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THE DAILY SUN — EXCLUSIVE
MONDAY MAY 18 2026 | SPORTS EXTRA

SADLER'S 21ST SLIP-UP!

Man City's £80m wild child Correy Sadler spotted leaving Spinners Yard at 3:30 AM in middle of title run-in — as Donovan Reid weighs up World Cup call-up!

By MARK TOWNSEND, Chief Football Reporter in Manchester
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HE IS England's brightest young talent and Manchester City's undisputed wild child, but winger Correy Sadler proved once again that his explosive flair on the pitch is matched only by his high octane lifestyle off it.

Sadler, who turns 21 today, was snapped slipping out the back entrance of Ancoats hotspot Spinners Yard at 3:30 AM on Sunday Morning—right in the middle of City's high-stakes Premier League run-in just days before the team selectors finalise their World Cup rosters.

Dressed head-to-toe in oversized streetwear, complete with Layered Cuban links and a bucket hat, the Moss Side-born prodigy spent the early hours celebrating his milestone birthday in a private VIP booth surrounded by his entourage.

'GETTING AN EARLY HEAD START ON US LAWS'

Eyewitnesses inside the venue described the young winger as being at the centre of attention all night, completely unfazed by the title race pressure, or the looming national squad deadline.

"Correy walked into the VIP section like he owned the building" said one clubber who saw the star. "He had the DJ playing his own playlist at one point, throwing designer coats over the booth rail and laughing with women.

"He was bragging to people that he's turning 21, he's legally clear to tear up the nightclubs in America if he makes the plane. He kept yelling that he was getting a 'head start' before the summer."

PEP AND DONOVAN WATCHING CLOSELY

Sadler's off-pitch antics come at a critical moment for both club and country. While his match-winning performances for Manchester City have made him a national sensation, his fiery temper, reckless yellow card record, and flashy lifestyle have drawn sharp scrutiny from national team selectors.

With England manager Donovan Reid set to announce his official World Cup squad later this week, insiders suggest the former Manchester United enforcer is seriously second-guessing whether Sadler's raw talent is worth the off-field circus.

Reid—a strict disciplinarian shaped under Sir Alex Ferguson—has made no secret of his demand for absolute commitment and focus from anyone wearing the shirt.

A City insider revealed last night:
"Correy plays with complete freedom, and Pep Guardiola tolerates a bit of flair as long as the work rate is there on match day. But with national team call-ups on the line, he's playing with fire.

"Donovan Reid won't tolerate any player thinking they're bigger than the squad. Seeing Correy out partying until sunrise during the regular season is going to make Reid question whether the lad actually has the discipline required for a World Cup. Donovan is watching like a hawk."

Sadler's meteoric rise has been nothing short of sensational, yet as the selection deadline approaches, football pundits are asking the same question: Will Donovan Reid take a chance on City's reckless young prodigy, or will Sadler's big birthday blowout be the final nail in the coffin for his seat on the plane to North America?

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STATS CORNER *Player: Correy Sadler (Turns 21 Today)
   -  Position: Winger (LW/RW)
   -  Club: Manchester City
   -  Season Stats: 34 appearances, 14 goals,
       11 assists, 8 yellow cards, 2 suspensions