Manchester City star Phil Foden and his partner, Rebecca Cooke, celebrated the upcoming arrival of their third child with a lavish baby shower. The blue-themed party featured a balloon mountain, blue chocolate fountain, and other delectable treats. While the couple has yet to reveal the baby’s gender, the blue color scheme has sparked speculation that they may be expecting a baby boy.
Arsenal and Manchester City have a shared history, with 13 players having played for both clubs. These players include Niall Quinn, David Rocastle, Paul Dickov, David Seaman, Patrick Vieira, Nicolas Anelka, Kolo Toure, Gael Clichy, Emmanuel Adebayor, Bacary Sagna, Samir Nasri, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Gabriel Jesus.
Ahead of Arsenal’s match against Chelsea, manager Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence that his team can reclaim the lead in the Premier League title race, currently held by Manchester City. Arsenal has the opportunity to move four points clear of City with a victory, putting pressure on the reigning champions. Arteta believes it is advantageous for Arsenal to play before City, as it allows them to increase the pressure by winning their matches.
England footballer Phil Foden and his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca Cooke, are expecting their third child. The couple, who have been together since their teenage years, are already parents to son Ronnie, 4, and daughter True, 1. Rebecca, thought to be 22 years old, has kept a low profile throughout their relationship, with her Instagram account set to private.
Max George has alarmed fans after posting and deleting a selfie of himself with a badly bruised eye. The Wanted singer, 35, referenced a ‘punch in the face’ with his caption before removing the image. This incident follows Max’s withdrawal from a play due to ‘personal reasons’ and earlier injuries sustained in a diving accident.
talkSPORT’s Simon Jordan has criticized Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for complaining about fixture scheduling after the team’s FA Cup semi-final win. Guardiola had expressed frustration over playing three days after their Champions League exit, but Jordan believes it’s part of the sport’s demands and the team’s responsibility.
Jose Mourinho has criticized Mikel Arteta’s defensive strategy used in Arsenal’s goalless draw against Manchester City, claiming it’s not a sustainable approach to success. Mourinho believes the tactics, which saw Arsenal defend with a low block and five or six central defenders, are solely focused on defensive stability rather than innovation.
Despite Jackson’s missed opportunities in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, manager Pochettino continues to express support for the young striker. Jackson has scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists this season, proving his worth despite struggling at times. Pochettino acknowledges that Jackson needs time to adjust and improve, especially in situations where he has time to process his options. While Jackson’s role may shift to the left flank or as a second-choice center forward next season, his strong finishing abilities have been evident.
Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola embraced physicality in his team, leading to Manchester City’s Champions League triumph. Former Guardiola assistant Mikel Arteta has adopted a similar approach at Arsenal, focusing on defensive stability with players like Jakub Kiwior excelling in unconventional roles.
Portuguese star Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move to Arsenal, but Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has now hinted that it is unlikely. Arsenal has reportedly expressed interest in Silva, but Romano has stated that he has no information on any potential transfer. Manchester City is said to be reluctant to let Silva join a Premier League rival, and the player has a £50 million release clause.
