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Champions Spain held at home by Finland

(AFP) GIJON, Spain — Teemu Pukki’s goal 12 minutes from time stunned reigning world and European champions Spain who were held to a 1-1 draw by Finland in their Group I qualifier on Friday. The hosts endured a frustrating first … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League: FC Barcelona vs Celtic Preview

A preview of tomorrow’s UEFA Champions League group stage match between FC Barcelona and Celtic. Can the Blaugrana make it three wins from three, or will Celtic be able to shock the world? Read our preview to find out. FC … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2012/13: Real Madrid v Man City Preview

Real Madrid versus Manchester City. Mancini versus Mourinho. The Spanish champions versus the English champions. This is the first time these clubs have met in a competitive fixture and without doubt the highlight match of Gameweek 1. Both sides have … read more »

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New Mancini deal key for Manchester City’s stability – Toure

Yaya Toure believes Roberto Mancini’s five-year contract at Manchester City displays the club’s willingness to build success through stability. Mancini agreed a new deal on Monday night worth £7.5 million-a- year (Dh42.7m) to make him the highest paid manager in … read more »

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Silva to sign new Manchester City deal

David Silva has denied rumours linking him to Real Madrid and has revealed he wants to sign a new contract with Manchester City. The 26-year-old midfielder, who played a crucial role in Spain’s victory at Euro 2012, had been linked … read more »

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Torres brace inspires Spain to top of Euro 2012 Group C

Defending champions Spain are on course for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after their 4-0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday put them top of Group C with the Irish bowing out. For all their endeavour in defence, Ireland struggled constantly to … read more »

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Euro 2012: Torres’ time has come for Spain, says Trapattoni

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni expects hsi Spanish counterpart Vicente del Bosque to revert to playing a striker in their Euro 2012 clash, with Fernando Torres the man most likely. The Irish take on the world and European champions in Gdansk … read more »

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Man City defeated Newcastle 2-0

“One hand on the trophy”, says Sky’s commentator. While that’s not entirely true in the factual sense he is correct. Very hard to see QPR doing anything other than rolling over like some kind of lame pond animal at Eastlands … read more »

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Manchester City 4-0 West Brom: Aguero and Tevez score to give City title hopes

Carlos Tevez scored for the first time in 11 months as Manchester City sparked back into life to keep their faint Premier League title hopes alive. Sergio Aguero struck twice and David Silva was on target in a routine defeat … read more »

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Wigan defeated league leader Man United 1-0: Video

Wigan stunned Premier League Leaders Manchester United with a 1-0 win courtesy of Shaun Maloney’s second-half strike at the DW Stadium. szólj hozzá: Fo[Matchhighlight.com] (Photo: Reuters / Russell Cheyne) Premier League leaders Manchester United enjoyed a frustrating night during their … read more »

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Premier League live updates, Scores Results

Latest Man City 4 West Brom 0 (FT) Wigan 1 Man Utd 0 Wolves 0 Arsenal 3 (FT) QPR 3 Swansea 0 Latest Man City 4 West Brom 0 (FT) Wigan 1 Man Utd 0 (FT) Wolves 0 Arsenal 3 … read more »

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Premier league 2012: Man City v West Brom Preview

Tears have been a recurring theme in Manchester City’s Premier League title race collapse and on Wednesday evening they will aim to avoid any more emotional moments when hosting West Brom. City fan John Millington was pictured seemingly turning on … read more »

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UEFA Europa League Results: Manchester City 4 Porto 0 (agg 6-1)

Manchester City produced a strong finish to power into the last 16 of the Europa League at the expense of 10-man holders Porto. Sergio Aguero set up victory by extending City’s 2-1 first-leg lead after just 18 seconds at the … read more »

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Manchester City Settles For Draw Against Frustrated United

Manchester City and Manchester United played out an eventless 0-0 draw at Eastlands on Wednesday night. In a game that was stunted by City’s negative approach, both sides struggled to make an impact on the game with a Carlos Tevez … read more »

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Manchester City 0 Arsenal 3

Samir Nasri, Alex Song and Nicklas Bendtner were on target as Arsenal struck a blow for the old guard against 10-man Manchester City on Sunday. City had been looking to reclaim second place in the Premier League but hopes of … read more »

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Hat-trick hero Emmanuel Adebayor lined up to face Arsenal

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says Emmanuel Adebayor could start against former club Arsenal on Sunday following his Europa League hat-trick. The striker scored the first European hat-trick by a City player in a 3-1 win over Lech Poznan on … read more »

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