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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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Mancini: I want to punch Samir!

SAMIR Nasri’s inconsistency drives Roberto Mancini mad – to the point where the manager wants to punch him! The Blues boss said the Frenchman, who had a sparkling game in the 4-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday, needs to turn … read more »

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Man City want to keep Tevez; Balotelli had to go

Manchester City executive Brian Marwood has urged Carlos Tevez to extend his stay at the Premier League champions. The Argentine international took his tally to 15 goals in all competitions this season with a hat-trick in City’s 5-0 FA Cup … read more »

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2013 FA Cup: Manchester United vs Chelsea in quarter-finals

Manchester United will face FA Cup holders Chelsea in the quarter-finals if both clubs win their fifth-round ties as the draw guaranteed at least one team from outside the Premier League in the last four. Manchester United play Reading at … 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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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Manchester City lose Yaya Touré early

Yaya Toure, left, could be missing from action for Manchester City for six weeks if the Ivory Coast reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar Roberto Mancini, who is battling to claw back Manchester United’s … 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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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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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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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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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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Manchester City are favourites to win the league – Roberto Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo feels Manchester City are favourites to win the Premier League title this season as Chelsea try to close a big gap to the champions. City edged out local rivals Manchester United on goal difference last term and … 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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Blues boss admits defeat in Van Persie pursuit

Manager Roberto Mancini admitted Manchester City have given up on signing Robin van Persie after expressing his frustration with the club’s transfer policy. Both City and derby rivals United have lodged bids for the Arsenal striker, who is in the … read more »

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Roma tell Man City ‘irreplaceable’ De Rossi not for sale

AS Roma director of football Walter Sabatini has dismissed reports linking Daniele De Rossi with a move to English champions Manchester City. Reports had claimed City boss Roberto Mancini was preparing a £20million bid for the 29-year-old midfielder, who has … read more »

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Van Persie to seal Manchester United move this week

Robin van Persie could be Manchester United player by the end of the week amid claims he is set to fly in from Arsenal’s training camp in Germany to tie up a deal. Manchester Evening News, who retain close links … 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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Kolo Toure can leave City – Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claims out-of-favour defender Kolo Toure is free to move to Bursaspor. Toure has fallen down the pecking order at Etihad Stadium after a six-month ban for failing a drugs test and has been linked with … 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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Mancini backed to eclipse Ferguson’s dynasty with Man City

Manchester City hero Mike Summerbee has backed boss Roberto Mancini to create a dynasty at the club that could one day surpass that created by Sir Alex Ferguson on the red side of town. Fresh from securing a first league … read more »

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Mancini wary of Newcastle threat

Manchester, England – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his Premier League title-chasers to beware the threat of in-form Newcastle when they travel to the north-east side on Sunday. City’s 1-0 win over reigning champions and title rivals Manchester … read more »

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Gary Neville: Manchester City’s title win Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘worst nightmare’

Losing the the Premier League title on goal difference to rivals Manchester City would be Sir Alex Ferguson’s “worst nightmare” come true, according to former United defender Gary Neville. Monday night’s 1-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium, courtesy of Vincent … read more »

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Roberto Mancini hints at Manchester City stay for Carlos Tevez

Roberto Mancini has dropped the biggest hint yet that Carlos Tevez will remain with Manchester City beyond the summer after admitting he doesn’t expect the Argentine to hit top form until next season. Tevez has been instrumental in City’s renewed … read more »

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City-United a bigger game than El Clasico, insists Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona believes there is now no bigger game in world football than the Manchester derby between City and United, and that’s including ‘El Clasico’. The Premier League’s top two will meet at the Etihad Stadium on Monday night in … read more »

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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini playing it cool as race hots up for Premier League

Roberto Mancini says Manchester City are under no pressure as Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson prepares for the biggest derby of his 27-year reign. The two rivals will meet next Monday at the Etihad with City needing three wins … read more »

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Carlos Tevez’s hat-trick reduced United’s lead to two points

Carlos Tevez’s hat-trick helped Manchester City beat Norwich to reduce Manchester United’s lead to two points at the Premier League summit. United play Aston Villa on Sunday, but Tevez’s swerving effort beat John Ruddy before he set up Sergio Aguero. … read more »

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Balotelli faces NINE-game ban after reckless Song tackle

Mario Balotelli is facing a nine-game ‘totting up’ ban after the FA revealed they are deciding whether to punish his studs-up tackle on Arsenal’s Alex Song, which referee Martin Atkinson missed. If they do, it would count as a fourth … read more »

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I will probably sell Mario Balotelli, says Manchester City manager Mancini

Roberto Mancini last night admitted he would “probably” sell Mario Balotelli this summer after the striker lost the plot again in Manchester City’s costly Barclays Premier League defeat at Arsenal. City boss Mancini also appeared to suggest Balotelli would not … read more »

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I’m really sorry – Balotelli

Mario Balotelli has apologised for his red card against Arsenal and expects to hold talks with Manchester City regarding his future. The Italian striker etched another chapter in his short, but colourful, career after being sent off for two bookable … read more »

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