Erling Haaland has admitted it was a 'relief' to clinch the Premier League title last weekend after spending much of the season pursuing Arsenal.
05.05.2023 - 11:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City continue their Premier League title push this weekend when they welcome Leeds United to the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal's midweek win over Chelsea pushed Pep Guardiola's side down to second but City responded with a victory over West Ham to reclaim top spot. They led the Gunners by a point with a game in hand and can extend their lead to four points with a win on Saturday. Arsenal visit Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.
City's weekend game will be Sam Allardyce's first as Leeds boss with the Whites having sacked Javi Gracia and appointed the former Bolton and West Ham manager in his place. The Elland Road side are out of the bottom three on goal difference and have four games to try and preserve their top flight status.
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City will be overwhelming favourites given their astonishing winning run as they continue to chase down an historic treble. And their Champions League commitments are partly why fans will be able to watch the game with Leeds live on TV despite it kicking off at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon.
That slot is protected from live TV by blackout regulations in a bid to encourage supporters to watch games in person rather than on the box. The rule has been in place since the 1960s but is not being applied this weekend. Originally the game was down to take place on Sunday at 2pm and be shown live on Sky Sports.
City's progress to the last four of the Champions League means they face Real Madrid on Tuesday and so the league game had to be moved. With the coronation of King Charles III taking place on Saturday, the two regular TV slots at 12.30pm and 5.30pm were ruled out to avoid a clash and because of a lack of police
Erling Haaland has admitted it was a 'relief' to clinch the Premier League title last weekend after spending much of the season pursuing Arsenal.
Gary Neville earmarked Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle United as the moment they proved they would be Premier League champions.
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will go down as one of the greatest managers of all time after he lifted his fifth Premier League title on Sunday.
Gary Neville is firmly against the suggestion that any manager could do what Pep Guardiola has done at Manchester City.
Patrick Vieira believes Arsenal must make four key signings this summer if they are to try and challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title again next season.
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has heaped praise on the 'outstanding' Ilkay Gundogan after the Man City captain starred in Sunday's 3-0 win at Everton.
At the weekend Amanda Holden turned heads as she stepped out at the Coronation Concert in a hot pink suit with a matching bra worn underneath. The Britain's Got Talent judge stood out amongst all the red, white and blue in her her vibrant outfit.
Susanna Reid jokingly said she was going to check the golden rule book when it comes to live, pre-watershed broadcasting as she returned to Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (May 9) alongside Ed Balls.
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, May 8.
Manchester City have named Sir Richard Leese as a new honorary president of the club.
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden had flashbulbs popping as she arrived for tonight's Coronation Concert in a dazzling pink suit. The star turned heads in her hot pink outfit as she walked the red carpet at the historic event at Windsor Castle which will feature artists including Katy Perry and Take That.
Amanada Holden enjoyed a right royal celebration to mark the coronation of King Charles III. The Britain's Got Talent judge was a world away from the antics on Saturday night's episode of the ITV talent show as she and her family went out for afternoon tea.
Pep Guardiola urged his players not to get hung up on the late goal they conceded against Leeds United after the game, Rico Lewis has revealed.
Manchester United travel to former manager David Moyes' West Ham hoping to put their Champions League campaign back on track.
Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the headlines this week after reports surfaced he was ready to leave Al-Nassr.
David Moyes is unhappy with the Premier League and BT Sport over West Ham vs Manchester United's kick-off time due to their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday.
Jamie Redknapp says Liverpool FC’s recent form has put pressure on Manchester United’s pursuit of a top-four finish. Jurgen Klopp saw his side beat Brentford 1-0 on Saturday to go within a point of United, who have played two games fewer - a sixth consecutive win for Liverpool who have just three games remaining.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has detailed his pride after breaking Wayne Rooney's mark for the goals scored in the Premier League.
Manchester City return to the Etihad Stadium this weekend when they host Leeds United in the Premier League.
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.