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.
Tevez penalty keeps City unbeaten
MANCHESTER CITY 1, EVERTON 1 City are closing in on two years unbeaten at home since Monday December 20th 2010 when Everton came and won 2-1. This time the Toffees battled their way to a hard won point despite conceding the equaliser from a penalty at the end of the first half. Everton earned their […]
City pass Latics test
WIGAN ATHLETIC 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Two goals in three minutes towards the end of City’s testing game at Wigan saw Roberto Mancini’s side keep up with United at the top of the Premier League with their best start in the league since the 1936/37 season becoming the first Premier League club to avoid defeat […]