MAN CITY 0, LIVERPOOL 1. Roberto Mancini admitted the absence of key players contributed to Manchester City’s defeat by Liverpool in the first leg of the Carling Cup, semi-final. The City manager was without the hugely influential Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure and David Silva who usually provide the spine to the side. “It is clear […]
Kompany loses appeal
Vincent Kompany has lost the appeal against his sending off for Manchester City in Sunday’s derby defeat at the Etihad Stadium. The City captain and central defender’s dismissal has been upheld by the Football Association meaning he will miss four matches as it was his second red card of the season. Kompany is ruled out […]
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 […]
Ferguson blasts winning Reds
MAN CITY 2, MAN UTD 3. FA Cup 3rd Round. Sir Alex Ferguson was unhappy even though Manchester United defeated their neighbours to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Reds’ manager was concerned by his side’s “careless” second-half performance as they almost slipped up against 10-man City. United, who […]
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 […]