MAN CITY 3, WIGAN ATHLETIC 0 Carlos Tevez made his first City start of the season after a much publicised summer transfer saga, but the Argentine was eclipsed on the pitch by his strike partner and fellow countryman Sergio Aguero whose hat trick saw off a Wigan side which was clearly in awe of their hosts. Aguero mesmerised Wigan as […]
The End of the Golden Generation?
Can it really be nine years since neither Steven Gerrard nor Frank Lampard appeared in the England midfield during a competitive game? The lynchpins of the England side of the last decade, the absence of both of them for the qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia along with injuries to Rio Ferdinand, Darren Bent and Glen […]
Hargreaves signs for City
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 […]