Manchester City will host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling Carabao Cup semi-final encounter, a fixture that carries significant weight for both clubs as they chase domestic silverware and momentum for the remainder of their seasons. The Carabao Cup, often considered a gateway trophy, has increasingly grown in prestige, particularly for clubs aiming to establish dominance or signal resurgence. For Manchester City, the competition has long been a familiar hunting ground, while for Newcastle United, it represents a golden opportunity to cement their transformation into one of England’s elite football institutions. With tactical brilliance, squad depth, and high-stakes drama expected, this clash stands as one of the most anticipated fixtures of the domestic cup calendar. Manchester City enter the semi-final with a reputation as one of the most dominant teams in English football history, particularly under the stewardship of Pep Guardiola. The Catala...
Ruud van Nistelrooy did not have to wait long for his first official Premier League job. Leicester City have formally appointed the former Dutch international as their new manager. The 48-year-old recently received high accolades for acting as Manchester United's temporary manager following the dismissal of compatriot Erik ten Hag. He had an undefeated record at United (3-1-0) during his brief time on the Old Trafford bench, and the Foxes may have discovered a potential diamond in the making who might help them right the ship quickly. Van Nistelrooy previously managed Jong PSV, but stepped down due to a lack of support at the Philips Stadion. He now heads to King Power Stadium to face a fresh challenge. Ruud van Nistelrooy claims he called Enzo Maresca before accepting the LCFC position.📞. "I have to tell, when the interest arose, the first person I phoned was Enzo. He was very optimistic about it. He thoroughly enjoyed his time. When you hear stuff like this, you want to ...