Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has fond memories of his time in Manchester at Manchester City’s rivals Manchester United and has admitted he would still choose the red half of Manchester over the blue half despite the reports that City manager Manuel Pellegrini stated that City were now the biggest club in Manchester. Pique left in […]
Manchester City’s chance to avenge FA Cup final defeat after home draw against holders Wigan
Manchester City will have a chance to avenge their Cup final defeat against Wigan Athletic in May 2013 after they were drawn together in the quarter final of the 2014 competition this afternoon. City beat Chelsea on Saturday while current FA Cup holders Wigan, now managed by former City striker Uwe Rosler, beat Cardiff City […]
Manchester City v Sunderland game called off
Manchester City have called off the Barclays Premier League game against Sunderland at the Etihad tonight following advice from Greater Manchester Police. Gale force winds and driving rain around the Manchester area have made travel hazardous and this has contributed to the decision to call off the game on safety grounds. Reports of structural damage […]
Fernandinho gets surprise Brazil call-up
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is celebrating after receiving a surprise call up by Luiz Felipe Scolari for Brazil’s friendly against South Africa at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg on March 5. The game is Brazil’s final game before their World Cup squad is announced. Kaka and former City striker Robinho were left out from the […]
Yaya Toure escapes FA action over Ricky van Wolfswinkel kick
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure will not face any disciplinary action over an incident with Norwich City’s Ricky van Wolfswinkel during City’s 0-0 draw at Carrow Road in which the Ivorian appeared to aim a kick at the Dutch striker which went without punishment. Toure could have faced a three match ban for violent conduct […]