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Nov
07
2023
By The African Mirror
Premier League talking points

Premier League talking points

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TALKING points from the 11th round of the Premier League season: MAGUIRE AND FERNANDES ANSWER CRITICS Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes have come in for more than their fair share of criticism this season but both stood up to be counted in a vital 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday. Maguire, who has been given a first-team reprieve largely because of injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, was a rock at the heart of United's defence, repelling numerous Fulham attacks and showing composure on the ball. Manager Erik Ten Hag described Maguire's display as massive but the…
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Nov
05
2023
By The African Mirror
Invest in Man Utd with Ratcliffe? I support Guardiola, says Wolff

Invest in Man Utd with Ratcliffe? I support Guardiola, says Wolff

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MERCEDES Formula One boss Toto Wolff has suggested his support of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola would make it hard to join team co-owner Jim Ratcliffe in buying into rivals Manchester United. Ineos's Manchester-born billionaire chairman Ratcliffe is poised to take a 25% stake in the Premier League side. Asked whether he might be tempted to join the Briton, Austrian Wolff -- also a co-owner of the Mercedes team -- distanced himself from any immediate involvement. "Here we go," he told Sky Sports television when the question was put to him. Wolff said Ratcliffe was "such a clever person" that he would…
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Oct
07
2023
By The African Mirror
‘Arsenal are back’ and will be title contenders again, Man City’s Guardiola says

‘Arsenal are back’ and will be title contenders again, Man City’s Guardiola says

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ARSENAL were Manchester City's biggest rivals last season and the London club will once again be contenders for the Premier League title, City boss Pep Guardiola said. Arsenal led the league for several months last season before City caught up on the home stretch and snatched the title away from them en route to a historic treble. But Mikel Arteta's side beat City to win the Community Shield and are one of two unbeaten teams in the league this season. Arsenal sit third in the table, a point behind leaders City ahead of Sunday's game at Emirates Stadium. "Arsenal was…
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Jun
12
2023
By FERNANDO KALLAS
How Man City 2023 stack up against Guardiola’s 2009 Barcelona

How Man City 2023 stack up against Guardiola’s 2009 Barcelona

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PEP Guardiola became the first manager in Europe to win two trebles as Manchester City completed a dream season by beating Inter Milan 1-0 to secure their first Champions League title on Saturday. City completed the treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles, matching Manchester United's feat in 1999 and drawing comparisons with Guardiola's 2008-09 Barcelona team. Here is how the 2022-23 City side stacks up against that Barca team. TEAM STRENGTHS Guardiola's 2008-09 Barca had a squad including some of the best Spanish players of their generation, defenders Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique, and midfielders Sergio…
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Apr
16
2023
By The African Mirror
Tuchel’s Bayern stumble again in home draw with Hoffenheim

Tuchel’s Bayern stumble again in home draw with Hoffenheim

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BAYERN Munich conceded a 71st-minute free kick to draw 1-1 at home against Hoffenheim at the end of a turbulent week for the champions but they stayed two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with six games remaining. It was Bayern's latest slip-up under coach Thomas Tuchel following last week's German Cup exit to Freiburg and Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss at Manchester City. The league draw had only limited impact after second-placed Borussia Dortmund squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in their 3-3 draw at VfB Stuttgart to remain two points behind…
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Jan
14
2023
By The African Mirror
Manchester City’s Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

Manchester City’s Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

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MANCHESTER City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, while jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape, British media reported on Friday. The trial had been taking place at Chester Crown Court since August after 13 women made allegations against Mendy and co-accused Louis Saha Matturie. City issued a statement saying the club had noted the verdict. "Given there are open matters related to this case, the club is not in a position to comment further at this time," City said…
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Sep
11
2021
By The African Mirror
Man City defender Mendy to stay in jail

Man City defender Mendy to stay in jail

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MANCHESTER City defender Benjamin Mendy will stand trial on rape and sexual assault charges on January 24 after the Chester Crown Court set a trial date on Friday, British media reported. The 27-year-old, who was denied bail last week after he was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, has been remanded in custody. The BBC reported that Eleanor Laws, who is defending Mendy, said there would be an application to dismiss the charges at a hearing on November 15. A co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie, 40, has also been accused of four counts of rape.…
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May
30
2021
By The African Mirror
‘Best day of my life’: Ecstatic Chelsea fans celebrate title in Porto

‘Best day of my life’: Ecstatic Chelsea fans celebrate title in Porto

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CATARINA DEMONY and MIGUEL PEREIRA ECSTATIC Chelsea fans erupted with joy after their team clinched the Champions League title in Porto's Dragao Stadium on Saturday, in a match that brought happiness to the winners but angered locals worried it could fuel a spike in COVID-19 cases. "It's the best day of my life," said a thrilled Chelsea fan leaving the stadium soon after the London side lifted the trophy, their second Champions League title. "I don't believe it." Some 16,500 fans were allowed into the stadium but many others travelled to the Portuguese city of Porto to support their teams…
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May
15
2021
By The African Mirror
Iheanacho – a troubled joker having the last laugh

Iheanacho – a troubled joker having the last laugh

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OLUWASHINA OKELEJI KELECHI Iheanacho has suffered a number of setbacks since his breakthrough season at Manchester City. He was subjected to relentless criticism from Nigerian media and national team coach Gernot Rohr during a patchy run of form with Leicester City. But 2021 has seen a change in fortunes following the player’s rise from vilification to being named March’s English Premier League Player of the Month. Amidst all the adulation, Iheanacho cries out for his late mother and dedicates his rebirth to the woman who gave him life. His rich vein of form has led to an improved standing with…
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