Manchester City strike Sergio Aguero has been added to the FA Cup squad for tomorrow night’s Third Round replay against Blackburn Rovers at the Etihad. The fit-again Argentine striker may play some part against Rovers after missing the last month with a calf injury sustained in the 6-3 win over Arsenal at the Etihad on […]
Samir Nasri out for eight weeks
Sami Nasri has today confirmed via Twitter that he will be injured for eight weeks following a tackle by Newcastle United defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa in yesterday’s Barclays Premier League game at St James’ Park. Nasri said: “Thank you everyone for your kind words and overwhelming support, i suppose its kind of good news that i will […]
Nasri could be out for months after serious injury during City victory at Newcastle United
NEWCASTLE UNITED 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Samir Nasri could be out for months after potentially injuring his medial ligaments in a horror tackle by Newcastle United defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. The Frenchman was stretchered off in tears and will undergo a scan on Monday but Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was adamant that the Magpies should […]
Bright skies are back over Old Trafford
MAN UNITED 2, SWANSEA CITY 0 The dark skies over Old Trafford lifted as Manchester United finally registered their first victory of 2014. After three straight defeats, United finally got off the mark with a much-needed win against Swansea City. Goals from Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck avoided a fourth successive loss which would have […]
Yaya Toure voted best player in Africa for third year running
Yaya Toure has been named the CAF (Confederation of African Football) player of the year for the third time running. The award was voted on by African national team head coaches or technical directors and Toure, 30, picked up his award in Lagos, Nigeria today. Toure beat Ivorian team-mate Didier Drogba and Chelsea and Nigeria […]