WEST BROM 0, MAN CITY 0 Suddenly Manchester City are looking far from untouchables as the Barclays Premier League took another dramatic twist on Boxing Day. As United were putting five goals past hapless Wigan Athletic, City were being held at West Bromwich Albion. True City remain top of the tree at Christmas, but now […]
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Home rule key to City success
MAN CITY 3, STOKE CITY 0 Manchester City completed the calendar year unbeaten at the Etihad Stadium following a comprehensive victory against Stoke City. The statistics are remarkable as City have won 27 and drawn the remaining two home fixtures as Fulham and Napoli have been the only teams not to leave vanquished. City had […]
City gun down rivals
MAN CITY 1, ARSENAL 0 Manchester City took little over four hours to regain top spot in the Barclays Premier League following a hard-earned win against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. David Silva was City’s matchwinner as they overhauled United who had taken over pole position following their lunchtime victory at Queens Park Rangers. It […]
United back in the Champions League?
The BBC have reported that Manchester United could be offered a stunning return to the Champions League this season if the Swiss FA fail to punish FC Sion for signing players while under a transfer embargo. Switzerland and their club sides could be barred from European competition which would mean Basle, who qualified for the […]
Lampard penalty ends City’s unbeaten run
CHELSEA 2, MANCHESTER CITY 1 Frank Lampard came off the bench to score a late penalty which condemned City to their first Barclays Premier League defeat of the season. It followed Gael Clichy’s sending off as Chelsea came from behind to resurrect their title challenge at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s players went into a celebratory huddle at the […]