Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream.
Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream.
Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream
Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering team go into the final day of the season with a two-point lead over second-placed Arsenal thanks to an eight-game winning streak. — Reuters pic
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MANCHESTER, May 18 — Manchester City stand on the brink of a historic fourth successive Premier League title, but Arsenal lie in wait hoping for a last-gasp slip from the leaders on Sunday.
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Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering team go into the final day of the season with a two-point lead over second-placed Arsenal thanks to an eight-game winning streak.
City, who host West Ham knowing a win will seal the title, are hot favourites to set a new standard for dominance in English football.
Arsenal, at home to Everton in their final game, have been near flawless themselves in 2024, with 15 wins and one draw, away to City, in 17 league matches.
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However, the Gunners’ costly 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa last month looks set to be decisive in a thrilling title race that also involved Liverpool until their recent stumbles.
Not for the first time, City have been at their relentless best in the intense heat of the run-in.
Guardiola’s men have dropped just six points since mid-December, in draws against Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.
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As City close in on a sixth title in seven seasons under Guardiola, the competitiveness of the world’s most-watched league has been questioned.
But the Catalan coach has hit back at suggestions the Premier League has become boring and that City’s dominance is thanks purely to the financial muscle of their Abu Dhabi-based owners.
It’s not boring, it’s difficult,” Guardiola said, adding that based on spending levels, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal should be matching City.
“They spent as much money in the last five years as us. They should be there. They are not there.”
David Moyes will take charge of West Ham for the final time at the Etihad Stadium.
And the Scot did not offer much encouragement to Arsenal fans when he claimed this week it would be difficult to stop Man City’s “under-14s winning the title” let alone the champions in full flow.
Arsenal, who finished second last year, must beat Everton and hope City fail to win if they are to end their 20-year wait for the title.
Mikel Arteta’s men have set a club record by winning 27 Premier League games this season, but that still might not be enough to dethrone City.
“We have to give ourselves the opportunity to live a beautiful day on Sunday, where the dream is still alive and is possible,” Arteta said.
“It’s football and once we are there we just have to live the moment.”
Man United face Euro exile
There will be an emotional farewell for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp at the end of his memorable nine-year reign, but the Reds will finish third regardless of their result against Wolves at Anfield.
“I spoke before about how hard it will be to say goodbye,” Klopp said.
“I love absolutely everything about this place, I do. I take memories with me, fantastic memories, I take relationships with me forever.”
Manchester United are at risk of missing out on European football altogether after a miserable season.
Erik ten Hag’s men sit eighth and must better Newcastle’s result at Brentford when they visit Brighton to avoid finishing outside the top seven for the first time since 1990.
Tottenham visit relegated Sheffield United knowing a point is enough to guarantee fifth spot, while in-form Chelsea would secure a top-six finish with a draw against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
The top six teams will all definitely qualify for Europe, while seventh could be enough as long as Manchester United do not shock City in next week’s FA Cup final.
At the bottom, Luton will be relegated if they fail to beat Fulham or if Nottingham Forest avoid defeat at Burnley.
Even if Luton win and Forest lose, the Hatters’ vastly inferior goal difference means they need a mathematical miracle to survive.
Fixtures
Sunday (all 1500GMT)
Arsenal v Everton, Brentford v Newcastle, Brighton v Manchester United, Burnley v Nottingham Forest, Chelsea v Bournemouth, Crystal Palace v Aston Villa, Liverpool v Wolves, Luton v Fulham, Manchester City v West Ham, Sheffield United v Tottenham
— AFP
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Agent says Tottenham star would be perfect for Manchester City
By Mehdi Gokal – 53 minutes ago
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky Van de Ven has emerged as a standout performer in his debut Premier League season, seamlessly integrating into Ange Postecoglou’s XI.
The Dutch centre-back has made an immediate impact, transforming the defence and forming a formidable partnership at the back with Cristian Romero.
Van de Ven’s exceptional performances have not gone unnoticed, with recent reports suggesting that defending champions Manchester City are eyeing a potential move for the 23-year-old.
Dutch agent Simon Cziommer believes that some of the biggest clubs in world football, including Pep Guardiola’s City, could soon be vying for Van de Ven’s signature.
Cziommer, describing him as a dream signing for Guardiola, noted (as quoted by TEAMtalk):
“I think if he continues like this, he would not be out of place at City. Guardiola plays with seven, eight men in front of the ball, leaving you with one/two defenders at the back. Then you need speed and duelling power. And Van de Ven has that.”
Despite Manchester City already boasting a robust defensive line-up with players like Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, and Nathan Ake, their interest in Van de Ven underscores the Dutch defender’s exceptional talent.
Van de Ven has been a consistent presence for Tottenham, starting 26 out of the 27 league games he was available for this season and scoring three goals.
Moreover, Van de Ven’s speed has set him apart. In February, he was recorded as the fastest player in the Premier League, clocking a top speed of 37.38 km/h against Brentford, according to Sky Sports data.
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It is crazy to even think that Tottenham will be entertaining any offers for Van de Ven, given his impressive debut season.
However, if and only if they were to, they would likely demand at least double the €40 million they paid Wolfsburg last summer.
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Man City have learned that their hearing against the 115 financial charges will likely be held in October after months of delays.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that City are contesting the charges which is why the situation has been kicked down the road, although it remains a complex case.
Man City were charged with 115 breaches of financial rules, with those charges having been recently broken down, and O’Rourke revealed they will face a hearing later this year.
While no exact date has been set for the hearing, both Everton and Nottingham Forest’s cases were dealt with swiftly, and City are now next on the list.
The issue remains a cloud hanging over Pep Guardiola’s squad and they will be keen to end any speculation.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters claimed on 26 April that “a date has been set” for proceedings and “the case will resolve itself at some point in the near future”.
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It is also said that there is little certainty surrounding the charges towards City or any possible outcome given the inconsistency in punishments handed to Everton and Forest.
As a result of one charge, Forest were handed a four-point deduction, while Everton received an initial ten-point deduction which was later reduced to six, before a second charge landed them a further two points taken off.
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Speaking on stage at the FWA awards in London on Thursday night, Begiristain had this to say about Phil Foden and what he represents for the club.
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He said: “He is a good example for us. We try to convince the other players to follow him.
“Of course, it’s an award for him and his teammates but I think this is a special award for Manchester City’s academy. He represents all that.
“A player who loves football, is from Stockport and is enjoying and being professional and adapting himself to the way we want to play.
“I’ve been here for 11 years so I’ve seen everything of him. He is unbelievable. He loves football. He loves to stay on the pitch. He is the happiest man. He is the first to go on the pitch, the last one going out. Sometimes we have to tell him [to stop training].
“Because of the players we have and the team, he has been sacrificing himself for the team by playing in wide areas. He is already asking to play more central. To have a player who can play wide and is performing and producing his best is a privilege for us.
“His progression has been unbelievable. He is 23 and I would say he is getting to the top. Phil has always played in the fastest way. I think he is now getting the maturity of when he has to accelerate the game and when to play more calm and composed and to keep possession. He is maturing on that.
“He is 23 years old and he has won trophies like an animal.”
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After emerging through the youth ranks at City, the 23-year-old has gone on to make 268 senior appearances since making his debut back in 2017 at the age of 17.
Since then, Foden has scored 85 goals, delivered 52 assists and won a lot of trophies along the way including five Premier League titles.
Having now scored 25 goals and delivered 11 assists in 51 appearances this season, it’s easy to see why he was named the FWA Men’s Player of the Year and why Begiristain thinks so highly of him and how he represents the club.
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Manchester City have now made contact with the entourage of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes over the terms of a blockbuster summer transfer, according to reports in Spain, following on from our exclusive report earlier this week that the English champions were mulling over paying the player’s release clause.
The 26-year-old has been a bright spot in a disappointing season for the Magpies, as they struggle to replicate the form which saw them qualify for the Champions League for the first time in two decades last term.
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Guimaraes has scored three goals in 27 Premier League matches for the Toon during this campaign, and added five assists for his side.
The form of the Brazilian international has led to talk of a move to one of English football’s biggest clubs with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United previously credited with interest.
Man City contact Guimaraes over £100m summer move
And now AS is reporting that Pep Guardiola’s City side are prepared to meet a £100 million buyout clause in Guimaraes’ Newcastle contract in order to get him out of St. James’ Park.
It follows our FootballTransfers report early this week which revealed that the treble winners were considering paying his buyout in full.
As part of the operation, claims the Spanish sports daily, the club have already sounded out his representatives, initiating contact ahead of the summer window.
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Guardiola is seeking a proven option in the centre of midfield to go alongside Rodri having seen Kalvin Phillips fail to make the grade in that position.
Guimaraes has been a shining light for his side since first moving to the Premier League in January 2022 from Lyon for a fee of €20m.
He recently signed a new and improved five-year contract with the club, meaning any interested parties are going to have to pay big money to secure his signature.
Newcastle face City in the FA Cup this weekend with Guardiola being asked on Friday about Guimaraes – one of his club’s potential summer transfer targets.
“Exceptional holding midfielder; aggressive, with the ball he has pause, in set pieces he is aggressive,” the Spaniard said.
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“Now Newcastle wants to grow and I am quite sure that it is part of their project for the next few years, definitely.”
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