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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

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

Shaw secured the most number of votes, followed by his fellow team-mates Victor Lindelof and Paul Pogba. (Phoot: AP)

Luke Shaw receives Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award

The defender has won the recognised sculpture of Sir Matt for the very first time in his United career.

10 May 2019 11:23 AM

Salah was stretchered off during Liverpool's tense 3-2 win at Newcastle on Saturday that kept alive their chances of a first Premier League title in 29 year. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool seek 'new heroes' as Salah to miss UCL clash against Barcelona

Roberto Firmino will also be absent against Spanish champions at Anfield, leaving Klopp without two of his most potent attacking weapons.

07 May 2019 3:18 PM

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

Sterling had 100 votes more than Liverpool’s Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk, who on Sunday was named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year. (Photo: AFP)

Raheem Sterling named Footballer of the Year

City forward Sterling has been a key member of the City team, and has also been a prominent voice in the campaigns against racism.

29 Apr 2019 3:37 PM

Solskjaer was hugely successful as a player at United under the management of Alex Ferguson, famously scoring the goal that won the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer adamant that he won't be victim of player power at troubled United

Solskjaer's early form as manager, which brought 14 wins from 17 matches, has dropped off alarmingly, with seven defeats in nine games.

28 Apr 2019 12:50 PM

Pogba was the only player not from City or title challengers Liverpool to make the PFA team of the year this week. (Photo: AFP)

Pogba and Hazard set to steer their teams to victory

The two could be teammates next season with speculation linking both with a move to Real Madrid.

27 Apr 2019 5:29 PM

Guardiola's side follow the crucial Premier League fixture at Turf Moor with games against Leicester and Brighton, as City seek to hold off Liverpool in a thrilling title race. (Photo: AP)

Guardiola hopes to create history as Manchester City's treble chase heats up

City are two points behind Liverpool after the leaders regained top spot with their 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Friday.

27 Apr 2019 11:24 AM

Pogba scored eight goals and provided five assists in his first 10 games following Solskjaer's appointment but his performances have tailed off since, and it was a surprise to many observers that the French midfielder was named in the Professional Footballers' Association's team of the year on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

'You can't guarantee anything in football but I think Paul will stay': Solskjaer

Pogba fuelled speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid last month, suggesting Real were 'a dream club for any player.'

26 Apr 2019 4:43 PM

Solskjaer has urged his side to keep fighting for Champions League football despite the chastening 2-0 defeat at the hands of City on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

'Man Utd can still qualify for Champions League,' says Solskjaer

United have now lost seven of their past nine games in all competitions, leaving them three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

25 Apr 2019 6:42 PM

Guardiola said he continued to back the use of VAR, which also allowed Fernando Llorente’s decisive goal for Spurs despite suspicions of handball. (Photo: AFP)

'It is in our hands': Guardiola reacts after City's exit from the Champions League

City went out on the away goals rule after their 4-3 win at the Etihad left the two legged quarter-final standing at 4-4 on aggregate.

18 Apr 2019 10:19 AM

Spurs, who won the first leg 1-0 and progressed after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate, will play Ajax Amsterdam for a place in the final against Liverpool or Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Spurs reaches semis despite losing 4-3 to Manchester City

Now the pair will meet again on Saturday at the same venue in the Premier League, with plenty at stake for both teams.

18 Apr 2019 9:14 AM

Guardiola is rightly regarded as the best manager of his generation after trophy-laden spells with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now City. (Photo: AFP)

Tottenham looks to end Manchester City's bid to claim quadruple

City must overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit at the Etihad Stadium to avoid extending their manager's frustrating Champions League run.

17 Apr 2019 10:41 AM

One glimmer of hope for United is that a much-changed Barcelona were held by La Liga bottom side Huesca on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Premier League: United ready for Barca after defeating West Ham 2-1

Barcelona will carry a 1-0 advantage into next week’s return leg comfortable in the knowledge that they did not face a shot on target.

14 Apr 2019 5:07 PM

Spurs also forged four points clear of their neighbours Arsenal, who travel to Watford on Monday night. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Moura's hattrick thrashes Huddersfield 4-0, raises Spurs to 3rd

Tottenham cruised past the already-relegated Yorkshire side to move on to 67 points, one ahead of Maurizio Sarri’s side.

14 Apr 2019 2:49 PM

The Argentine has been in majestic form again this season, scoring 43 goals in 40 appearances to put Barca in position for a third treble in a decade. (Photo: AP)

'Messi will be difficult to stop but it's never impossible': Solskjaer

Messi scored in Champions League finals versus United, in 2009, and 2011, and is hungry to win the competition for a 5th time.

10 Apr 2019 9:48 AM

Solskjaer said he is not worried by the Pogba situation. (Photo: AP)

Pogba is happy here and he's going to do his utmost to stay at United: Solskjaer

Madrid have a track record of taking some of United's star names, with both Beckham and Ronaldo swapping Old Trafford for the Bernabeu.

02 Apr 2019 5:06 PM

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