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Pep: Man City’s Treble harder than Champions League

Vincent Kompany and Manchester City raise the FA Cup after beating Watford and becoming the first English men’s team to win the domestic treble.

Riyad Mahrez explains to ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes what it means to him to win the domestic treble with Manchester City.
LONDON, England — Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City’s domestic Treble was harder to achieve than winning the Champions League.
City wrapped up the final part of the treble on Saturday with an emphatic 6-0 victory over Watford, just six days after pipping Liverpool to the Premier League title by a single point.
“It’s one of the best seasons I’ve experienced as a manager, not the best but one of the best for sure,” Guardiola told a news conference. “To be for 10 months playing in all competitions….

Man City can’t afford Griezmann, jokes Guardiola

La Liga correspondent Sid Lowe delves into the inner workings of Antoine Griezmann’s buyout clause and how it could delay an announcement on his future.
MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola joked that Manchester City could not afford Antoine Griezmann as he ruled out a move for the France international.
Griezmann told Atletico Madrid on Tuesday that he wants to leave after five seasons, with sources telling ESPN FC that Barcelona are hopeful of signing him.
Sources have also told ESPN FC that City are set to bring in three or four new faces during the summer, but Guardiola ruled out a move for the 2018 World Cup winner.

Atletico will survive Griezmann…

Man City just better at end than Liverpool – KDB

Craig Burley says Manchester City’s path to the brink of the first English domestic treble ever has lacked the dominance of their past success.

Former Premier League referee Peter Walton weighs in on a controversial no-call in Manchester City’s win over Brighton.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley examines the positions Manchester City will need to strengthen heading into next season.
Kevin De Bruyne said he has no sympathy for Liverpool after Manchester City pipped them to the Premier League title by just a point because they were the better team in the end.
Liverpool lost just one match all season to finish on 97 points — the highest total ever by a runner-up and a figure that would have been enough to win the title in all-but three Premier League seasons.
But they lost out to City after a 14-game winning streak to finish the season and De Bruyne says it shows they were better…

Man City referred to adjudicatory chamber by UEFA over alleged FFP breach

Former Premier League referee Peter Walton weighs in on a controversial no-call in Manchester City’s win over Brighton.

Andros Townsend scored a goal of the season contender with this long-range thunder strike against Manchester City.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley examines the positions Manchester City will need to strengthen heading into next season.

Craig Burley makes his very premature prediction of Premier League’s top six next season one day after Manchester City secured the 2018-19 title.
Manchester City have been referred to Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) adjudicatory chamber by UEFA over a potential breach of financial fair play (FFP) rules.
The investigatory chamber of UEFA’s financial control board opened an investigation in March into allegations made in German publication Der Spiegel, purportedly obtained by whistleblowers Football Leaks, that City circumvented rules by inflating sponsorship deals.
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Manchester City ‘extremely concerned’ over reports of Champions League ban

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley examines the positions Manchester City will need to strengthen heading into next season.

Craig Burley makes his very premature prediction of Premier League’s top six next season one day after Manchester City secured the 2018-19 title.

A quick fire look at all the goals from the final weekend of Premier League action, including Manchester City’s title-winning strikes.

Craig Burley says Manchester City justified his past declaration that they’re the best team in club football after they edged Liverpool to the title.
Manchester City say they are “co-operating in good faith” with an ongoing UEFA investigation into alleged financial fair play (FFP) breaches but are “extremely concerned” over an apparent leak from European football’s governing body.
UEFA launched an investigation into a potential breach of FFP rules in March but the Premier League champions have denied any financial irregularity According to a report in the New York Times, citing “people familiar with the case” UEFA will push for the club to be…

Manchester City eye four new signings to freshen up Premier League champions – sources

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley examines the positions Manchester City will need to strengthen heading into next season.

Manchester City are the first team in a decade to win back to back Premier League titles, beating Brighton 4-1.

Craig Burley says Manchester City justified his past declaration that they’re the best team in club football after they edged Liverpool to the title.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany reflects on his side’s path to a second consecutive Premier League title, and the competition they faced from Liverpool. (edited)

A quick fire look at all the goals from the final weekend of Premier League action, including Manchester City’s title-winning strikes.
Premier League champions Manchester City plan to add three or four new players in the summer to keep the first-team squad fresh after winning back-to-back titles, sources have told ESPN FC.
Pep Guardiola is already making plans to stop his squad from stagnating after winning two consecutive championships with record points totals and on the back of this season’s intense challenge from Liverpool.
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Manchester City’s Mahrez to stay and fight for place despite limited opportunities

Craig Burley makes his very premature prediction of Premier League’s top six next season one day after Manchester City secured the 2018-19 title.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany reflects on his side’s path to a second consecutive Premier League title, and the competition they faced from Liverpool. (edited)

Manchester City celebrated winning the 2018-19 Premier League title after a thrilling back and forth battle with Liverpool throughout the season.
Riyad Mahrez is determined to stay at Manchester City and fight for his place after ending a tough Premier League season with a winner’s medal.
The Algeria international arrived in the summer in a club-record £60 million deal from Leicester City but has struggled to regularly feature in Pep Guardiola’s plans.
But he was recalled for his first Premier League start in six weeks for the final game of the season and scored a brilliant goal to help City to a 4-1 win over Brighton that saw them pip…

Laporte, Gundogan both 8/10 as Man City clinch Premier League title

Sadio Mane’s brace against Wolves wasn’t enough for Liverpool to steal the Premier League title on Manchester City on the final day of the season.

Manchester City are the first team in a decade to win back to back Premier League titles, beating Brighton 4-1.

BRIGHTON, England — Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions after a 4-1 victory at Brighton ensured they finished above Liverpool by just a point in one of the tightest title races in Premier League history.
City started the day on top but dropped to second after an early goal at Anfield, and the pressure grew when Glenn Murray headed Brighton ahead in the 27th minute. But Sergio Aguero equalised just 83 seconds later and Aymeric Laporte headed City ahead before half-time.
Pep Guardiola’s…

Manchester City’s Sterling on racism fight: My voice needed to be heard

Steve Nicol credits Aymeric Laporte and Vincent Kompany for solidifying Manchester City’s back line during pivotal games late in the season.

Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat ahead of the final day of the season after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

The FC crew discuss Vincent Kompany’s moment of magic for Manchester City and how an unlikely strike from the defender could decide the title race.
Raheem Sterling has said he did not set out to become a leading figure in the fight against racism but is grateful for the support he has received since speaking out on the issue.
The Manchester City forward was presented with the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award on Thursday.
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Sterling, 24, has also won praise for challenging the media’s coverage of black footballers and said it is positive that his message has been taken on board.
“It is not something I was trying to do…

Manchester City set for contract talks with Kompany in summer

Relive the top goals from Week 37 of the 2018-19 Premier League season, including Vincent Kompany’s goal of the season contender against Leicester.

Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says ‘belief and desire’ are what led to his game winner against Leicester.

Manchester City are back in the driver’s seat ahead of the final day of the season after Vincent Kompany’s long-range shot put the defending champions back on top of the table.

English Premier League: Vincent Kompany (70′) Manchester City 1-0 Leicester City
Manchester City will hold contract talks with Vincent Kompany at the end of the season with his dramatic winner against Leicester City potentially coming in his final game at the Etihad Stadium.
The 33-year-old defender scored a 70th minute winner on Monday as City moved back a point clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. They need to win their final game at Brighton to secure a second successive league title.
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Kompany is City’s longest-serving…

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