Richard Buxton

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Pep Guardiola.

Pep set for misery against Barcelona, again

Oct 19, 2016

HIGH AND LOW: Victor Moses (in blue) celebrates his late goal with an extravagant back-flip, as Leicester captain Wes Morgan (in red) rues his side's collapse.

Leicester - from champs to chumps

Oct 16, 2016

France's Kevin Gameiro celebrates his goal against Bulgaria with his team mate Antoine Griezmann.

Gameiro perfect foil for Griezmann

Oct 09, 2016

MENACING: Diego Costa (above) scored a goal and terrorised the Hull defence throughout the second half to help Chelsea manager Antonio Conte end a two-game losing streak.

Chelsea return to winning ways

Oct 02, 2016

I am pretty sure the players didn’t think they were going to win every game this season. it is impossible. not even the best team in the world (could do that). — Man City manager Pep Guardiola (above, in black)

Barcelona on City's minds

Sep 30, 2016

PREPPED BY PEP: Man City's Ilkay Guendogan joins a list of players who have added a dimension to their game after being deployed in unfamiliar positions by Pep Guardiola.

Ilkay thrives in new role

Sep 28, 2016

PRODUCTIVE: Sergio Aguero (above) has now scored 11 goals in all competitions for Man City in only six appearances  this season.

Aguero bails out average Man City

Sep 25, 2016

ARCHITECT: Kevin de Bruyne (above) scores one and has a hand in three goals in Man City's emphatic win.

No Aguero, no problem

Sep 18, 2016

CLOSE CALLS: Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne (left) hitting the post with his shot.

Mourinho's team selection under fire

Sep 11, 2016

OH NO! Goalkeeper Rui Patricio's Portugal crashed yesterday, after the Euro 2016 champions opened their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 loss to Switzerland.

Portugal: From champs to chumps

Sep 08, 2016

New England boss Sam Allardyce determined to leave his mark

Sep 04, 2016

56: Lionel Messi (No. 10) has now scored 56 goals in 114 internationals.

Welcome back, the Messi-ah of Argentina

Sep 03, 2016

"It’s a step into the unknown ... it’s a big thing for us." - Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe on Wilshere (above).

Transfer D-day drama

Sep 02, 2016