EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool fixtures

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has given his biggest hint yet that he will be staying at the Premier League club next season.

Guardiola has a contract with City until 2027, but there are widespread reports that this campaign could be his last at the Etihad Stadium.

However, it appears the Spaniard is planning to stay beyond the summer, speaking about the improvements to be made.

“We have to defend better in some departments,” Guardiola said ahead of City’s FA Cup game with Newcastle.

“Still, still, still, still we are not a complete team to compete, to be solid – that is the reality.

“We are in the process of many changes. We can learn quicker to make sure nothing is lost, to arrive in the last months with chances [to win something].

“But I’m pretty sure next season we’ll be better. I have no doubts about that.”

EPL: We’re not a complete team – Guardiola drops big hint on Man City future

Karim Benzema’s move from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal has now been confirmed, in what is a big blow to Al-Nassr’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo boycotted Monday’s Saudi Pro League clash at Al-Riyadh, as a protest over their lack of spending on transfers.

The 40-year-old is not happy that Al-Nassr is not getting as much support as the other clubs controlled by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, PIF.

Ronaldo has reportedly been aggrieved that Al-Hilal have a net spend £180 million higher than that of his own team since the 2022-23 season, when he arrived.

However, Al-Hilal have been allowed to sign Benzema, to boost their title ambitions.

They currently top the table by a single point ahead of Al-Nassr.

They are on course to hoover up a second league title in three years while Ronaldo remains without a major trophy in the Middle East.

Transfer: Ronaldo loses battle to stop Benzema’s move

Kwara United have intensified preparations for their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 32 encounter against Nasarawa United in Lagos.

The Harmony Boys held an intensive training session ahead of the game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Thursday.

The session, supervised by the club’s technical adviser Suleiman Ashifat, focused on tactical drills.

“The Harmony Boys, alongside their technical crew, showed resilience under the intense weather conditions, completing a 45-minute session filled with tactical drills,” Kwara United wrote on social media ahead of the game.

“Players responded positively to instructions from Head Coach Ashifat Suleiman, demonstrating readiness and determination ahead of the crucial away fixture.”

Kwara United are battling to avoid the drop in the NPFL this season.

The Ilorin club needs a win to boost their chances of escaping relegation.

NPFL: Kwara United step up preparation for Nasarawa United clash