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      Jack Grealish OUT of Community Shield as Man City star suffers injury just before Man Utd clash in huge blow to star

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      JACK GREALISH is OUT of Manchester City’s Community Shield clash with United after suffering a late injury. Grealish was in line to start at Wembley after being hailed by Pep Guardiola for his bright pre-season performances. Pep Guardiola with Jack GrealishCredit: GettyBut SunSport understands the forward picked up an injury in training just before the Manchester derby in the capital. It comes as the latest setback for Grealish, who was a shock omission from Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad. The playmaker watched from home as the Three Lions lost their second consecutive Euros final. But Grealish looked to have bounced back well during City’s pre-season tour and earned high praise from boss Guardiola. READ MORE COMMUNITY SHIELDHe said: “What I’ve seen so far here, one week in the pre-season on tour, I loved it.“I don’t care how he performs, it’s every session his commitment and his trying, against Barcelona he made five or six shots, he was aggressive with the ball, that’s all, after that his quality will do the rest.“I know he’ll be a father soon and we’re so happy for that. All I ask of the players is that – you like to play football, yes, so play.“Hopefully he can sustain it until the end of the season and like the rest compete with everyone for one place in the starting XI, that depends on him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“What I see in behaviours, in training and how you’re performing, as well as you do the more chance you have.” Guardiola is also without England trio Phil Foden, John Stones and Kyle Walker as well as Spain’s Rodri. Erling Haaland ‘never beating the robot allegations’ as Man City ace joins in on bizarre ‘raw dogging’ flight trendHe said: “We try to give them the best rest as possible as much as possible. We would like more time but it is what it is, we gave them a lot.“All the players came back, the England players and Rodri will come back next week.“What we like to give them is what it is, don’t think about the schedule.“What’s next, training sessions, it’s just step by step, the next game, try to be smart enough to the training and the right amount of time, so be fresh in the mind.“So rotate the players as much as possible, and game by game we’ll see what happens.”Guardiola confirmed Grealish suffered a late niggle which ruled him out of playing against United.He said: “Unfortunately Jack was a little bit niggles. He had some discomfort and didn’t feel good yesterday.”The mentality will be to try and play.”And the midfielder posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram story while watching the game from homeREAD MORE SUN STORIESIn support of his squad ahead of today’s game, he wrote “Come on the boys. Gutted to not be out there today but will hopefully be back as soon as possible.”Guardiola was hit with an injury crisisCredit: Getty More

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      Ayaka Yamashita talks of Ederson admiration and trophy hunger after sealing three-year Manchester City switch

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      AYAKA YAMASHITA is hungry to make a trophy-winning mark at Manchester City after sealing a three-year move to the WSL giants.And the goalkeeper is relishing being the first pro City female player to have the same shirt number as the club’s Prem stopper Ederson.Ayaka Yamashita has become the fourth Japan international player to join Manchester CityYamashita’s arrival follows the goalkeeper competing with Japan in the women’s football contest at the Paris OlympicsCredit: AlamyToday the Cityzens unveiled Yamashita, who began her senior career atJapanese side Tokyo Beleza in, as their newest signing in this summer’s transfer window.The deal for the shot stopper, who won six top tier titles in her country will run until the summer of 2027. Last year she was named as Japan’s Women’s Football League’s most outstanding player.This summer Man City, who hope to end their title dry spell with their last win coming in 2016, have boosted their attacking and midfield options.  Read More Football Stories Ex-Arsenal ace Vivianne Miedema and Japan forward Aoba Fujino are among the stars who have joined the side before the WSL’s returns in September.Yamashita’s switch from Japanese side INAC Kobe Leonessa sees her reunited at club level with her pal and City midfielder Yui Hasegawa.The keeper, who was part of the Japan side beaten 1-0 by Emma Hayes’ USA side at the Paris Olympics quarter-finals, will don the number 31 shirt.Like Ederson, who has lifted 17 major trophies with City including six Prem titles whilst wearing that number, Yamashita hopes to win big. Most read in FootballThe City keeper said: “During my time at Beleza, I used to play with Yui Hasegawa, who is here now, so she is very encouraging. “I’m really looking forward to playing with her again.”It’s also exciting to join a team with Ederson, whom I admire, and to wear the same shirt.”Last season was really close, I thought that while watching the games from Japan. “I want to support the team in winning titles and contribute to the team.”Because of my personality, I am very hungry. “I’ve won various trophies in Asia, but to level up myself, I felt the need to take on a challenge.”This is a famous club that everyone knows, and even now, it feels unbelievable to me.”Man City women’s managing director Charlotte O’Neill said: “Ayaka is an impressive goalkeeper and serial winner with an even more impressive number of domestic trophies to her name.”It has been a pleasure watching her on the world stage during her second Olympics these last few weeks”As we continue to evolve, having a player with attributes like Ayaka’s will help us challenge for honours for years to come.”Yamashita’s move comes three months after City were beaten to last season’s title on goal difference by Chelsea in Hayes’ final season at the Blues helm.Under Taylor the Manchester giants have taken battles for WSL supremacy to the wire last season and in 2021.Having won the FA and League Cups under their boss the team are eager to end their wait to win the title for the first time since 2016.Khiara Keating shone in goal for Man City last seasonCredit: PAYamashita joining the ranks will see highly-rated stopper Khiara Keating face competition for a starting spot in Taylor’s side.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe young Lioness has established herself as City’s number one between the sticks having impressed for the team last season Last term Keating won the WSL’s Golden Glove award by keeping nine clean sheets in 22 appearances. More

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      Best Premier League XI of all time revealed by ChatGPT but fans are left divided as they ask ‘is AI drunk?’

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      THE best Premier League team of all time has been decided by Chat GPT – but some controversial picks have left many fans fuming.No current player makes the cut, while eight-time winners Manchester City have ZERO representatives.ChatGPT’s all-time Premier League XIGary Neville was picked ahead of Kyle WalkerWayne Rooney did not get the nodCredit: GettyChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, chose six former Manchester United stars and went with a 4-3-3 formation.But that has presented a problem in midfield as Roy Keane, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are included.History proves that Paul Scholes is grouped alongside the former Chelsea star and the Liverpool icon as the three best midfielders ever.Eyebrows were raised for Gerrard’s inclusion over Scholes, with one fan saying: “You simply cannot be in the starting XI if you didn’t win the Premier League.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere is also the question of where Kevin De Bruyne fits into this – who was omitted entirely.And fans were quick to pick up on his absence, as one stated: “Where’s De Bruyne? He’s the greatest ever Premier League central attacking midfielder.”There is also a controversial pick in defence with Gary Neville selected instead of six-time Prem winner Kyle Walker.In fact, zero Man City players are represented – though Lampard did spend one season at The Etihad towards the end of his career.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDe Bruyne is the greatest player in arguably the greatest Premier League squad – Pep Guardiola’s Manchester CityCredit: PARio Ferdinand is partnered with John Terry in central defence, whose one-time Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole features at left-back.Peter Schmeichel is chosen between the sticks with another United icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, playing right-wing.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonMany fans highlighted the need for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah – who has 157 goals in 263 appearances – to be included.One wrote: “Salah over Ronaldo. He’s played his prime years in England.”While a second X user hilariously added: “AI is drunk”, before another said: “Your ChatGPT isn’t functioning properly.”Meanwhile, record 13-time Premier League winner Ryan Giggs starts on the left.On this, a fan wrote: “There’s no all time Premier League XI without Wayne Rooney.”Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer missed out, with Thierry Henry fronting the line.READ MORE SUN STORIESPatrick Vieira and Eden Hazard can also consider themselves unlucky not to make the cut.There was also a lot of competition for places in attack as Rooney, Dennis Bergkamp and Sergio Aguero just missed out.Ronaldo was included in the Premier League XICredit: News Group Newspapers LtdFrank Lampard also got the nodCredit: Getty More

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      Enzo Maresca suffers miserable reunion with ex-mentor Pep Guardiola as Erling Haaland bags hat-trick against Chelsea

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      CHELSEA’S Premier League opener against Manchester City already looked a tall order before the champions tore through them in Ohio.Enzo Maresca faced his former club, and mentor Pep Guardiola, who offered a reminder of just how hard changing the style of a club is overnight.Enzo Maresca reunites with Pep GuardiolaCredit: GettyAgainst a second string City team, which included Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish but mainly academy graduates, the Blues’ failings were ruthlessly exposed.Maresca has been pleased with the improvement on the ball across their first three pre-season games, against Wrexham, Celtic and Club America.But there was a significant step back here as his side faced a Premier League team for the first time.Each of City’s four goals, three of which were scored by Haaland, had an element of Chelsea passing poorly or overplaying in the build-up.READ MORE IN footballTosin Adarabioyo handed possession over in the box just before Haaland won a penalty in the second minute.Moises Caicedo gifted the City No9 the ball moments later for his second before mistakes on the ball from Raheem Sterling and Malo Gusto ahead of the third and fourth goals.Chelsea did hit back through subs Sterling and Noni Madueke both scoring fine goals and – given the way they started – things could have been a lot worse.However, the concern will be that if this is how the Chelsea players crumble under pressure from a second string side – what on earth will happen against a full strength Manchester City side in two weeks.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMaresca said: “Very strange game to be honest.”Sometimes when we say some things it sounds like an excuse. The pitch doesn’t help to play the way we like to play.Celtic wrap up pre-season tour of USA with 4-1 win over Chelsea”The ball has to be quick and these pitches slow down the ball. More than the goals we concede we need to learn when we concede one not to play back. That is the moment to become more strong.”I am not concerned because I know it takes a bit of time to understand.”We continue in the same way, we don’t need to do anything different. We don’t like to lose games but we are convinced the direction is the perfect one.”Guardiola, who Maresca worked with as an assistant during Manchester City’s treble winning season, said: “It happened because of the pitch conditions, at Stamford Bridge that would not happen.”I saw what Enzo wanted to do and I like it.”Romeo Lavia continued to be a bright spark – brave on the ball and confident in his ability to get out of tight spots.The Belgian breaks play up well and can deliver a killer pass, as shown by the ball threaded down the right to tee set Madueke going for his late goal.Erling Haaland bagged a hat-trickCredit: AFP More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Romeo Lavia impresses in midfield but Tosin Adarabioyo struggles in Man City mauling

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      MANCHESTER CITY handed Enzo Maresca and Chelsea a worrying pre-season lesson in Ohio.Maresca has warned already that the Blues will ship goals when playing out from the back, and they managed to concede two in the opening five minutes.Reece James looks on with Romeo LaviaCredit: GettyCity’s penalty, after just two minutes, came after Tosin Adarabioyo hit a pass straight at Jack Grealish. The ball fell to Erling Haaland, who was tripped by Levi Colwill and converted the penalty – having had to retake after scoring the first attempt.Within a minute of the restart, Haaland scored again. This time the Norwegian benefited from Moises Caicedo looking to pass back but finding the feet of the City striker.He rounded Adarabioyo and finished comfortably.City managed another quick double after the break too, Oscar Bobb scoring a wonderful goal with a cute finish at the near post before Haaland grabbed his hat-trick – both goals coming after Chelsea had gifted possession.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSub Raheem Sterling grabbed one back for Chelsea, smashing home a fine left-footed volley before, in the 89th minute, Noni Madueke scored his second goal in as many games on the break.Here is how Jack Rosser rated Chelsea…Robert Sanchez – 6Nothing he could really have done about any of the gaols. Looked a little more comfortable on the ball.Reece James – 6Struggled with Jack Grealish and City’s youngsters at times but was assured on the ball – unlike most of his teammates.Most read in FootballReece James battles with Jack GrealishCredit: APTosin Adarabioyo – 4Handed City the ball in the Chelsea box which resulted in Colwill fouling Haaland to concede an early penalty. Struggled to deal with City’s forwards for most of the game.Levi Colwill – 5Can consider himself unfortunate to concede the early penalty but could have done more to stop Bobb’s goal.Malo Gusto caught out of position at timesCredit: RexCeltic wrap up pre-season tour of USA with 4-1 win over ChelseaMalo Gusto – 5Gave up the ball for Haaland’s third goal in the middle of Chelsea’s half and was caught out of position down the left a few times.Romeo Lavia – 6Continues to impress in midfield during this pre-season tour. Always brave on the ball and has the ability to get out of tight spots.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 5Moved out onto the left on his second start of the tour and was far less effective than when playing centrally against Club America.Kieran Dewsbury-Hall starred in midfieldCredit: RexMoises Caicedo – 5His first start of pre-season and added to Chelsea’s problems playing out from the back, gifting the ball to Haaland for his second goal after just five minutes.Enzo Fernandez – 6The Argentine made his first start of pre-season, but wasted a huge first half chance after Ortega played the ball straight to his feet.Fernandez tried to dink the ball over the City keeper but managed to drag it wide.Enzo Fernandez made his Chelsea returnCredit: RexMykhailo Mudryk – 5Worked hard defensively but offered nothing going forwards. The winger has not had the best pre-season so far.Christopher Nkunku – 6Started the game leading the line and did not have much of an impact, improved after being dropped back behind Mar Guiu.Christopher Nkunku led the line for ChelseaCredit: RexSubstitutesNoni Madueke – 7Added some threat down the right and delivered a fine cross for Sterling’s goal and grabbed one of his own with two minutes to go.Raheem Sterling – 6Sloppy on the ball in the build up to Bobb’s goal but made up for it with a fine finish at the other end.Marc Guiu – 6The young striker put himself about and made some impressive runs in behind but did not have the time to make a real impact.Benoit Badiashile – 6READ MORE SUN STORIESSomehow managed to come off the bench despite not being listed in the squad. Stepped into midfield well at times.Wesley Fofana – n/a More

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      Arsenal ‘to raid Man City for Julian Alvarez’ as Mikel Arteta plots £80m transfer for Argentina World Cup winner

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      ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring Julian Alvarez after the Manchester City dropped a big hint about his future.The striker has been a big success at The Etihad after joining the club two years ago.Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez’s position at Manchester CityCredit: GettyHe has won back-to-back Premier League titles as well as the Champions League and FA Cup, while winning the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina.Alvarez, 24, played more minutes than most City players last season but has complained about being left out of the biggest games.He revealed he will take time to consider his future after being knocked out of the Olympics, with Arsenal now on red alert according to The Mirror.The Gunners are big admirers of Alvarez but may be unwilling to match City’s asking price.READ MORE ON ARSENALPep Guardiola has previously stated he would never prevent an unhappy player from leaving, but the Citizens value Alvarez at £80million.Arsenal were not planning on splashing out on a marquee signing after spending on Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya, but would reportedly make an exception for Alvarez.And they could fund a move by selling academy graduates Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah, who have been linked to Leicester and Marseille respectively.Alvarez is also attracting interest from Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid after his cryptic transfer revelation.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “Last season, I was one of the City players with the most minutes on the team.“But it’s true; in the end, you don’t like being left out of important matches. You want to contribute.Arsenal’s top targets in the summer transfer window “I haven’t stopped to think clearly about what I’m going to do.“When the Olympics is over I’ll take my time to think about what I want for myself. We’ll see what comes next.” More

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      Lauren Hemp eager to get WSL title job done and backs Vivianne Miedema to be slick for Manchester City

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      LAUREN HEMP hopes to avoid an “edge of the seat” finish when Manchester City battle for next season’s WSL crown.And the forward, 23, is backing Vivianne Miedema to be a massive addition for City, just like her Dutch compatriot Jill Roord.Lauren Hemp hopes Man City can see off their rivals in the race for next season’s WSL titleCredit: GettyLast month the WSL side made former Arsenal star Vivianne Miedema their first signing in this summer’s transfer windowCredit: PAMan City boss Gareth Taylor has reinforced his attacking options by signing 20-year-old Japan forward Aoba FujinoIn seven weeks and two days, Hemp and her team-mates begin their push for a second Women’s Super League title for City when the WSL returns. Her side, who were runners-up last season, will battle to become champions with their last triumph occurring eight years ago. After the disappointment of being pipped by Chelsea due to goal difference, Hemp is hungry to see Man City come out on top next year.The Lioness, who signed a three-year contract extension in April, said: “We’re hoping to not make it edge of the seat towards the end of the season and hopefully get the job done.Read More Football Stories “We’ve seen over the last few years how much the women’s games has grown – especially the WSL.”It’s going from strength to strength each year and I’m very excited about the prospect of the title race”We’ve seen in recent years how it always comes down to the wire.”But it’s what you want to be involved in and I’m excited for whatever happens this season.”Most read in FootballThis summer’s transfer window has seen an array of talents join clubs across the top two tiers of women’s football.Players such as Spain forward Mariona Caldentey and England full-back Lucy Bronze have swapped Barcelona for moves to Arsenal and title holders Chelsea.And Man United boosted their attacking options by signing Norway striker Elisabeth Terland, who finished as last term’s third highest WSL scorer with 13 goals in 22 games. City have pulled off some major swoops of their own this summer. New additions include defender Risa Shimizu who joined from West Ham before suffering a knee injury during Japan’s 2-1 loss to Spain at the Paris Olympics on July 26. Today the club also strengthened their attacking ranks by signing Shimizu’s Japan team-mate Aoba Fujino. Memorable goals for the ex-Tokyo Verdy Beleza starlet include a stunning angled strike against Spain when Japan beat them 4-0 in the World Cup group stage last July. But arguably the biggest signing for City this summer is Miedema. The prolific forward joined as a free agent after leaving Arsenal at the end of last season after seven years.The 28-year-old. signed on a three-year deal last month, is currently the WSL’s all-time leading scorer.  And her move follows a couple of injury-disrupted seasons. Jill has been a massive player in our squad and hopefully Viv will be the same.Lauren Hemp on Vivianne MiedemaLast October Miedema made her long-awaited return to action after rupturing a knee ligament in December 2022. And in March the Netherlands ace underwent a minor knee operation which kept her out of match action for several weeks. However Miedema, who started in three of the nine WSL games she played in last term, netted on her final Arsenal appearance in May – a 5-0 defeat of Bristol. In the seven years she has played in England following a move from Bayern Munich, Miedema has scored 125 goals in 172 Gunners appearances.A season-opening clash between Arsenal and Man City could see her battle her old side at the Emirates on September 22. And Hemp is confident the player, whose compatriots Roord and Kerstin Casperij, have impressed for City, will also make her mark. She adds: “She’s a great signing and I’ve looked up to her for quite a long time in my career. “She went on to do amazing things for Arsenal.”Having her in the squad is exciting and everyone’s looking forward to that. “I’m glad we got the signing in over the line and hopefully she’ll bring a lot to the team. “Her fellow Dutchy in Jill has been a massive player in our squad and hopefully Viv will do the same.”This summer Hemp has been spending time in her home town of North Walsham. One Tuesday she was spotted watching her former club Norwich City play Wroxham Women, and posed for pictures with fans following the Canaries’ 5-0 win. Football aside, Hemp recently made a brief return to the cricket field in July. The England forward is backing the ‘Everyone In campaign’ led by KP Snacks to encourage people to get more active by taking up the sport.During her years as a Norwich City youth player, Hemp juggled playing football alongside cricket for Norfolk Women.At 16, the WSL star faced a tough choice on which sport to pursue.She opted to join Bristol City in 2016 after eight years with Norwich, including one season playing for the club’s elite boys’ team. Hemp said: “I was heavily involved in the England youth set-up with football.”It was probably around the time when I was deciding where I was going to continue playing football. “That ended up being at Bristol, when I moved home and went to college when I was about 16.“It was around then I realised I can’t do both. In the summer, I’d play a lot of cricket and in the winter, it’d be more to do football.”I love both sports and it was a hard decision at the time. But I’m very grateful that I ended up choosing to play football.”Last month Hemp took part in a cricket training session for children in ManchesterLast month Hemp, whose pals include Manchester Originals wicket keeper and batter Ellie Threkeld, took part in a cricket masterclass for children.The session at Cheetham Hill Sports Club, Manchester, was hosted by KP Snacks’ prior to the start of The Hundred. Games taking place this month as part of the 100-ball cricket contest include Manchester Originals’ clash with the Northern Superchargers. Both sides will go toe-to-toe at Headingley in Leeds this Sunday.Hemp adds: “I seem to watch a lot of matches whether that be tests or T20 games, which are on TV on SkyREAD MORE SUN STORIES “I’ve stuck it on while I’ve got free time in the afternoon.”This includes Ellie and the girls from the Manchester Originals. I like to see them do well.”Hemp’s pal Ellie Threkeld (pictured centre-left), also took part in the training session held as part of a campaign to promote The HundredThe Hundred – Women’s FixturesSaturday 3 August 11:00 – Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave (Edgbaston) 14:30 – Trent Rockets vs Welsh Fire (Trent Bridge) Sunday 4 August 11:00 – London Spirit vs Ovals Invincibles (Lords) 14:30 – Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals (Headingley)Monday 5 August 15:00 – Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave (Sophia Gardens)Tuesday 6 August 11:30 – Manchester Originals vs Oval Invincibles (Emirates, Old Trafford) 15:00 – Birmingham Phoenix vs Northern Superchargers (Edgbaston) Wednesday 7 August15:00 – Trent Rockets vs London Spirit (Trent Bridge) Thursday 8 August 11:30 – Welsh Fire vs Northern Superchargers (Sophia Gardens) 15:00 – Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave (The Oval) Friday 9 August 15:00 – London Spirit vs Manchester Originals (Lords) Saturday 10 August 11:00 – Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets (Utilita Bowl) 14:30 – Welsh Fire vs Birmingham Phoenix (Sophia Gardens)Sunday 11 August 11:00 – Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit (The Oval) 14:30 – Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers (Emirates Old Trafford) Monday 12 August15:00 Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets (Edgbaston)Tuesday 13 August 15:00 – Northern Superchargers vs London Spirit (Headingley) Wednesday 14 August 11:30 – Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire (Utilita) 15:00 – Trent Rocket vs Oval Invincibles (Trent Bridge) Thursday 15 August 15:00 – Birmingham Phoenix vs Manchester Originals (Edgbaston) Sunday 18 August 14:15 – Final (Lords) More

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      Man City FINED over £2million for breaking little-known rule TWENTY-TWO times as Premier League release statement

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      MANCHESTER CITY have been FINED over £2million for breaking a little-known rule TWENTY-TWO times. The Premier League released a statement to reveal the champions had made the breach relating to “kick-off and re-start obligations.”Man City boss Pep Guardiola won’t be happy with more negative newsCredit: GettyMan City have been FINED over £2million for breaking a little-known Prem ruleCredit: ReutersOver the period of two seasons, City raked up fines of just over £2.09m for delaying kick-off or the restart after half-time. Sometimes, the delay was as short as 79 seconds but still cost £100,000.A statement read: “The Premier League and Manchester City FC have entered into a sanction agreement after the club accepted it had breached Premier League Rule L.33 relating to kick-off and re-start obligations.”The breaches relate to a number of Premier League matches during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons.READ MORE IN football “Rules relating to kick-offs and re-starts help ensure the organisation of the competition is set at the highest possible professional standard and provides certainty to fans and participating clubs. “It also ensures the broadcast of all 380 League matches around the world is kept to schedule.”As required by the Premier League Rules, the sanction agreement has been ratified by three members of the Independent Judicial Panel.”City are due for a hearing into the 115 Premier League charges they have been hit with for alleged financial irregularities.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe club are accused of breaching regulations from the 2009-10 season onwards.Chief among the alleged violations are allegations of over financial reporting and a refusal to cooperate with the Prem’s investigation.City have vehemently denied any wrongdoing.The case is heading to a hearing in November – 18 months after the charges were originally brought – and will be heard by an independent panel over a six-week period.Eight bizarre football rules you may not know More