Manchester City Football Club kicked off their pre-season campaign in style with a glitzy party for fans last night.. The star-studded event at Manchester Central was the first of its kind in the Premier League, officially launching the Club’s 2013-14 campaign in front of thousands of fans and the Club’s first team. The evening also […]
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Nastasic ankle injury concern
Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic sustained an ankle injury on a rain sodden pitch in Hong Kong as City lifted the Asia Trophy after beating Sunderland 1-0. Heavy rain for several days had already made the Hong Kong Stadium surface heavy, prompting criticism from beaten finalists Sunderland’s boss Paolo Di Canio who bemoaned the “killer […]
Pellegrini on City’s signings so far
Today was Manuel Pellegrini’s first official day as City manager and he began by heaping praise on City’s two signings so far this summer – Jesus Navas and Fernandinho. Speaking to City’s official website, he said: “Jesus is a player I know well from La Liga and he is someone I have admired for a long […]
Manuel Pellegrini announced as Manchester City manager
Manuel Pellegrini has signed a three year contract to become first team manager of Manchester City. The Chilean will take up the role from June 24 after leaving Malaga at the end of the Spanish season. Commenting on his appointment, Pellegrini said: “I am delighted to accept this hugely exciting opportunity. The Club has a […]
Pellegrini has ‘verbal agreement’ to join Man City
Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini has told Spanish television station Canal Sur that he has a ‘verbal agreement’ to join Manchester City. He said: “I have a verbal agreement with them (City) and I hope it is carried out.” He explained: “As of today, I don’t have a signed contract. It is true that Manchester City have […]