MAN CITY 3, WEST BROM 0 Manchester City’s home win against West Brom was even more of a formality than expected. Gareth McAuley’s second-minute sending off, following yet another case of mistaken identity, made a case of Mission Improbable becoming Mission Impossible for the Baggies. And City hardly had to break sweat as they cut […]
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Manchester City’s title hopes were dealt a massive blow after a shock defeat at lowly Burnley
BURNLEY 1, MAN CITY 0 It was a match Manchester City could not afford to lose if they are to remain challengers for the Barclays Premier League title. But bottom-three side Burnley caused a seismic shock with their victory against the reigning champions at Turf Moor. George Boyd’s second-half strike, worthy of winning any match, […]
Manchester City beat bottom club Leicester City, but poor finishing makes it harder than expected
MAN CITY 2, LEICESTER CITY 0 Manchester City made hard work of defeating Leicester City, the Barclays Premier League’s bottom club. It took a late goal from substitute James Milner to finally see off the spirited Foxes who could easily have pulled off a shock. Leicester, who fell behind to a first half stoppage time […]
Pellegrini will stick to his principles even under pressure
Pellegrini’s style will win more trophies for City; denies that there is a ‘fixed system’ Under pressure Manuel Pellegrini was on the defensive today after Manchester City’s defeat to Liverpool at Anfield to two ‘beautiful goals’ on Sunday but he was insistant that his way was the best way to win more trophies and seemed […]
Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes dented by defeat at Liverpool
LIVERPOOL 2, MAN CITY 1 Manchester City could have blown their hopes of retaining their Barclays Premier League title following their defeat at Liverpool. Certainly it was missed opportunity to heap pressure on league leaders Chelsea who could have seen their lead cut to two points had they triumphed. With Chelsea playing in today’s final […]