Manchester City maintained the pressure on leaders Arsenal as the Premier League champions reduced the gap at the top to two points with a hard-fought victory over struggling Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola’s side had to remain patient at Selhurst Park,…
Erling Haaland uncertain for Arsenal clash after sustaining Aston Villa knock
Erling Haaland faces a fitness test before Manchester City’s crucial clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Wednesday. The prolific Norway striker, who has scored 31 goals in all competitions for the champions this season, was withdrawn at half-time during…
Manchester City charged with breaking financial rules by Premier League
The Premier League has charged Manchester City with breaking its financial rules following a long-running investigation. It has referred the club to an independent commission over alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018, and accused City of not co-operating with the…
Ake’s goal earns Manchester City FA Cup win over Arsenal
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake struck in the second half to earn his side a hard-fought 1-0 victory over visitors Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round. The current top two teams in the 2022/2023 English Premier League (EPL) cancelled…
*Suspense over Emefiele’s whereabouts (Nation)*Don’t vote sick man, Obi urges Nigerians (Punch)
Suspense over Emefiele’s whereabouts (Nation) The whereabouts of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor are still a subject of suspense. News filtered in the CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele had slipped into the country unannounced. No CBN official agreed to…
Liam Delap: Preston North End sign Manchester City striker on loan
Preston North End have signed striker Liam Delap on loan from Premier League side Manchester City for the remainder of the Championship season. It comes after the 19-year-old was recalled from a similar spell at Stoke in the first half…
Arsenal overcome Oxford to set up Manchester City clash
Arsenal set up a blockbuster FA Cup fourth-round clash at Manchester City after seeing off third-tier Oxford on Monday night. Mikel Arteta made seven changes from the recent goalless stalemate with Newcastle and the Premier League leaders were made to…
*Calabar carnival tragedy: Death toll now eight, relatives narrate ordeal (Guardian)*Lagos community raises the alarm on damaged road (Punch)
Calabar carnival tragedy: Death toll now eight, relatives narrate ordeal (Guardian) The death toll in Calabar Bikers Carnival tragedy has now increased to eight with three more deaths announced yesterday by unofficial sources. A nurse at the University of Calabar…
Woman guilty of sex attack at Everton v Manchester City match
A woman who sexually assaulted a man at a football match has been sentenced. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Jemma Whiteside attacked the man at Everton’s game against Manchester City at Goodison Park on 26 February. The 40-year-old from…
Manchester City considering plans to expand Etihad Stadium capacity to more than 60k
Manchester City are considering expansion plans that would increase the capacity of their Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000. The club, who are undertaking feasibility studies, are exploring options to expand the North Stand and also create a covered fan…