CITY FIREWORK PLOT RUMBLEDAn attempt to set off fireworks outside Manchester City's hotel in the early hours before their Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain last week was foiled. They believe the logistics, finances and substantial risk involved for minimal reward mean the prospect makes little sense. There were knowing looks at the Etihad when the Premier League announced the initial inductees for their Hall of Fame last week. Despite Manchester City's decade of dominance, not one former player made the two-man automatic selections or the 23-man shortlist, on which fans will vote. City hold a long-standing belief that they are often overlooked for similar awards.

Source: The Nation May 03, 2021 06:56 UTC