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Champions League draw: Liverpool, Man United face tough tasks

The full Champions League group-stage draw has now been made – with Liverpool and Manchester United facing tough groups, while Chelsea and Manchester City receive favourable draws.

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October 1, 2020

Uefa Champions League trophy

International / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Champions League draw: Who are most likely opponents for EPL clubs?

The Champions League group stage draw takes place this evening – and thanks to the power of maths, we already have some idea of who will face who.

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October 1, 2020

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

EFL Cup / International / Soccer

Guardiola happy with response from Manchester City

Pep Guardiola was pleased with Manchester City’s response as they bounced back from their weekend hammering to brush off Burnley 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.

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October 1, 2020

EFL Cup / International / Soccer

Sterling hits brace as Man City ease to win at Burnley in Carabao Cup

Raheem Sterling struck twice as holders Manchester City eased into the quarter-finals of Carabao Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win at Burnley.

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September 30, 2020

Ruben Dias

International / Premier League / Soccer

A closer look at Manchester City new boy Ruben Dias

Manchester City have added defensive reinforcement with the £62-million signing of Portugal centre back Ruben Dias from Benfica.

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September 30, 2020

International / Premier League / Soccer

An expensive problem – a closer look at Guardiola’s defensive difficulties

Manchester City’s expensively assembled defence was put to the sword by Leicester on Sunday, raising questions over manager Pep Guardiola’s recruitment.

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September 29, 2020

International / Premier League / Soccer

Benfica centre back Ruben Dias set for £62m Manchester City switch

Benfica have reached an agreement with Manchester City for the sale of Portugal defender Ruben Dias and signing of Nicolas Otamendi.

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September 28, 2020

International / Premier League / Soccer

Guardiola bemoans Man City’s lack of belief in Leicester rout

Pep Guardiola has accused his Manchester City side of lacking strength and belief after they were ripped apart by Leicester on Sunday.

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September 28, 2020

EPL / International / News / Soccer / Top story

Vardy hat-trick helps five-star Leicester thump Man City

Jamie Vardy grabbed a hat-trick as Leicester City came from behind to power to the top of the Premier League with a stunning 5-2 win at Manchester City. (more…)

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September 27, 2020

Pep Guardiola

EPL / International / News / Soccer

Frustration for Guardiola as Jesus joins Man City casualties

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits the demands on modern players make injuries inevitable. (more…)

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September 27, 2020