NORWICH CITY 3, MANCHESTER CITY 4 Ten-man Manchester City held on for a 4-3 win after over six minutes of added time at the end of an absorbing Barclays Premier League contest at Carrow Road. There was controversy over a contested red card for City midfielder Samir Nasri after he was sent off for apparently […]
Johnson goal haunts profligate City
SUNDERLAND 1, MANCHESTER CITY 0 Roberto Mancini wasn’t overly concerned by Manchester City’s defeat to a hardworking Sunderland side who have caused him problems ever since he arrived in England “It’s the same story for us at Sunderland every year. We didn’t win here last season either but we won the league.” said City’s manager who […]
Barry late show seals points for City
MANCHESTER CITY 1, READING 0 Gareth Barry provided another moment of injury time magic to keep City’s title challenge going after City’s attack minded players were about to finish giftwrapping Reading a point just in time for Christmas with every attack floundering on the visitors defence. After a challenging but fruitless opening first half, Roberto […]
United set for Real Madrid test
The stage is set for the return to Old Trafford of Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid were drawn against Manchester United in the last 16 knockout stage. Jose Mourinho’s Real have had an indifferent season so far with intense pressure from the Spanish media following an indifferent season while Barcelona have raced into a virtually […]
Balotelli to start, Clichy and Silva return
Roberto Mancini opted for Mario Balotelli over Carlos Tevez to partner Sergio Aguero against United in today’s derby. Gael Clichy recovered from an ankle injury that has kept him out of the team. David Silva, Matija Nastasic and Pablo Zabaleta were also named in the City team. The selection of Balotelli over Tevez will be […]