Former Ivory Coast captain Kolo Toure’s deep knowledge of Manchester City stands him in good stead in his new role as first-team assistant coach. The permanent appointment to Pep Guardiola’s back staff comes after Toure performed the same role during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Commenting on Toure’s appointment, Director of Football Hugo Viana said: “We’re delighted to permanently add Kolo to our first team coaching staff. “Not only does he bring his immensely precious experience…

Thembinkosi Lorch will look back on the match against Manchester City with fond memories despite the negative result. Unsurprisingly, the favourites, Manchester City, beat Wydad Casablanca 2-0 in their FIFA Club World Cup encounter played at the Lincoln Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening. Lorch, who’s on loan at Wydad from Mamelodi Sundowns, started the match alongside another South African forward, Cassius Mailula. The 31-year-old Lorch was rated the second-best player on the pitch by Sofascore, who put down a…

Manchester City’s U16 coach, Kolo Touré, has been drafted into their first-team coaching structure for the FIFA Club World Cup. Touré, 44, is expected to jet off to the United States with Pep Guardiola’s squad on Thursday. City saw a triple exit from Pep Guardiola’s dugout with the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. Juanma Lillo, Inigo Dominguez, and Carlos Vicens all left the Etihad, and the latter has since joined Portuguese club Braga as head coach. The former Ivory Coast…

Premier League club Manchester City has announced the signing of Algerian left back, Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 24-year-old has penned a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium meaning he would remain at the club until the summer of 2030. “An Algeria international, Ait-Nouri has established a reputation as one of the most exciting full-backs in the Premier League over the past five years with his productivity in the final third and ability to thwart opposition attacks,” reads City’s…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed huge concern over his “bloated” squad. The Cityzens’ first trophyless season since 2017 has Guardiola putting on his thinking cap and in conclusion, he’d rather work with a smaller squad despite City’s spending power. “I told the club I don’t want a big squad. I don’t want to put five, six players in the tribune, I don’t want that. I will quit,” said Guardiola, whose side was nowhere near its best during the…

Premier League side Arsenal has to contend with another second-place finish, which has infuriated their multitude of supporters. The Gunners have played second fiddle to Manchester City and Liverpool over the past three seasons, and in the process, cannot break away from the unwanted tag, the Bridesmaid of English football. Three seasons ago, Arsenal finished five points behind eventual winners Manchester City, and the following season, the two sides were separated by only two points as City edged their rivals.…