Edin Dzeko scored four times as Manchester City crushed Tottenham 5-1 to maintain their 100% start to the season and deliver a message to the Barclays Premier League about their title intentions this season. Bayern Munich, Villareal and Napoli, City’s opponents in this season’s Champions League Group A, will have sat up and paid attention […]
Champions League draw 2011-2012
Manchester City’s first season back in Europe’s premier football competition since the 1968-69 season saw them handed a tough draw against Bayern Munich, Villareal and Napoli. By contrast, Manchester United were drawn against Benfica, Basel and Otelul Galati of Romania. While Sir Alex Ferguson may be happy with what seems to be a kinder draw […]
Nasri deal agreed
The BBC reports that a deal has been reached for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri who is set to join Manchester City subject to a medical. Despite a few late twists in the long running transfer saga, in which the stakes were raised by both sides in the days leading up to Arsenal’s crucial deciding leg […]
New Fergie fledglings take flight
A youthful Manchester United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at Old Trafford to provide compelling evidence that the future looks bright at Old Trafford. While many of their rivals continue to spend big in pursuit of silverware, United’s investment in youth is yet again reaping its rewards as this was the second youngest-ever side they had […]
City still keen to sign Nasri
Roberto Mancini remains confident Arsenal’s Samir Nasri will become a Manchester City player within the next 48 hours. The Gunners’ player has been linked with a move to City for several weeks, but a deal has yet to be completed. It look a further twist yesterday when Nasri played for Arsenal in their Barclays Premier […]