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Erling Haaland accidentally swore during his post-match interview after Man City beat Leicester 2-0 (Image: SPORTS CEL)Erling Haaland turned the air blue during his post-match interview after Manchester City's win over Leicester - and Sky Sports appeared to miss it in a rare mistake as they failed to apologize during their Super Sunday broadcast.Haaland scored the second goal in a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium despite Ruud van Nistelrooy's relegation-threatened Foxes producing a difficult second-half performance. The hosts failed to score despite multiple opportunities.Speaking on the pitch after the match, Haaland told Sky Sports: "It's good to win. Not much to say, it's good to win. I don't know what the difference was to be honest, I'm just happy to win."It&#...

Erling Haaland scored in an otherwise disappointing performance (Image: Getty)Savinho and Erling Haaland scored in each half to give Manchester City a first Premier League victory in five matches. But this 2-0 victory over struggling Leicester was not as convincing as the scoreline might suggest.City were forced to deal with increasing pressure from their hosts before showing their quality with two fine goals. Savinho converted midway through the first half before crossing for Haaland to head home. Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal will not have looked with concern as Pep Guardiola's side return to their best.Stefan Ortega, Phil Foden and Haaland were among the stars who struggled at the King Power Stadium. Here is Express Sports player ratings.Stefan Ortega - 4 const loadOvpScript=()=>{l...

Manchester City owners financed a period of dominance (Image: Getty)Manchester City's journey to English and European domination has been fraught with challenges. They've had their share of mishaps in the transfer market, from the scary sale of Cole Palmer to the shock departure of Julian Alvarez.These decisions, particularly during their difficult spell of nine defeats in 13 matches in all competitions, have surely caused consternation among City's loyal supporters. There is no denying that many brilliant signings have propelled the club over the last decade or more.But for every Erling Haaland or Sergio Aguero, there have also been plenty of failed signings who failed to get going at the Etihad Stadium. Let's take a look at some of their transfer nightmares.Glauber BertiG...

Will Jamie Vardy return from injury? (Image: Getty)There is rarely anything conventional about football at Christmas, and the 19th Premier League matchweek certainly has a festive feel. After a Saturday off, all teams will now be in action over the next four days and injury concerns are major.Something has to give at the King Power Stadium where Leicester, who are now once again in relegation trouble after three consecutive defeats, face a Manchester City side who ironically cannot buy a win at the moment. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, will look to consolidate their victory over Tottenham by improving Everton.Liverpool's latest bid to move towards the league title will come at West Ham, while Manchester United could face another difficult 90 minutes when they take on Newcastle. Arsenal...

Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring in the 94th minute to win Manchester City the Premier League title (Image: Getty Images)Sir Alex Ferguson delivered a brutal "I told you so" speech to his dispirited Manchester United team immediately following their defeat to Manchester City. The 2011/12 championship race is remembered as the most exciting in Premier League history.United looked set to secure another title on the final day with a 1-0 win at Sunderland, with City also needing three points against QPR, who led for much of the match at the Etihad. As the match entered stoppage time, the Londoners still led 2-1, with many dejected home fans heading for the exits.But in a dramatic turn of events, Edin Dzeko equalized in the 92nd minute before Sergio Aguero, immortalized by Martin Tyler...

Julen Lopetegui says West Ham won't fear Liverpool (Image: Getty)West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is adamant his side will not back down against Premier League leaders Liverpool.The Hammers go into the weekend on the back of a four-match unbeaten run, including a 1-0 win over Southampton, although injuries and suspensions could leave them without five key players for this Boxing Day match.Goalkeepers Lukasz Fabianski, Max Kilman and Carlos Soler were forced off the field due to injuries, while midfield duo Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez are on the bench due to yellow card suspensions.However, Lopetegui's courage remains unwavering as he prepares for the home game, saying: "Be afraid? No, afraid no. We have great respect for all the teams, but we have the same respect for Southamp...

James McAtee reportedly desperate to leave Etihad Stadium in January (Image: GETTY)Pep Guardiola has yet another problem to resolve at Manchester City, with one of his players reportedly looking for a January transfer after being unsettled.The reigning Premier League champions are in crisis, having won just once in their last 13 games in all competitions. They were held to a draw by Everton in their last game, with no end in sight to their current poor run.After the final whistle, Guardiola said he would "try" to sign in January in a bid to turn the tide. It appears City will also face a battle to keep their existing squad together, with at least one player reportedly unhappy.The midfielder has not started a single match in the Premier League this season. (Image: GETTY)James McAtee is tire...

Pep Guardiola is going through the toughest period of his Man City tenure (Image: Getty)Pep Guardiola has strongly denied rumors he could leave Manchester City amid the club's current turmoil. The City boss is facing the most difficult period of his managerial tenure, with the team having managed just one win in their last 13 matches in all competitions.Currently in seventh place in the Premier League, City are 14 points behind leaders Liverpool and face a fight to secure a place in the Champions League knockout stages, leading to speculation about the Guardiola's future.However, despite the setbacks, Guardiola, who recently signed a new two-year contract, remains determined to turn things around, saying: "Yes, I will try. I will continue.""Sometimes you think it will be sooner or ...

Jack Grealish (Image: Getty)Jack Grealish is ready to make the biggest decision of his life – and there is only one right choice.The once flamboyant playmaker has been transformed into a robot by Pep Guardiola.It looks like the Manchester City striker is playing without joy. There is no shine at all.It has become a Christmas tree without lights. But we can't blame him for all that. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed3e7arguyxmsj&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v114291');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v114291"){if(window.document.getElementsByClass...

Manchester City's Bernardo SIlva in action with Everton's Seamus Coleman during the Boxing Day draw at the Etihad. After the match, Silva asked Coleman to wish him the best. (Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)Everton demonstrated their resilience with another creditable draw as Iliman Ndiaye's spectacular goal secured a point for Manchester City. The Senegalese star's delicate touch and deft half-volley at the far post followed Bernardo Silva's opener for the hosts.City wasted a golden opportunity to regain the lead when Jordan Pickford saved Erling Haaland's penalty. Despite this, the reigning champions failed to break down Everton's strong defence.But another less noticed incident caught attention after the match: Bernardo Silva's elegant gest...