OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2, DONCASTER ROVERS 1 It would be fair to say a twist of fate contributed greatly to Oldham Athletic’s home victory against Doncaster Rovers in the first rod of the Emirates FA Cup. Had Carl Winchester not limped off injured early in the game, there may well have been a completely different outcome […]
Manchester City held at home for third successive Premier League game as Middlesbrough snatch draw with last-gasp goal
MAN CITY 1, MIDDLESBROUGH 1 It was feared it would be a case of after the lord mayor’s show for Manchester City following their marvellous Champions League victory against Barcelona in midweek….and so it proved against Middlesbrough. City were held at home by Middlesborough – their third straight draw in the league at the Etihad […]
Manchester City prove they can live with the best after beating reigning Champions League holders Barcelona
MAN CITY 3, BARCELONA 1 Manchester City delivered a statement that they are now one of Europe’s big hitters following their victory against Barcelona. After five successive Champions League defeats against the Catalans, including a 4-0 loss at the Nou Camp 13 days earlier, they finally banished the painful memories from past encounters. City also […]
Manchester City lose at home to Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League
MAN CITY U19 0, BARCELONA U19 2 Manchester City U19s fell some way short as they were beaten at home by Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League. The Catalans completed a double over City to virtually assure themselves of top spot in group C with a fourth straight victory after an accomplished performance in which […]
Manchester City Women are invincibles after completing their FA Women’s Super League campaign unbeaten
MAN CITY WOMEN 1, BIRMINGHAM CITY LADIES 1 Already crowned FA Women’s Super League champions, Manchester City Women became invincibles following their draw against Birmingham City Ladies at the Academy Stadium. They avoided defeat to complete their 16-match league programme unbeaten with a record of 13 victories and three draws on the afternoon the triumphant […]