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Wayne Rooney sacked as Birmingham City manager after worst stats

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham City, following a dismal 15-match spell, the club has announced. Rooney took charge of the club in October, but his reign has been marred by poor results, with Birmingham winning just two of their 15 games under his management. This run of form has seen them slip to 20th in the Championship, just six points clear of the relegation zone. In a statement, Birmingham’s CEO Garry Cook acknowledged that Rooney’s appointment “did not go as planned,” leading to the decision to part ways with the former Manchester United striker. Wayne Rooney – Getty image Rooney expressed his gratitude for the opportunity but noted that the results during his tenure did not meet his expectations. He also hinted at the need for more time to implement the changes he believed were necessary for the team’s success. The club is now on the lookout for a new manager, with Professional Development Coach Steve Spooner taking charge on an interim basis. Rooney’s departure comes as a surprise after he was handed a three-year deal upon his appointment, with the club’s co-owner and chairman expressing confidence in his ability to lead Birmingham to victories.

Manchester City stage comeback in 3-1 win against Everton

Manchester City staged a comeback in 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park, marking their return since the Club World Cup title. Despite a slow start that saw them fall behind to a goal by Harrison in the 29th minute, Pep Guardiola’s side remained focused to turn the game around. The turning point came in the second half, with Phil Foden scoring a brilliant equalizer from long range. Julián Álvarez put City ahead, converting a penalty. The penalty decision was awarded after Onana was judged to have handled the ball while blocking Nathan Aké’s effort.

Manchester City win Everton 3-1 – Getty image City sealed the victory in style as Bernardo Silva extended their lead with a goal just four minutes before the final whistle. The win takes City into fourth place in the Premier League standings, leapfrogging Tottenham, although they still trail league leaders Liverpool by five points. On the other hand, Everton finds themselves in a bad position, with just one point separating them from the relegation zone. Their next challenge will be a visit to Wolves, while City will host Sheffield United on Saturday.

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“People want Man City to fail more than ever” – Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, asserted that many would prefer the English team, Man City to fail “more than ever.” Last weekend, the Premier League champions won the Club World Cup, raising their fifth trophy of 2023. In addition to winning the FA Cup, European Super Cup, Champions League, and Premier League, City also won the FA Cup against Fluminense, 4-0. In the history of English football, no club has accomplished that. However, in 2009, while managing Barcelona, Guardiola brought home six trophies as the team won the Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, European Super Cup, and Club World Cup.

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Man city “As much as you win, they want you to fail. More than ever. I felt then when we won the sextuple in Barcelona. “It’s normal. They don’t want (us to win). In these 14-15 years what we have won, the titles, is unbelievable. “People say ‘how good they play, how genius it is’. But they give credit just because we win. They don’t have to look further than that,” he said.

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Manchester City claim 5th trophy in 2023, thrash Fluminense 4-0 to win Club World Cup

Manchester City thrashed Fluminense4-0 to win the Club World Cup, courtesy of standout performances from Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden. The win marked City’s debut in the competition, having won the Champions League last season. In the semi-finals, City defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0, setting up the final showdown with Fluminense, the Copa Libertadores champions, who fielded former Real Madrid star Marcelo in their lineup. City’s quick start saw Alvarez capitalize on a defensive error just 40 seconds into the game, scoring his ninth goal of the season across all competitions. Manchester City win first Club World Cup – Getty image Erling Haaland’s absence due to FIFA regulations led to Alvarez taking on City’s attack against Fluminense. Meanwhile, Guardiola’s men doubled their lead in the 27th minute when Foden’s shot deflected off Nino and found the back of the net, although it counted as an own goal. Not long into the second half , Foden added his name to the scoresheet, and Alvarez sealed the victory with his second goal. The Club World Cup title marks City’s fifth trophy in 2023, following their earlier Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Super Cup victories,

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Treble winners Man City beat Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in Saudi Arabia

Manchester city won Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 – Getty image Manchester City started their first-ever Club World Cup title race with a 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in Saudi Arabia. Pep Guardiola’s side qualified for the competition after winning the Champions League as part of their historic treble last season. Manchester city won Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 – Getty image The encounter saw a stiff start, as there was no ice-breaker, until first-half added time, when Red Diamond’s defender Marius Hoibraten scored an own goal. City capitalized on their lead in the second half with quick-fire goals, just few minutes into the half. Mateo Kovacic converted an assist by Kyle Walker to double the lead, before Bernardo Silva’s masterpiece seven minutes later.

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Chelsea, Man City pursue Argentine wonderkid, amidst Barcelona’s interest

Chelsea and Manchester City have moved ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign 17-year-old Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri. The talented teenager gained global attention after his standout performances at the U17 FIFA World Cup. Barcelona initially expressed strong interest, offering to pay by installment, the player’s €25 million release clause, due to financial fair play issues. However, Echeverri’s club River Plate, rejected the move, which might now see them lose out in the race for the player. 🚨🔵 Understand both Chelsea and Man City have made contact to be informed on Claudio Echeverri situation. 🔵🔴 Barcelona remain keen but structure of the deal makes it complicated with Financial Fair Play. 🇦🇷 Release clause: €25m, up to €30m in the final days of the market. pic.twitter.com/8b3WLvrJfJ — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 17, 2023 This financial limitation has opened the door for Premier League powerhouses, Manchester City and Chelsea, to make their moves. Reporter Fabrizio Romano confirmed that both English clubs have initiated contact regarding a potential transfer, putting them in the forefront of the race for Echeverri’s signature.

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Jack Grealish rescues Manchester City in hard-fought victory against Luton Town

Manchester City faced a challenging battle against Luton Town, with key players like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne absent. Luton took a shocking lead in the match with Elijah Adebayo’s header in first-half stoppage time, setting the stage for a potential Premier League upset. Manchester City forward Jack Grealish – Getty image However, Bernardo Silva’s equalizer in the 62nd minute provided City with a lifeline, but the real heroics came from Jack Grealish, securing only his second goal of the season three minutes later. Grealish’s goal sealed a hard-fought 2-1 victory for City, preventing what could have been a draw. Despite the win, City’s performance show their recent struggles in the Premier League, going five games without a victory.

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Guardiola’s confidence tested as Aston Villa shock Man City in 1-0 win

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa dealt a stunning blow to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, securing a 1-0 victory in a match that arguably exposed City. Villa’s 14th consecutive home league win from last season, took them above City in the standings, leaving Guardiola’s side six points behind leaders Arsenal. Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 1-0 – Getty image Villa outplayed the reigning champions. Despite the close 1-0 scoreline, Villa dominated with a 22-3 shot count, showing City’s struggles without key players, including Rodri, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, and Kevin De Bruyne. The absence of Rodri, made the Etihad club suffer its fourth domestic defeat in matches where the midfielder was unavailable. Meanwhile, Emery, in his 14th attempt, secured his first victory over Guardiola in Wednesday Premier League clash.

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Late drama as Tottenham hold Manchester City to 3-3 draw

Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic 3-3 draw against Manchester City, with Dejan Kulusevski scoring the equalizer in the 90th minute. Controversy emerged in the match when the referee pulled back play for a City free-kick, denying Jack Grealish a clear run on goal in the closing stages. The decision left the City squad furious, leading to confrontations with the match official after the final whistle. Son Heung-min’s unfortunate own goal, a fine finish by Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish’s goals kick started City’s evening. Tottenham drew 3-3 with Spurs – Getty image However, Spurs responded with goals from Son, Giovani Lo Celso and the late equalizer by Kulusevski. City thought they secured the win when Grealish tapped home in the 81st minute, but Kulusevski’s header turned the tide, earning Spurs a point. The draw leaves City in the third position, trailing three points behind leaders Arsenal, while Tottenham moves up to fifth place.

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Haaland set new record as City salvage late winner, after Openda’s brace in dramatic clash

Erling Haaland became the quickest player in Champions League history to score 40 goals, after his strike against RB Leipzig on Tuesday night. The dramatic encounter showed Pep Guardiola’s tactical strength to turn a potential bad event, into a favourable one. The Etihad club pulled a second-half comeback to secure a 3-2 victory against RB Leipzig, claiming the top spot in their group. The match saw standout performances from Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and substitute Julian Alvarez, who sealed the win for his his side.

Erling Haaland – Getty image Leipzig stunned City by racing to a two-goal lead in the first half, leaving City’s unbeaten home record in the Champions League under threat. However, Guardiola’s strategic adjustments at halftime, including introducing Alvarez, proved to be a decisive move that helped boost the energy of his team.

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