Man City's first FA Cup semi-final in 30 years heralded new era and left Rio Ferdinand wanting to 'kill' Mario Balotelli

Erling Haaland's quiet night in Madrid didn't go unnoticed by his Manchester City teammates, who are already plotting how to ensure the striker is more effective at the Etihad next week.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, May 8.

Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United can count themselves "lucky" that three of their last four Premier League fixtures are at Old Trafford.

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler believes Manchester City are determined to not allow their team to become overgrown with older players unlike his former club.

Trent Alexander-Arnold described the destination of the Premier League title as “obvious” as he backed Manchester City to win all of their remaining games and come out on top.

Manchester City return to the Etihad Stadium this weekend when they host Leeds United in the Premier League.

There was surprise to see Ederson on the bench for Manchester City against West Ham.

Pep Guardiola refused to confirm whether Kalvin Phillips has a long-term future at Manchester City, telling the England midfielder that he has to earn his place in the team just like everyone else.

They might be at perceived polar ends of the football spectrum but a healthy mutual respect exists between new Leeds United manager Sam Allardyce and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a surprise summer move for Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno, with Pep Guardiola keen to recruit a new full-back at the end of the season.

Manchester United can jump into third in the Premier League and edge closer to Champions League football next season with a win against Brighton and Hove Albion on Thursday.

Manchester City will be hoping to build on their advantage over Arsenal when they face West Ham United this week.

Manchester City player Jack Grealish donated £5,000 to help with funeral costs after an Aston Villa supporter was tragically found dead on Saturday.

Scottish celebs were out in force to celebrate Celtic's Scottish cup semi-final win on Sunday when the squad took on the Rangers and secured a 1-0 win.

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has admitted that following up February's win away to Arsenal with a disappointing draw at Nottingham Forest proved to be a crucial week in their season.

Noel Gallagher has told to Ian Wright which footballers he’d want in his band.The High Flying Birds frontman and former Oasis guitarist, vocalist and songwriter appeared on the pundit and former footballer’s podcast Wrighty’s House this week for a live special recorded at Spotify‘s HQ.Speaking to co-host Ryan Hunn alongside Wright’s son, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Gallagher went straight in with Mario Balotelli when asked which footballers he’d have in his band.“I’d have Balotelli in it. The first gangster footballer,” Gallagher said, before recalling a story about the Italian player who used to play for Manchester City.“I was at training once and we come in and [Balotelli’s] camouflage Bentley was parked sideways in the carpark,” Gallagher said.

For Manchester United fans at Wembley, Sunday was a joyous occasion as they secured their place in the FA Cup final. It should have been an afternoon to savour but sadly, that was not the case for one Red.

Rio Ferdinand suggested Erik ten Hag's substitutions led to Manchester United "relinquishing control" in the second half of their draw with Tottenham on Thursday night.

The late 1980s and early '90s saw a flood of American themed fast-food diners and bars open up across the UK.

Fans have reacted with dismay after it was announced train drivers are to strike on the day Manchester City and Manchester United face each other in the FA Cup final.