QPR captain and former City player Joey Barton has been handed a 12-match ban by the FA for his part in a fracas on the pitch during City’s game against QPR at the Etihad at the end of last season. Barton was sent off for an off-the-ball attack on City’s Carlos Tevez early in the […]
Premier League
Injury-time heartbreak for Reds
SUNDERLAND 0, MAN UNITED 1. Manchester United saw a 20th title snatched from their grasp in a final gripping twist to the most dramatic Premier League campaign. The Reds lost on goal difference to their noisy neighbours, but that only tells half the story on an incredible final afternoon to the season. United needed to […]
City win the title in the most dramatic Premier League finale ever
MANCHESTER CITY 3, QPR 2 The 20th Barclays Premier League was settled in the most dramatic circumstances as the title went down to the last minute of added time before City emerged the victors on goal difference. City are now the fifth different club to have their name engraved on the trophy after Manchester United, […]
Reds need favour from Sparky
MAN UNITED 2, SWANSEA CITY 0. Manchester United’s Barclays Premier League win against Swansea City was completely overshadowed by events in the North East. City’s splendid victory at Newcastle United in the lunchtime kick off leaves the Reds’ title destiny out of their own hands. United require QPR to deny City victory next Sunday at […]
Yaya Toure double as City take massive step to the title
NEWCASTLE UNITED 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Yaya Toure, who turns 29 next week, has been a crucial player for City – scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final last season and the fulcrum in City’s midfield all season. It was only apt, therefore, that the big midfielder pushed forward and scored the second […]