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People nevertheless still say “Manchester City are a team” (and that sounds correct to my UK ear).
by thom 4y ago
People nevertheless still say “Manchester City are a team” (and that sounds correct to my UK ear).
- mike-the-mikado 4y agoI suspect that you are younger than me (59) and that you have been influenced by US usage.
- davidmurdoch 4y agoYounger than you and in the US and I don't know anyone who would use "are" here.
- fenomas 4y agoSure, and they sometimes say "Manchester City is lined up on the field." There's no single rule, it's a question of what's emphasized.
- thom 4y agoI don’t think that is at all common in English English.