As Pep Guardiola marks his 1000th game as a coach, the Manchester City boss faces an epic clash against Liverpool. From his humble beginnings with Barcelona 'B' to trophies with Bayern Munich and Manchester City, we take a numerical look at Guardiola's remarkable transformation of modern football. With a 71.57% win rate and an average of a trophy every 25 games, Guardiola is a legendary figure in the world of football.
While chaos ensues behind him, McLaren's Lando Norris takes a commanding victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, extending his lead in the championship. Alex Antonelli claims second place, followed by Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who overcomes a pit lane start and a puncture. However, championship contender Oscar Piastri's day is ruined when he receives a penalty for colliding with Antonelli. Tune in to the 5 Sports Extra commentary for a full breakdown of all the action.
Lando Norris secured a comfortable victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship. While Max Verstappen impressed with a masterful drive from the pit lane to secure second place, Norris proved untouchable at the front. Meanwhile, a chaotic race saw multiple incidents and penalties for other top drivers, making it a difficult day for them and strengthening Norris' position in the championship.
Despite a rocky start to the season, Liverpool are hoping to turn things around with two consecutive victories and secure a statement win against Manchester City this upcoming Sunday. However, the Reds have also turned their attention towards the January transfer window, with speculations of possibly recalling one of their loanees due to underperformance. Amidst all of this, the club is reportedly working on new deals for young midfield talents Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, who have impressed during their time with the team so far.
IPL fans were eagerly awaiting the big trade deal of the off-season and it has finally arrived! All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson are at the heart of this trade between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. There was a twist in the deal as RR initially demanded the inclusion of another player in addition to Jadeja. However, the twist was revealed as Samson's move to CSK will be accompanied by the inclusion of promising all-rounder Sam Curran. All eyes are now on the official completion of the deal and whether or not Ruturaj Gaikwad will continue to lead CSK. Additionally, the possibility of a mini auction in December for Samson adds further intrigue to this blockbuster trade deal.
In an intense Premier League match, Manchester City dominated Liverpool with goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Nico Gonzalez resulting in a 3-0 victory. While Liverpool had a few close chances, City's energy and skilled performance ultimately secured the win. The standout player of the game was City's 19-year-old winger Jeremy Doku, who scored a sensational goal and proved to be a constant threat to the opposition's defence. Overall, this impressive win has pushed Manchester City up to second place in the league table.
After experiencing technical setbacks, Max Verstappen made an incredible comeback at the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver started from the pit-lane with a new engine and set-up, but managed to make his way to fifth place by the end of the race. This was after qualifying in 16th, making it the first time in his career that he failed to progress through Q1 on merit. Fans and pundits were in awe of Verstappen's determination and skill on the race track.
23-year-old Belgian winger, Jeremy Doku, will reach a major milestone as he makes his 100th appearance for Manchester City against Liverpool. Doku joined the club in 2023 and has become a key player for manager Pep Guardiola. The versatile player has contributed 16 goals and 24 assists in his previous 99 appearances for the club. Fans can now purchase his official #11 shirt to commemorate this achievement.
The IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is interested in getting Rajasthan Royals' captain and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson during the upcoming trading window before the Indian Premier League 2026. CSK has expressed its interest in procuring Samson and is hopeful that he will join their team. Samson has represented RR for 11 years and expressed his desire for a change, while CSK's Jadeja and Curran have both been a part of other IPL franchises in the past.
The long-awaited trade between the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings for Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja seems to be finally materializing, with a surprise twist. The two franchises are likely to trade not only the two star players, but also include English all-rounder Sam Curran as a third player in the deal. This would make it one of the most high-profile trades in the history of the Indian Premier League. However, this deal is yet to be finalized as the teams will have to go through the official process set by the IPL governing council.