French midfielder Samir Nasri says a more experienced Manchester City will welcome Barcelona this year despite facing off against one of the two best players in world football in Lionel Messi. The Frenchman, who has never beaten Barcelona in a knockout tie, knows that friendships will be put aside as City bid to progress in […]
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Manchester United count cost of failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League
Manchester United are counting the cost of failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. In the six months to December 2014, the club saw revenues fall 12.2% to £194.4million. The Reds also lost out on payments from Nike for failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League while falls in broadcast and matchday revenues […]
Wilfried Bony deal ‘agreed’ as City look to boost strike force
The widely reported transfer of Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony to Manchester City appears to be gathering pace. Bony will not be available until Ivory Coast exits the African Cup of Nations and Bony has already left the Swansea squad to link up with his potential Manchester City team-mate Yaya Toure who left City on […]
Nasri and Zabaleta strikes ensure Man City progress in Champions League with victory over Roma
ROMA 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Samir Nasri scores one and makes one for Pablo Zabaleta Joe Hart saves keep Roma at bay Bayern Munich win over CSKA Moscow confirms City progress to the knockout phase Manchester City lived on their wits, work rate, and great saves by Joe Hart to deservedly win 2-0 in Rome […]
Sergio Aguero hat trick defeats Bayern Munich to keep alive Manchester City’s Champions League dream
MAN CITY 3, BAYERN MUNICH 2 Manuel Pellegrini saluted Sergio Aguero who single handedly kept alive Manchester City’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout phase of the Champions League following a dramatic home victory against Bayern Munich. Two late goals from Aguero, which completed a stunning hat trick, means City could still progress from group […]