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Jack Brain

Jack Brain

Sports Journalist · 311 articles

Editor of Read Man City. Writer for Fresh Press.

A tribute to Joe Hart, City’s Joey Hart
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A tribute to Joe Hart, City’s Joey Hart

10 years, 348 appearances, four trophies, four Golden Gloves; Hart’s contribution to the club is unquestionable. But, unfortunately, it had to come to an end this summer. New manager Pep Guardiola never envisaged Hart in his long-term plans and it was better for the Englishman’s career that he move on earlier rather than spending a […]

City might have moved for Wilshere
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City might have moved for Wilshere

Arsenal have rebuffed interest in taking Jack Wilshere on loan from a team who they consider to be a top four rival, according to the Daily Telegraph. Wilshere has been allowed to leave the Gunners on loan this season after falling out of favour at the Emirates. A string of long-term injuries has hampered his […]

Who was your Man of the Match against West Ham?
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Who was your Man of the Match against West Ham?

A sumptuous first-half performance was almost overshadowed by a second-half collapse before Raheem Sterling sealed a 3-1 win for Manchester City over West Ham. Pep Guardiola’s side go into the first international break of the season at the top of the Premier League, having won their opening three games. Despite slackening off in the second […]

Interview with Euan McTear on Claudio Bravo
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Interview with Euan McTear on Claudio Bravo

After Claudio Bravo became Manchester City’s ninth signing of the summer transfer window, we spoke to journalist Euan McTear on what City fans could expect from the latest addition to their squad. 1. A lot of City fans are upset that this signing will end Joe Hart’s time at the club. Is there reason to […]

Opposition View: West Ham (H)
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Opposition View: West Ham (H)

Ahead of Sunday’s clash with West Ham at the Etihad, we spoke to Read West Ham editor Michael Oliver about the Hammers’ prospects, recent forms, and players to watch out for. Here’s the full interview. 1. West Ham suffered an embarrassing defeat to Astra Giurgiu on Thursday night. Do you think that will affect their […]

Three players that City should sign from Leicester
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Three players that City should sign from Leicester

With just seven days left of the summer transfer window, we have decided to do a daily feature of ‘Three Players that City should sign from [insert team name here]’. Our second day features with Claude Puel’s Southampton, who impressed in the Premier League last season and are underdogs going into this campaign. The first […]

Three players that City should sign from Southampton
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Three players that City should sign from Southampton

With just eight days left of the summer transfer window, we have decided to do a daily feature of ‘Three Players that City should sign from [insert team name here]’. Our second day features with Claude Puel’s Southampton, who impressed in the Premier League last season and are underdogs going into this campaign. Yesterday’s edition […]

Bravo lands in Manchester ahead of City medical
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Bravo lands in Manchester ahead of City medical

Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has been pictured at Manchester Airport ahead of his proposed move to Manchester City. Twitter: Welcome to @manairport @C1audioBravo #flymanchester https://t.co/sBn0RSol1H (@manairport) His current club, Barcelona, revealed on Saturday night that there was an agreement in place for his transfer. Twitter: FC Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernández: “We have the beginning […]

City have 4th most valuable brand in football
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City have 4th most valuable brand in football

Recent figures have revealed that Manchester City have the fourth most valuable brand in world football, with a brand value of $905m (£687m). City are only beaten by Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona as well as arch-rivals Manchester United, who top the rankings with a value of $1.17b (£888m). The Sky Blues remain in […]

Three players that City should sign from West Ham
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Three players that City should sign from West Ham

With just nine days left of the summer transfer window, we have decided to do a daily feature of ‘Three Players that City should sign from [insert team name here]’. Our first day begins with Slaven Bilic’s West Ham, who impressed in the Premier League last season and are underdogs going into this campaign. While […]

Barcelona confirm Bravo agreement
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Barcelona confirm Bravo agreement

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez has confirmed that there is the ‘beginning of an agreement’ to sell goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to Manchester City. Twitter: FC Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernández: “We have the beginning of an agreement with Manchester City for Claudio Bravo” #FCBlive (@FCBarcelona) City have been closely linked with the 33-year-old since the […]

Opposition View: Stoke v Manchester City
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Opposition View: Stoke v Manchester City

Ahead of Saturday’s trip to the Britannia, where Pep Guardiola will get experience of a warm Saturday afternoon in Stoke, we spoke to The Sentinel’s Peter Smith about what the new manager can expect during his trip to Staffordshire. 1. How did Stoke perform in their opening day fixture against Middlesbrough? Certainly better in the […]