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Zinchenko’s Exit Seems More Apparent After UCL Snub in Ukraine
Zinchenko’s Exit Seems More Apparent After UCL Snub in Ukraine
On 4 July 2016, Manchester City[1] signed[2] Oleksandr Zinchenko from Russian club Ufa for less than £2 million. Excitement surrounded the transfer. The Ukrainian was known for his versatility, as he can play on either wing, in central midfield or as a full back. With a strong ability on the ball and his style of […]
Champions League Matchday 3 – How Have Manchester City Previously Performed At This Stage?
Champions League Matchday 3 – How Have Manchester City…
Manchester City[1] have been an ever present in the Champions League[2] since 2011, but have previously struggled in the group stages. Tonight, the blues face Shakhtar Donetsk for the second consecutive season, but how have the blues performed at this stage previously? 2011 – City 2-1 Villareal A 1-1 home draw with Napoli on the […]
Manchester City Can Win The Champions League Claims PL Boss
Manchester City Can Win The Champions League Claims PL Boss
Chelsea[1] manager Maurizio Sarri has stated he believes Manchester City[2] can win the Champions League[3] this season. The former Napoli boss, whose team City beat twice in the group stage last season on their way to the quarter final, thinks City or Juventus are the only teams that could win it, but that is dependent […]
The Champions League – How Have Manchester Fared In Previous Opening Games?
The Champions League – How Have Manchester Fared In Previous…
Manchester City[1] face Lyon in the opening match of the Champions League[2] group stages, and is the first meeting between the two sides. With no history to look back on, we take a look at City’s previous opening matches in the Champions League. 2011 City’s debut season in the Champions League saw the blues paired […]
Manchester City And Jorginho – 2012 All Over Again?
Manchester City And Jorginho – 2012 All Over Again?
Just a few weeks ago, it seemed inevitable that Napoli midfielder Jorginho would sign for City, yet here we are watching the Italian international sign for Chelsea[1]. The same sort of thing happened in 2012, so are the blues experiencing de ja vu? When City won the Premier League on that dramatic day against QPR, […]
Jorginho Has Chelsea Medical
Jorginho Has Chelsea Medical
Manchester City[1] are set to miss out on heavily touted Brazilian/Italian midfielder Jorginho, who is expected to join Chelsea[2] in the coming days. According to reports in London, Jorginho had his medical on Thursday[3], ahead of his move to Chelsea, which is expected to be around £57 million. With this news, it is expected that […]
Manchester City Interested in Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City Interested in Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City[1] have turned their efforts to strenghten the team to Mateo Kovacic. From the Mirror[2]: “Real Madrid’s Croatia international, Kovacic is one of the midfielders on the champion Blues ‘ list of alternatives in case they miss out on Napoli star Jorginho. City have contingency plans in place with boss Pep Guardiola having identified […]
Are Chelsea About To Hijack Manchester City’s Move For Jorginho?
Are Chelsea About To Hijack Manchester City’s Move For…
Another day, another story about Jorginho, but this time there are reports that his ongoing move to Manchester City[1] could be hijacked by Chelsea[2], according to the Manchester Evening News. The Italian international has been on City’s radar all summer and it has been reported the midfielder will join City at some point before he […]
Are Manchester City Finally About To Sign Midfield Duo For £108m?
Are Manchester City Finally About To Sign Midfield Duo For…
After what has seemed like an eternity of waiting, it seems Manchester City[1] are finally on the verge of completing the double signings of Riyad Mahrez and Jorginho. Leicester City[2] have apparently accepted a £60m bid from the blues to sign Algerian winger Mahrez, with many outlets reporting he will have a medical with City […]
Paris Saint-German’s Claudio Gomes To Join Manchester City?
Paris Saint-German’s Claudio Gomes To Join Manchester City?
Following a remarkable season which saw Manchester City[1] win the English Premier League in style, many fans speculated that the Blues would expand upon this greatness during the offseason by signing several new players. The 2018 FIFA World Cup[2], however, has delayed Manchester City’s transfer activity. As of 3 July[3], the Mancunian side has yet […]