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 […]
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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 […]
Spurs late surge sinks coasting City
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3, MANCHESTER CITY 1 A fifth minute goal by Samir Nasri – his sixth in six games against Spurs – gave Manchester City the lead at Tottenham, but Spurs hit back with three late goals in seven second half minutes to boost their Champions League hopes and present Manchester United with the chance […]