Pep Guardiola admits he misses old rival Jurgen Klopp
The Manchester City boss feels there can be no more fitting opponent than Liverpool for his 1,000th game as a manager.
Pep Guardiola on his 1,000th game: ‘Dedication, passion, love – in that nobody beats me’
Manager has win-rate of 71.57% across coaching careerHe hails Sunday’s opponents, Liverpool, as ‘best’ rivalryPep Guardiola will manage his 1,000th game when Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday, with the manager thanking “the universe” for having the perfect opponent to mark the milestone.In 999 matches leading Barcelona, Bayern Munich and …
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How often do Premier League teams actually win five games in a row? – video
In October 2024, lifelong Manchester United fan Frank Ilett vowed not to cut his hair until his side won five matches in a row. Now, more than a year later, Ilett is still waiting for a trip to the barbers as his hair grows ever larger. But how often do Premier League teams win five-in-a-row and how likely are United to achieve the feat this …
Frank Lampard: ‘I want to prove everybody wrong all the time – it’s a good driving force’
Coventry’s manager on rejuvenating the Championship leaders, coaching highs and lows, and why the ‘golden generation’ debate is overplayed“I’ve got a bit of a fat ankle, you can probably see the swelling,” Frank Lampard says, legs crossed, looking towards his right foot. At first glance it could be mistaken as evidence of his hands-on approach at …
How persistent Cracknell earned Wales shot at 31
Back row Olly Cracknell is poised to make his Wales debut on Sunday against Argentina aged 31 after being rewarded for his form with Leicester.
Carl Froch takes aim at Anthony Joshua's fading career by suggesting he should 'just retire' - and reveals why he'd come out of retirement to fight 'clown' Jake Paul
Anthony Joshua's decline, as Carl Froch sees it, is not just about the defeats to Andy Ruiz, Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois.
Osmajic handed nine-game ban and fine for alleged racial abuse
Preston striker Milutin Osmajic has been handed a nine-game ban for allegedly racially abusing Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri earlier this year.
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Slot: Pep praise, Van Dijk form and Premier League title race
Ahead of a huge clash with Manchester City on Super Sunday, Liverpool boss Arne Slot has praised his opposite number Pep Guardiola, discussed the form of Virgil van Dijk and the Premier League title race.
Referees among suspects sought in match-fixing probe
Turkish prosecutors issue detention orders for 21 people - including 17 referees and two club presidents - as part of a major investigation into betting and match fixing.
Norrie into Metz final with another comeback win
Great Britain's Cameron Norrie fights back from a set down to win for the third match in succession, beating Lorenzo Sonego to reach the Moselle Open final.
Paddy Pimblett given ‘possible date’ for Ilia Topuria grudge match over UFC lightweight title
Pimblett could be Topuria’s first challenger as lightweight champion, in a fight to settle a three-year grudge
Pep Guardiola weighs up Rodri gamble for Liverpool showdown
Phil Foden didn’t deserve his England call-up, because nobody does
The latest Adam Clery Football Column newsletter breaks down why Phil Foden thrives at Manchester City but has struggled to make an impact for England
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Arsenal fans fume as Man United boss Ruben Amorim wins Premier League Manager of the Month
Amorim clinched the award after his Manchester United side claimed hard-fought victories against Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton during the month of October.
Preston star Milutin Osmajic given NINE-GAME ban for racial abuse of Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri - but Championship side hit out at FA verdict
Preston forward Milutin Osmajic has been banned for nine matches after being found to have racially abused Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri.
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Florian Wirtz's dad speaks out on 'football machine' son's Liverpool troubles after £116m summer switch
Florian Wirtz 's father has spoken out on his son's difficult start at Liverpool , insisting the £116million signing is settling well despite a slow introduction to English football.
Osmajic handed nine-game ban and fine for alleged racial abuse
Preston striker Milutin Osmajic has been handed a nine-game ban for allegedly racially abusing Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri earlier this year.
Winston’s mystery ban halts racing comeback after just two rides in Bahrain
Jockey returning to Britain after licence suspendedBanned in 2007 for passing information for rewardThe former top Flat jockey Robert Winston, who made an unexpected and successful return to race-riding in Bahrain last week, has had his licence to ride in the country suspended and is believed to have returned to Britain while an investigation continues into …