Bielsa takes the blame for Leeds’ seven goal humiliation at Man City

‘It’s not that City played very well – it’s a lot more noticeable how badly we played’

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

John Stones saves England against Hungary on a night of violence at Wembley

Police clash with visiting supporters in ugly scenes early in World Cup qualifier

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

Manchester City score six but slipshod defending will concern Pep Guardiola

Jack Grealish scores fine individual goal on his Champions League debut

Gareth Southgate calls for protection of his players after abuse in Budapest

England players targeted by monkey chants and missiles during 4-0 win over Hungary

England bring the fireworks as Hungary fans turn things ugly again in Budapest

Harry Maguire’s third goal saw firework aimed at England players while racist chants were heard

Ken Early: Covid, maths and luck help Chelsea triumph in Europe

Tuchel’s champions showed how best teams have integrated set-pieces into open play

Second-half goals from De Bruyne and Mahrez put Man City in box seat

Paris Saint-Germain’s miserable second-half implosion completed by Idrissa Gueye red card

Man City win at Villa Park to go 11 points clear at the top

Aston Villa score an early goal but runaway league leaders prove too good

Foden thunderbolt puts Man City into semi-final meeting with PSG

Pep Guardiola through to first Champions League semi-final with City

Phil Foden steps up late on to give Manchester City a little breathing space

Pep Guardiola’s side fail to build on Kevin De Bruyne’s early goal against Dortmund

Maguire’s blast bails out Stones as England scrape nervy win over Poland

Man City defender set up winner after defensive blunder led to Poland equaliser

Profligate England get the job done with ease against San Marino

Southgate’s side settle for five as World Cup campaign starts with Wembley victory

Gareth Southgate explains shock Trent Alexander-Arnold omission

Liverpool defender key to club’s Premier League and Champions League successes

Manchester City finish the deal early against Mönchengladbach

Two goals inside the first 20 minutes secure quarter-final slot

Late flurry of goals send Manchester City 15 points clear at the top

Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez on target as Pep Guardiola’s make it 21 straight wins

Aguero returns as City surge further clear with West Ham win

Visitors were without Fabianski, meaning Irish goalkeeper Darren Randolph started

Manchester City go 10 points clear with win at Everton

Catalan manager’s team win 17th match in a row to increase lead

Alisson errors gift Man City Anfield win to race clear at the top

Champions’ goalkeeper makes rare double mistake to decide clash of the big two

John Stones double moves Manchester City up to second spot

Pep Guardiola’s side place themselves firmly in title shake-up as they crush Palace

Phil Foden’s moment of class sets up Manchester City victory over Brighton

Pep Guardiola’s side move up to third place as they stretch unbeaten run to 14

Manchester City give Solskjær’s United that sinking feeling again

More semi-final failure for Manchester United as City return to Carabao Cup final

Sergio Agüero scores on his return as City go through group unbeaten for second year

Pep Guardiola’s side finish with 16 points after seeing off Marseille at the Etihad

Kevin De Bruyne masterclass guides Man City to comfortable win over Fulham

Belgian star and Raheem Sterling grab early goals as Pep Guardiola’s side move up to fourth

Manchester City cruise into last 16 with win in Greece

Phil Foden’s first-half goal the only return for a dominant display

Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus returns with a bang in win over Olympiakos

Brazilian striker gets on scoresheet as City finally make good on their dominance

Sergio Agüero could face Liverpool as Man City’s striking injuries ease

Gabriel Jesus could return fro Champions League clash with Olympiakos

Pep Guardiola laments Man City’s injury woes

Fernandinho limped off injured towards the end of Wednesday’s win over FC Porto

Manchester City sign Benfica defender for £62m six-year deal

Ruben Dias becomes City’s second defensive signing this summer on heels of Nathan Ake

Adama Traoré is everything City hate - can they stop him this time?

Wolves and Traoré, the great bogeyman, should be a revealing test for Pep Guardiola

Stakes high for Guardiola and City as Real Madrid come to town

Conquering Europe still the holy grail for manager and owners

Centre back Nathan Aké heading to Manchester City in €43m deal

Aké’s departure became inevitable after Bournemouth’s relegation on final day

Gabriel Jesus’s skill steers Manchester City past battling Bournemouth

Eddie Howe’s side remain third from bottom with just two games to play

Manchester City hit hapless Newcastle for five

Jesus opens the scoring after 10 minutes as Steve Bruce’s side are thrashed at the Etihad

Out of favour John Stones could leave Man City in the summer

English defender looks to have fallen behind 19-year-old Eric García in the pecking order

Manchester City complete League Cup three-in-a-row

As City failed to score a third goal, the drama did come in the closing stages at Wembley

Man United can’t complete another miracle as holders City through to final

Nemanja Matic’s first-half goal had offered hope of another brilliant comeback

Man City slip up at home to Crystal Palace

Fernandinho's last-minute own goal hands Roy Hodgson's Eagles a share of the spoils

Pope delivers but Manchester City ease to victory over Port Vale

Port Vale’s Tom Pope fulfilled a boast to score against John Stones at the Etihad Stadium

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...

The Irish Times ePaper

Stardust

Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people

Common Ground

How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands