Manchester City return to winning ways against Nottingham Forest

Manchester City put their recent disastrous spell behind them as they ended a seven-game winless streak by beating Nottingham Forest. First-half goals from Bernardo Silva and star man Kevin de Bruyne put Pep Guardiola’s side in command by the break, with Jeremy Doku adding a third 12 minutes after the interval. After six defeats and a 3-3 draw with Feyenoord that must have felt like a loss the delight at successfully reaching the finish line on this occasion was obvious.

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Liverpool down City to move nine points clear

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points and heaped more misery on fading champions Manchester City with a fully deserved victory at Anfield. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock after 12 minutes and a second half penalty from Mohamed Salah condemned City to another defeat as Pep Guardiola’s side continue to slip.

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Leicester appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as new manager

Leicester City have appointed former PSV Eindhoven boss Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. The Dutchman replaces Steve Cooper, who was sacked last weekend after just 12 Premier League matches in charge of the Foxes. He has signed a contract until June 2027 at the King Power Stadium. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks after he left his role as interim head coach at Manchester United following Ruben Amorim’s arrival.

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Amorim era at United begins with draw at Ipswich

Manchester United had to settle for a point at Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge despite striker Marcus Rashford providing the perfect start with his 81-second opener. Omari Hutchinson levelled for Ipswich before the break, with United keeper Andre Onana twice denying Liam Delap with stunning saves. It was a disappointing outcome for Amorim as his side struggled to contain Ipswich at times and found the home defence in defiant mood when it did seem an opportunity would come.

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Leicester City sack manager Steve Cooper

Leicester City have sacked manager Steve Cooper with the club 16th in the Premier League after 12 games. The Foxes were beaten 2-1 by a Chelsea side managed by former boss Enzo Maresca on Saturday – a defeat which left them two points above the relegation zone. Cooper took over from Maresca in the summer after the Italian had led Leicester to the 2023-24 Championship title and promotion back into the Premier League.

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