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Football Season 2023.
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He should have kept his mouth shut i bet Pep had to google his name when he heard he had slated Haaland a few weeks ago
'I don't care about that man' - Haaland responds to Keane criticism
When Roy Keane called Erling Haaland "almost League Two level" after Manchester City drew 0-0 with Arsenal, the forward had not scored in five matches and City had failed to score in a Premier League game at Etihad Stadium for the first time since October 2021.The Premier League title remained out of City's grasp as then leaders Liverpool sat two points clear of Arsenal and three ahead of the Blues.
But since that disappointing result on 31 March, Pep Guardiola's side have won six league matches on the bounce and are now one point behind frontrunners Arsenal, having played one game less.
And Haaland, 23, has performed a starring role in the resurgence, scoring seven goals in four league matches, including four against Wolves in a 5-1 win on Saturday.
The Norwegian is not only responding brilliantly on the pitch, he is composed off it too.
Asked about Keane's comments after his side's win at Wolves, he told Viaplay: "I don't really care that much about that man, so that's all right."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4n1l976532o
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We are nearing the end game now.
As Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola rather succinctly put it: “One week left, three games left. Nine points and we will be champions. Seven, six or three points, Arsenal will win the Premier League.”
Guardiola is not placing much faith in Manchester United then, given he expects Arsenal to win every game and the Gunners visit Old Trafford on 12 May.
But, then, he doesn’t have to.
If City win their final three games they will go into the history books as the first team to win the English title in four successive seasons.
Four Erling Haaland goals against Wolves ensured City navigated their latest obstacle with ease. Now it is on to Craven Cottage and Fulham, a team they have beaten 15 times in a row.
They finish with West Ham at home. City have not dropped a point at Etihad Stadium against the Hammers since Guardiola arrived in 2016.
In between comes a trip to Tottenham. City have not scored a Premier League goal or taken a point at Spurs’ new stadium. They did win there in the FA Cup this season, though, and Ange Postecoglou’s team are in terrible form.
And, as Wolves boss Gary O’Neil pointed out, this is the hardest time to play City.
“Manchester City, in May, when they are chasing down a fourth consecutive Premier League title, are fairly tough,” he said.
“They have an incredible focus at this point. History tells you, at this point in the run-in, they are difficult to stop.”
As Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola rather succinctly put it: “One week left, three games left. Nine points and we will be champions. Seven, six or three points, Arsenal will win the Premier League.”
Guardiola is not placing much faith in Manchester United then, given he expects Arsenal to win every game and the Gunners visit Old Trafford on 12 May.
But, then, he doesn’t have to.
If City win their final three games they will go into the history books as the first team to win the English title in four successive seasons.
Four Erling Haaland goals against Wolves ensured City navigated their latest obstacle with ease. Now it is on to Craven Cottage and Fulham, a team they have beaten 15 times in a row.
They finish with West Ham at home. City have not dropped a point at Etihad Stadium against the Hammers since Guardiola arrived in 2016.
In between comes a trip to Tottenham. City have not scored a Premier League goal or taken a point at Spurs’ new stadium. They did win there in the FA Cup this season, though, and Ange Postecoglou’s team are in terrible form.
And, as Wolves boss Gary O’Neil pointed out, this is the hardest time to play City.
“Manchester City, in May, when they are chasing down a fourth consecutive Premier League title, are fairly tough,” he said.
“They have an incredible focus at this point. History tells you, at this point in the run-in, they are difficult to stop.”
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His best of 4 last night -
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Premier League referee to wear camera in match
A referee will wear a video camera for the first time in a Premier League game during Monday evening's match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
Jarred Gillett will use a head-mounted device called a 'RefCam', although the footage will not be broadcast live.
The video will be used in a one-off programme providing insight into officiating in the Premier League.
In February, Bundesliga referee Daniel Schlager wore a camera and microphone during a 2-2 draw between Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg.
That footage was also used for a programme called 'Referees Mic'd up - Bundesliga'.
Last year, Premier League referee Rob Jones wore a camera for a 2023 Summer Series match between Chelsea and Brighton in Philadelphia.
The use of bodycams was also trialled by the Football Association in adult grassroots football last year in an effort to reduce the amount of abuse officials at that level suffered.
BBC Sport
One of the best days of my life still puts a smile on my face when i see it posted.
How did Man City win the Premier League in 2012?
It was also the first Premier League title to be decided on goal difference, with City's game-winning goal against QPR coming 15 seconds after the final whistle blew in city rivals Manchester United's 1–0 win at Sunderland, which would otherwise have brought the title to the Reds.
How did Man City win the Premier League in 2012?
It was also the first Premier League title to be decided on goal difference, with City's game-winning goal against QPR coming 15 seconds after the final whistle blew in city rivals Manchester United's 1–0 win at Sunderland, which would otherwise have brought the title to the Reds.
As a Crystal Palace supporter I’d like to lobby for the season to continue for another 38 games…
Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month.
Wolves have formally submitted a resolution to the Premier League which will trigger a vote when the 20 member clubs meet in Harrogate on 6 June.
The club said VAR was introduced "in good faith" but has led to "numerous unintended negative consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football".
VAR was introduced in 2019 to help support on-field officials with key match decisions, but there have been a number of controversial incidents involving the technology this season.
"The price we are paying for a small increase in accuracy is at odds with the spirit of our game," read a Wolves statement.
The Premier League said it "acknowledged the concerns" about VAR but "fully supports" technology and will continue to work with referees' body PGMOL to make improvements.
BBC Sport.
I actually think they’ve got to a good place with VAR now. Look for a reason the referee’s decision is right, and only overturn it when they’ve really messed it up.
My main issue is how long it takes to make a decision about offside. Automated offside will help in that regard, but I also think they could make the rule easier to judge in general.
My main issue is how long it takes to make a decision about offside. Automated offside will help in that regard, but I also think they could make the rule easier to judge in general.
Ah the good old theater of streams 
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They are going to discuss this later on 5live, they have said if there was no VAR the top 8 clubs would still be in the same position which backs up youth thoughts.
They have to change the rule stopping linesmen and women putting their flag up as soon as they see players are offside.
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I’m actually fine with that practice.
The problem for me is that it takes too long to draw the lines and make a decision with VAR, and then there's the subjectivity of which video frame you use (I think they now use the first frame where the passer makes contact with the ball). If you're having to do all that then it's not offside, or stick with the on field decision.
Just use VAR when someone has really messed up.
I agree let the ref and linesperson do their job then if there is a controversial decision VAR should get involved.
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Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City players to seize their chance to make history.
City will become the first English club to win four successive top-flight titles if they beat West Ham at the Etihad Stadium.
The reigning champions head into their final Premier League game of the season with a two-point lead over rivals Arsenal, who host 15th place Everton.
Guardiola said it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
“I know they will be so focused," he said. "Everybody knows what we are playing for.
“It is something we will not live again, none of us, it’s impossible - the chance to win four in a row. Not for any of us, in our lives, is it going to happen again.
“You have to live it, enjoy and think what you have to do during 95, 96, 97 minutes.”
Victory would not only secure Guardiola’s fourth title in a row, but his sixth in the last seven years.
He could then top it off even further by becoming the first manager to win back-to-back domestic doubles in England when they take on Manchester United in the FA Cup.
As speculation increases over his future, with the 2024/25 seasons marking the end of his current contract, Guardiola says he has no intention of quitting this summer.
“I have a contract,” he said. “I want to be here next season.”
He insists however he is not unbeatable after a theory took hold that rival clubs would have to settle for second until he does decide to move on.
The Spaniard said: “That’s wrong. (Look at) the margins. If every season we won by 20 points I’d say yes, I’m a genius, I’m so good, but it’s not (like that).
“The Premier Leagues we won against Liverpool, they could have won. Arsenal could win (now).
“My opinion on Liverpool – nothing changes if they win or don’t win. I know just the winners are prized, they smell good, but it should not be the case.
“Before arriving here (at the last game), there’s been a lot of work behind it. Like at Liverpool and Arsenal this season, there has been a lot of work. It’s not because of what we have done in the past.
“There has been a lot of work for all departments. Otherwise you cannot be where we are.”
Guardiola will again put his faith in second-choice goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after number one Ederson was ruled out with the fractured eye socket suffered in the midweek win at Tottenham.
The German has come off the bench to take over from Ederson on four occasions this season and, after he made some critical saves to hold off Spurs, Guardiola has full trust.
He said: “Today, in modern football, you have to have two proper good keepers.
“Before it was clear (who) the first keeper and second keeper (were), the distance was so big.
“Of course everybody knows that Ederson is the first keeper but the distance is not big.
“Like you have four-top class central defenders, you have to have two or three very good keepers, otherwise the team cannot compete.”
https://www.itv.com/news/granada/20...guardiola-urges-man-city-to-seize-opportunity
City will become the first English club to win four successive top-flight titles if they beat West Ham at the Etihad Stadium.
The reigning champions head into their final Premier League game of the season with a two-point lead over rivals Arsenal, who host 15th place Everton.
Guardiola said it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
“I know they will be so focused," he said. "Everybody knows what we are playing for.
“It is something we will not live again, none of us, it’s impossible - the chance to win four in a row. Not for any of us, in our lives, is it going to happen again.
“You have to live it, enjoy and think what you have to do during 95, 96, 97 minutes.”
Victory would not only secure Guardiola’s fourth title in a row, but his sixth in the last seven years.
He could then top it off even further by becoming the first manager to win back-to-back domestic doubles in England when they take on Manchester United in the FA Cup.
As speculation increases over his future, with the 2024/25 seasons marking the end of his current contract, Guardiola says he has no intention of quitting this summer.
“I have a contract,” he said. “I want to be here next season.”
He insists however he is not unbeatable after a theory took hold that rival clubs would have to settle for second until he does decide to move on.
The Spaniard said: “That’s wrong. (Look at) the margins. If every season we won by 20 points I’d say yes, I’m a genius, I’m so good, but it’s not (like that).
“The Premier Leagues we won against Liverpool, they could have won. Arsenal could win (now).
“My opinion on Liverpool – nothing changes if they win or don’t win. I know just the winners are prized, they smell good, but it should not be the case.
“Before arriving here (at the last game), there’s been a lot of work behind it. Like at Liverpool and Arsenal this season, there has been a lot of work. It’s not because of what we have done in the past.
“There has been a lot of work for all departments. Otherwise you cannot be where we are.”
Guardiola will again put his faith in second-choice goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after number one Ederson was ruled out with the fractured eye socket suffered in the midweek win at Tottenham.
The German has come off the bench to take over from Ederson on four occasions this season and, after he made some critical saves to hold off Spurs, Guardiola has full trust.
He said: “Today, in modern football, you have to have two proper good keepers.
“Before it was clear (who) the first keeper and second keeper (were), the distance was so big.
“Of course everybody knows that Ederson is the first keeper but the distance is not big.
“Like you have four-top class central defenders, you have to have two or three very good keepers, otherwise the team cannot compete.”
https://www.itv.com/news/granada/20...guardiola-urges-man-city-to-seize-opportunity
BBC 5 Live Sport
Team News from the Etihad -
Two changes for City as Ortega replaces the injured Ederson whilst Doku comes in for Kovacic.
Bowen misses out altogether, David Moyes names five defenders.
Team News from the Etihad -
Two changes for City as Ortega replaces the injured Ederson whilst Doku comes in for Kovacic.
Bowen misses out altogether, David Moyes names five defenders.
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1 - 0 City
It had to be Foden
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It had to be Foden
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Foden again.
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