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Carlos Tevez: I want to win the Manchester City fans back

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:42:24 -0000

Carlos Tevez may be able to work out his differences with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini - but then his biggest task begins, in calming the angry Blue masses.

James Milner backs 'unbelievable' Joe Hart for England captaincy

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:25:01 -0000

Joe Hart has been backed to become the next England captain by two of his Manchester City team-mates. James Milner says that the goalkeeper has been "unbelievable" for the Blues this season.

Carlos Tevez set for Manchester City return

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:11:14 -0000

Manchester City rebel Carlos Tevez has been told he will readily be accepted back into the fold once he has cleared the air with manager Roberto Mancini.

Roberto Mancini hails returning Manchester City stars

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:13:22 -0000

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has hailed the return of the Toure brothers and Mario Balotelli as the Premier League title race reaches its key time.

Memo to Mancini: Signs are good with Yaya Toure and Mario Balotelli about to return

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:55:38 -0000

Manchester City fans have been getting a bit worried that the goals have dried up, just as the season starts to approach an exciting climax. There is no need for concern.

Video: Manchester City showing their title mettle, but Manchester United still set the standard, says Mancini

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:51:37 -0000

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini ramped up the pressure in the Great Manchester Title Race and then declared: "United are still better than we are."

Penalty agony for Manchester City's Toure brothers at the Africa Cup of Nations

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:03:13 -0000

Manchester City brothers Yaya and Kolo Toure suffered the agony of a sudden-death penalty shoot-out as Zambia defeated Ivory Coast to clinch their first Africa Cup of Nations crown.

Pablo Zabaleta hints at way back for Manchester City rebel Carlos Tevez

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:06:49 -0000

Carlos Tevez would be welcomed back by the players if he resolved his differences with City and returned to training this week.

Aston Villa 0 Manchester City 1: Match report

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:24:14 -0000

Joleon Lescott's 64th minute strike was enough to give Manchester City a crucial victory at Villa Park and move back two points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Aston Villa 0 Manchester City 1: Player ratings

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:22:14 -0000

See how Stuart Brennan rated the Blues after their crucial win at Villa Park.

Aston Villa 0 Manchester City 1: Picture gallery

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:18:13 -0000

Joleon Lescott scored the winner as Manchester City went back to the top of the league with a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa. See a selection of pictures from Villa Park.

Player Ratings: Aston Villa 0 City 1 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0000

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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini keen on Lady Luck

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:24 -0000

The message from Roberto Mancini is clear as he bids to get Manchester City’s travelling show back on the road: “I have learned from my mistakes.”

Video: Roberto Mancini challenges Manchester City star Micah Richards

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:51:44 -0000

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has again challenged Micah Richards to prove he is the best right-back in England.

Aston Villa v Manchester City: Video preview

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:54 -0000

Manchester City captain and defender Vincent Kompany (knee) should return for the Barclays Premier League leaders' trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.

Roberto Mancini cool over Manchester City's away day woes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:14:37 -0000

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has played down concerns about his team's away form ahead of Sunday's game at Aston Villa.

Manchester United reserves 2 Manchester City EDS 4

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:43 -0000

On a scale of priorities the Manchester Senior Cup ranks well down the list for both United and City, but on a damp, dull and freezing afternoon at Carrington the great rivals provided a feisty contest that could have graced any competition.

Manchester City man Patrick Vieira sees red over ref justice

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:17:17 -0000

Hard-hitting Patrick Vieira has come out fighting for Manchester City – and says he fears referees are in danger of killing the Premier League’s golden goose.

Manchester City eye top 10 spot in 'Money League'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:58 -0000

Manchester City are expected to break into the top 10 in the 'Money League' of the world's richest clubs next year, according to a new report.

Manchester City future in safe hands

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:37 -0000

Despite what the critics say, Manchester City's academy has not been abandoned, writes Stuart Brennan.

Manchester City set to unveil former Barca ace Ferran Soriano

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:07 -0000

Manchester City are set to name former Barcelona supremo Ferran Soriano as their new chief executive within the next six weeks.

England needs to be full of Hart

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:48:31 -0000

Joe Hart was typically diplomatic when asked if he would take the England captain’s job, if it was offered to him. “Wouldn’t you?” came the answer, before expressing his modest view that there are others ahead of him in the queue for the iconic role.

Gossip: Manchester City linked with Real Madrid defender

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:44 -0000

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Real Madrid centre-back Raul Albiol.

Pass master: David Pizarro could provide key title boost for Manchester City

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:17 -0000

David Pizarro, short-sleeved in a snow storm, had only a couple of minutes to show Manchester City fans exactly what they have got for the next three and a half months. He didn’t disappoint.

Mario Balotelli will be a superstar, says Yaya Toure

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45:41 -0000

Yaya Toure believes Mario Balotelli is the future – and the outrageous City ace fully agrees!

Record run setting Manchester City up for success

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:27:17 -0000

Manchester City are homing in on the Premier League title – after a record-breaking run of victories at the Etihad Stadium.

Now Manchester City can storm all the way to the title - Roberto Mancini

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:36:04 -0000

Manchester City have weathered the storm and are now just 14 games from glory. And manager Roberto Mancini believes that the Blues’ luck is turning after a month of bans, absences, injuries and cup exits.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart plays down England captaincy talk

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:50:31 -0000

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart admits he is flattered to be linked with the vacant England captaincy, but believes there are more obvious choices for the role.

Manchester City trip to Genoa for charity match is postponed

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:49:36 -0000

Manchester City have put plans to play a charity match in Genoa this week on hold due to the weather in Italy.

Three cheers for Roberto Mancini as Manchester City cavalry return

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:48:26 -0000

City will get a late, late Christmas present next week with three important players returning to strengthen the squad.

City v Fulham: Match Analysis

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:19:47 -0000

Kevin Keegan said the weight of the world would descend on the shoulders of Roberto Mancini and his men if they failed to win this match.

Joe Hart: Manchester City strikers Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko are perfect match

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:13:40 -0000

Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko are starting to click – and that spells trouble for the rest of the Premier League.

Adam Johnson: I didn't dive

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:57:20 -0000

Adam Johnson insists he did not take a dive to set up Manchester City's latest Barclays Premier League triumph.

Roberto Mancini offers hope to Carlos Tevez

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:51:40 -0000

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.

Manchester City 3 Fulham 0

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:35:20 -0000

Manchester City’s front two shrugged off concerns about their recent form to restore the Blues’ three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Player Ratings: City 3 Fulham 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:30:00 -0000

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Manchester City are out to put a spring in their step

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:41:55 -0000

City's beautiful football will bloom again as the season heads into spring. That’s the view of skipper Vincent Kompany who feels that the mud, wind and rain of the British winter have curtailed the free-scoring style which lit up the late English summer.

Carlos Tevez in Manchester City’s Premier squad

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:34:32 -0000

Carlos Tevez has been included in City’s Premier League squad until the end of the season, writes Stuart Brennan.

Blues can’t live on Silva service alone

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:20:11 -0000

After saying bye-bye to Yaya, and seeing Silva’s sparkle fade, City are in need of another hero to step up.

Kevin Keegan warns pressure will be really on if Manchester City fail to beat Fulham

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:53:50 -0000

Roberto Mancini is not cracking under the strain of City’s title chase.

Although one Blue is banging in the goals, Mancini may have to do unthinkable and play Carlos Tevez in bid to win the league

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:30:22 -0000

City may just have missed out on bringing one of Europe’s in-form strikers during the transfer window. Chief football operations officer Brian Marwood and Patrick Vieira watched from the stands on Sunday as John Guidetti netted a hat-trick for Feyenoord against old rivals Ajax.

David Pizarro can light up Manchester City midfield

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:17:15 -0000

David Pizarro was once called “the beacon that lights up Mancini’s midfield”.

Roberto Mancini admits: I didn’t prepare Manchester City well for trip to 'bogey team' Everton

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:12:42 -0000

Roberto Mancini laid the blame for last night’s defeat at Goodison Park squarely on his own shoulders.

Vincent Kompany backs Manchester City to recover from 'harsh' defeat

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:20:48 -0000

Vincent Kompany felt luck was against Manchester City at Everton but expects them to recover from their latest blow.

It’s an honour to get Manchester City’s famous No 8 shirt – David Pizarro

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:20:29 -0000

New boy David Pizarro has declared himself fit and ready to make his City debut against Fulham on Saturday.

Player Ratings: Everton 1 City 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:00:00 -0000

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Everton 1 Manchester City 0: Stuart Brennan's verdict

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:41:14 -0000

As City froze on a sub-zero night on Merseyside, a few Blues may have turned their thoughts to the tropical isle of Bioko.

David Pizarro deal could push Owen Hargreaves out of Manchester City

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:47:15 -0000

David Pizarro’s arrival at City looks set to be the first nail in the coffin of Owen Hargreaves’ career at the Etihad Stadium.

Wayne Bridge hoping to reignite his career at Sunderland

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:27:34 -0000

Wayne Bridge has admits he’s ‘grateful’ to Sunderland for giving him the chance to play football again after joining them on loan until the end of the season.

Roberto Mancini shocked by Everton defeat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:39:40 -0000

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini made the incredible admission that he underestimated Everton as the Premier League leaders came crashing at Goodison Park.

Player Ratings: Liverpool 2 City 2 (Carling Cup)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 3 Spurs 2 (Barclays Premier League)

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:30:00 -0000

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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:42:56 -0000

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Player Ratings: Wigan 0 City 1 (Barclays Premier League)

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 0 Liverpool 1 (Carling Cup)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 2 United 3 (e-on Sponsored FA Cup)

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 3 Liverpool 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Sunderland 1 City 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: West Brom 0 City 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 3 Stoke City 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 1 Arsenal 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:10:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Chelsea 2 City 1 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 2 Bayern 0 ( UEFA European Champions League)

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 5 Norwich 1 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Arsenal 0 City 1 (Carling Cup)

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Liverpool 1 City 1 (Barclays Premier League)

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Napoli 2 City 1 ( UEFA European Champions League)

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 3 Newcastle 1 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: QPR 2 City 3 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:30:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Villarreal 0 City 3 ( UEFA European Champions League)

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 3 Wolves 1 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Wolves 2 City 5 (Carling Cup)

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: United 1 City 6 (Barclays Premier League)

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:30:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 2 Villarreal 1 ( UEFA European Champions League)

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 4 Aston Villa 1 (Barclays Premier League)

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:30:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Blackburn 0 City 4 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Bayern 2 City 0 ( UEFA European Champions League)

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 2 Everton 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 2 B'ham City 0 (Carling Cup)

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Fulham 2 City 2 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 1 Napoli 1 ( UEFA European Champions League)

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:45:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 3 Wigan 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Spurs 1 City 5 (Barclays Premier League)

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:30:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: Bolton 2 City 3 (Barclays Premier League)

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:00:00 -0000

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Player Ratings: City 4 Swansea 0 (Barclays Premier League)

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:00:00 -0000

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