Manchester City
Enough is enough: It’s time for Guardiola to say goodbye to this experienced Man City star
Why Manchester City must offload Joe Hart this summer
Manchester City were by far the best English team last year as they clinched the Premier League title in styke. The Cityzens became the first club to amass a total of 100 points in a 38-game season, breaking numerous records on their journey.
Pep Guardiola surpassed expectations and has surely established himself as one of the best managers of all time. It took him just two seasons to take down records that were made a number of years ago.
Now, he must aim to make a build a strong title defence next season in an attempt to become the first manager to win the title consecutively since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson. The club are reportedly on the verge of signing Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez and Napoli midfielder Jorginho for a combined fee of around £108.5 million.
Joe Hart
But enough about the players coming in. Guardiola has a big decision to make about goalkeeper Joe Hart, who will return to training with the club after a loan spell with West Ham last season. Rewind two years back, and Hart was one of the best shot-stoppers in the world. He was England’s first-choice keeper as well as City’s main man between the sticks.
But things have only gone downhill for the 31-year-old since then. A disastrous Euro performance saw the goalkeeper lose his form, which in turn saw Guardiola sign Claudio Bravo to replace the West Ham loanee.
Bravo didn’t live up to the expectations and Guardiola eventually signed Ederson last year to take his place. The Brazilian has proven to be a stalwart and there’s no way either Bravo or Hart could start ahead of him next season.
To make matters worse, Hart didn’t enjoy the best of campaigns with the Hammers last season. He was mostly in and out of the squad with fellow teammate Adrian often replacing him in the goal. When you are a Premier League goalkeeper and are rotated on a regular basis, it only means you’re not good enough.
Hart made a total of 19 appearances last season, keeping just 4 clean sheets in that time. The Manchester City goalkeeper was only able to record a total of 53 saves in the league, although he did save a crucial penalty for the Hammers. The goalkeeper could successfully punch away merely 42% of the balls that came his way. Hart certainly doesn’t seem like the goalkeeper he once used to be.
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The goalkeeper’s loan spells with Torino and West Ham haven’t helped him rediscover his lost form. It’s obvious that Hart won’t star in the goal for Manchester City as long as Ederson and Bravo are at the club.
Hence, it would be feasible for the player and the club to part ways. Hart is still a talented goalkeeper who could certainly attract interest from a number of other clubs. It would be best for the veteran to leave the club on a high and search for pastures anew.
Leicester
Manchester City Women Player Ratings vs. Leicester: Khadija Shaw Brace Rescues Wasteful Leaders After Frustrating Display
Khadija Shaw’s late brace secured Manchester City an unconvincing 3-0 victory over resolute Leicester at the King Power Stadium, extending their WSL lead to six points. The Jamaica international was wasteful throughout before finally breaking through 16 minutes from time, with substitute Kerolin adding gloss with a stoppage-time third.
City dominated from the start but found Leicester’s defensive block impenetrable for 74 minutes. Shaw spurned multiple gilt-edged chances, hitting the side netting early and looping a header onto the roof of the net after the break. Vivianne Miedema was also repeatedly denied by inspired goalkeeper Janina Leitzig as City racked up 29 shots to Leicester’s two.
The breakthrough finally came when Shaw pounced on Celeste Boureille’s mistake to fire home. She added her second with a header in the 84th minute before Kerolin’s sublime finish in the 94th capped off City’s best-ever start to a WSL season.
Goalkeeper & Defence
Ayaka Yamashita (6/10): Had virtually nothing to do beyond passing to teammates. A training session for the Japanese keeper.
Kerstin Casparij (6/10): Never troubled defensively and got forward freely but didn’t significantly impact proceedings.
Jade Rose (6/10): The statistics of 29 shots to two tell the story. Precious little defending required.
Rebecca Knaak (7/10): Continues proving a handful in the air at both ends. Commanded the backline well.
Leila Ouahabi (7/10): Comfortable in possession and dealt with everything that came her way efficiently.
Midfield
Yui Hasegawa (6/10): Needed more style to her substance but played some nice touches to free teammates.
Laura Blindkilde Brown (6/10): Passing could have been quicker but stopped Leicester’s rare attacks with combative play.
Vivianne Miedema (7/10): Her first-half trickery came closest to unlocking Leicester’s dogged defence before her effectiveness waned.
Attack & Subs
Aoba Fujino (6/10): Ran at Leicester’s defence with wilful abandon but couldn’t bypass their low block.
Khadija Shaw (7/10): Missed a hatful before delivering when it mattered with two crucial goals. You only need a few seconds to have a successful game up front.
Lauren Hemp (6/10): Well shackled by Leicester’s doubled-up defence but assisted Shaw’s second.
Kerolin (8/10) ⭐: Added quality and dynamism off the bench. Got the crucial assist for Shaw’s opener before scoring a sublime late goal.
Andree Jeglertz’s side lacked creativity for long periods but his substitutions, particularly Kerolin, ultimately got the job done despite an unconvincing performance.
Arsenal Dragon
Chloe Kelly Opens Up on “Miserable” Manchester City Exit as She Reveals Arsenal Move “Exceeded Expectations”
Chloe Kelly has revealed her Arsenal transfer wasn’t just about playing time, it was crucial for her mental wellbeing after reportedly being “miserable” at the end of her Manchester City career.
The 27-year-old England forward spent six months on loan in North London last season before making the move permanent in summer, and hasn’t looked back. Speaking on Arsenal’s ‘Colney Carpool’ series, Kelly opened up about finding happiness at the Emirates while chasing more silverware.
“I came here to find happiness and to win but it has exceeded my expectations,” Kelly said. “I’m really grateful to Arsenal and I have a lot more to give for this club.”
Champions League Glory Still Burning
After winning the Champions League and Euros in 2025, Kelly enjoyed a near-perfect year. But rather than resting on those laurels, the former City star is hungry for more.
“It’s the best competition to play in. To win it was incredible but it makes you hungry for more success,” she explained. “At this club we strive for greatness and we were able to do that last season, but this season we want more.”
Her comments come as Arsenal navigate a difficult start to the current campaign, sitting well off the pace in the WSL title race despite their European success.
Ballon d’Or Recognition
Kelly’s exceptional 2025 earned her a first Ballon d’Or nomination, finishing fifth in the final placings behind Arsenal teammates Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo.
The ceremony provided a memorable moment when she found herself just seats away from childhood hero Ronaldinho. “I remember watching clips of him as a young girl and to be in the same room as him just a few seats down, it was special,” Kelly recalled.
Sports Personality Favourite
Kelly is now the frontrunner to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025, with the winner announced on December 18. The award would cap off a remarkable year that’s seen her transform from City misery to Arsenal happiness while collecting major trophies and individual recognition along the way.
Manchester City
Manchester City Install 10,000 Solar Panels Across Academy to Power Next Generation of Stars Sustainably
Manchester City are installing over 10,000 solar panels across their City Football Academy in an ambitious sustainability project that will offset the entire complex’s annual energy consumption.
The initiative, which includes nearly 3,000 panels already installed on the Joie Stadium roof, home to City’s women’s team, will power training sessions, recovery rooms and analytics suites where the next generation of stars are being developed.
Net Zero Carbon Target by 2030
The solar programme forms the centrepiece of City’s pledge to reach net zero carbon by 2030, encompassing everything from matchday waste to academy canteen food. According to the club’s sustainability report, the renewable energy system will power floodlights, treadmills and performance monitoring equipment entirely without fossil fuels once fully operational.
City currently sit 28th in the Pledgeball League but are positioning themselves as leaders in football sustainability. The project includes complementary measures like compostable packaging, water-efficient landscaping and spaces designed to support biodiversity from bees to bats.
The academy has already produced stars like Phil Foden, Nico O’Reilly and Rico Lewis using traditional energy sources. City believe this sustainable infrastructure will help develop future talent whilst simultaneously addressing football’s global carbon footprint.
Practical Benefits Beyond Green Credentials
The solar installation provides tangible advantages beyond environmental benefits. The energy generated buffers against energy price volatility and could be redirected to the Etihad Stadium during peak demand periods. Few European clubs operate training complexes powered so extensively by renewable energy, giving City a competitive edge.
Manchester’s famously grey weather presents challenges for solar output, but City have integrated the panels into a wider energy strategy with efficiency measures and smart-grid management. The club remains confident the academy will stay powered sustainably year-round despite seasonal variations.
The project sends a message to young players that innovation off the pitch matters as much as brilliance on it. Every sprint, pass and tactical drill will be indirectly powered by the sun, with the next generation learning about resilience and responsibility alongside their football development.
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