Manchester City
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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Arsenal title celebrations turn into a reply to the ‘bottlers’ tag
Bukayo Saka and Myles Lewis-Skelly hit back at the 'bottlers' label as Arsenal ended a 22-year wait and Kepa Arrizabalaga's medal status stayed unclear.
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Guardiola's future overshadows Manchester City's title collapse
Pep Guardiola says he has one more year left as Manchester City’s Bournemouth draw gives way to exit talk and Arsenal’s 82-point title win.
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Arsenal title celebrations start before Manchester City's draw is even official
Declan Rice’s ‘I told you all ... it’s done’ post leads Arsenal title celebrations after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
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Manchester City player ratings vs Bournemouth: Haaland tops the marks as title dream ends
Manchester City’s ratings from the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth put Erling Haaland on top, with Rodri and Gianluigi Donnarumma also strong.
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Arsenal’s title was built on control long before City slipped at Bournemouth
Arsenal are Premier League champions on 82 points after Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, with 19 clean sheets and 26 goals conceded.
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Arsenal title permutations: City face Bournemouth with the race on the line
Arsenal have 79 points and can win the Premier League title if Manchester City fail at Bournemouth tonight.
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Joao Pedro snub exposes Brazil’s selection dilemma
Carlo Ancelotti apologised to Joao Pedro after leaving the Chelsea striker out of Brazil’s World Cup squad, despite 15 Premier League goals and 5 assists.
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Manchester City 115 charges verdict could still be two years away
Tom Murray says Manchester City's 115 charges case could still be unresolved in two years, even as Stefan Borson tips a June verdict.
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Arsenal title race: one result from the Premier League crown
Arsenal are one result from the Premier League title after another 1-0 win, with 26 goals conceded and 13 one-goal wins driving the run-in.
Monday, 18 May 2026
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Mikel Arteta will watch Manchester City vs Bournemouth with his family
Arteta says he will watch Manchester City vs Bournemouth with his family as Arsenal wait on a result that could seal the Premier League title.
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VAR errors Arsenal and Manchester City title race debate
The Premier League VAR review has added fresh fuel to the title race, with Arsenal benefiting from key calls and Manchester City denied a penalty at Everton.
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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City must win at Bournemouth to stay alive
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must win at Bournemouth to keep the title race alive, with Bournemouth unbeaten in 16 and City short on preparation.
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Pep Guardiola dodges future talk after Manchester City’s Wembley win
Pep Guardiola brushed off questions about his future after Manchester City's FA Cup final win over Chelsea, saying 'What rumours? Have a lovely evening.'
Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Bournemouth vs Manchester City title race preview
Bournemouth’s 16-game unbeaten run makes Manchester City’s trip a must-win Premier League test, with Arsenal able to seal the crown if City slip.
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Premier League run-in has title, Europe and Fernandes record still alive
Arsenal lead Manchester City by one point, Bruno Fernandes is one assist from the Premier League record, and Europe could still reach nine clubs.
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Rodri cools Manchester City exit talk after Wembley
Rodri said he is not thinking about his Manchester City future after the FA Cup final, with a year left on his deal and recovery still ongoing.
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Manchester City’s FA Cup boost sets up a tense Bournemouth test
Manchester City go to Bournemouth after winning the FA Cup, with Pep Guardiola facing no training time, a Sunday recovery day and selection pressure.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Pep Guardiola interview ends after Laura Woods asks about his future
Pep Guardiola ended his interview after Laura Woods asked about rumours of him leaving Manchester City, with Steven Gerrard calling it brave.
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Haaland Wembley drought and Guardiola's final call
Pep Guardiola backed Erling Haaland to end his Wembley drought, with Rodri's return and City's FA Cup final selection calls also in focus.
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Manchester City no celebration after FA Cup final win
Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final, but Pep Guardiola and Antoine Semenyo immediately turned attention to Bournemouth and Arsenal.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
| | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 |
Group D
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
| | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 |
| | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |