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Casemiro somehow escapes being booked in first half against Manchester City despite TWO clear yellow-card fouls on Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden... leaving Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott baffled
04/05/22 20:46
Contesting the Champions League semi-final second leg, the Brazilian midfielder made poor, cynical tackles on City's Kevin De Bruyne (left) and then Phil Foden (right), neither of which were punished by a booking from referee Daniele Orsato. And Ferdinand likened the challenge on Foden to being pulled back 'like a rag doll', claiming by the 'letter of the law' Casemiro should have even been sent off. He said: This one, he drags him back like a rag doll by his shirt, I don't know how he didn't get a yellow card there. If you're going by the letter of the law, he's probably off the pitch. Well he is off the pitch! He got away with it, but he's cute, he stays down, pretends he's injured, gets away with it.'...read
Kevin De Bruyne insists Pep Guardiola's Manchester City MUST win the Champions League to be heralded as one of the best teams ever, as he says European glory will end criticism and change 'the little narrative'
03/05/22 13:06City met Real in the 2016 semi-final but were limp in the Spanish capital, losing 1-0. Guardiola oversaw exits in the last-16 and quarter-finals in his first four years in charge before losing final last year.
Patrick Vieira backs Wilfried Zaha to someday join him in the Premier League's Hall of Fame as he draws similarities between the Crystal Palace talisman and Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier
01/05/22 21:33Patrick Vieira was announced as one of the 2022 entrants to the Premier League's Hall of Fame. The former Arsenal midfielder hopes Wilfried Zaha will be inducted in the future.
DANNY MURPHY: Manchester City will not slip up in the title race as they have had Liverpool chasing them before and got the job done but the Reds will win the Champions League with Euro success, the League Cup and FA Cup still a massive achievement
30/04/22 21:31DANNY MURPHY: City have got so much quality but they have got the mentality, too. That's the difference. They have done this before. They've had Liverpool chasing them down before.
Virgil van Dijk leads a dominant Liverpool defence, Kevin De Bruyne stars for Manchester City but Karim Benzema's double helps Real Madrid break up the English title rivals' monopoly in our Champions League team of the week
28/04/22 16:07Advantage to the Premier League as England battled Spain in the first-leg of this week's Champions League semi-finals, but there is still all to play for in both ties.
'I'm so proud': Pep Guardiola revels in Manchester City's thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid, insisting it outweighs any frustration over failing to put the Champions League semi-final to bed in astonishing first-leg
26/04/22 23:07The leaders of the Premier League and LaLiga met under the Etihad Stadium lights on Tuesday evening, when onlookers were treated to an astonishing encounter that leaves the tie on a knife edge.
'No one produced a better first touch than Micah Richards with the pasta!': Jamie Carragher marvels at fellow pundit's quick reactions after he caught his food while wildly celebrating Kevin De Bruyne's early opener against Real Madrid
26/04/22 22:53Kevin de Bruyne made history at the Etihad as he opened the scoring with the quickest goal ever in a Champions League semi final when he found the back of the net after just 94 seconds.
Pep Guardiola RAGES at Riyad Mahrez for wasting a chance to kill off Real Madrid by putting Manchester City 3-0 up, with winger opting to shoot from a tight angle rather than pass to Phil Foden
26/04/22 22:14The ball fell to the 31-year-old on the counter-attack as he drove toward the Real Madrid penalty area. But with De Bruyne and Phil Foden to his left for support, Mahrez decided to go for goal himself.
History maker! Kevin De Bruyne scores the quickest EVER goal in a Champions League semi-final as Man City star heads home against Real Madrid after just 94 SECONDS
26/04/22 19:58City, on the hunt for a spot in the final for a second successive season, enjoyed the perfect start at the Etihad after two quickfire strikes put them in cruise control.
Lack of depth hit Manchester City in FA Cup semi-final defeat by Liverpool (yes, really!): If Pep Guardiola's side want to win the treble or quadruple in the future then they need a bigger squad to match Jurgen Klopp's side
17/04/22 21:30When Pep Guardiola said City were in 'big trouble' last week, he was not kidding. Riyad Mahrez was his only fit senior attacking player on the bench.
Kevin De Bruyne is set to MISS Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final showdown with Liverpool due to an ankle injury... with Kyle Walker also expected to be absent as Pep Guardiola counts the cost of his side's bruising win over Atletico Madrid
14/04/22 22:05Pep Guardiola is counting the cost of a physical clash with Atletico Madrid and could be without several key players for the FA Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool on Saturday.
'The sort of sh**housery we love to see': Fans revel in clip of Man City star Phil Foden laughing at Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone's touchline antics - and poke fun at England star for his 'swimming cap' after head injury
14/04/22 11:23The England international was targeted by the Spanish side throughout the second leg after producing an assist to set up Kevin De Bruyne for the only goal of the first-leg in the quarter final tie.
Manchester City subs Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jack Grealish show their incredible skill level by preparing for feisty Atletico Madrid clash with a game of keepy-uppy... over 50 yards apart!
14/04/22 00:13Manchester City emerged from the game in Madrid victorious on aggregate over the two legs with the second leg being marred by ugly scenes at the end of the game.
Pep Guardiola admits Man City 'are in big trouble' ahead of key games after Kevin De Bruyne AND Kyle Walker limp off within eight second-half minutes of each other in brutal Atletico Madrid clash
13/04/22 23:21Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City could be 'in big trouble' after key duo Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker hobbled off injured against Atletico Madrid.
'They should be EMBARRASSED': Pundits blast 'disgraceful' Atletico Madrid antics as Spanish champions clash with Man City on the pitch and in the tunnel after losing feisty Champions League quarter-final
13/04/22 22:54Stefan Savic headbutted Raheem Sterling, pulled Jack Grealish's hair and then chased Grealish down the tunnel after the match and started a brawl there in truly shocking scenes.Ex-Man City man Stefan Savic sparks DISGRACEFUL scenes at the end of Atletico Madrid's defeat by Pep's side… with defender dragging Foden, HEADBUTTING Sterling, pulling Grealish's hair - then chasing £100m man to start tunnel BRAWL
13/04/22 21:12Wednesday night's second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano descended into anarchy as former City defender Stefan Savic followed Jack Grealish inside the tunnel and attacked the substitute.
Atletico Madrid win their CAS appeal after UEFA ordered them to partially close the Wanda Metropolitano for their Champions League showdown with Man City over video footage of fans appearing to perform Nazi salutes at the Etihad last week
13/04/22 11:58The Court of Arbitration for Sport have suspended UEFA's ruling for Atletico Madrid to close part of their stadium for Wednesday's Champions League return clash with Manchester City.
'You don't have the time to think': Kevin De Bruyne says Manchester City cannot focus on the title race with Liverpool amid their hectic schedule that includes vital Champions League and FA Cup games
11/04/22 21:31Kevin De Bruyne claimed the hectic schedule means Manchester City have no time to think about the ramifications of any results in the title race. City play Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Kevin De Bruyne stole the show in Manchester City's draw with Liverpool and more magic from Dejan Kulusevski sees him move up in our top 10 - but who is the new No 1 in our Premier League POWER RANKINGS?
11/04/22 18:00Football fans everywhere were treated to yet another thrilling weekend of Premier League action and, after some standout performances, there have been big movers in our Power Rankings.
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne hands out McDonald's to his two children after helping his side draw with Liverpool and taking another step closer to the Premier League title
11/04/22 16:22Having scored City's first goal in their pulsating 2-2 draw with Liverpool, De Bruyne then treated his children after the game.
Gary Neville insists Liverpool's title run-in is EASIER than Manchester City's... because they are playing 'APPALLING' Man United and Everton next!
10/04/22 19:30City's remaining matches are widely seen as easier than Liverpool's, but Neville claimed the awful form of United and Frank Lampard's Everton meant it was actually Liverpool who have things easier.
'If I could pick one player to be in that position, it would've been him': Micah Richards shocked by Riyad Mahrez's injury-time miss against Liverpool - and says Man City winger was trying to be 'too clever'
10/04/22 19:10With the two sides level towards the end of the game, Mahrez had the opportunity to be the hero when he was played through by Kevin De Bruyne.
Phil Foden has made it IMPOSSIBLE for Pep Guardiola to leave him out of his Man City team ahead of pivotal title clash against Liverpool... the starlet has been hailed as 'phenomenal' after some superb displays - and he LOVES playing against the Reds
08/04/22 21:00The 21-year-old is having a great season at the Etihad - there is no doubt about that - but Pep Guardiola likes to keep him on his toes after being benched in two of his last three matches.
Joao Felix 'won't enjoy' Diego Simeone's negative tactics, insists Rio Ferdinand - who claims Atletico Madrid fail 'to get the best' out of frustrated £114m star after toothless Champions League loss against Manchester City
06/04/22 10:46Diego Simeone's side had zero shots, zero shots on target and only 29 per cent possession as they looked to frustrate the hosts with a largely negative-minded and stubborn defensive performance.
'Proud... in love with your story since pre-history': Atletico Madrid captain Koke fires back at Pep Guardiola's jibes about their 'prehistoric, 5-5-0' tactics as Diego Simeone's side get fired up for next week's second leg
06/04/22 07:18Pep Guardiola vented his frustration after the game by saying it is very difficult to attack against a 5-5-0 formation. Guardiola's comments did not sit well with Atletico captain Koke - who responded.
Kevin De Bruyne will go down as Manchester City's 'greatest ever player', claims Jamie Carragher... but Micah Richards says the midfield maestro must deliver Champions League glory to pip David Silva and Yaya Toure
06/04/22 06:15Jamie Carragher says Kevin De Bruyne will go down in history as 'Manchester City's greatest ever player' after his performance against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.
Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden's 'special quality' and praises Kevin De Bruyne's 'massive impact' following Manchester City's narrow first-leg win over Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final
06/04/22 05:16Pep Guardiola hailed the brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden after the pair combined to give Manchester City the edge in their Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid.
'Try playing against that on the training ground': Kevin De Bruyne insists it is tough to get through Atletico Madrid's deep block - as he says the players are getting excited for title clash with Liverpool on Sunday
06/04/22 00:19Speaking after his side's 1-0 victory, De Bruyne said they could be happy with their win and go to Madrid next week full of confidence that they can get the job done.
'Phenomenal' Phil Foden hailed by Rio Ferdinand after setting up Man City's winner against Atletico Madrid just 80 SECONDS after coming off the bench... as Joleon Lescott insists he could be 'the best English player of ALL TIME'
05/04/22 22:34Foden entered the fray in the 68th minute and wasted no time in making an impact as just 80 seconds after coming on he unlocked the Atletico defence to set up Kevin De Bruyne.
Christian Eriksen reaches new heights after starring in Brentford's thrashing of Chelsea, while Wilfried Zaha hits top 10 after gunning down Arsenal... but who's the new No 1 in our POWER RANKINGS?
05/04/22 16:17With the lead of the Premier League changing twice and a twist in the top four battle, it proved to be another action packed week. With that in mind, meet your latest Power Rankings top 10.
A midfield muddle in Monaco, bafflingly going three at the back versus Lyon and keeping Fernandinho and Rodri out of last year's final... Pep Guardiola may joke about 'stupid tactics' but his 'overthinking' has cost Man City dear in Europe
05/04/22 10:42Guardiola addressed the criticism of his Champions League tinkering in the right way but the cold hard fact is that the world's best manager hasn't won Europe's top competition in 11 years now.
Man City need some Pep Guardiolas on the pitch and Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan are just that… they are bossing the midfield and it's no surprise to see them taking their coaching badges
03/04/22 21:31If Manchester City are to hold off the unrelenting challenge from Liverpool then they need to win the battle of the intangibles. The character war.
Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker head the list of Man City stars given a week off as Pep Guardiola lets his players recharge over the international break ahead of a gruelling end to the season
22/03/22 15:50Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker head the list of players not called for international duty, with Pep Guardiola wanting them to spend time away from the training ground over the coming days.
Man United DOMINATE L'Equipe's list of the Premier League's highest-paid players, with four of the top five mega-earners playing at Old Trafford - and Cristiano Ronaldo tops the charts with a salary worth £26.4MILLION
22/03/22 10:03The club have been forced to endure yet another trophyless season after their Champions League last-16 elimination, but a handful of their top players have made the L'Equipe list.
'That's like Kevin De Bruyne territory!': Rio Ferdinand heaps praise on 'phenomenal' Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and compares his incredible delivery and chance creation stats to Man City's star man
09/03/22 09:51Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a star player for Jurgen Klopp this season - having registered 16 assists so far. As a result, Rio Ferdinand has compared him to Kevin De Bruyne.
Christian Eriksen makes an instant impact for Brentford, while another Liverpool clean sheet sees Virgil van Dijk break into the top 10... but who tops our Premier League POWER RANKINGS this week?
08/03/22 18:07It was quite the action packed Premier League weekend - with 34 goals spread across the ten fixtures, albeit not that evenly spread. But how did they affect our POWER RANKINGS.
'It's not good enough': Jadon Sancho issues apology to supporters after Manchester United's crushing defeat to local rivals City... as he proves Roy Keane prediction right by issuing statement on social media
07/03/22 18:28Jadon Sancho has apologised to Manchester United fans following the club's humiliating 4-1 defeat to local rivals Man City. Sancho scored the only goal for United on a miserable afternoon.
Harry Maguire fronts up to admit that Man United played into City's hands during second half of dismal 4-1 derby defeat... but under-fire captain still insists it was '50-50' at the break - and says his side 'punished them a lot'
07/03/22 11:27Harry Maguire delivered a frank assessment of Manchester United's dismal performance in the Manchester derby, admitting their inability to keep the ball cost them the game.
'We love this game!': Micah Richards calls out Patrice Evra following Manchester City's dominant derby win... after celebrating wildly in the Sky Sports studio during 4-1 rout of derby rivals United
07/03/22 10:31Micah Richards enjoyed Manchester City's dominant display in the Manchester derby and made sure to let Patrice Evra and his fellow Sky Sports pundits know
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister likes an Instagram post claiming the Man United star is NOT injured... as speculation mounts over whether Ralf Rangnick dropped the forward ahead of the derby - sparking his return to Portugal
07/03/22 10:02His absence has come under intense speculation after his sister, Katia Aveiro, liked an Instagram post before the match which claimed Ronaldo that was not injured and had been dropped.
'I can't think of anybody else who touches him': Paul Scholes hails Kevin De Bruyne as the 'best midfielder in the world' after his first-half brace led Manchester City to derby rout over rivals United
07/03/22 09:56Paul Scholes believes Kevin De Bruyne is the best midfielder in the world after the Belgian produced a vintage performance in the Manchester derby, as City trounced United 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
'It's incredibly disappointing if people think that': Scott McTominay responds to criticism from United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane that players 'gave up' in defeat by City... as he insists behind-the-scenes issues are 'completely irrelevant to me'
07/03/22 09:05The Premier League champions completely outclassed their rivals in the second half, with Riyad Mahrez scoring twice as United failed to lay a glove on their rivals. United slipped down to fifth.
CHRIS WHEELER: City show no sign of feeling the pressure in the Premier League title race as imperious Kevin De Bruyne helps them turn Manchester derby into a procession for the second time this season
06/03/22 21:00CHRIS WHEELER: The lead is back up to six points over a Liverpool side who still have a game in hand, although the margin of City's win here has done their goal difference no harm at all.
Kevin De Bruyne is like Paul Scholes AND Steven Gerrard, insists Jamie Redknapp after his dominant Manchester derby display, while Roy Keane says he's 'up there' as one of the greatest ever Premier League midfielders
06/03/22 20:11Roy Keane believes Kevin De Bruyne will go down as one of the all-time Premier League greats, after the Belgian produced a vintage performance in the Manchester derby.
Gary Neville slams 'EMBARRASSING' Manchester United during commentary for 'giving up and absolutely throwing the towel in' in the closing stages of their 4-1 derby defeat - with Man City having 92% possession in the final 15 minutes
06/03/22 19:21Gary Neville lambasted Manchester United players for 'throwing the towel in' and delivering an embarrassing performance in a 4-1 defeat against City in the Manchester derby.
Kevin De Bruyne reveals he would rather win the Premier League AGAIN than achieve Champions League glory with Man City as he believes domestic titles 'show the consistency of a player'
05/03/22 22:30While Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City hierarchy are keen to succeed in Europe, De Bruyne argues being the best in England over 38 games is the bigger achievement.
Kyle Walker, Kevin De Bruyne and Co enjoy a night out on the town after Manchester City's FA Cup win at Peterborough, as Pep Guardiola gives his side the chance to let their hair down ahead of this weekend's derby clash with Manchester United
03/03/22 11:18Manchester City stars were spotted enjoying a team night out on Wednesday following their 2-0 win away at Peterborough in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Luis Diaz's first Liverpool goal sees him creep into the top 10 as one of FIVE new entries, but Jarrod Bowen loses his No 1 spot... so who tops our Premier League POWER RANKINGS this week?
21/02/22 20:00How telling a week could this round of fixtures be at the end of the season? Man City were stunned by Spurs and there were huge results at the bottom of the table too.
Man City 2-0 Brentford: Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez are both on target for Pep Guardiola's side as the Premier League champions move 12 points clear of title rivals Liverpool at the summit
09/02/22 21:39JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: Memories of this victory should fade quickly but another victory it was and while they continue to rack those up, the title is only heading in one direction.
Stripping Pogba of Man United vice-captaincy after one MONTH, freezing Dele Alli out at Spurs, and making De Bruyne SIXTH choice at Chelsea... Mourinho's history of tough tactics on his stars after Schweinsteiger reveals his Red Devils birthday banishment
03/02/22 20:00Schweinsteiger wasn't the first to lock horns with Mourinho as Sportsmail looks at the rough-shod tactics that the 59-year-old has taken against other stars throughout his career.
Ruben Dias picks Scott Carson over Manchester City No 1 Ederson in his dream five-a-side team despite the backup goalkeeper making just ONE appearance in two-and-a-half years at the club... while there is also no room for Kevin de Bruyne in the side
30/01/22 00:07Ruben Dias has chosen his dream Man City five-a-side team. The defender has controversially chosen Scott Carson ahead of Ederson in goal, while leaving out Kevin de Bruyne.
Jamie Carragher singles out 'absolutely sensational' Kevin De Bruyne as the one fantasy signing he would love to see play for Liverpool, as he hails him as the 'the best midfielder in the world'
25/01/22 12:24Jamie Carragher has singled out Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne as the one player he'd love to see at Liverpool. He believes the Belgian can be categorized as world class.
Premier League stars Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Antonio Rudiger jet off on holiday as they make the most of the winter break and enjoy some rest and recovery
24/01/22 12:28The next run of full Premier League games begins on February 8, meaning players have some time to themselves after a gruelling couple of months.
Kevin De Bruyne picks his greatest 5-a-side team and includes 'unbelievable' Virgil van Dijk, Manchester City team-mate Bernardo Silva and PSG stars Lionel Messi and Neymar... but DOESN'T include himself
22/01/22 19:50He included PSG duo Neymar and Lionel Messi as well as Premier League rival N'Golo Kante, team-mate Bernardo Silva as well as Virgil van Djik.
Pep Guardiola vows to push Kevin De Bruyne 'out of his comfort zone' because the Belgian can be even BETTER after his stunner squashed Chelsea's title hopes
16/01/22 22:30De Bruyne's exquisite goal saw off Chelsea and Guardiola said that nothing he had achieved in six years at City would have been possible without the Belgian.
Kevin De Bruyne warns his team-mates against 'slacking off' despite going 13 points CLEAR in the title race... as the Man City star claims the job is STILL not done for Pep Guardiola's side
16/01/22 13:42It would not take a huge turnaround to deny City the title but Kevin De Bruyne is not looking at it that way, vowing to maintain the focus that has seen City chalk up 12 straight league wins.
DANNY MURPHY: Manchester City's dominance is all down to how well Pep Guardiola shuffles his pack
15/01/22 22:30DANNY MURPHY: It isn't luck that Man City have coped better with Covid than anyone. The style of play under Pep Guardiola conserves energy and has allowed them to win 12 games in a row.
Kevin de Bruyne is back to his best and is in the hunt for more trophies at Manchester City after scoring the winner for Pep Guardiola's side against Chelsea to move them 13 points clear
15/01/22 22:30JACK GAUGHAN: De Bruyne ran rings around Chelsea, particularly after half-time, as City extended their lead over the visitors to 13 points. The Belgian looks ready to direct City towards more silverware.
Pep Guardiola hails 'world-class' Kevin De Bruyne after his goal saw off Chelsea on Saturday, but insists he is still demanding 'MORE from him' as Man City storm clear at the top of the table
15/01/22 17:25De Bruyne appeared to be back to somewhere near his best as he pulled the strings in the midfield at the Etihad Stadium. He capped off his display in the second half with a stunning goal.
'No shame': Chelsea fans are left fuming with Romelu Lukaku AGAIN after their record signing shares a handshake and embrace with Belgium team-mate Kevin De Bruyne after their loss to Man City
15/01/22 16:27The two Belgium teammates had contrasting afternoons, with De Bruyne scoring the winner for Manchester City and Lukaku missing two excellent chances for Chelsea.
PLAYER RATINGS: Raheem Sterling gave Marcos Alonso an afternoon to forget while Christian Pulisic went missing as Man City beat Chelsea to open up a HUGE gap between themselves and their title rivals
15/01/22 15:29The victory, City's 12th in a row in the top-flight, lifts Pep Guardiola's men 13 points clear at the top of the table. This gap could be closed slightly by Liverpool when they play Brentford on Saturday.
Jack Grealish was ordinary again in Man City's win over Chelsea and is still not living up to his £100m fee... three goals isn't good enough and he is not yet the game-changer Pep Guardiola expected
15/01/22 15:00JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE ETIHAD: The Premier League's most expensive player continues to struggle living up to the hype and his display here was satisfactory but nothing special.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin de Bruyne and David de Gea rake it in among the top 10 highest-paid footballers in the world
14/01/22 16:23Former Chelsea player Oscar, who has not been seen playing outside of China since 2017, is said to be closer to Messi's enormous pay packet than Ronaldo (L), Gareth Bale and Kylian Mbappe.
Man City's teen sensation Cole Palmer reveals he is starstruck when playing with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne... but the 19-year-old is convinced he has done enough to impress absent boss Pep Guardiola in Swindon FA Cup win
09/01/22 06:29Having already netted in the Champions League and Premier League for current champions City, Palmer netted his first goal of City's FA Cup campaign with a top-corner finish away at Swindon Town.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are snubbed, Mohamed Salah makes up for his FIFA World XI omission and SIX more Premier League stars make the cut, as L'Equipe reveal their best XI of 2021
05/01/22 14:49Messi, 34, won Copa America with his country last summer, as well as leading Barcelona to victory in the Copa del Rey before leaving for the French capital before the start of the new campaign.
Antonio Rudiger names the greatest XI of players he has faced in his career, as he picks the 'best ever' Lionel Messi AND Cristiano Ronaldo and chooses five of his Premier League rivals in an eye-opening interview
05/01/22 11:30Rudiger, speaking to Sky Sports in 2020, outlined his eye-opening selections in-depth, explaining how and why he made his decisions. He found room for both Messi and Ronaldo.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Chelsea would have been MAD to have backed Romelu Lukaku over Thomas Tuchel… Man City are 10 points clear because they let Pep Guardiola manage, even though it meant rejecting Cristiano Ronaldo
03/01/22 22:30CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: There is a reason Pep Guardiola did not push Man City to complete the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo. Every man, no matter how talented, left his ego at the door.
Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva helped Man City take control of the title race, Mohamed Salah had a night to forget and James Maddison shone once again... How do our Premier League POWER RANKINGS look as 2021 draws to a close?
31/12/21 20:00Each week throughout the 2021-22 season, Sportsmail will bring you a Power Rankings table, which lists the top 10 hottest players in the Premier League.
Bukayo Saka and Kevin De Bruyne are the gifts that keep on giving while Lucas Moura packs a punch on Boxing Day - but who else took their chance and who paid the price in our latest Premier League POWER RANKINGS?
28/12/21 13:50Each week throughout the 2021-22 season, Sportsmail will bring you a Power Rankings table, which lists the top 10 hottest players in the Premier League.
Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals he would sign 'OUTSTANDING' Kevin De Bruyne and Son Heung-min if he were Liverpool manager, as he opens up on why he admires his Premier League rivals
24/12/21 16:18Alexander-Arnold, when asked to take the managerial hotseat, says he would sign Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and Tottenham forward Son Heung-min.
Gabriel Martinelli and Diogo Jota fire their way into the top 10, but who else took their chance and who lost out in our latest Premier League POWER RANKINGS following a weekend decimated by Covid postponements?
20/12/21 20:00Each week throughout the 2021-22 season, Sportsmail will bring you a Power Rankings table, which lists the top 10 hottest players in the Premier League.
Chelsea's leaky defence is hitting their title hopes, Arsenal's young guns are key to top four push, Kevin de Bruyne is getting back to his best and there is hope yet for Rafa Benitez at Everton... eight things we learned from the Premier League in midweek
17/12/21 20:00Sportsmail takes a look at what we learned from round 17 in the Premier League as Chelsea lose ground in the title race after shock 1-1 draw to struggling Everton.
Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold are new entries but can Bernardo Silva hold off Mohamed Salah and Mason Mount to keep top spot? Our Premier League POWER RANKINGS after the midweek games
17/12/21 18:00Each week throughout the 2021-22 season, Sportsmail will bring you a Power Rankings table, which lists the top 10 hottest players in the Premier League.
Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and N'Golo Kante all feature, but one HUGE name misses out: After FIFA revealed their 23-man shortlist for World XI of 2021 (without Mo Salah!), Sportsmail whittles down the nominees to a starting eleven
16/12/21 22:00Sportsmail whittles down FIFA's shortlist of 23 players for this year's World XI, where one huge superstar name misses out for forward duo Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne admits his body is still recovering from being 'kicked in the face, kicked in the ankle' and then testing positive for Covid
15/12/21 23:42De Bruyne has been eased back into action by Pep Guardiola after missing three matches while self-isolating. The midfielder played his first full 90 minutes on Tuesday night.
Kevin De Bruyne is back with a bang! Two emphatic finishes in Man City's seven-goal thrashing of Leeds proved the Belgian has returned to top form after injury and Covid... it's great news for Guardiola but ominous for title rivals Chelsea and Liverpool
15/12/21 19:00The goals and assists will surely flow from here and the midfielder's revival coincides with a hectic time of the season that could easily see City steal a march.
'Channelling his inner-Phil Jones': Fans make fun of Ruben Dias' desperate defending to stop a cross in Manchester City's crushing win over Leeds with the defender mocked for his comical, yet dedicated, display
15/12/21 11:56Fans on social media have mocked Ruben Dias' bizarre bit of defending after the Portuguese star was seen 'glitching out' in Man City's 7-0 win over Leeds on Tuesday.
'Everything he touched was magic': Joleon Lescott lauds Kevin De Bruyne and says Man City star 'did not miss a beat' in thrashing of Leeds after netting twice... as Owen Hargreaves claims his thumping second goal was reminiscent of Steven Gerrard
15/12/21 00:39The 30-year-old Belgium international netted twice as Pep Guardiola's men ran out 7-0 winners to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Pep Guardiola hails 'phenomenal' Kevin De Bruyne for getting back to his best with a classy double in Manchester City's 7-0 thrashing of Leeds - as he admits playmaker 'struggled' at the start of the campaign
15/12/21 00:03Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in Manchester City's 7-0 demolition of Leeds on Tuesday night. And Pep Guardiola believes the Belgian is slowly finding his feet after a tough start to the campaign.
'That is the best team in the Premier League right now': Owen Hargreaves lauds 'unbelievable' Manchester City and claims their hammering of Leeds 'wasn't a fair fight'... as Peter Crouch says Premier League champions 'STRANGLED' Marcelo Bielsa's men
14/12/21 23:18The reigning Premier League champions went four points clear at the top of the table after hammering Marcelo Bielsa's men 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints with fans 
Paul Pogba pays Patrice Evra a visit as Man United legend steps up preparations for MMA debut Evra, 43, called it a day on his football career in 2019 
Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' after ex-West Ham star accused of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts'
Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING
Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says ex-Liverpool star can BITE him
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Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn sends message on necklace
EXCLUSIVE TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
Revealed: The HUGE amount that Chris Eubank Jr could lose after he failed to make weight for Conor Benn fight - after already being fined for egg-slap
Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits
New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
