MAN CITY 3, SOUTHAMPTON 2 Manchester City face an anxious wait to discover the severity of an injury to Sergio Aguero as their Barclays Premier League title defence kicked off with a hard earned and somewhat unconvincing victory against Southampton. City lost star striker Aguero with what appeared a serious injury to his right knee […]
City target Daniel Agger hit with one match ban after West Brom red card
It has been confirmed that City target Daniel Agger will only serve a one match ban for a ‘professional foul’ against West Brom forward Shane Long for which he was sent off yesterday. The Liverpool defender, who has admitted that he would be open to a move to Barcelona in the last few days, will […]
England beat Italians in Berne
For an International it had the feel of a pre-season friendly. A half empty stadium in Switzerland, both sides missing many of their big names, and a game not played at full pace. For Roy Hodgson it was a return to the country whose national team he once managed and a chance to have another […]
Van Persie set for Old Trafford
Robin Van Persie is set to join Manchester United after the club announced that it had reached an agreement to sign the 29-year old Arsenal captain. The deal, believed to be in the region of £24m, is subject to a medical and agreement of personal terms. Van Persie is expected to arrive in Manchester within […]
Hart and Sturridge out of England friendly
Joe Hart and Daniel Sturridge have both been withdrawn from England duty in Wednesday’s friendly game against Italy with injury. Hart missed City’s Community Shield win over Chelsea with a back injury while former City team mate Sturridge sustained a toe injury during the game while playing for Chelsea. Hart’s absence means squad ‘keepers Jack […]