

Manchester City face a tricky away match at Selhurst Park as they visit Crystal Palace in the Premier League. The Blues need the points to keep pace with Arsenal in the hunt for the title, while Palace wants the points to keep up their top four ambitions. Saul Tricky challenge away at Palace. A usual […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Three things we learned – Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City

Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid and record a hugely important victory at the Bernabeu in the UEFA Champions League. Long term City target Rodrygo gave Los Blancos the lead in the first half, but Nico O’Reilly leveled a few minutes later with his first goal in the Champions League. Antonio Rudiger […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace: Preview & More

Manchester City host a truly surging Crystal Palace side in a Premier League clash, a traditionally tricky team for the blues and one that could have some fireworks. The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great holiday season. Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England Time and Date: Premier League: […]

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about 2 months ago | 1 read

Crystal Palace v Manchester City: The Opposition

Manchester City travel to South London to take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park as they continue to hunt Arsenal down at the top of the Premier League. The Blues moved to within two points of the Gunners following their 3-0 victory over Sunderland followed Arsenal’s 2-1 loss at Aston Villa. And the Blues will […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Manchester City Win at Real Madrid: Reaction & Media

What a delightful victory, full of resilience and grit for Manchester City. Visiting the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is no easy task and City found a way, behind Haaland, Foden, Cherki and the rest of the team. A really good win in the Champions League. The win brings us closer to the top of the table […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads