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La Liga: Real Madrid see off Celta to return to top

La Liga: Real Madrid see off Celta to return to top

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Real were smarting from a surprise 1-1 draw at struggling Elche in their last match and were missing captain Sergio Ramos, who was out with a stomach bug.

EPL: City coach Pellegrini snubs Mourinho after loss

EPL: City coach Pellegrini snubs Mourinho after loss

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

ManchesterCity manager Manuel Pellegrini walked straight down the players' tunnel without shaking hands with counterpart Jose Mourinho after Chelsea snatched a 90th-minute winner on Sunday.

Mourinho launches new attack on Wenger

Mourinho launches new attack on Wenger

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Jose Mourinho's long-running feud with Arsenal's Arsene Wenger continued on Friday when the Chelsea boss said there was one exception in English football to the rules applying to every other manager.

EPL fixtures revealed: Arsenal open against Manchester City

EPL fixtures revealed: Arsenal open against Manchester City

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Arsenal's new manager Unai Emery faces a baptism of fire after the Gunners were handed an opening day fixture at home to Premier League champions Manchester City.

They think he will take Manchester City to new level...But will he?

They think he will take Manchester City to new level...But will he?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Pep Guardiola is a 'proven winner' who will take Manchester City to a 'whole new level', the Premier League club's chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said.

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Manchester City rediscovered their swagger to beat Chelsea 2-0 and move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday, Manuel Pellegrini winning the battle of tactical wits against Jose Mourinho.

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool falter again!

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool falter again!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Leaders Liverpool faltered in the English Premier League title race for the second time in six days as they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United.

United win but boss Mourinho is miffed...

United win but boss Mourinho is miffed...

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Jose Mourinho's delight at Manchester United's progress to the last 16 of the Europa League has been tempered by the timing of their FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea, with the manager criticising the tie being scheduled for a Monday.

Meet the Wembley hero who SAVED the day for Manchester City

Meet the Wembley hero who SAVED the day for Manchester City

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Manchester City keeper Willy Caballero's penalty shootout heroics sealed a League Cup final win against Liverpool.

PHOTOS: Man United survive scare; Chelsea win 7-1

PHOTOS: Man United survive scare; Chelsea win 7-1

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Manchester United's current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup third round.

Luis Enrique tells Guardiola critics: 'He's going to win'

Luis Enrique tells Guardiola critics: 'He's going to win'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

'Critics will always appear because people don't like it when the same people win all the time, but I'm sure Pep is going to win'

Over-stretched United players in 'red zone', says Van Gaal

Over-stretched United players in 'red zone', says Van Gaal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Several Manchester United players are in the 'red zone' according to manager Louis van Gaal as he weighs up his options for Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at home to Sheffield United. A hectic holiday programme, including four games in 15 days, has taken its toll on United's squad and Van Gaal fears that many of his over-stretched players risk injury or burnout. Defender Phil Jones is ruled out through injury while winger Ashley Young might not be risked with United set to face a Premier League clash at Newcastle United three days after playing third tier Sheffield United.

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Manchester City marched into the quarter-finals of the Champions League

Will Guardiola push Manchester City to new heights?

Will Guardiola push Manchester City to new heights?

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Pep Guardiola to be a hard task master who will extract the best out of a side that has shone domestically but struggled against Europe's elite.

Why Manchester City want Champions League title the most

Why Manchester City want Champions League title the most

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Barring a monumental collapse Manchester City will win at least two trophies this season, but former England captain Alan Shearer believes European bragging rights are what the club's Abu Dhabi owners crave most.

City's Aguero to join Independiente after World Cup

City's Aguero to join Independiente after World Cup

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero said on Thursday that he will leave ManchesterCity to return home to his first club Independiente after his contract expires following the 2018 World Cup.

Guardiola hails clinical hat-trick hero Aguero

Guardiola hails clinical hat-trick hero Aguero

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola praised Sergio Aguero's natural goalscoring ability after his hat-trick on Wednesday helped defeat Borussia Moenchengladbach 4-0 in their opening Champions League Group C match at the Etihad Stadium.

Will Ancelotti return to the helm at Chelsea?

Will Ancelotti return to the helm at Chelsea?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Carlo Ancelotti says he would like to return to England's Premier League but the Italian manager with one of the most garlanded records in world football is not interested in taking any new job this season.

Costa in FIFA Ballon D'Or short-list; Suarez misses out

Costa in FIFA Ballon D'Or short-list; Suarez misses out

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Chelsea's Spanish striker Diego Costa was named along with usual suspects Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the 23- man FIFA Ballon D'Or short-list released on Tuesday.

'In the Premier League if I focus on Pep, another team will win the title'

'In the Premier League if I focus on Pep, another team will win the title'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not stoke his rivalry with fellow new recruit Pep Guardiola at Manchester City next season because it could damage his team's Premier League title hopes.

Soccer shots: De Gea signs new four-year United contract

Soccer shots: De Gea signs new four-year United contract

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

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EPL PIX: Newcastle stun Spurs; Giroud hat-trick lifts Arsenal

EPL PIX: Newcastle stun Spurs; Giroud hat-trick lifts Arsenal

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Tottenham Hotspur fluffed their last-day lines with a 5-1 defeat at relegated, 10-man Newcastle United that left them third in the Premier League behind bitter north London rivals Arsenal.

Why there is a dent in Manchester City's title hope...

Why there is a dent in Manchester City's title hope...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes tiredness was behind their 3-0 defeat by Liverpool on Wednesday after a third successive Premier League loss put a hefty dent in their faltering title hopes.

Premier League: Manchester City cruise past 10-man West Brom

Premier League: Manchester City cruise past 10-man West Brom

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Manchester City made the most of a case of mistaken identity and kept alive their faint title hopes thanks to a much-needed 3-0 victory over 10-man West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.

FA Cup: Rooney spares Manchester United blushes

FA Cup: Rooney spares Manchester United blushes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

It was not a day for FA Cup romantics as Manchester United scrambled past Sheffield United and minor league Eastleigh came within a whisker of causing the third round's only genuine shock.

Guardiola demands apology before Toure plays again

Guardiola demands apology before Toure plays again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure will not play for Manchester City again until the Premier League club receive an apology for comments made by his agent, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday. "He must apologise. If he doesn't, he won't play," Guardiola told reporters. The 33-year-old player's agent Dimitri Seluk, who had said Toure felt "humiliated" after being left out of City's Champions League squad, hit back in similarly uncompromising fashion.

It's early days, but Premier League has familiar look once more

It's early days, but Premier League has familiar look once more

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Three matches into the Premier League season following a stunning title success by 5,000-1 outsiders LeicesterCity, the table already has a more familiar look.

New City boss Guardiola aims to prove himself in England

New City boss Guardiola aims to prove himself in England

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no intention of ditching the methods that brought him success in Spain and Germany and wants to prove it is possible to win in the Premier League by playing attractive football. Guardiola won two Champions League trophies, three La Liga titles and two King's Cup crowns as Barcelona coach before two domestic doubles followed at Bayern Munich.

Wenger apologises for shoving Mourinho; Lampard in fans hearts

Wenger apologises for shoving Mourinho; Lampard in fans hearts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has apologised for shoving his Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho on the touchline during a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.

Why Guardiola will not have it easy while Mourinho will be hit...

Why Guardiola will not have it easy while Mourinho will be hit...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Chelsea forward Pedro fears Pep Guardiola, his former coach at Barcelona, could be in for a rude awakening at Manchester City next season.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend...

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

United beat Leicester City at Old Trafford in the opening game of the season but Spurs present a very different quality of opponent.

Champions League: Real banking on Ronaldo goal power against City

Champions League: Real banking on Ronaldo goal power against City

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Real Madrid are hoping the fit-again Cristiano Ronaldo can lead them into the Champions League final although strike partner Karim Benzema remains a doubt for Wednesday's return match with Manchester City.

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool, City march on as Spurs slip again

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool, City march on as Spurs slip again

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday

Can City-bound Sterling do justice to 49 million pound deal?

Can City-bound Sterling do justice to 49 million pound deal?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Manchester City are about to find out whether Raheem Sterling has the ability to justify his enormous price tag or is just another over-rated young English footballer motivated purely by his bank balance.

Of Zidane's tactical brain and Ronaldo's goal-scoring prowess

Of Zidane's tactical brain and Ronaldo's goal-scoring prowess

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Zinedine Zidane overcame the biggest challenge of his fledgling coaching career as Real Madrid brushed aside VfL Wolfsburg to overturn a first-leg deficit and reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Does the buck really stop with PSG's Blanc?

Does the buck really stop with PSG's Blanc?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'I selected the team, I selected the strategy and I am as disappointed as the players, but the buck stops with me.'

Champions League: History beckons for Man City against PSG

Champions League: History beckons for Man City against PSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Manchester City look to take an important step in their transformation into one of the world's leading clubs on Tuesday by reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time.

Champions League: Why mega-rich PSG, Man City need to deliver NOW!

Champions League: Why mega-rich PSG, Man City need to deliver NOW!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

It is time to deliver for Paris St Germain and Manchester City as the two mega-rich teams prepare to lock horns in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

EPL: Arsenal, City keep up pressure in title race, Chelsea wins

EPL: Arsenal, City keep up pressure in title race, Chelsea wins

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Chelsea's on-loan Brazilian international Alexandre Pato scored on his debut to help push pathetic Aston Villa to the verge of inevitable relegation with a seventh successive Premier League defeat on Saturday. Pato, the former Milan starlet who has been kicking his heels since joining from Corinthians two months ago, came on as a 25th-minute substitute and was immediately involved in the move which led to Ruben Loftus-Cheek netting his first league goal.

Arsenal believe they can win Premier League: Ozil

Arsenal believe they can win Premier League: Ozil

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Arsenal can win the Premier League title this season if they can continue playing the type of game they did during Monday night's 2-1 win over Manchester City, midfielder Mesut Ozil has said.