Manchester City’s official website has reported that Roberto Mancini has been relieved his duties as Manchester City manager. The statement said that the Club had “failed to achieve any of its stated targets this year, with the exception of qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.” Assistant Manager Brian Kidd will take interim responsibility for […]
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City slayed by minnows
MAN CITY 0, WIGAN ATHLETIC 1 Minnows Wigan Athletic created a footballing fairytale as they defeated mighty Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup with Budweiser. An injury-time winning goal from substitute Ben Watson caused heartbreak for 10-man City who were beaten by opponents who are battling for Premier League survival. It […]
Dzeko knocks on Wembley door
MAN CITY 1, WEST BROM 0 Edin Dzeko strengthened his claims for a place in Manchester City’s FA Cup final starting line up on Saturday by scoring the match-winning goal in their Premier League match against West Brom. The big Bosnian striker gave a timely reminder to City manager Roberto Mancini as he scored […]
City lack bite in the run-up to FA Cup final
SWANSEA 0, MANCHESTER CITY 0 Swansea and Manchester City played out a turgid end-of-season goalless draw as neither side could find their shooting boots to take control. City manager Roberto Mancini fully recognised the issues at hand for the forthcoming FA Cup final. “We wanted to win this game to get second position without problems, […]
City seek second place finish
MANCHESTER CITY 2, WEST HAM UNITED 1 Goals by Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure meant City comfortably beat the Hammers 2-1 without ever getting out of second gear despite an injury time consolation goal for Andy Carroll. The title was back at Old Trafford and the early kick off, arranged well before the race for […]