The Chinese have bought a stake in Manchester City, it has been revealed. Manchester City’s parent company City Football Group has sold a stake to a group of Chinese investors for $400m (£264.6m). City Football Group said the sale of the 13% stake to the “high profile” Chinese institutions, which include China Media Capital Holdings, a leading […]
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Manchester City regained top spot in the Premier League after ending Southampton’s unbeaten away record
MAN CITY 3, SOUTHAMPTON 1 Manchester City were back to their old selves as they regained top spot in the Barclays Premier League. After defeats to Liverpool and Juventus in the last week, City avoided a hat trick of losses. Yet it was by no means a perfect performance as Southampton, with more clinical finishing, […]
City lose Hart and Champions League initiative at Juventus
JUVENTUS 1, MANCHESTER CITY 0 Man City lose to first half Mario Mandzukic goal and drop to second in their Champions League group Joe Hart taken off late with suspected hamstring or back injury Manchester City have already qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League but may have to settle for a runners […]
Manchester City shell-shocked after Liverpool win 4-1 at the Etihad
MAN CITY 1, LIVERPOOL 4 Manchester City were left shell shocked following their hefty home defeat by a reinvigorated Liverpool side under Jurgen Klopp. It was only the second time City had conceded four goals in a competitive game at the Etihad since they moved to their new home in 2003. And City had no […]
The Premier League’s financial muscle as clubs contribute £3.4bn to the nation’s wealth
Manchester United and Manchester City have helped add £3.4bn to UK GDP in 2013/14, a report revealed. The study, conducted by business advisory firm EY on behalf of the Premier League, also says the 20 clubs boosted the coffers of the Exchequer by paying £2.4bn in taxes and supported more than 10,000 jobs. That year the league title […]