It was possibly the surprise deal of the August transfer window but the signing of former United midfielder Owen Hargreaves by Roberto Mancini following an extensive medical represents either an astute bit of business by the Italian or a mistaken purchase. Injury-prone Hargreaves convinced City he was fit enough to earn a 1 year deal […]
City deliver title message as they crush Spurs
Edin Dzeko scored four times as Manchester City crushed Tottenham 5-1 to maintain their 100% start to the season and deliver a message to the Barclays Premier League about their title intentions this season. Bayern Munich, Villareal and Napoli, City’s opponents in this season’s Champions League Group A, will have sat up and paid attention […]
Champions League draw 2011-2012
Manchester City’s first season back in Europe’s premier football competition since the 1968-69 season saw them handed a tough draw against Bayern Munich, Villareal and Napoli. By contrast, Manchester United were drawn against Benfica, Basel and Otelul Galati of Romania. While Sir Alex Ferguson may be happy with what seems to be a kinder draw […]
Nasri deal agreed
The BBC reports that a deal has been reached for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri who is set to join Manchester City subject to a medical. Despite a few late twists in the long running transfer saga, in which the stakes were raised by both sides in the days leading up to Arsenal’s crucial deciding leg […]
Nasri starts but fails to prevent Liverpool victory at Emirates
Manchester City target Samir Nasri was named in the starting line-up for Arsenal but the Gunners were beaten by two late Liverpool goals and had youngster Emmanuel Frimpong sent off. Nasri, who was suspended for Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Udinese in midweek, returned to the starting line-up amidst rumours that he had wanted to sign […]