Forward Raheem Sterling admitted “emotions got the better of me” after being dropped for England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro following a clash with team-mate Joe Gomez. The Football Association said Sterling had been dropped “as a result of a disturbance in a private team area”. The pair had an…
Raheem Sterling hit a brilliant 11-minute hat-trick as Manchester City inflicted a 5-1 thrashing on Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. Sterling is City’s leading scorer with 12 goals in 13 games in all competitions this season and this latest ruthless display demonstrated again what a potent finisher he…
England’s Euro 2020 qualifying victory over Bulgaria in Sofia was overshadowed by shameful scenes of racism that saw the game stopped twice and officials threaten to abandon the match. Gareth Southgate‘s side strolled to a 6-0 victory in an atmosphere that was toxic in the first half and eerie in…
Champions Manchester City suffering a shock home defeat against Wolves and have now fallen eight points behind Liverpool in the title race. Adama Traore scored twice in the final 10 minutes as Wolves won in the top flight at Manchester City for the first time since 1979. Traore scored the…
Manchester City won the Community Shield on penalties after edging Liverpool in an entertaining game in front of a raucous Wembley. Georginio Wijnaldum‘s penalty was saved by City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, before Gabriel Jesus scored the winning kick. The meeting between two outstanding sides did not disappoint. City’s Raheem Sterling…
Tottenham overcame Manchester City in a classic encounter at Etihad Stadium to reach the last four of the Champions League for the first time on away goals in an exciting seven goal thriller. Spurs were protecting a 1-0 lead from the first leg but an opening 21 minutes of chaotic…
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling struck twice against Crystal Palace as the reigning champions got their ninth straight Premier League win. The impressive victory briefly lifted Pep Guardiola‘s side, who had started the day second in the table, one point clear to the top. However, Liverpool returned to the summit…
Manchester City won the Carabao Cup in a penalty shootout at Wembley after Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga defied manager Maurizio Sarri‘s attempt to substitute him. City claimed the first major trophy as they chase a historic quadruple but this stale final, which was goalless after extra time, will be remembered…
