Manchester City took a major step towards retaining their Premier League title with a 1-0 win over second-placed Chelsea on Saturday, opening up a 13-point lead at the top of the table for Pep Guardiola`s side.

Kevin de Bruyne's goal helps Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0, go 13 points clear on top

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will miss Friday`s FA Cup third-round match away to fourth-tier Swindon Town after testing positive for COVID-19, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Pep Guardiola to sit out of Man City's FA Cup clash against Swindon Town after positive COVID test

During the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City, furious Arsenal fans hurled plastic bottles and toilet rolls at City's players. The incident happened when Rodri was celebrating after scoring the winner at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (January 1).

Watch: Furious Arsenal fans throw bottles at Manchester City players after Rodri winner

Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo says he suffered facial injuries when he was assaulted by a gang of burglars who "tried to hurt" his family. The Portugal international posted a picture on Instagram on Thursday evening, which showed a cut above his right eye.

Manchester City's defender Joao Cancelo claims to have suffered facial injuries in assault

Manchester City beat Brentford 1-0 on Wednesday to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to an ominous eight points as title rivals Chelsea conceded a last-gasp equaliser at home to Brighton.

Premier League: Manchester City beat Brentford to extend lead by 8 points, Chelsea held by Brighton

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will sit out Saturday's Premier League game at home to Manchester City after testing positive for COVID-19, the club said on Wednesday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to miss Manchester City game after COVID-19 positive test

Spanish forward Ferran Torres has left Manchester City and completed a permanent move to LaLiga side Barcelona, the two clubs said on Tuesday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but British and Spanish media reported that Barcelona would pay around 55 million euros ($62.

Barcelona sign Spanish forward Ferran Torres from Manchester City

Manchester City opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a first half demolition of Leicester in a thrilling 6-3 win as Arsenal and Tottenham were also comfortable winners on Sunday.

Premier League: Manchester City score six past Leicester, Arsenal, Spurs register win in their matches

Covid-hit Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Wolves on Sunday after the Premier League rejected their request to postpone the game as Manchester City put struggling Newcastle to the sword.

Premier League: Covid-hit Chelsea held by Wolves, Man City crush Newcastle United 4-0 to stay at top

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was forced to cancel a pre-match press conference on Friday after returning an inconclusive coronavirus test result. Guardiola must now await the result of a follow-up PCR test before finding out if he will be able to lead the English champions for Sunday's trip to Newcastle.

Manchester City's Boss Pep Guardiola cancels press conference after inconclusive COVID-19 test

Manchester City powered four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Kevin De Bruyne inspired a 7-0 rout of Leeds just hours after clubs were given strict new measures to curb the threat of the coronavirus on Tuesday.

Premier League: Manchester City thrashes Leeds 7-0 for seventh straight win- WATCH

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urged his players to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and advised them to be careful amid a surge in cases in the United Kingdom.

Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots amid scare

Raheem Sterling scored his 100th Premier League goal as the Manchester City forward's penalty fired the leaders to a 1-0 win against 10-man Wolves on Saturday. Sterling netted from the spot in the second half at the Etihad Stadium to clinch City's sixth successive league victory.

Premier League: Raheem Sterling scores 100th Premier League goal as Manchester City beat Wolves

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has been voted the Premier League's manager of the month for November 2021 on Friday. Guardiola claims the award after a month in which Manchester City won all three Premier League matches.

Premier League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wins manager of the month for 10th time

Reigning champions Manchester City claimed top spot in the Premier League for the first time this season as Bernardo Silva scored twice in a 3-1 victory at Watford on Saturday.

Premier League: Bernardo Silva strikes twice as Man City go top of table after comfortable win vs Watford

Chelsea`s lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to a point after they were held at home by Manchester United while rivals Manchester City beat West Ham United 2-1 on Sunday.

Premier League: Chelsea lead cut after draw with Manchester United, Man City beat West Ham

Goals in the second half from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus helped Manchester City beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 2-1 in the Champions League. With this win, Manchester City sealed the spot in the last 16 on Wednesday.

Champions League: Gabriel Jesus' late strike helps Man City edge past PSG by 2-1 margin

Kevin De Bruyne has been ruled out of Manchester City's clash with Everton and next week's Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain after testing positive for coronavirus, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne tests positive for COVID-19: Pep Guardiola

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been charged with two additional counts of rape and now faces six allegations, police said on Tuesday. Mendy has been summoned to appear at Stockport Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, the police force in the northern English county of Cheshire said.

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with 2 more counts of rape

After stumbling to a defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League, Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that he believes that he can turn the fortunes around for the Red Devils.

Want best for Manchester United, I can turn the season around, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were able to dominate rivals Manchester United in their 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Saturday by simply keeping them away from the ball with a relentless passing game.

'Best way to silence United is pass, pass, pass': Pep Guardiola on Manchester City dominance

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Friday refused to get caught up in the hype surrounding the weekend derby at Manchester United, saying it was special for the fans but was not like playing in a semi-final or final.

Premier League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola plays down hype ahead of Manchester derby

Manchester City got back to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Brugge to move to within sight of the Champions League knockout rounds although it was not a trouble-free night for Pep Guardiola`s side on Wednesday.

Champions League: Manchester City thrash Club Brugge 4-1 after slow start

Manchester City are completely focused on Wednesday`s Champions League group game against Club Brugge and will not have the weekend`s Manchester derby in the Premier League on the back of their minds, manager Pep Guardiola said.

Manchester City's game against Club Brugge more important than United, says Pep Guardiola

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