The Irish Times

Kevin De Bruyne to the four as Manchester City go three points clear of Liverpool

Belgian star completes a 17-minute first-half hat-trick against Wolves

Wed May 11 2022 - 22:32

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

Manchester City 4 Real Madrid 3: Guardiola’s team edge thrilling contest

City will take single-goal lead to Madrid for second leg of Champions League semi-final

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 22:22

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

Liverpool and Manchester City can’t be separated in thrilling draw

Hosts remain top of the league, one point ahead of Liveprool, after end to end contest

Sun Apr 10 2022 - 18:57

Kevin De Bruyne takes one chance but late miss could be costly for Man City

Atlético Madrid also missed a number of chances in intriguing contest

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 22:19

Relaxed Guardiola to stick to his principles for Atlético test

City boss makes light of ‘overthinking’ jibe and insists he is very aware of the particular threat Simeone’s Madrid pose

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 17:15

Manchester City blast notion of a wobble as Southampton brushed aside

Late flourish secures fifth FA Cup semi-final of Pep Guardiola’s six years at the club

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 18:44

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

Only real energy at United the apparently bottomless well of dismay

Sideshow of outrage continues but in reality after 20 great years the team has been poor for nine

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 21:05

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

Riyad Mahrez on the double as Man City cruise past Fulham

Championship pace-setters no match for hosts who progress to FA Cup fourth round

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 17:23

Man City’s João Cancelo ready to face Arsenal despite assault

Portuguese defender suffers facial injuries during attack

Fri Dec 31 2021 - 15:31

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

Phil Foden grabs two goals as Manchester City bury Brighton

Brilliant first-half performance enough to seal the three points for Pep Guardiola’s side

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 20:00

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

Liverpool must decide whether or not to pay Mo Salah what he is clearly worth

Club will have to revisit their rigid wage structure in order to keep the gifted Egyptian

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 20:00

Liverpool v Man City will be won by the work done off the ball

Due to the pace of the game and the need to break the press – expect a basketball match

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 15:50

Jesus on target as Manchester City end Chelsea’s unbeaten start

Pep Guardiola’s men deliver the first real statement of the Premier League season

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 14:44

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

Manchester City ready for ‘crazy’ crunch month says Bernardo Silva

Victory over Leicester sets Leicester up for a return to Champions League action

Sun Sept 12 2021 - 20:15

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

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

Man City’s high five leaves 10-man Arsenal on a low as Torres takes to striker’s role

Spanish star grabs two as Gunners fall apart after Granit Xhaka red card

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 14:44

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

Kelechi Iheanacho on the money as Leicester claim Community Shield success

Jack Grealish makes his Man City debut in second half at Wembley

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 20:24

Brighton swoop from two behind to stun Man City

Dan Burn completes a stirring comeback for Seagulls after Cancelo’s early red card

Tue May 18 2021 - 21:32

Tuchel’s Chelsea a fitting test for Guardiola’s winning machine

Both managers are interventionists and details merchants – there will be a game of tactical feint and counter-feint

Thu May 06 2021 - 22:00

City’s success a triumph of the collective over the individual

PSG eventually imploded in the face of Guardiola’s resilient and disciplined side

Wed May 05 2021 - 19:30

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

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 22:16