Manchester City midfielder James Milner will sign for Liverpool on a free transfer after the end of his current deal this month, subject to a medical. Milner, 29, had scored twice during a six game starting run at the end of last season but his desire for first team football in a central starting role […]
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FC United entertain Benfica in opening game at Broadhurst Park
FC UNITED 0, SL BENFICA B 1 It was a night of celebration for FC United as the non-league team officially opened their new £6.5million Broadhurst Park ground with a visit of Portuguese giants Benfica. Ten years after the formation of the Rebels, formed by Manchester United fans disillusioned with the Glazer family regime at […]
Manchester City finish season with six straight wins as Frank Lampard bows out of English football against Southampton
MAN CITY 2, SOUTHAMPTON 0 Manchester City finished the season with a sixth straight win but it was not enough to retain their Barclays Premier League title. Runners-up City ended the campaign on a high as goals from Frank Lampard, on his farewell appearance in English football, and golden-boot winner Sergio Aguero saw off spirited […]
Manchester United look set to finish fourth in the Barclays Premier League after being held at home by Arsenal
MAN UNITED 1, ARSENAL 1 Manchester United’s bid to avoid the lottery of the qualification stages of next season’s Champions League appear over after their failure to beat Arsenal. The Reds look certain to finish fourth in the Barclays Premier League after being held by the Gunners at Old Trafford. It means Arsenal are set […]
We won title in style – Manuel Pellegrini on Chelsea’s triumph after Manchester City’s victory at Tottenham
TOTTENHAM 0, MAN CITY 1 There was grudging praise for Chelsea on the day they won the Premier League title from Manuel Pellegrini, manager of former champions Manchester City whose victory at Tottenham guaranteed a top-four finish and Champions League football next season. City’s manager admitted that his side won the title in style saying: […]