CHELSEA 3, MAN UNITED 3 Sir Alex Ferguson praised the battling qualities of his players as Manchester United overturned a three-goal deficit to snatch an improbable Barclays Premier League draw at Chelsea. The Reds’ manager was impressed how his side fought back from the dead at Stamford Bridge to collect what could prove a precious […]
Table-topping City bury Fulham hoodoo
MAN CITY 3, FULHAM 0. MANCHESTER City finally buried their Fulham hoodoo as they re-established a three-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League. City, who had failed to beat the Cottagers on their last four visits, ended that miserable sequence as they made it 12 successive home league wins this season. The […]
Fair Play ensures quiet transfer window
FIFA’s Financial Fair Play rules meant that there was little activity at the Etihad Stadium as the January transfer window closed last night. Football clubs have to reduce their debts within certain limits to continue to be allowed into European football competitions and City are one of several clubs highlighted with massive losses who have […]
Mancini accepts blame for Everton defeat
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 […]
Reds spots on as City slip
MAN UNITED 2, STOKE CITY 0 Manchester United were spot on as they defeated Stoke City at Old Trafford to draw level with City at the top of the Barclays Premier League. Penalties from Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov earned the Reds a win which, together with City’s defeat at Everton, provided another dramatic twist […]