The Irish Times

Winning Premier League tougher than Champions League success, says Guardiola

Victory over Aston Villa in final game will see City pip second-placed Liverpool to the title

Fri May 20 2022 - 19:03

Manchester City put four past Leeds to take top spot right back from Liverpool

It was not the walk in the park the scoreline would suggest against an embattled Leeds

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 20:12

Riyad Mahrez breaks tension as Man City beat Brighton and return to summit

Pep Guardiola’s side had to wait until the 53rd minute to take the lead at the Etihad

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 22:30

Guardiola has ‘no answer’ to reports linking Erling Haaland with Man City

Speculation that club has triggered Borussia Dortmund striker’s €75m release clause

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 15:17

Guardiola to make late semi-final selection calls after gruelling recent schedule

FA Cup Wembley date with Liverpool will be City’s third game this week after Europe action

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 10:30

City’s Fernandinho catches Guardiola off guard with exit talk

Brazilian set to end nine-year club career in pursuit of more playing time and return home

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 18:25

Man City and Liverpool shaping up to be the greatest modern rivalry

An absorbing title race between two Premier League titans – this is what football is about

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 10:30

Lessons from Portugal feat help Kenny plan for Ireland’s clash with Belgium

Manager focusing on getting balance right in attack so players complement each other

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Pep Guardiola criticises ‘stupid’ Kyle Walker over Champions League ban

‘I’m not so kind to Kyle in this kind of action. I’m still so angry with him,’ says City boss

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 21:48

Ruben Dias out for six weeks with hamstring injury

Manchester City left with only two fit centre-backs ahead of crunch United derby

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 18:48

Club identity crucial for new United boss says Ralf Rangnick

Interim manager looks to examples of City and Liverpool for example of club culture

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 18:15

Middlesbrough keep up Premier League slaying as Tottenham cut down

FA Cup round-up: Zinchenko captains Man City to win at Peterborough; Riedewald proves super-sub for Palace

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 21:41

Guardiola must make City champions of Europe to seal immortality

Manchester City’s obliteration of Sporting is the latest evidence of the ruthless winning machine the manager has built

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 22:00

Manchester City in a different gear to the rest as the business end beckons

Pep Guardiola asks his sides to arrive in February and the champions are doing just that

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 22:08

Manchester City’s big guns brush aside Swindon in FA Cup

Harry McKirdy scores consolation goal to send home crowd at County Ground wild

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 22:21

Manchester City take two attempts at beating Leicester City

After a ruthless first half Pep Guardiola’s side let the Foxes back into the game

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 17:27

Ireland throw it all at Portugal but fail to break the door down

Stephen Kenny’s side sensed chance of a famous win after Pepe’s red card

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 22:28

João Cancelo lights a fire under Man City as he proves an able assistant

Portuguese star enjoys a hat-trick of assists as City hit four

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 22:25

Club Bruges battered as Manchester City prove unstoppable

Riyad Mahrez scores twice while teenager Cole Palmer is also on target in Belgium

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 20:15

Pep Guardiola’s constant tinkering keeps Manchester City A-listers on their toes

Sterling, Cancelo and Stones among victims of a policy that hasn’t always worked

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 18:58

Manchester City score six but slipshod defending will concern Pep Guardiola

Jack Grealish scores fine individual goal on his Champions League debut

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 22:31

Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 23:00

Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know ahead of World Cup qualifier

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 14:25

English clubs made net transfer loss of over €6bn between 2011 and 2020

Manchester City the biggest spenders on international deals during that time

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 19:09

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 23:00

Manchester City and PSG drawn in same Champions League group

Chelsea in group with Juventus, Man United handed favourable draw

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 18:53

Stephen Kenny: ‘A number of players have had vaccines some haven’t’

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 16:24

Injury-plagued De Bruyne becoming a constant concern for Guardiola

Manchester City midfielder may miss Norwich clash as his stop-start year continues

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 22:30

Belgium hold on to send defending champions Portugal packing

De Bruyne limps off as Cristiano Ronaldo’s side can’t make dominance count in Seville

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 22:30

‘French’ Pogba turns up to produce a majestic display against Portugal

A below-par display against Hungary brought familiar criticism of his lack of consistency

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 21:37

Ronaldo equals world record as France and Portugal share spoils

Three penalties are scored as European and world champions secure place in the last-16

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 22:18

Euro 2020 Group F: Benzema makes world champions France even stronger

Team guide: Luckless Hungary face Portugal and Germany in group of death

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 14:05

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 07:00

Man City defender Ruben Dias voted Premier League player of the year

Portugal defender also won the Football Writers’ award

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 12:17