CRYSTAL PALACE 1, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Vincent Kompany starts but goes off injured in the first half following collision with Claudio Bravo Yaya Toure makes since first appearance since August, and scores his first brace since May 2015 to secure victory for Manchester City Connor Wickham grabs equaliser as Crystal Palace exploit City weakness in […]
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Manchester City held at home for third successive Premier League game as Middlesbrough snatch draw with last-gasp goal
MAN CITY 1, MIDDLESBROUGH 1 It was feared it would be a case of after the lord mayor’s show for Manchester City following their marvellous Champions League victory against Barcelona in midweek….and so it proved against Middlesbrough. City were held at home by Middlesborough – their third straight draw in the league at the Etihad […]
Manchester City prove they can live with the best after beating reigning Champions League holders Barcelona
MAN CITY 3, BARCELONA 1 Manchester City delivered a statement that they are now one of Europe’s big hitters following their victory against Barcelona. After five successive Champions League defeats against the Catalans, including a 4-0 loss at the Nou Camp 13 days earlier, they finally banished the painful memories from past encounters. City also […]
Manchester City lose at home to Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League
MAN CITY U19 0, BARCELONA U19 2 Manchester City U19s fell some way short as they were beaten at home by Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League. The Catalans completed a double over City to virtually assure themselves of top spot in group C with a fourth straight victory after an accomplished performance in which […]
Pep Guardiola has a plan for Manchester City to combat injury-hit Barcelona
Home game with Barcelona is a ‘final’, says Manchester City boss After five defeats in five games in the Champions League against Barcelona, and a tally of four red cards, Pep Guardiola insisted that Manchester City can make a difference in their latest Champions League encounter against the Catalan club. While City look set to be […]