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      Erling Haaland appears to ‘do a Homer Simpson’ as he celebrates securing Man City’s crucial win in title race

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      FOOTIE fans reckon Erling Haaland did a “Homer Simpson” as he celebrated his latest Manchester City strike.The Norwegian bagged the second goal of the Sky Blues’ victory over the Premier League strugglers last Sunday.Erling Haaland started Manchester City’s trip to the City Ground on the benchCredit: GETTYHaaland came off the bench to bag City’s second goal of the matchCredit: REUTERSThe Norwegian appeared to channel his inner Homer Simpson by shouting ‘woo-hoo’ into the pitchside micCredit: REXAnd the City hitman appeared to rattle off an uncanny Homer Simpson impersonation as he wheeled away in delight after bagging his 31st goal of the season.Haaland screamed “woo-hoo” as he ran past the pitchside microphone and celebrated doubling the English champions’ lead.And it didn’t go unnoticed by fans watching the match, who flocked to social media to give their thoughts.One wrote: “Erling Haaland with his best Homer Simpson impersonation with that woo-hoo.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother said: “Erling Haaland is secretly Homer Simpson!”And another said: “Did anyone else just hear a Homer Simpson ‘woo-hoo’ when Haaland scored?”One remarked: “Haaland hitting a perfect Homer Simpson ‘Woo-hoo’ after scoring. What can’t he do?”Another chimed in: “Haaland with an impeccable Homer Simpson impression there.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSErling Haaland’s strike at the City Ground was his 31st of the seasonCredit: GETTYOne perplexed fan asked: “Why did Erling Haaland do a Homer Simpson down the microphone?”Pep Guardiola’s troops ran out 2-0 winners at the City Ground thanks to goals from Josko Gvardiol and Haaland.Haaland slapped by referee during Man City’s clash with Real MadridThe win saw them keep pace with current table toppers Arsenal, who were victorious in the North London derby just a few hours earlier.Guardiola said of Arsenal: “We prefer they lose, we cannot control what they do.”There are four games left, I don’t think they are going to lose any points, so we know exactly what we have to do.”City will be back in action on Saturday, welcoming Wolves to the Etihad. More

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      Fans fume ‘where is the consistency?’ as Ederson gets away with same challenge Man Utd’s Onana gave away penalty for

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      EDERSON sparked a penalty row as fans compared an unpunished challenge from the Manchester City keeper to a costly blunder from Man United’s Andre Onana.Viewers were divided as some supporters blasted “inconsistent” decisions in two big Premier League matches in the space of 24 hours.Ederson collided with Nottingham Forest’s Willy Boly in a major talking pointCredit: GettyFans took to social media to claim Forest should’ve had a penalty, though some felt Boly was the player at faultCredit: AFPMan Utd’s Andre Onana downed Zeki Amdouni to give away a spot-kickCredit: ReutersOnana clattered into Zeki Amdouni with both arms on Saturday, conceding a spot-kick from which the Burnley ace tucked a point-saver.Then with the scores still level in City’s 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest, Ederson and home defender Willy Boly tumbled after their aerial collision.One fan posted: “Onana legit conceded a penalty for this yesterday. Where’s the CONSISTENCY in this league?” – while another insisted it was the “same foul”.A few viewers claimed it was a “scam” in favour of Pep Guardiola’s men and suggested United have been unfairly targeted this season.READ MORE TOP STORIESA batch of Arsenal supporters were also upset by the decision.That’s not least because with victory City moved second, a point behind the Gunners and with a game in hand.A Josko Gvardiol header and a poacher’s finish from fit-again sub Erling Haaland clinched Sunday’s success – while defeat left Forest just a point above the drop zone.One angry fan reacted: “Checking Badge…. Confirmed. It’s Man City, not United. No penalty.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut many viewers seemed staggered by comparisons between the two incidents.In fact some reckoned if there was an offender, it was Boly.Erik ten Hag hits back with message to fans and ‘forgetful’ Man Utd icons after being booed for substitutions v BurnleyOne fan wrote: “This is nowhere near the same… Boly completely throws himself at Ederson. Onana punched the Burnley player.”Even a Red Devils’ supporter argued: “Boly fouls Ederson here. We all hate City, but let’s get facts correct.”A third observer said of the two clashes: “Not even remotely the same thing.”The two disputes follow a pair of major big spot-kick debates involving handball sagas the previous weekend when City and United triumphed in their FA Cup semi-finals.Chelsea were infuriated when VAR cleared Jack Grealish of handball, despite his flailing arm making contact with a Cole Palmer free-kick as Pep Guardiola’s men won 1-0.Then pundits were split after United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka WAS penalised for handball as Coventry completed a 3-3 comeback from 3-0 down before the Red Devils sneaked through 4-2 in a shootout.Man Utd’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka was penalised for this handballCredit: Rex More

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      Premier League chief provides major update on hearing date for Man City’s 115 alleged FFP breaches

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      PREMIER LEAGUE chief Richard Masters has given a major update on Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play hearing date.The Treble winners were hit with 115 FFP charges by the league last February relating to financial irregularities.An update has been given on Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play hearing dateCredit: PAPrem CEO Masters revealed “a date has been set” for the hearing but refused to divulge any further details.Now, he has spoken out again and insisted developments are incoming. He said: “The hearing into Manchester City’s 115 charges will take place in the near future.”The hearing is expected to take place in October or November and will take a number of months.read more in FootballThe result of that hearing is likely to come around March or April 2025.City and Prem chiefs have gone back and forth for several months over when the hearing to address the alleged violations will take place.The trial has been rumoured to kick off in the autumn, which means City may not learn their fate until the summer of 2025.The club are accused of breaching 115 regulations from the 2009-10 season onwards.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChief 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.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveBut if found guilty the club could be hit with serious sanctions – possibly a points deduction or even relegation.Everton were docked ten points this season for breaching profit and sustainability rules between 2020-23.Four of those points were won back on appeal, only for two more to be deducted for a separate offence.Similarly, Nottingham Forest had a four-point deduction for financial breaches, which they are appealing.But City are even at risk of being stripped of the three Premier League titles they won between 2012 and 2018.The champions have challenged the 115 charges and the case was in the hands of the head of its “independent judicial panel”, Murray Rosen KC.Manchester City have been hit with 115 charges More

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      Forgotten Man City star, 22, poised for summer transfer despite two relatives being club legends

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      WOLVES are set to add Manchester City’s Tommy Doyle to their pack in a £4.3million deal.The midfielder, 22, has been on loan at Molineux this season, making 29 appearances.Tommy Doyle is set to join Wolves on a permanent dealCredit: ReutersHis grandad Mike Doyle is Man City’s third-highest appearance-makerCredit: PAWanderers have an option to make the move permanent.This is Doyle’s fourth loan spell after stints with Hamburg, Cardiff and Sheffield United.He has not scored or assisted in the Premier League this season.But Wolves boss Gary O’Neil has insisted that the club are “delighted” with the player’s progress this season.READ MORE MAN CITY NEWSHe said: “We’re delighted with how he’s done, so I don’t foresee any issues.“I’d expect him to be here next year. Hopefully, we’ll get that done fairly quickly in the summer.“I know Tommy feels settled and I know he’s enjoying it.”Doyle’s move away from the Etihad would mean him leaving the club that is close to his family.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe midfielder’s grandfathers, Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe, are two of Man City’s biggest icons.His paternal grandfather, Mike Doyle, is City’s third-highest appearance-maker with 570 games for the club.Most dramatic Premier League’s final daysWhile Pardoe, Doyle Jnr’s maternal grandpa, still holds the record of being City’s youngest-ever player, making his debut aged 15 years and 314 days.The pair played in Man City’s 1969 FA Cup final victory over Leicester City.They both scored in the 2-1 League Cup triumph against West Brom the following year.Glyn Pardoe is Man City’s youngest-ever playerCredit: PAOur beautiful game is brokenBy Dave Kidd

      When Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more… More

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      Kevin De Bruyne tipped for stunning MLS transfer by former Belgium team-mate as Man City ace’s contract runs down

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE has been tipped for a transfer to the MLS by a former team-mate.The Manchester City midfielder’s contract is set to expire at the end of next season.Kevin De Bruyne has been tipped for a move to the MLS by Christian BentekeCredit: RexBenteke believes his former team-mate would be a good fit for two clubsCredit: AFPCity have yet to extend his deal after putting off talks during his lengthy injury lay-off.De Bruyne missed four months earlier this season with a hamstring injury.He has now been tipped to join either LAFC or LA Galaxy once he leaves the Etihad Stadium.His former Belgium and Genk team-mate Christian Benteke believes De Bruyne would be a good fit for the MLS.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBenteke told the MLS’ Extratime show: “He’s 32 and he’s been around in Europe for many, many years.”I can see him at a team in LA.”De Bruyne has continued to impress since returning from injury for City.The 32-year-old has scored five goals and provided 14 assists in 19 appearances this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, Phil Foden has emerged as his creative successor in the City midfield after amassing 14 goals and seven assists in the league.De Bruyne previously played with Benteke for both Belgium and Genk earlier in his career.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanThe striker also spent a decade in England with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Crystal Palace before joining MLS side DC United in 2022.He has since scored 21 goals in 44 league appearances in the USA and has praised the standard of the competition.Speaking about the MLS in general, he added: “I would describe the league as physical and technical.Why Man City fans were to blame for penalty defeat to Real MadridRIO FERDINAND and Joleon Lescott have blamed Man City’s penalty shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid on the FANS.
      Bernardo Silva missed one of the spot kicks as City crashed out of the Champions League.
      And the England duo spotted how the home fans at the Etihad played a role in the spot-kick being saved.
      Ex-Man City star Lescott claimed the home supporters held onto the ball for too long after Real’s Luka Modric fired his shot into the stands.
      He said: “That would have just took him out of sync and out of his rhythm.
      “You can practice the routine, the technique, the walk up potentially, this is something you don’t prepare for, the ball being in the crowd.”
      Ferdinand chimed in: “40 seconds by the way Joleon,” before Lescott continued: “That is a long time. It may not seem that long but it’s a very long time when you are waiting there and you are thinking, now do I change position?
      “Now do I change where I go? And all of a sudden, it’s a soft penalty.”
      Manchester United legend Ferdinand went on to say: “It’s a shame though as well, because it is the home fans that are delaying that penalty kick which is a shame.”

      “It’s a mix of both because people think, ‘Oh yeah, MLS is easy. They don’t really care about football or soccer.'”Until you play the game, you understand that you will enjoy yourself. But you better be ready, you better respect the league because it’s not that easy.” More

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      European giants enter transfer race for Bernardo Silva with Man City star wanted in £50million summer move

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      BERNARDO SILVA is top of the summer wish list for Real Madrid AND Paris Saint-Germain.And the Spanish giants are convinced they are favourites to land the Portuguese playmaker — who has long been a target.Real Madrid and PSG are in the hunt for Man City star Bernardo SilvaCredit: AlamyHowever, Bernardo only signed a 12-month extension a year ago, stretching his current deal to 2026.The deal also includes a £50million release clause.And Bernabeu bosses are determined to outmuscle French outfit PSG.It was the 29-year-old’s fluffed shootout spot-kick which helped Real wreck Manchester City’s dreams of a double Treble.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet they reckon his versatility in midfield would make him a key figure at the Bernabeu.While the release figure is seen as a bargain for someone of his ability.Bernardo is aware of the interest from Real and PSG.And although there is no issue with City, he would prefer a move overseas for family reasons.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReal aren’t the only Spanish giants interest in Bernardo though.Barcelona are long-term admirers after attempting to land him last summer.Bernardo Silva marries stunning Wag Ines Tomaz in front of his Man City pals… then serenades guests with folk a songAnd striker Joao Felix, also Bernardo’s Portugal teammate, admits the City man has been asking about life in Catalonia.Felix, on loan at Barca from Atletico Madrid, said this month: “If Bernardo Silva comes, I’m going to ask for a commission.”“Everything I have said is true and if he comes they will be delighted with him.”He is very careful with everything and he asked me about places to live, places to eat, about security.“He asked me a little about everything and I said about tax issues because that’s what came to mind.”I think so, I think so (Bernardo’s convinced by Barcelona). Well, but now I don’t think it depends on him.” More

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      Leicester eye swoop for Man City wonderkid despite midfielder snubbing loan transfer last summer

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      LEICESTER plan to sign Manchester City starlet James McAtee at the second attempt . . . if they are promoted.McAtee snubbed Foxes coach Enzo Maresca — Pep Guardiola’s former No 2 at the Etihad —  when he chose a return to Sheffield United on loan for another season.Leicester are eyeing a move for James McAtee, who is on loan at Sheffield Utd from Man CityCredit: GettyThe 21-year-old attacking midfielder even travelled to the Championship club’s HQ but opted to pursue the chance of playing in the Prem after helping the Blades go up last term.But now Maresca wants McAtee — known as the Salford Silva — who should be allowed out by City after his return from the Blades in the summer.McAtee wants to continue to play in the Prem, so the Foxes need to complete their promotion mission to tempt him.City would also want McAtee to be at that level before loaning him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThere is a chance of a buy but Leicester have Financial Fair Play issues to grapple with.Leicester have been active in Brazil and Argentina as they prepare for life back in the Prem despite mixed results in recent weeks.And their scouts are also checking on French left-back Eric Junior Bocat, 24, at Belgian top-flight side Sint-Truiden as they plan to improve that area. Bocat is ideal for the wing-back position and has developed since leaving Lille four years ago.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder wants to sign Luke Ayling as he builds a new squad to bounce back next season.Ayling, 32, is a free agent in the summer after a short stay at Middlesbrough. Awkward moment iShowSpeed confronted by Man City fans and forced to shut down stream during Real Madrid clashThe ex-Leeds defender can play right-back or centre-half and is the kind of solid player that Wilder wants.Blades will have funds after losing many out-of-contract players but landing a top free like Ayling works well for them.United are also eyeing loans and are keen on Luton’s 24-year-old striker John McAtee — elder brother of James —  who has starred at Barnsley.  More

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      Five Man City stars ‘thinking of leaving’ in summer transfer with Premier League teams ‘queuing up’ for Jack Grealish

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      JACK GREALISH could lead an exodus from Manchester City this summer.The former Aston Villa trickster, 28, has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Jeremy Doku at the start of the season.Manchester City could have a very different line-up next seasonCredit: AFPPep Guardiola faces a mass exodus this summerCredit: ReutersPep Guardiola’s Citizens will not defend last season’s sensational Treble after crashing out of the Champions League to Real Madrid on penalties.And there could be a real changing of the guard this summer with Spanish outlet Nacional claiming five stars are keen to leave.Grealish tops the list and it is reported that there are a host of Premier League clubs desperate to land the England international.Kalvin Phillips – currently on loan at West Ham – is another who is set to depart, with Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich touted as potential destinations for the 28-year-old.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBernardo Silva, 29, is also believed to be considering his future amid interest from European heavyweights Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract in 2025 – as is Guardiola – and the Belgian, 32, has been linked with a mega-money Saudi Pro League switch.Back-up keeper Stefan Ortega, 31, could also look elsewhere in a bid to feature more regularly.SunSport have exclusively revealed that Cole Palmer’s City exit last summer almost saw him move to the other side of London.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe forward has been a smash hit since joining the Blues with 20 Premier League goals.But SunSport columnist Karren Brady says West Ham had agreed a deal before Chelsea made a last-gasp swoop.Luis Figo trolls Barcelona fans with pig’s head advert that harks back to infamous El Clasico incident from 2002On why Guardiola decided to allow the starlet to leave, Brady wrote: “Financial rules on allowable losses may have played a part in the decision but, still, from all the newsreels I have seen, Cole is as cool a dude in front of goal as Jimmy Greaves himself.”Which is probably why David Moyes tried very hard to sign him. We even had a deal agreed with City until Chelsea swooped.”Can you name the famous fathers? More