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– Chelsea must beware a Man City backlash this weekend after the reigning champions were humbled by Southampton last time out. The 3-1 defeat will have prompted Roberto Mancini into reading the riot act to his players and expect them to come out firing at the Etihad on Sunday. – Yaya Toure has stepped […]
Any lingering hopes of a charge towards the title evaporated yesterday as City lost 3-1 away at Southampton, leaving United with the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 12 points with victory over Everton today. It was the first time under Roberto Mancini that City have been so comprehensively […]
After putting Southampton 1-0 up against Manchester City, James Puncheon celebrated by pretending to wipe his backside. Last month, during his side’s 0-0 draw with Everton, he ran off the pitch to go to the toilet. “All the players have given him some stick about it — but he said it was better he did […]
Southampton v Man City, Saturday 17:30 – Southampton will have been left disappointed with a 2-2 draw after they fought back against Wigan only to be denied all three points by a last minute goal by the Lactics. – At 17 years old, defender Luke Shaw continues to draw admiring glances from many of […]
QPR v Man City, 19:45 Loic Remy marked his QPR debut with a goal to earn QPR a point against West Ham in their last league match. Remy was also the hardest working player on the pitch for QPR, covering 6.31 miles in total and showing the fresh impetus that new signings can […]
Carlos Tevez’s Manchester City future has been put in doubt yet again after he revealed yesterday he’d rather be playing for Boca Juniors today than playing at the Etihad against Fulham. Tevez has repeatedly spoken of his unhappiness at Manchester City, with it reaching a climax last season when he went on holiday, against the […]
Ivory Coast international star footballers Yaya Touré, Kolo Touré, Drogba, Gervinho and Kalou talk about the Africa Cup of Nations, what makes it so special and unique and what African football really represents to the people of Africa.
Man City v Fulham, Saturday 3pm Manchester City kept within touching distance of league leaders Manchester with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal last weekend Edin Dzeko and James Milner were on target for the blues in that game. Dzeko’s tenth of the season means he is now averaging a goal every 96 minutes and 30 […]
Arsenal v Man City, Sunday 16:00  – Arsenal fell to a lethargic 1-1 draw against Southampton at the Emirate last week, in a performance that will have done little to quell criticism that this talented team struggles to maintain consistent form. Arsene Wenger will be looking to his players to step up to the plate […]
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The decision by Trafford Borough Council to deny Manchester City the opportunity to build a fence around their training facility in Carrington high enough to block out the camera lenses of snooping photographers has turned out to be a rather damaging one. Cameramen can sit in a tree on a public footpath and take snaps […]
Norwich v Man City, Saturday 15:00 Norwich’s tough run of Christmas fixtures continues with a visit from Man City on Saturday, after facing a rampant Chelsea side on Boxing Day. Norwich will feel pleased though that they managed to keep the scoreline to 1-0. Sebastian Bassong came close with a late header, while […]
Man City v Reading, Saturday 15:00 – Man City rebounded in some style from their disappointing loss to bitter rivals Man Utd last week with a fine 1-3 win away to Newcastle. Samir Nasri in particular shone before being injured following an under-par showing against the Red Devils, whilst Yaya Toure produced a performance […]
Following his sending off in a vital Premier League game for Manchester City against Arsenal, it appeared as though Mario Balotelli had played his last game for the blues. “Mario should have been sent off after 20 minutes,” Roberto Mancini said after the game. “I’ve finished my words for him. I’ve finished. I hope, for […]
No Vidic (best defender), no Anderson (in form midfielder), incorrect offside decision, not being awarded a penalty – a lot of things didn’t go in Manchester United’s favour, but here’s a look at what did help them in their derby victory over Manchester City. Ferguson’s team selection was spot on When Scholes and Fletcher didn’t […]
Playing Catch-up (Points / Position) This graph clearly indicates just how far Manchester City have come in a short space of time. Whilst Manchester United have remained constantly inside the top three, their near-neighbours have been transformed from perennial strugglers into the champions of England. Recent Meetings The derby games from last season will long […]
Manchester City may have produced another abject European display at Borussia Dortmund in midweek, but their ability to pick up points in the Premier League cannot be called into question. Ahead of the visit of near-neighbours and title rivals Manchester United, I thought I’d take a look at just how invincible Roberto Mancini’s men have […]