Erling Haaland took part in Manchester City training on Friday ahead of their Premier League clash against Brentford. The striker was granted the option of compassionate leave this week following the death of his close friend Ivar Eggja. When asked about Haaland’s availability during his press conference on Friday, Pep Guardiola said a late decision would be made over the 24-year-old. ‘It’s a tough moment for him and his family,’ Guardiola said. #footballfanarena #ffa #mancity #erlinghaaland #premierleague #trending #pepguardiola #football #transferwindow

EA Sports has introduced a list of new features and various game modes, and it is understandably irresistible to check out the player ratings. Manchester City duo Rodri and Erling Haaland share the top rating of 91, with fellow team-mate Kevin De Bruyne third with a 90 rating. Arsenal's Martin Odegaard joins Liverpool trio Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah with an 89 rating. #footballfanarena #ffa #mancity #erlinghaaland #EAsports #arsenal #duorodri #football

Manchester United chiefs Dan Ashworth and Omar Berrada have thrown their full support behind Erik ten Hag despite the club’s poor performance against Liverpool. Despite a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League, Ten Hag remained in his post over the summer thanks, in part, to his side’s unlikely FA Cup win over Manchester City. However, the pressure is firmly back on the Dutchman after a sluggish start to the season which has seen them fall to a late defeat against Brighton before being thumped 3-0 by Liverpool at Old Trafford. Both Ashworth and Berrada arrived over the summer as fresh appointments by Sir Jim Ratcliffe to change the club’s footballing structure. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #liverpool #mancity #eriktenhag #ashworth #berrada #facup #football

Michael Owen thinks Liverpool could well prove the biggest rivals to Manchester City in the Premier League title race this season after their dominant win against Manchester United. Liverpool looked at their rampant best at Old Trafford on Sunday as Arne Slot’s side cruised to a commanding 3-0 win against United. Luis Diaz twice took advantage of mistakes from Casemiro to score first-half goals before the brilliant Mohamed Salah, who set up both of Diaz’s efforts, added a third with yet another goal against the Red Devils. The result continues Liverpool’s perfect league start under new boss Slot, with City the only other team to have won their first three games of the season. #footballfanarena #ffa #michaelowen #liverpool #manchesterunited #mancity #luissuarez #premierleague #trending #football

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has urged the club to make three more signings if they want to compete with Manchester City in the title race. #arsenal #mancity #football #emmanuelpetit

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76. Eriksson, the first non-British manager of the England team, led the Three Lions to the quarter-finals at three major tournaments during his five-year spell in charge between 2001 and 2006. In January Eriksson said he had "at best" a year to live after being diagnosed with cancer. The Swede managed 12 clubs, including Manchester City, Leicester, Roma and Lazio, winning 18 trophies. #england #eriksson #mancity #leicester #roma #lazio #football

Paul Scholes would like to see Manchester United make an audacious bid to sign Manchester City hero Ilkay Gundogan – raising huge concerns over the club’s proposed move for Manuel Ugarte. United are believed to be close to wrapping up a deal to sign Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in what would be their fifth signing of the summer. The Uruguay international is expected to join the club on a permanent deal this summer for £51million or on loan with an obligation to buy next year. A midfielder has been high on the club’s list of priorities all summer but Scholes is convinced they are targeting the wrong profile of player. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #mancity #paulscholes #manuelugarte #football #transferwindow

Phil Foden has shattered the football world, outclassing Haaland and Rodri to claim the PFA Player of the Year award. With 19 goals and 8 assists, and leading Manchester City to their fourth consecutive Premier League title, Foden’s meteoric rise is a game-changer. Can he surpass the heights of last season? #football #fifa #foden #phil #philfoden #pfa #poty #england #premierleague #mancity #trend#footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa

Enzo Maresca isn’t playing Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer in his best position, according to Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle. Palmer was easily the Blues’ best player last season, scoring 27 goals and making 15 assists following a big money move from Manchester City. It was therefore a shock to see the England international have little impact in Chelsea’s opening game of the season on Sunday – a 2-0 home defeat to the Citizens. Under Mauricio Pochettino, Palmer mainly played as a No.10 and even when he started on the right wing he drifted inside, but in Maresca’s first match in charge, the attacking midfielder stayed out wide more. #footballfanarena #ffa #enzomaresca #mancity #michaelowen #mauriciopochettion #chelsea #trending #football

Ilkay Gundogan is set for a dramatic return to Manchester City after being frozen out at Barcelona. Following a stellar final season with Pep Guardiola, Gundogan’s stint at Barcelona has soured. Now, he’s pushing for an immediate move back to the Etihad, a scenario Guardiola is reportedly open to amid growing transfer speculation. #football #fifa #gündoğan #mancity #manchestercity #barcelona #blue #uefa #premierleague #blues #trend #footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa