Manchester has long been labelled as the rainy city. Embracing this legacy, Manchester City have now used the wet weather as inspiration for their new third kit for the 2025-26 season. City’s latest jersey features a raindrop graphic over a grey background, with neon green accents on the neck, shoulders and sides. “This kit is for the City that plays …
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GOAL ranks all 20 teams ahead of the start of the new season, with Mikel Arteta’s men tipped to fall short for the fourth year in a row The wait is almost over! The Premier League returns on Friday at Anfield, where Liverpool will kick-off the defence of their title against Bournemouth. The resurgent Reds swept everyone aside on their …
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Matthew Hobbs, BBC Sport: Jack Grealish’s signature is a real coup for David Moyes, but will the 29-year-old be more effective on the left or in a central role for the Toffees? According to Opta, Moyes commonly employed a 4-2-3-1 formation in the Premier League after returning to Goodison Park last season, doing so 11 times in 19 matches and …
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Tottenham Hotspur have approached Manchester City over an unexpected attempt to sign winger Savinho. Dialogue has taken place between the clubs and a package worth in the region of €50million (£43.3m, $58.2m) was discussed. City say they do not want to sell Savinho, communicated that in response to the enquiry and regard this matter as closed. Their perspective is that …
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Grealish knuckled down after he and team-mate Phil Foden were warned about their conduct by Guardiola having been pictured on a night out in December 2021. He had a hamstring injury in the 2023-24 campaign and made just 10 starts in all, often overlooked for the quicker and more direct Jeremy Doku when he did regain full fitness. He ended …
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As recently as a few weeks ago, some influential figures at Manchester United still felt signing Benjamin Sesko this summer was not especially plausible. RB Leipzig’s asking price was high, potentially too high for a player with a modest scoring record in the Bundesliga. You might say the feeling was mutual. While in talks with Arsenal, some familiar with the …
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Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with RB Leipzig for the signing of striker Benjamin Sesko. A deal worth €76.5million (£66.4m; $89.1m) and €8.5m in add-ons is in place, with Sesko given permission to travel for medical tests ahead of the proposed move. As part of the agreement, the clubs will meet in a friendly in future at …
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Manchester United have agreed a deal worth £73.7m (85m euros) with Red Bull Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko. The agreement includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3m (76.5m euros) with the remainder in add-ons. Sesko will now complete the formalities, including undergoing a medical on Friday, before finalising his move to Old Trafford. The 22-year-old Slovenia forward, who was also wanted …
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Manchester United fans have a favoured refrain, often given prominence during leaner times, one that ends with the view they’re “never ignored”. It is a maxim proving true this summer. On the back of their worst domestic showing in half a century, with no European football on the horizon, staff numbers being scythed and, just five months ago, an owner …
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Manchester United and Newcastle United have made substantial offers to RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko. Newcastle’s first bid of €75million (£65.5m; $86.9m) plus €5m in potential add-ons was deemed insufficient but they increased their offer on Monday night to at least €80m. Then, on Tuesday, Manchester United proposed a deal worth €75m plus another €10m in achievable extras. Leipzig …
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