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Watch: Joe Hart saves Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty

Manchester City were given a big boost this week when Joe Hart returned to training and then back into the team for their Champions League clash against Paris Saint Germain. With City’s defensive issues this season, and playing against a team with the attacking talent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel di Maria, and Edison Cavani, City […]

The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals begin today

With only eight teams remaining in the UEFA Champions League, the team’s paths to Milan are shaping up with the first leg of the quarterfinals taking place this week. With four great matchups this week, 32 Flags will preview what will be a splendid quarterfinal round in the Champions League. Benfica vs. Bayern Munich Although […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 14: Manuel Pellegrini, manager of Manchester City talks during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match against Dynamo Kyiv at the Football Academy training ground on March 14, 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Should Manchester City have announced that Pellegrini was leaving in February?

On February 1st, 2016, Manchester City had 47 points and were second in the Barclays Premier League, just three points behind leaders Leicester City. It was on that day that the club made the decision to announce that manager Manuel Pellegrini would not be returning as their manager next season. A few days later they […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 20: Joe Hart of Manchester City is injured as he speaks to Gael Clichy of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Manchester City has no momentum to hold off West Ham and Manchester United for top four

Even though they advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Manchester City has had a rough month. Since their 3-1 loss to Leicester City, Manchester City is 1-1-4 in the English Premier League after starting with three losses in a row to top half table rivals Leicester, Tottenham and Liverpool. After their only win against […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 25: A vendor sells match scarves prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

The Manchester Derby: Who needs it more?

Manchester is a city in crisis. Manchester United have crashed out of the Champions League and now failed to get past historic rivals Liverpool in the Europa Leauge. Manchester City, who at one point looked like title favorites have faltered, badly, in the league. They run the risk of missing out on next year’s Champions League […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 15: Gael Clichy, Martin Demichelis and Jesus Navas of Manchester City salute the crowd as they reach the quarter finals after the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Manchester City FC and FC Dynamo Kyiv at the Etihad Stadium on March 15, 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Champions League: Manchester City advance to last eight for first time, Atletico Madrid survives epic PK shootout

Manchester City 0-0 Dynamo Kiev (City advance 3-1 on aggregate) For 90 minutes Manchester City seemed content with seeing out the second leg against Dynamo Kiev without incident. And while they succeeded in preventing any catastrophic collapse that let Kiev back into the tie, City had to deal with two injuries to their starting center […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City stands dejected during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on March 2, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Are Manchester City now out of the Premier League title race?

With the 3-0 loss to Liverpool yesterday, Manchester City sit on tied on points, though with a game in hand, with city rivals Manchester United. They may have won the Capital One Cup, but Manchester City now find themselves in a scrap for 4th, not just the title. We have to ask, does this loss take Manchester […]

during the Capital One Cup Final match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England.

What can Manchester City and Liverpool learn from the Capital One Cup Final?

The Capital One Cup final was a taxing match for both sets of fans. It was an exciting, nervy match that needed to be decided by penalty kicks. Now that the dust has cleared a bit, the rest of the season can continue. There are a lot of lessons that both sets of players can learn […]

during the Capital One Cup Final match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England.

Manchester City outlasts Liverpool in a thrilling Capital One Cup Final

This Capital One Cup Final had so many heart-stopping moments and crazy turns there were too many to count. After 120 minutes and a penalty shootout, Manchester City defeated Liverpool in penalties to win their fourth League Cup title. The game started off rather difficult for Liverpool as they were forced to sub Mamadou Sakho […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 26: Liverpool celebrate victory after the Carling Cup Final match between Liverpool and Cardiff City at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2012 in London, England. Liverpool won 3-2 on penalties. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Liverpool FC’s history in the Capital One Cup Final

This Sunday, Liverpool will face Manchester City in the Capital One Cup Final. Liverpool has had a long history in the League Cup Final as they have won the most titles of any team. At 8-3, Liverpool enters Wembley Stadium for the 12th time in the 56 year history of the Capital One Cup Final. […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: A large Capital One Cup is pictured prior to the Capital One Cup Final between Manchester City and Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on March 2, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Capital One Cup Final: What a Win Means to Each Team

What’s At Stake in the Capital One Cup Final The Capital One Cup final is this Sunday. Call it a Mickey Mouse Cup, call it a waste of time, but I’m willing to bet if you’re saying that, it’s because you don’t root for Manchester City or Liverpool. At the end of the day, the […]

KIEV, UKRAINE – FEBRUARY 24: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City is congratulated by teammates Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg match between FC Dynamo Kyiv and Manchester City FC at the Olympic Stadium on February 24, 2016 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Manchester City score 3, while Atletico Madrid and PSV draw in Champions League play

Dynamo Kiev 1 – Manchester City 3 Dynamo Kiev isn’t Barcelona, and for that, Manchester City must have been happy. But the Ukraine side didn’t make life easy for the Citizens in today’s Champions League matchup. Kiev had a solid game plan and they executed it will, apart from a few mistakes that lead to […]

KIEV, UKRAINE – FEBRUARY 24: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City is congratulated by teammates Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg match between FC Dynamo Kyiv and Manchester City FC at the Olympic Stadium on February 24, 2016 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Video: Sergio Aguero and David Silva make it 2-0 for Manchester City in Kiev

Manuel Pellegrini went with a little stronger of a lineup for today’s Champions League match with Ukraine side Dynamo Kiev. Despite letting Kiev control most of the ball, Manchester City has complete control of the tie. Man City scored 2 goals in the first half, giving them 2 very crucial away goal. The first goal […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 14: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammates Neymar (L) and Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona after scoring the opening goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on February 14, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Favorites Barcelona and Bayern Munich start their Champions League campaign

After an exhilarating first week of Champions League play, the marquee matchup are upon us with such matches like: Bayern Munich vs Juventus, Barcelona vs Arsenal, Manchester City vs Dynamo Kiev and Atlético Madrid taking on PSV Eindhoven. 32 Flags will take a look at these premier duels as we try to dissect each team […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England.

What is going on with Manchester City?

This weekend featured a title dust-up that promised to shake things up in the title race, either with a new league leader or solidifying who was in charge. What nobody expected to happen was former league favorites, Manchester City, falling even farther behind. With the most expensive team in the league and everybody struggling so […]

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