Man City’s collapse: Just How Crucial Is Rodri to Pep Guardiola’s team?
Manchester City have been without Rodri since September 2024, and his absence has been impossible to ignore.
The Spanish midfielder suffered a season-ending injury during a heated Premier League clash against Arsenal - a moment that shifted the course of City’s campaign.
Premier League news: Manchester City vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
On Saturday, struggling Manchester City host Carabao Cup finalists Newcastle United, with both teams fighting for the Premier League top four.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.
Real Madrid vs Man City: The clash that could decide the Champions League winner
Carlo Ancelotti has already made his call - whoever triumphs between Real Madrid and Manchester City will go on to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy.
The two European giants are set to clash once again, marking the fourth consecutive season they’ve met in the prestigious competition.
So far, Real have come out on top twice, while City claimed victory once.
With that history in mind, Ancelotti has even gone as far as to label their rivalry a new ‘Clasico’ of European football.
Premier League analysis: Five key battles in Chelsea vs Manchester City showdown
The pick of the opening round of 2024/25 Premier League action sees Chelsea welcome four-time defending champions Manchester City to west London on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz’s Michael Davey takes a look at five key battles to anticipate in the Super Sunday showdown at Stamford Bridge.
Betting news: Arsenal boss Arteta rated 12/1 to replace Pep if he leaves Man City
Mikel Arteta is 12/1 with William Hill to swap Arsenal for Manchester City and become the next City manager after Pep Guardiola, following rumours that the coming season may be Guardiola’s last at the Etihad.