Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top clash coming out of the English top flight this weekend sees Manchester United and Manchester City meet at Old Trafford for the latest edition of their fierce derby rivalry. The Red Devils have enjoyed coming up against the Citizens in recent times, completing …
Read More »Mahrez bangs hat-trick as City ease past Burnely
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Riyad Mahrez hit a hat-trick and Kevin De Bruyne assisted two as Manchester City beat Burnley 5-0 for the fourth consecutive time at home. City set the tone early on when Mahrez collected De Bruyne’s pass and curled in in the sixth minute. Mahrez struck …
Read More »Fans to return to England’s stadiums, but four Premier League giants may miss out
London, United Kingdom | XINHUA | Sports fans in England are to be allowed back into stadiums after being locked for months because of COVID-19, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday. But for four of the Premier League giants in rival cities Liverpool and Manchester, it will be a …
Read More »Tottenham v Man City: Mourinho braces for Premier League title charge
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tottenham host Manchester City on Saturday Night Football looking to strike a blow to the Premier League favourites’ title ambitions while strengthening theirs. Tottenham come into the clash on the back of a 1-0 win away to West Bromwich Albion prior to the international break …
Read More »Guardiola extends contract with Manchester City
London, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City confirmed on Thursday that Pep Guardiola has signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until the end of the 2022-2023 season. The 49-year-old’s current deal was due to end at the end of the current campaign but the new deal gives …
Read More »Man City and Liverpool draw at the Etihad
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gabriel Jesus cancelled out a first-half penalty from Mohamed Salah as Manchester City drew 1-1 with Liverpool and denied the champions a return to the top of the table. Salah fired Liverpool ahead from the penalty spot on 13 minutes after Sadio Mane drew a …
Read More »Premier League: All eyes on Man City versus Liverpool
Saturday 7 November 14:30: Everton v Manchester United 17:00: Crystal Palace v Leeds United 19:30: Chelsea v Sheffield United 22:00: West Ham United v Fulham Sunday 8 November 14:00: West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur 16:00: Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers 18:30: Manchester City v Liverpool 21:15: Arsenal v Aston …
Read More »Late goal flurry for United and Sterling strike return Manchester clubs to winning ways
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A flurry of late goals helped Manchester United to a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. The visitors were behind through a Luke Shaw own goal after two minutes before captain Harry Maguire restored parity 21 minutes later, heading in Juan …
Read More »Ex-Argentina defender Zabaleta retires from football
Buenos Aires, Argentina | XINHUA | Former Manchester City and Argentina international right-back Pablo Zabaleta has retired from football after a professional career spanning almost two decades. The 35-year-old announced the decision in an emotional social media post in which he thanked former teammates, coaches and fans for “the opportunity …
Read More »Manchester City sign Riben Diaz in bid to improve leaky defense
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Benfica’s 23-year-old central defender Ruben Diaz for 65 million pounds (83.4 million US dollars), with a further four million dollars in incentives. The Portuguese club have confirmed the move, which will see Nicolas Otamendi move in the …
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