MAN CITY 3, SUNDERLAND 2 Manchester City was given a massive fright by struggling Sunderland before Frank Lampard spared their blushes with a match-winning goal. For the second time in successive home matches, City blew a two-goal lead against a team from the basement zone of the Barclays Premier League as they had done five […]
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We must improve – Manchester United’s Louis van Gaal
SUNDERLAND 1, MAN UNITED 1 Manchester United’s performance at Sunderland reinforced new manager Louis van Gaal’s earlier prophecy that it will take a “miracle” for his side to win the Barclays Premier League title. The Reds were distinctly ordinary for the second successive week against opponents who won’t be featuring in the quest for […]
Frank Lampard joins Manchester City on loan, City pay his wages in full
Lampard joins City ahead of New York City FC move; Rodwell could move to Sunderland The arrival of former Chelsea midfield legend Frank Lampard at the Etihad on a 6 month loan deal recently piqued the attention of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger who queried the move. “Is it a way to get around fair play? […]
Fernando joins Manchester City from Porto
CITY BOLSTER MIDFIELD OPTIONS WITH BRAZILIAN FERNANDO Porto midfielder Fernando has finally completed his move to Manchester City after the news was confirmed to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission by his club. The statement said: “FC Porto hereby informs the market that it has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the permanent transfer of […]
Bacary Sagna set to join Manchester City
Manchester City have announced the signing of Arsenal right back Bacary Sagna after the World Cup in Brazil when his contract with Arsenal expires this summer. Sagna, 31, will join on a three year contract and will be assigned the vacant number 3 shirt. The same number he wore for Arsenal for whom he made a […]