Riyad Mahrez gives Man City transfer advantage as eight games shape Pep Guardiola's trophy hunt
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, September 24.
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Graeme Thomas looking forward to World Championship final
Graeme Thomas insists he is not reading too much into a tough semi-final which saw him claim a coveted spot in the men's single sculls final at the World Championships. The Preston rower came home in a time of 6:45.29, behind 2019 champion Oliver Zeidler, while Kiwi Jordan Parry claimed the last spot in Sunday's final by finishing third. Ad Thomas, 33, has continued his fine run since moving to the solo vessel having enjoyed a glittering career in men's quad and is now eyeing a maiden individual honour on the water.
Retired Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal has surgery for testicular cancer
Two-time Olympic skiing champion Aksel Lund Svindal underwent surgery after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, the Norwegian said on Saturday.
FIDE reprimands Magnus Carlsen for quitting match after one move but 'shares his deep concerns' about cheating in chess
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Alpine skiing- Norwegian Svindal diagnosed with testicular cancer
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Aksel Lund Svindal said he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Patrice Evra gives Man City new Champions League ultimatum after Erling Haaland signing
Manchester City have no excuses not to and win the Champions League now that Erling Haaland is at the club, ex-Manchester United defender Patrice Evra says.
Johnson: Wightman can emulate inspirational exploits of Farah and Ennis-Hill
Jake Wightman can spearhead the next generation of superstar British athletes after a sensational summer of middle-distance running saw him crowned world champion, claims Michael Johnson. Wightman, 28, shocked the field in July by storming past Norway's Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take 1500m glory in Oregon having finished a distant 10th in Tokyo last year.
Eight Man City fixtures in October could shape Pep Guardiola's trophy hunt
It would be more than fair to say that Manchester City have made an excellent start to the new season. Pep Guardiola's men have won five of their opening seven Premier League matches, as well as securing two victories in the Champions League. With the Blues unbeaten heading into October, things couldn't really be better.