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Why Carlos Tevez is Manchester City’s Biggest Problem

The inconsistency of Carlos Tevez should be alarming for Manchester City ahead of next season. Whichever way you look at it City fans, you’ve been done by Manchester United this season who will have to produce a mess up of … read more »

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John Obi Mikel says Manchester United only team in title race

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has conceded that this season’s battle for the Premier League title is “a one-horse race” due to Manchester United’s significant lead at the top of the table. United are currently 12 points clear of second-placed … read more »

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Balotelli “the bad boy” completes move to Milan from Manchester City

Mario Balotelli’s turbulent Manchester City career is over after the club confirmed the controversial striker has completed his move to Milan. Balotelli, who passed a medical on Thursday morning, joined City in 2010, making 80 appearances and scoring 30 goals. … read more »

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Mario Balotelli sets for Manchester City exit

Manchester City are in talks with Milan and Juventus over the transfer of Mario Balotelli and are exploring the option of loaning the striker out until the summer ahead of a permanent move. The champions want around €23m (£19.75m) for … read more »

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Video: We dream of winning Africa Cup of Nations, Says Yaya Touré

Manchester City’s Yaya Touré talks about the Africa Cup of Nations – his memories and thoughts on what makes the tournament different and so unique. He also says the Ivory Coast players are desperate to win the tournament for their … read more »

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Manchester United v Sunderland – live

TODAY’S SCORES: •Newcastle United 1 Manchester City 3 FT •Liverpool 0 Aston Villa 3 •Manchester United 3 Sunderland 1 •Norwich City 2 v Wigan Athletic 1 •QPR 2 Fulham 0 •Stoke City 1 Everton 1 Sir Alex Ferguson believes it … read more »

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Kolo Toure on £90,000 a week ‘tricked model into two year affair by telling her he was a car salesman’

Premier League star: Manchester City defender Kolo Toure is alleged to have had a two year affair, despite being married with two children Premier League family man Kolo Toure had a two year tryst with a model after he fooled … 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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2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day2 Round up

Manchester, England: Manchester City required a 90th-minute penalty from Mario Balotelli and some inspirational goalkeeping by Joe Hart to escape with a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. City was outplayed for long periods by … read more »

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Champions League preview: AC Milan and Man City look to overcome disappointing results

LONDON (AP) — The Champions League is only one round old and already AC Milan and Manchester City are under pressure to deliver victories this week, for very different reasons. After opening with a lackluster 0-0 home draw with Anderlecht … read more »

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Champions League group of death: EPL champion host to Bundesliga champion

By Shahan Ahmed On Wednesday night, the Champions League arrives at the Etihad Stadium as Group D, the “group of death,” takes center stage again for another round of play. English Premier League champion Manchester City, which suffered a heartbreaking … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day1 Video Highlights

Real Madrid 3 – 2 Manchester City ิปแอิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิ… by footyroom Montpellier 1 – 2 Arsenal M-A footyroom.com by footyroom Paris Saint-Germain 4 – 1 Dynamo Kyiv P Vs D 4-1 by futbolsapiens Borussia Dortmund 1 – 0 Ajax D1-0A www.fasthighlights.com … 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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Real Madrid, Manchester City drawn in group D Uefa Champions League

Group A: Porto, Dynamo Kiev, Paris St Germain Group B: Arsenal, Schalke 04, Olympiakos Group C: AC Milan, Zenit St Petersburg, Anderlecht Group D: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Ajax Amsterdam Group E: Chelsea, Shakhtar Donetsk, Juventus Group F: Bayern Munich, … read more »

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Premier League – Liverpool FC v Man City

Liverpool v Man City takes place this afternoon, in the second of two games taking place in the Premier League. The game takes place at Anfield, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 BST, and the game airing live in the UK … read more »

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Liverpool keen to take Chelsea striker Sturridge to Anfield

Liverpool could be set to reignite their interest in Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge, but the Reds’ lack of transfer funds could prove to be a major obstacle. Sturridge began last season in fine form under former boss Andre Villas-Boas, but … read more »

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Manchester City make shock bid for Chelsea defender Luiz

Last season’s Premier League champions Manchester City have identified Chelsea centre-back David Luiz as their latest transfer target and have bid £30million for the 25-year-old according to reports in England. With Micah Richard injured for up to ten weeks, Manchester … read more »

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Mancini hints at Man City striker move after Aguero injury

Roberto Mancini says he could make a move into the transfer market for a striker as he was left “worried” by a knee injury to Manchester City hero Sergio Aguero. The club’s record signing – and man who scored the … read more »

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Carlos Tevez key to Man City’s title hopes says Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure says Carlos Tevez can be the key to keeping Manchester City as English football’s top side after his unsavoury antics were forgiven and forgotten. The Argentine striker impressed in the 3-2 FA Community Shield win over Chelsea on … read more »

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Italian striker Mario Balotelli staying put, Says Mancini

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed the club have turned down a number of approaches for Mario Balotelli. The 21-year-old international has an outstanding Euro 2012, finishing with three goals and helping Italy to the final. Mancini has revealed … read more »

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Torres warned not to relax

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has been warned he cannot relax after the departure of Didier Drogba. Di Matteo made it clear ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City that he is still in the market for front men. … read more »

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Man City prepare for Chelsea test

English Premier League champions Manchester City meet FA Cup winners Chelsea in the Community Shield at Villa Park on Sunday. The traditional curtain-raiser to the English domestic season, the fixture has been shifted from Wembley Stadium, London, to the home … read more »

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Man City’s Clichy says banana thrown during Irish friendly

Manchester City defender Gael Clichy said that a banana was thrown during a preseason friendly away to Limerick on Sunday while the Irish club said the incident was under investigation. “How sad to see “bananas thrown on the pitch” tonight,” … read more »

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City’s Dzeko hints at AC Milan move

Edin Dzeko has hinted at a move to AC Milan after declaring his ambition to play in Serie A – but Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he believes it is “pretty unlikely” that the striker will leave the … read more »

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Manchester City’s title win ‘amazing’ for Sheikh Mansour

Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City’s Premier League title last season vindicated the huge sums invested in the club by owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. City clinched a first league crown in 44 years last season after pipping arch … read more »

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Van Perise valuation sees Juventus look to elsewhere

Juventus are ready to drop out of the race to sign Robin van Persie and concentrate on Fiorentina’s Stevan Jovetic over fears they will be priced out of a move for the Dutchman. The Bianconeri are determined to add a … read more »

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£120,000-a-week Balotelli’s mum is cleaner who earns £6 an hour

Different worlds: Mario Balotelli’s mum Rose Barwuah earns just £6 an hour He earns £120,000 a week, likes to drink vintage champagne straight from the bottle and once famously put hundreds of pounds on to a church collection plate. But … 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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Manchester City launch new kit with Noel Gallagher’s help

Manchester City launched thier new kit this weekend, and it seems the Sky Blues have gone back a few years to the Electric Blues of 1999, a season ultimately made famous by Paul Dickov in that play-off final victory over … read more »

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