- Club World Cup updates from the 6pm GMT kick-off in Jeddah
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Manchester City won the lot last season – Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup – but becoming club world champions in Saudi Arabia this week would complete the full set following their all-conquering 2022-23 campaign.
Under normal circumstances this semi-final against Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan, who edged past León of Mexico to reach this point, is a match Pep Guardiola’s side would approach with cast-iron confidence. But City’s recent form has been rather less than all-conquering and their Japanese opponents may fancy staging an upset against a side held to a draw by Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Continue reading…Club World Cup updates from the 6pm GMT kick-off in JeddahTop 100 male footballers 2023 | And you can drop Luke a mailManchester City won the lot last season – Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup – but becoming club world champions in Saudi Arabia this week would complete the full set following their all-conquering 2022-23 campaign.Under normal circumstances this semi-final against Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan, who edged past León of Mexico to reach this point, is a match Pep Guardiola’s side would approach with cast-iron confidence. But City’s recent form has been rather less than all-conquering and their Japanese opponents may fancy staging an upset against a side held to a draw by Crystal Palace on Saturday. Continue reading…
