Double complete: City Women make history
Manchester City Women completed a historic domestic double with a commanding 4–0 win over Brighton in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday (4). Bunny Shaw was at the heart of it, delivering a performance that sealed Champions League football returning to the club next season. This is the first time the women's team has done the double, and it comes with the emotional weight of manager Dario Vidosic having dedicated the campaign to his late father. The job is done.
Squad planning: who stays, who goes
The summer window chatter is heating up. Bernardo Silva is reportedly a free agent after his contract ended and is pushing for a move to Barcelona. Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe are said to have opened talks over John Stones (1). On the incoming side, City are linked with Morgan Rogers and have also been following Rodri's situation ahead of potential midfield reinforcements. Max Alleyne could head to Watford on loan (1).
Youth watch: Sangare making waves
Keep an eye on Mahamadou Sangare. The French striker was joint-top scorer in the UEFA Youth League this season and is being talked up as the next name to watch from the academy pipeline (3). With the first team potentially needing attacking depth, his timing could be perfect.
World Cup: Álvarez cleared, 19 City players heading out
Former City forward Julián Álvarez has been cleared by Argentina's medical department after injury concerns and trained normally with the squad on Monday ahead of the World Cup (2). He's one of 19 City players, past and present, set to feature at the tournament. That's a lot of mileage, and the worry among supporters is how battered the squad will be when next season starts.
Fan reactions
Supporters are already doing the maths on what the summer exodus could look like, with threads popping up about Kalvin Phillips potentially rejoining Sheffield United and Villa slapping a £100m price tag on Morgan Rogers. There's also a nostalgic buzz around Pep's 10-year anniversary at the club, celebrated with fan art and a deep dive into how refereeing decisions might have tilted the Premier League table this season. See the cartoon tribute here.
