Manchester City has appointed construction group Laing O’Rourke to undertake a massive expansion of the Etihad Stadium. Work on the two-phase project, which begins on the South Stand first, is beginning immediately. The development, which was given the green light by Manchester City Council in February, will see the stadium capacity increase from 48,000 to more […]
City held by Arsenal as they fail to capitalise on Chelsea slip
The title race is certain to take more twists and turns before the end of the season but Liverpool were the victors this Saturday without even kicking a ball after Chelsea and Manchester City failed to collect maximum points on their travels. The Merseysiders could even go top if they beat Tottenham when they visit […]
High-flying United silence their critics
MAN UNITED 4, ASTON VILLA 1 On the day the critics of David Moyes took to the sky above Old Trafford to call for his removal, Manchester United produced one of their best displays of the season. Two goals from Wayne Rooney and one apiece from Juan Mata and Javier Hernandez helped the Reds overcome […]
Class of 92 go back to their roots to buy Salford City
Manchester United’s Class of 92 were said to be fronting a bid to buy Manchester United, but instead they have acquired non-league Salford City. Ryan Giggs, Phil and Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, who along with David Beckham became known as the Class of 92, plan to use the club to nurture young talent. Salford City […]
Manchester City’s derby demolition strengthens title charge
MAN UNITED 0, MAN CITY 3 Two goals from Edin Dzeko and a late strike from Yaya Toure moved Manchester City a giant stride closer to being crowned Barclays Premier League champions following their derby victory. Big Bosnian striker Dzeko punished United’s defensive frailties as City overcame potentially one of their trickiest remaining fixtures as […]