MAN CITY 2, SSC NAPOLI 1 Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City’s Champions League victory against SSC Napoli describing it as one of the best wins of his managerial career, even though it proved far harder than they can ever have imagined. But impressed Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri believes City can go all the way and […]
Outsider Richie Wellens wins over Oldham Athletic chief to become new manager
Richie Wellens has been appointed Oldham Athletic manager after a successful spell as interim boss. The 37-year-old transformed the fortunes of the club in his five matches in charge to earn a two-year contract. Wellens, who had a coaching role at the club, took over a team that had picked up only four points from […]
Brahim Diaz double sees Man City U19 beat Napoli U19
MANCHESTER CITY U19 3, NAPOLI U19 1 Brahim Diaz scored twice and Benjamin Garre finished off a late team goal as Manchester City’s U19 side beat Napoli U19. Napoli proved awkward opponents after a slow start, cancelling out Diaz’ first goal through Raffaele Russo, before City managed to overcome their organised opponents to win their […]
Oldham Athletic at Carlisle in FA Cup first round, Hyde host MK Dons
Oldham Athletic face a trip to Cumbria to play Carlisle United in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup over the weekend of November 3/6. It will be only the second time the two teams have met in the competition, the other occasion in 2003 when Oldham won 3-0 a Boundary Park. Former Latics’ […]
Pep Guardiola warns against complacency when Napoli visit the Etihad on Tuesday
Pep Guardiola has warned his players about overconfidence after Manchester City became the first club to hit 29 league goals in their first eight league games since 1894 – the year that City were formed. The Blues top the Premier League table with 22 points after seven wins and a draw in eight games – […]