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Michael Owen and Jack Grealish. (Image: Getty.)Michael Owen has launched a scathing attack on Aston Villa fans who mocked Jack Grealish's return to the club, after starting in Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Villa Park.The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United striker posted a lengthy message on social media after feeling 'sick to his stomach' from the boos the England midfielder received.Some sections of the home fans have taunted Grealish, who has not scored a goal for his club in 2025 and has been unable to help turn around City's turgid form of late, getting the last laugh with three points against the £100 million man.Grealish has been regularly taunted by supporters of his boyhood club since leaving for the Premier League champions in 2021, having wo...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has failed to resolve his team's recent woes (Image: GETTY)Manchester City players are questioning themselves amid a terrible decline in fortunes, according to Premier League icon Stephen Warnock. Pep Guardiola's side suffered their ninth defeat of the campaign on Saturday, losing 2-1 to Aston Villa.The Citizens were second at Villa Park as Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers struck for the hosts before Phil Foden scored a late consolation.The north-west giants finished the day sixth in the Premier League table and nine points behind leaders Liverpool as their faint title hopes all but disappeared.City have been in a downward spiral since losing Rodri to an ACL injury in late September and have lost six of their last eight top-flight encounters. The eigh...

Express Sport keeps you up to date with all the latest transfer news. (Image: Getty)Things are heating up ahead of the January transfer window, with several top Premier League sides in desperate need of reinforcements despite the historic difficulties of getting deals done this winter.Manchester City's dire form surely provides serious room for movement at the Etihad Stadium, while Manchester United will also want to increase their chances of a positive second half of the season under Ruben Amorim.Meanwhile, a bottom-of-the-table scramble can never be ruled out, with a threat of relegation looming for a group of top-flight teams.Follow Express sportLive transfer updates from below... const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.pr...

Jack Grealish raises three fingers at Aston Villa fans. (Image: Getty)Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish lost his cool at the final whistle at Aston Villa today as the champions continued their miserable run. It is just one win in 11 games for Pep Guardiola's side after being beaten 2-1, with the defeat particularly difficult for Grealish to take.The playmaker left Villa Park for the Etihad in the summer of 2021, for a record fee of £100 million.The move came after Grealish publicly stated his desire to spend his career at his boyhood club, remaining loyal in 2016 despite the club's relegation to the Championship.He was booed throughout the midday kick-off and appeared shaken in the first half as he complained to officials about the lack of injury time. As the 29-year-old hea...

Erling Haaland has struggled to get in shape lately (Image: TNT Sports)Erling Haaland has taken full responsibility for Manchester City's recent poor form, urging fans to blame him. The Norwegian striker had another disappointing day as City suffered their ninth defeat in their last 12 matches in all competitions.Haaland said: “I haven't been good enough and I haven't been up to par for City this season. I need to step up and work harder. I just need to improve. It's simply not enough. I will do everything I can to do better."In decisive moments I can't score - in decisive moments we concede goals. The margins are small and that's how it is. I will do everything I can to turn the tide.Haaland admitted their poor form, which saw City win just one of their last 12 gam...

Man City were deservedly beaten at Aston Villa on Saturday (Image: Getty)Manchester City suffered their ninth defeat in 12 games with a crushing 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.Pep Guardiola is scrambling to stop the rot, but the reigning Premier League champions' latest performance was as rotten as it gets, with an early goal from Jhon Duran and a second-half strike from Morgan Rogers putting Villa on course to a deserved victory in front of Phil. Foden's late consolation.City are now sixth in the table, having been pipped to their opponents on Saturday with a full weekend of matches remaining.Here, Express sport explains how each Blues player performed in the West Midlands... const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tec...

Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi has been linked with Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)Martin Zubimendi has revealed his shock at Liverpool's attempt to nab him last summer, saying his decision to stay with Real Sociedad was not difficult and leaving the Spanish club would have been "selfish".He spoke to El Diario Vasco about the rejection of the Merseysiders' offer: "I went on vacation and it took me by surprise," adding: "It wasn't something I had planned .“It was an uncomfortable time for me, but I weighed the pros and cons and concluded that the best option was to stay.”Furthermore, Zubimendi questioned the notion of rare chances: "I don't believe in 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunities. If you are good and want to achieve something, it will come to you. There i...

Pep Guardiola has opened up about the accusations against Manchester City. (Image: Getty Images)Pep Guardiola has admitted uncertainty over whether Manchester City's transfer dealings will be affected by awaiting a verdict on the 130 charges against them, hinting a decision could arrive in February.The club is currently battling allegations of breaching the Premier League's Financial Fair Play rules.An independent commission began its work last September, which is expected to last 10 to 12 weeks. Following final submissions to the International Dispute Resolution Center in London earlier this month, a panel is currently deliberating, with an outcome expected in 2025.Amid these problems, Guardiola's side are suffering their worst Premier League performance during his tenure, lan...

Pep Guardiola's Man City side face a very tricky test at Aston Villa tomorrow (Image: Getty)Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has ordered his players to clear their minds after their shocking collapse in the derby against Manchester United.The champions were stunned after a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad last weekend, meaning they have just one win in their last 11 games in all competitions.Worried about the impact of this poor run on his team's morale, Guardiola sent them home with instructions to disconnect from football completely. window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/js/dist/article-top-articles20241219.min.js" Speaking ahead of their match at Aston Villa tomorrow, Guardiola said: "I thought it was better than seeing each other. I told them to go home, be with ...

Man City defender Ruben Dias faces several weeks out with injury (Image: Getty)Manchester City have suffered another injury setback as defender Ruben Dias is expected to be out for up to four weeks ahead of their Saturday lunchtime clash with Aston Villa this weekend.Manager Pep Guardiola has revealed the Portuguese star suffered a muscle injury in the final moments of the recent derby defeat to Manchester United.Speaking at a press conference, Guardiola shared: "Three or four weeks. Muscular. After 75 minutes against United he felt something."He added: "He is strong and wanted to stay on the pitch, but now he is injured. Ruben has been out for a long time and Ederson, I don't know if he will be ready tomorrow." const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAtt...