Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini admitted that he “did not want to” shake hands with shake hands with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after the 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge to Chelsea. Mourinho leapt into the Chelsea crowd at the final whistle following Fernando Torres’ 90th minute winner but the Chilean later revealed that they had […]
Hart howler condemns City to Chelsea defeat
CHELSEA 2, MANCHESTER CITY 1 A glaring error by Joe Hart condemned City to another awayday defeat after Fernando Torres’ last minute winner. City will feel they deserved at least a point at Stamford Bridge after Sergio Aguero’s equaliser cancelled out Andrea Schurrle’s opener and Manuel Pellegrini’s men dominated much of the second half. Hart, […]
Hernandez seals comeback victory for United against Stoke
MANCHESTER UNITED 3, STOKE CITY 2 Goals by Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez secured victory for a United side who were second best for the large majority of the game at Old Trafford against a committed Stoke side who looked like deserved winners with 12 minutes to go. With nothing to lose, […]
Kompany fitness blow as City return from Moscow
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will not be fit enough to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Belgian defender has still not recovered from the thigh injury suffered during City’s 3-1 win over Everton earlier this month. Although news of Kompany’s absence against fellow title challengers is a massive blow, City manager Manuel […]
City issue formal written complaint against CSKA Moscow
Manchester CIty have issued a formal written complaint to UEFA regarding events during last night’s match against CSKA Moscow at the Khimki Arena during which Yaya Toure claimed that he was racially abused by a section of the home crowd. The Ivorian midfielder was furious after being singled out for abuse during the game and complained […]