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24 April 2026
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Manchester City

Also known as: City · Man City · Premier League club · Pep Guardiola's team · City's · Pep Guardiola's side

Manchester City — Premier League club that won the League Cup final against Arsenal and has recently won multiple games including a 1-0 victory over Burnley to top the standings.

Sport

Arsenal must prove themselves winners in League Cup final

The News

Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's League Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday will be a defining moment as the team seeks to shed their tag of "nearly men" after three consecutive second-placed Premier League finishes. Arteta acknowledged that the team must prove they can win trophies, having captured just one major trophy (the 2020 FA Cup) since he took charge in 2019.

21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Arsenal must prove themselves winners in League Cup final

    Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's League Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday will be a defining moment as the team seeks to shed their tag of "nearly men" after three consecutive second-placed Premier League finishes. Arteta acknowledged that the team must prove they can win trophies, having captured just one major trophy (the 2020 FA Cup) since he took charge in 2019.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 20 March

  1. English Premier League clubs fight for survival and Champions League places

    Tottenham face a critical match against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on Sunday as relegation fears intensify, while Chelsea seek to bounce back from a heavy Champions League elimination and climb back into the top four. Liverpool, revitalized after a dominant European win, also battle to maintain Champions League qualification pace.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 March

  1. English Premier League sides stumble in Champions League last 16

    England's six Champions League teams failed to win in first-leg matches against top European clubs, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham trailing by three goals each. Analysts point to fatigue from the Premier League's gruelling winter schedule without a break, physical style of play, and opponents with greater financial resources as key factors behind the disappointing results.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Real Madrid beats Elche 4-1, closes gap on Barcelona

    Real Madrid defeated Elche 4-1 in La Liga on Saturday, with goals from Antonio Rudiger, Fede Valverde, Dean Huijsen, and Arda Guler. The victory moves Los Blancos within one point of Barcelona at the top of La Liga ahead of the Catalans' match against Sevilla.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Arsenal youth star Dowman scores in Premier League title push

    Max Dowman, 16, became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points. City drew 1-1 with West Ham, continuing their recent struggles in the title race.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. English Premier League title and relegation races tighten

    Arsenal moves closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years with a seven-point lead over Manchester City, while struggling Tottenham face Liverpool fighting relegation after winning just once in their last 11 league matches. Manchester United and Aston Villa clash for crucial Champions League qualification places as the weekend's fixtures could significantly reshape the season's outcome.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 March

  1. Real Madrid beats Manchester City 3-0 in Champions League

    Federico Valverde scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, while PSG beat Chelsea 5-2 and Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Outapi man wins N$1.2 million on N$1 football betting wager

    A 26-year-old from Outapi won over N$1.2 million after correctly predicting 23 football match outcomes in a single online bet placed for just N$1 through Castlebet Namibia. The bettor said he used his knowledge of football to make the predictions and plans to use the winnings to complete his studies.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Bayern Munich crushes Atalanta 6-1 in Champions League

    Bayern Munich defeated Atalanta 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, with Michael Olise scoring twice and Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Jamal Musiala also finding the net. The dominant performance leaves Bayern on the verge of the quarter-finals, with a blockbuster tie against Real Madrid or Manchester City awaiting if they progress.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 March

  1. Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal progress in FA Cup fifth round

    Manchester City beat Newcastle 3-1, Chelsea defeated second-tier Wrexham 4-2 in extra time, and Arsenal saw off League One Mansfield 2-1 to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

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