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Avram Grant watching as Chelsea's Didier Drogba is sent off during the Champions League final against Manchester United last week. (Reuters) Last update - 17:53 25/05/2008 Report: Avram Grant favorite for manager at Manchester City By Haaretz Service Tags: Avram Grant, Manchester City  Israeli soccer coach Avram Grant, whose stint as manager at English club Chelsea FC came to an abrupt end Saturday, is the favorite to take over at Manchester City, British newspaper The Times reported Sunday. Grant was fired by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on Saturday, three days after the team were beaten in the Champions League final by Manchester United. Grant, who replaced Jose Mourinho at Chelsea eight months ago, also saw his team place second to United in the English Premier League. City are looking for a replacement for their manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has fallen from favor with club owner Thaksin Shinawatra. Advertisement According to The Times, Grant has impressed Shinawatra by taking Chelsea to the Champions League final and by coming second in the premiership. The report also says that Shinawatra "is further attracted by the dignity Grant has shown in difficult circumstances since taking over from Jose Mourinho last year." Meanwhile, Grant will reportedly receive a severance package worth over $10 million, following the termination of his contract at Chelsea. Related articles: Grant to receive over $10m in severance from Chelsea Grant's wife accuses British media: They're hungry for Avram's raw flesh Chelsea coach Avram Grant, wife receive anti-Semitic death threats Avram Grant: the man the Israeli media loves to hate Bookmark to del.icio.us   'Shampoo' meets 'Munich' New Adam Sandler film stars Mossad hit man turned hairdresser. Rehab (live) Report: Singer Amy Winehouse is to undergo drug rehab in Israel.   1.   Big Sooz 20:44  |  Hurrah 25/05/08   2.   Mistake 21:03  |  Joe 25/05/08   3.   Shlomo Scharf for Chelsea 21:13  |  Big Al 25/05/08   4.   Chris Linthwaite 04:41  |  Free Gilad Shalit 26/05/08

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