NORWICH CITY 3, MANCHESTER CITY 4 Ten-man Manchester City held on for a 4-3 win after over six minutes of added time at the end of an absorbing Barclays Premier League contest at Carrow Road. There was controversy over a contested red card for City midfielder Samir Nasri after he was sent off for apparently […]
Christmas cracker sends Fergie crackers
MANCHESTER UNITED 4, NEWCASTLE UNITED 3 Forget the Christmas cracker – this was more like a fire cracker of a game as comeback kings Manchester United did it again to extend their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to seven points. This was the 11th time this season that the Reds have […]
Johnson goal haunts profligate City
SUNDERLAND 1, MANCHESTER CITY 0 Roberto Mancini wasn’t overly concerned by Manchester City’s defeat to a hardworking Sunderland side who have caused him problems ever since he arrived in England “It’s the same story for us at Sunderland every year. We didn’t win here last season either but we won the league.” said City’s manager who […]
Fergie fury over Williams kick
SWANSEA CITY 1, MAN UNITED 1. Sir Alex Ferguson claimed Robin van Persie could have been killed in Manchester United’s 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw at Swansea City. The Reds’ manager called for Swansea’s Ashley Williams to be suspended for kicking the ball at the head of the Dutchman as he lay on the ground. […]
Barry late show seals points for City
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 […]