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Steph Houghton’s last gasp goal secures a point for Manchester City Women

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MANCHESTER CITY WOMEN 2, BRISTOL CITY WOMEN 2

It has been a difficult week for Manchester City’s Women’s team captain Steph Houghton, but she put her troubles behind her for 90 minutes to score a last minute equaliser after it seemed for long periods that Bristol City women would be recording a shock win at the City Football Academy Stadium.

Manchester City boss and players bring festive cheer to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

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Pep Guardiola joined Manchester City Club captains Vincent Kompany and Steph Houghton as they spread some Christmas cheer during a visit to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Every young person in the hospital was hand delivered a gift as teams of City squad players split up into small groups with hundreds of presents to make their way around.

Five young fans were selected by the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity to enjoy an extra treat as they took part in a City themed foosball tournament with Guardiola, Kompany and Houghton.

Commenting on the visit, Kompany said: “This is my ninth visit to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and every year I’m blown away by the spirit and bravery of all the young people we meet. It’s a difficult time of year to be spending in hospital, but the staff and volunteers do an amazing job and hopefully the children have all enjoyed today.”

Manchester City Women’s captain Steph Houghton signs contract extension

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Steph Houghton will be staying with Manchester City Women for the long term after the club announced that their captain would be extending her contract. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed, but the 29-year-old central defender, who has won every domestic honour with the club since joining in January 2014 and was awarded an […]