Roberto Mancini has admitted that he underestimated City’s opponents in last night’s shock 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park against Everton. “It is my fault because I didn’t prepare for this game very well. Maybe I thought before the game it would be easier – but here it is never easier.” said a subdued Mancini. “The […]
Balotelli charged over Parker ‘stamp’
Mario Balotelli faces a 4 match ban after he was charged with violent conduct by the FA following footage of him apparently kicking Spurs midfielder Scott Parker as he lay prone on the pitch towards the end of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium. Harry Redknapp, the Spurs manager, had already condemned […]
Anfield trip for United
Manchester United were rewarded with a mouth-watering trip to Anfield in the fourth round of the FA Cup after they were paired with Liverpool in the draw following their 3rd Round 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium against neighbours City today. Expectations will be high for another FA Cup classic after today’s exciting match which was incident […]
Scholes rejoins United
Paul Scholes has come out of retirement to rejoin United’s squad until the end of the season. Following heavy speculation in the last few days, Scholes rejoins the playing staff to help out after injuries have ravaged the United midfield. He will start from the bench in today’s FA Cup 3rd Round tie against City […]
Ivory Coast call up Toure brothers
Roberto Mancini will have to do without Yaya and Kolo Toure for the FA Cup 3rd Round tie against Manchester United on Sunday after Ivory Coast boss Francois Zahoui rejected City’s request for them to stay in England until after the Manchester derby. City are already without Gareth Barry for Sunday’s game after he was […]