Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered a positive update on Erling Haaland’s knee injury, suggesting that the star striker could return “soon” and may feature in Wednesday’s match against Tottenham Hotspur. Haaland has missed City’s last two games, including the crushing 2-0 loss to Liverpool, where he was absent from the squad. The Norwegian forward injured his knee during a rare victory against Newcastle United on February 15, landing awkwardly. Guardiola revealed that the injury is “not dangerous” and reassured fans, saying that all tests showed it was not serious, although Haaland didn’t feel fully ready to play. “I…
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot explained the reasons behind his team’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai secured all three points for Liverpool against Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium. The win moved Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table, with an 11-point lead over second-place Arsenal. In his post-match interview, Slot highlighted his team’s solid defensive performance against City and pointed to crucial moments in counter-attacks that led to the victory. “Winning at the Etihad is always a huge achievement, no matter where the teams…
Manchester United has revealed plans to cut up to 200 more staff positions as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving the club’s financial stability and operational efficiency. This follows the reduction of 250 roles last year. Despite generating significant revenues, including a record £662 million for the 2023/24 season, the club has faced financial losses for five consecutive years, starting in 2019. As part of the restructuring, free staff lunches at Old Trafford will also be eliminated, a move expected to save over £1 million annually. These initiatives are all part of a larger strategy to restore…
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has informed the Serie A club that he will not be renewing his contract when it expires in June 2026, according to Soccernet. The coach has been in the spotlight following his post-match comments after Atalanta’s elimination from the Champions League by Club Brugge. After losing 2-1 in Belgium, La Dea conceded three first-half goals at home, effectively ending their hopes in the tie. Ademola Lookman scored once but missed a penalty during the match. Following the game, Gasperini criticized Lookman, calling him the worst penalty taker he has ever seen. In response, Lookman took…
Chelsea has already begun a £78m, three-year transfer strategy, with Enzo Maresca facing the same goalkeeping challenges that have plagued previous managers, following a recent mistake by Filip Jorgensen. Just weeks after naming Jorgensen as his No.1 goalkeeper, Maresca refrained from confirming the youngster’s starting position for Tuesday’s match against Southampton. Chelsea’s search for stability and quality in goal continues. It has been over three years since Edouard Mendy was Chelsea’s undisputed first-choice keeper, a status he held after replacing Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2020. Mendy’s stellar performances, including a pivotal role in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph, set a high bar,…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw at home against New York City FC in the opening match of the new Major League Soccer season on Saturday. Miami, who set a regular season points record last year but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, played most of the game with 10 men after Argentine defender Tomas Aviles was sent off. Messi provided the assists for both of Miami’s goals, including the equalizer in the 10th minute of stoppage time. With new head coach Javier Mascherano making his MLS debut, replacing fellow Argentine Gerardo…
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s manager, has claimed that no team will manage to win four consecutive Premier League titles or reach 100 points during his “lifetime.” Ahead of Sunday’s match against current league leaders Liverpool, Guardiola reflected on his team’s past achievements. Although City has dominated in recent years, securing four consecutive titles, they have struggled this season. Their best shot at silverware now rests with the FA Cup, following their Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid earlier this week. Speaking with Neil Warnock on Sky Sports, Guardiola remarked: “No one is going to win 100 points…
Real Madrid climbed back to second place in La Liga on Sunday afternoon with a dominant 2-0 win over Girona in the Spanish capital. With Atletico Madrid and Barcelona both winning earlier, Los Blancos began the day in third place, adding extra pressure ahead of Girona’s visit. Both teams had early chances, with Madrid’s attacking force—sans Jude Bellingham—threatening on the counter but failing to convert. Girona struggled to impose themselves, looking more comfortable once they settled into a defensive shape. The visitors had a couple of opportunities in the first half, with Thibaut Courtois saving a shot from Donny van…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is cautioning against getting ahead of themselves despite his team’s impressive 2-0 win over Manchester City, which has put them 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Although Liverpool dropped points in recent matches against Everton and Aston Villa, Arsenal’s unexpected loss to West Ham and Sunday’s dominant victory at the Etihad have put the Reds in a commanding position. With only 11 league games left to play and Arsenal struggling with injuries, many see the win as a pivotal moment in the 2024/25 title race. However, Slot, who previously won the Eredivisie…
Liverpool secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, extending their lead to 11 points in the Premier League. Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai both found the net in the first half, helping Liverpool complete a league double over a City side that is rapidly declining. The win was a well-executed and composed performance from Arne Slot’s Liverpool, achieving something Arsenal failed to do in the past two seasons. The Gunners were unable to win at the Etihad in the final months of both 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns. Pep Guardiola’s City are struggling as…