MANCHESTER CITY 1, READING 0 Gareth Barry provided another moment of injury time magic to keep City’s title challenge going after City’s attack minded players were about to finish giftwrapping Reading a point just in time for Christmas with every attack floundering on the visitors defence. After a challenging but fruitless opening first half, Roberto […]
United set for Real Madrid test
The stage is set for the return to Old Trafford of Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid were drawn against Manchester United in the last 16 knockout stage. Jose Mourinho’s Real have had an indifferent season so far with intense pressure from the Spanish media following an indifferent season while Barcelona have raced into a virtually […]
Balotelli to start, Clichy and Silva return
Roberto Mancini opted for Mario Balotelli over Carlos Tevez to partner Sergio Aguero against United in today’s derby. Gael Clichy recovered from an ankle injury that has kept him out of the team. David Silva, Matija Nastasic and Pablo Zabaleta were also named in the City team. The selection of Balotelli over Tevez will be […]
Misfiring City’s Euro exit
BORUSSIA DORTMUND 1, MANCHESTER CITY 0 Manchester City have exited the Champions League at the group stage for the second time in two years, becoming the first English side to fail to pick up any wins from their six group stage games as they didn’t even qualify for a place in the Europa League. A […]
Silva injury doubt for derby
David Silva has been ruled out of tomorrow’s final Champions League group D game with Borussia Dortmund with a hamstring injury. Roberto Mancini confirmed that the Spanish playmaker would miss the game in Germany and was also doubtful for the weekend clash with United at the Etihad on Sunday.