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The Toffees finished the clash against their city rivals as the dominant force — and Keane says the squad are intent on building on this display in their remaining five Premier League games of the campaign.

According to Diario Gol, the France international does not want the controversy of leaving his current club for their inner - city rivals as he hopes to avoid drama with his eventual exit, and that he's informed Real of his dilemma.

Not exact matches

The deal would see Beijing take a firmer grip of Hong Kong's transport hub, even as the city's once world - leading port loses ground to rival ports on the mainland.

Amazon is expected to choose a city that will help it recruit top talent to stay competitive with rivals such as Alphabet Inc's Google.

Just as importantly, his work on the distribution of electricity led to the world's first power plant in New York City (though his technology choice, direct current (DC), was eventually surpassed by the alternating current approach (AC) championed by rival inventor, Nikola Tesla).

As tech publication CNET notes, YouTube TV has distinguished itself from its TV - streaming rivals by offering local network TV affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC in all of the regions it now serves (except Dallas), even though the service is not available in as many U.S. cities its rivalAs tech publication CNET notes, YouTube TV has distinguished itself from its TV - streaming rivals by offering local network TV affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC in all of the regions it now serves (except Dallas), even though the service is not available in as many U.S. cities its rivalas many U.S. cities its rivals.

Lyft has expanded its on - demand ride - hailing service to 54 new U.S. cities Thursday as it tries to push deeper into the Midwest, East, and Southern states and take market share away from rival Uber.

Matt Therian of Renaissance Capital, an IPO research firm based in Greenwich, Conn., noted that Zipcar has a relatively «capital intensive» business model, but its strong brand image and its head start in the car - sharing market — where it competes in some markets with for - profit rivals and such nonprofit entrants as Chicago's iGo and the San Francisco area's City Car Share, in addition, of course, to traditional rental incumbents like Hertz HTZ, -9.08 % and Avis Budget Group CAR, -11.56 % — give it an inside track with investors.

Leominster and Fitchburg are known together as twin cities but are also rivals in football.

Virgil's Aeneid even fitfully rivaled the Exodus of the Children of Israel as an archetypal story of flight into the wilderness in order to found a new city.

Man United beat West Brom 2 - 1 at the Hawthorns this afternoon as Jose Mourinho's closed the almighty gap between them and their rivals Man City at the top of the table.

However, they will have to go up against cross city rivals Everton if they want to snare his signature, as the Toffees look for a long term replacement for Tim Howard.

The Red Devils currently sit in fifth place in the Premier League table with three games remaining, as they trail rivals Manchester City by four points in the race to secure a top - four finish.

Brighton's remaining fixtures, however will encourage rivals, as their remaining matches include trips to Burnley, Manchester City and Liverpool as well as a home tie against Manchester United.

If the report is right about their targets and the Spanish club is successful then the Gunners have nothing to worry about as it will actually weaken our Premier League rivals, with Man City striker Sergio Aguero, Man United keeper David De Gea and Chelsea forward Eden Hazard on the list.

Ronald Koeman will be delighted with his team after a stellar performance, while Guardiola will undoubtedly be left furious as City capitulated and showed their vulnerabilities again as they fall behind their Premier League title rivals.

After Arsenal seemingly agreed to sell another contract rebel, Oxlade - Chamberlain to one of our biggest Premier League rivals, it would now not surprise Arsenal fans if they also decided to cash in on the sale of Sanchez to Man City as their next deal, which will leave very little time for Wenger to bring in replacements...

At least Ramsey, as reported by The Guardian, the midfielder was sounding upbeat about the chances of the Gunners doing just that, despite the fact that out next opponents are the league leaders Leicester City who are in fine form and are coming to north London having produced a great away display to put another title rival Man City to the sword.

Aside from crashing out of the Champions League against Liverpool, City saw their title celebrations postponed last weekend as rivals Man Utd picked up a 3 - 2 win.

Nevertheless, Mourinho was ultimately vindicated in his choice to make the swap, as his side secured all three points to remain within five points of rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League table.

On Wednesday, our men's rugby league 1st team proved that the city was ours as they stormed ahead to their first win of the season in the Northern 1A — a 24 — 6 victory over our local rivals, UoM.

Or can we just worry about our other rivals like Man City knowing that the Spuds will bottle it at the end as usual.....

Spurs are ten points ahead of their rivals now as they won at Stoke City, and Cahill feels they're too good a side to let such a convincing lead slip.

Indeed, as Kluivert points out, United remain fifth in the table, and despite Manchester City's loss to title - chasing Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, they are six points behind their fierce local rivals.

He contributed two assists against Swansea City, before proving influential against Tottenham as the Gunners clawed back from a goal down to take a point from their vicious rivals.

As well as Swansea, Sky Sports report that a bid had already been rejected for the midfielder from rivals Leicester City, which was reportedly more valuable than the # 40M that the Toffees had bid for the Icelandic international, who managed nine goals and 13 assists in 38 league games last season as Swansea managed to avoid relegatioAs well as Swansea, Sky Sports report that a bid had already been rejected for the midfielder from rivals Leicester City, which was reportedly more valuable than the # 40M that the Toffees had bid for the Icelandic international, who managed nine goals and 13 assists in 38 league games last season as Swansea managed to avoid relegatioas Swansea, Sky Sports report that a bid had already been rejected for the midfielder from rivals Leicester City, which was reportedly more valuable than the # 40M that the Toffees had bid for the Icelandic international, who managed nine goals and 13 assists in 38 league games last season as Swansea managed to avoid relegatioas Swansea managed to avoid relegation.

However, City may have stolen a march on their rivals, as Manuel Pellegrini's side would be in a position to offer former Champions League winner Toure as part compensation for the powerhouse midfielder.

Man United beat Watford 4 - 2 at Vicarage Road tonight, as the Red Devils closed the gap on their rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League to five points.

Manchester United are mentioned as surprise contenders to rival Inter Milan for the signing of Manchester City star Yaya Toure.

As the report notes, it comes at a time when Walker is expected to seal his # 50m move to Manchester City, after Tottenham's Premier League rivals finally agreed to match their hefty valuation of the England international.

Should United end up drawing or losing the match, Lingard's miss will go down as one of the major turning points in a match that the Red Devils need to win in order to keep up the pressure on rivals Man City.

In turn, Jose Mourinho would undoubtedly have been a happy man, as he will now hope that it leads to a big run of results to close the eight - point gap on rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League table, while they also continue to make progress in Europe.

Manchester City have emerged as the new favourites to sign Atletico Madrid central defender Miranda, report the Mirror, with the Premier League title holders hoping to beat rivals Manchester United and Chelsea to the capture of the experienced Brazilian in what looks set to become one of the most keenly contested transfer battles of the January window.

Chelsea had just ended the 2014 - 15 season as double winners, having beaten London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Capital One Cup final before cruising to the Premier League title, eight points clear of runners - up Manchester City.

The England international has been linked with rivals such as Manchester City and Chelsea in recent times, and it may be that he is keen to keep his options open before signing a new deal at Anfield.

As already noted, with City so far clear at the top of the Premier League and with almost all their rivals in disarray, it could mean Guardiola can really focus on this competition like few other managers of English clubs have had the luxury of being able to do in recent times.

It's noted that he's valued at # 22m, as per his release clause, with Sky Sports originally reporting on City's interest, which goes hand - in - hand with the Sun's earlier claim that United want him too, thus setting up the transfer scrap between the two Premier League rivals.

Signing Aguero would be a major coup, but it's really questionable as to whether City would allow the prolific forward to make the move across the City to their direct and fierce rivals, as if he is to leave this summer, it would surely be preferable to see move abroad.

However, according to Cadena Ser, as noted by AS, it looks as though Atleti could find it difficult to keep hold of him with city rivals Real Madrid keen on raiding them for one of their top young talentas noted by AS, it looks as though Atleti could find it difficult to keep hold of him with city rivals Real Madrid keen on raiding them for one of their top young talentAS, it looks as though Atleti could find it difficult to keep hold of him with city rivals Real Madrid keen on raiding them for one of their top young talentas though Atleti could find it difficult to keep hold of him with city rivals Real Madrid keen on raiding them for one of their top young talents.

Young's first effort wasn't bad either, and while it's taken a while for him to find the back of the net, he certainly did so in style as he continues to play an important role for Mourinho and Man Utd this season as they hope to remain within firing range on rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League table.

The West London club's spending outlay was someway below arch title rivals Man City, who spent # 49m on Raheem Sterling (via Sky Sports), # 55m on Kevin de Bruyne (via BBC Sport), # 32m on Nicolas Otamendi (via BBC Sport) as well as bringing in Fabian Delph from Aston Villa and Patrick Roberts from Fulham.

Liverpool's rivals Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Man City all have two international goalkeepers competing for the position, but while Brad Jones has four caps for Australia, it's fair to say he's not of the same calibre as Petr Cech, Wojciech Szczesny, Victor Valdes or Willy Caballero.

Aguero will miss encounters with Leicester City, Watford, Arsenal and Hull City this month, handing Arsene Wenger a major boost as he won't have to deal with a full - strength title rival.

Man United concede a 94th minute goal against Leicester at the King Power Stadium this evening, as rivals Man City stretched the gap over the Red Devils to 13 points.

Arsenal will no doubt be hoping his exceptional form continues as they look to see out title rivals Manchester City.

The Red Devils have spent over # 200million on the likes of Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera since the Dutch boss replaced David Moyes at the helm last summer in an attempt to restore the club as genuine title challengers to the likes of Chelsea and fierce rivals Manchester City.

Three draws and a loss in their last eight games leave our north London rivals on the brink of failing to challenge Leicester City and as long as they do not win away at Chelsea tonight we will not have to endure their celebrations.

Given Ivan Perisic broke Milan hearts in the reverse fixture with a late equaliser, the red and black half of the city got their revenge as they remain in sixth place and two points ahead of their city rivals.

Shay Given has already started training with new club Manchester City, and now it appears as though Joe Kinnear has lost another of his best players to a Premier League rival.

As all the weekend action unfolded, however, there were plenty of other things for us Gooners to smile about, with EPL rivals Man City and Tottenham also failing to win their own games and punish us.