Robin Van Persie was a big casualty for Manchester United as they crashed to a 2-1 defeat at the Liberty Stadium against Swansea City, who completed their double over United, and he was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and with a protective boot on his right ankle. United ended up losing only their second […]
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Wilfried Bony signing adds muscle up front for Manchester City; Matija Nastasic departs for Schalke 04
Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 26, has joined Manchester City from Swansea City in a deal worth up to £28m. Bony, who scored 20 Premier League goals in 2014 – more than Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, Wayne Rooney and Edin Dzeko – will join City on a four and a half year deal and link […]
Wilfried Bony deal ‘agreed’ as City look to boost strike force
The widely reported transfer of Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony to Manchester City appears to be gathering pace. Bony will not be available until Ivory Coast exits the African Cup of Nations and Bony has already left the Swansea squad to link up with his potential Manchester City team-mate Yaya Toure who left City on […]
Manchester City snatch a nervy home league win against Swansea City
MAN CITY 2, SWANSEA CITY 1 Manchester City limped over the line following a nervous performance against Swansea City in the Barclays Premier League at the Etihad Stadium. It was clear to see that City, with only one win in their previous six competitive matches, that were low in confidence. And City had to show […]
Dutch disappointment for van Gaal as Manchester United lose opener
MANCHESTER UNITED 1, SWANSEA CITY 2 It was a terrible start for new manager Louis van Gaal who expressed his “disappointment” as Manchester United lost at home on the opening day of the season for the first time since 1972. Swansea City recorded their first-ever league win at Old Trafford on a day when Dutchman […]