First published in the Manchester Evening News Cieran Slicker has moved to reassure supporters he is fine after suffering a worrying injury in Manchester City’s pre-season win over Preston. Slicker was a second-half substitute at the Academy Stadium, making his first appearance for City’s senior side after being a regular for the academy in recent…
Author: newsdesk@men-news.co.uk Joe Bray
Man Utd provide Anthony Martial injury update before Brentford friendly
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Anthony Martial has returned to Manchester United training and is recovering well from a knee injury suffered towards the end of last season. Martial missed the end of the 2020/21 campaign after injuring his knee on international duty for France in March. The striker has not featured in…
Spurs transfer activity could influence Harry Kane's Man City decision
First published in the Manchester Evening News Tottenham have announced three major transfer decisions this week as Nuno Espirito Santo continues to build his squad for next season amid a backdrop of Harry Kane’s uncertain future. Kane expressed his intention to leave Spurs at the start of the summer, sparking weeks of speculation over where…
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First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United have announced the signing of Raphael Varane, subject to a medical. The Manchester Evening News understands all parties signed an agreement for the transfer earlier on Tuesday to grant Varane permission to have a medical – the £43million deal may not be completed for a week,…
Man City allocation and ticket information for Community Shield
First published in the Manchester Evening News Over 26,000 Manchester City fans will be at Wembley for the Community Shield on August 7 as part of a maximum capacity crowd. Premier League champions City face FA Cup winners Leicester at Wembley in the season opener, looking to start the new campaign with a trophy. Kick…
Man United and Man City target Haaland responds to reports of £150m Chelsea bid
First published in the Manchester Evening News Erling Haaland says he hopes rumours of a £150m bid for his services from Chelsea are not true, as he addressed his long-term future at Borussia Dortmund. Manchester United and Manchester City have both been linked with striker Haaland, who could be available next summer for a cheaper…
Man City have shown Manchester United why they need to adapt with Raphael Varane
First published in the Manchester Evening News If you speak to a Manchester United fan, they will tell you they’re suddenly title contenders again. United have already signed former Manchester City youngster Jadon Sancho to add another dimension to their attack, and have now agreed to sign Real Madrid’s defender Raphael Varane. The theory among…
Man City 21-man squad for Preston friendly revealed and more spotted in training
First published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester City welcomed 12 more players back to pre-season training to take their possible squad for the friendly with Preston to 21. City had been training with a core group of around eight players, with only four senior squad members, in their first week of pre-season. On Monday,…
Three Man City line-ups for first pre-season friendly vs Preston discussed
First published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester City play their only pre-season friendly before the Community Shield when Preston North End visit the Academy Stadium on Tuesday. City‘s pre-season preparations have been hampered with a lack of first-team players in the first week of training, while the plan to boost those numbers with a…
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First published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester City begin their pre-season schedule on Tuesday night when visiting Preston away. However, Blues fans tuning in to the friendly fixture against Preston North End – it will be played behind closed doors – will not be seeing many of the stars who took them to the…