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05 Sept 2025

WATCH: Former Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher says 'I'm not an England fan, I'm Irish'

WATCH: Former Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher says 'I'm not an England fan, I'm Irish'

Filmed by BBC celebrating Manchester City's fourth Premier League title in a row at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Noel Gallagher left the BBC in no doubt about where his allegiances lie away from his hometown.

After the final whistle, the lifelong Manchester City fan and former Oasis singer and guitarist was speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about the significance of City's title victory.

"It means we are now out on our own as, you know, the greatest club side in England," he said.

"No one's done four [titles] in a row. It puts us above Liverpool, Man United, and Arsenal - and much deserved. It's been a great season, and we're not even at our best apparently!"

Praising Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden, who scored two on the day in the game against West Ham, Gallagher was then asked by the interviewer if he cares "how he plays for the England in the Euros this summer?"

"I'm not an England fan, I'm Irish," Gallagher replied. "Good night!"

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