BOLTON 2, MAN CITY 3 If there has been any criticism levelled at Manchester City under Italian Roberto Mancini it is they were last season too defensive, despite the vast array of talent in their side. Two matches into the new Barclays Premier League campaign and they have posted two wins, scored seven goals and […]
Nasri starts but fails to prevent Liverpool victory at Emirates
Manchester City target Samir Nasri was named in the starting line-up for Arsenal but the Gunners were beaten by two late Liverpool goals and had youngster Emmanuel Frimpong sent off. Nasri, who was suspended for Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Udinese in midweek, returned to the starting line-up amidst rumours that he had wanted to sign […]
Stunning City debut for Aguero
MAN CITY 4, SWANSEA CITY 0. If fans favourite Carlos Tevez is to leave Manchester City, they have another Argentinean who is more than capable of stepping into his shoes at the Etihad Stadium. It was easy to see why City manager Roberto Mancini described new-signing Sergio Aguero as a “special talent” as supporters were […]
Fabregas deal ‘agreed in principle’
The BBC reports that a deal to transfer Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona has been agreed in principle and that a medical will be performed on Monday. Arsenal will receive up to £35m for their captain and talismanic midfielder from Barcelona. With Samir Nasri’s future still to be decided and Arsenal’s lack of cutting edge once […]
United’s solid foundations
WEST BROM 1, MAN UNITED 2 It looks as though a successful defence of Manchester United’s Barclays Premier League title will be built on solid foundations. The Reds’ back line was certainly stretched in their opening fixture of the 2011/12 campaign at West Bromwich Albion. Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic limped out of the game […]