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City beat Watford 6-0 in Saturday’s FA Cup final to become the first club to complete an English domestic treble. (Photo: AP)

'I've given everything for this club but now i've nothing left': Vincent Kompany

The Belgian called time on his 11-year stay at City on Sunday to become player-manager at Anderlecht - the club where he started his career.

21 May 2019 9:34 AM

They lost to Monaco in the last-16 in 2017 and exited in the last eight to Liverpool last year and Tottenham this season. (Photo: AFP)

Pep Guardiola desperate to win Champions League with Manchester City

Guardiola and City, who have never won the competition, have failed to make it past the quarter-finals since he took over in 2016.

20 May 2019 3:40 PM

Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus each scored twice, while David Silva and Kevin de Bruyne netted to cap a glorious campaign with the biggest margin of victory in a FA Cup final since 1903. (Photo: AFP)

'Winning treble is more difficult than winning Champions League', says Guardiola

City also lifted the Community Shield in August for a clean sweep of domestic silverware, but again missed out on the Champions League.

19 May 2019 5:19 PM

Manchester City claimed a first ever treble of Premier League, FA and League Cups, as well as the Community Shield to take the count of major trophies to 10 in the decade since the club's fortunes were transformed on and off the pitch by Sheikh Mansour, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family.(Photo: AFP)

Guardiola relentless as Manchester City's financial power flattens rivals

Guardiola now has 27 trophies in total as a coach, six of them since arriving in England three years ago.

19 May 2019 5:15 PM

The victory matched the competition’s record final win — set when Bury beat Derby County 116 years ago — and was the perfect end to an amazing season for unarguably one of the finest teams to grace the long history of the English game. (Photo: AFP)

FA Cup: Manchester City destroys Watford 6-0 to win FA Cup and clinch maiden treble

Manchester City become the first team to win the English treble of league championship and both domestic cups in the most emphatic way.

19 May 2019 12:07 PM

Watford manager Javi Gracia may not have the reputation that Guardiola enjoys in the game but he has made his mark this season by guiding the Hornets to a creditable 11th-place finish in the Premier League and only their second FA Cup final. (Photo: AP)

Pep guardiola to be wary of Javi Gracia's Watford ahead of FA cup final

Watford’s only previous FA Cup final appearance was 35 years ago when they lost 2-0 to Everton.

16 May 2019 10:15 AM

The Reds endured the same fate yet again this season after City ended the season with a higher goal difference. (Photo: MoSalah/Instagram)

Mohamed Salah’s girl scores the cutest goal ever; see video and pics

Liverpool yet again came close to clinching their 19th title since the 2013-14 season.

14 May 2019 6:26 PM

The Algerian has chipped in with seven league goals and four assists this season. (Photo: Riyad Mahrez/Twitter)

Riyad Mahrez keen to stay at Manchester City despite getting limited minutes

Mahrez, who became the club’s record signing last year at a reported 60 million pounds, started only 14 league games this season.

14 May 2019 1:41 PM

Members of the investigatory chamber of UEFA's financial control board, set up to analyze the accounts of clubs suspected of breaking cost-control regulations, met two weeks ago in Switzerland to finalize their conclusions, the newspaper said. (Photo: AFP)

UEFA panel to recommend Man City Champions League ban - report

European football's governing body UEFA and the Premier League launched an investigation this year.

14 May 2019 12:58 PM

Guardiola is already looking ahead to next season and strengthening his squad to repeat the feats he achieved in winning three titles in a row at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. (Photo: AFP)

Guardiola warns rivals that Manchester City will get stronger with time

City came from behind to beat Brighton 4-1 on Sunday and take the title by just one point from Liverpool.

13 May 2019 12:39 PM

It was cruel on Liverpool, who secured 30 wins and 97 points, setting a standard that would have secured the title in any year but the last two, with Pep Guardiola's sensational City amassing 100 points 12 months ago and 98 this term. (Photo: AP)

'We will go again after we get over it': Klopp eyes UCL glory after PL title miss

Liverpool fell one point short of winning their 1st league title since 1990 as Man City pipped Klopp's side on the final day of the season.

13 May 2019 12:06 PM

The outcome was cruel on Liverpool, who are second behind only United in the all-time list of English champions with 18 titles, although the last came in 1990. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: City thumps Brighton 4-1, Liverpool wins but fails to grab PL title

Pep Guardiola's team thumped Brighton 4-1 away to finish on 98 points -- the second-highest total in Premier League history.

12 May 2019 11:18 PM

In all likelihood, City will rack up a 14th successive Premier League win and Liverpool will beat Wolverhampton Wanderers to make it nine in a row. If that happens, City will take the honours with 98 points to Liverpool’s 97. (Photo: AP/PTI/AFP)

Premier League: D-Day arrives as Liverpool, Manchester City get ready to give it all

Pep Guardiola’s side know better than to expect gifts from Merseyside.

12 May 2019 1:20 PM

Just as Liverpool were close to giving up two points, so City flirted with frustration before Vincent Kompany blasted in a 25-metre winner in the 70th minute against Leicester City. (Photo: AP)

Key moments in Premier League 2018-19 title race

Manchester City will win the title with a victory at Brighton and Hove Albion while Liverpool play Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.

11 May 2019 10:19 AM

City have amassed 95 points this season, only five short of the English top-division record of 100 they set in winning the title 12 months ago. (Photo: AP)

'Critics could destroy Manchester City if we fail', says Pep Guardiola

The race reaches its conclusion on Sunday as Guardiola's team travel to Brighton knowing that a victory will guarantee they retain title.

10 May 2019 8:16 PM

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wrote to congratulate Sterling in the evening's programme and praised him for his stance against racism. (Photo: AP)

Raheem Sterling preparing for 'biggest game of his life'

Sterling's form has earned him the Professional Footballers' Association young player of the year award and the writers' trophy.

10 May 2019 7:05 PM

Since matches on the final day of the season are played simultaneously, the Premier League will have a replica trophy on standby at Anfield. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool to lift replica if they win Premier League

Liverpool trail Manchester City by a point ahead of the final day of the season, when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers.

09 May 2019 2:43 PM

Manchester City edging closer towards clinching PL title as PL race goes to the wire

It is possible they could get by with a draw, or even an unlikely defeat, as they will start their final game one point ahead.

09 May 2019 11:31 AM

A 14th consecutive league win for City at Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday will mean they will retain the Premier League title for the first time in the club’s history. (Photo: Manchester City/Twitter)

Vincent Kompany admits ignoring 'not to shoot' calls from his team mates; watch goal

Kompany came to the rescue by arrowing in a stunning strike into the top corner in the 70th minute to score his first goal of the season.

07 May 2019 2:51 PM

City are on top of the table with a one point advantage over Liverpool, who host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and know that their only chance of winning the title is if City stumble on the south coast. (Photo: Manchester City/ Twitter)

Premier League: Kompany's stunner puts City one win away from title

The 1-0 win over Brendan Rodgers’ side now means City can secure the Premier League title with a victory at Brighton on Sunday.

07 May 2019 9:08 AM

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