MANCHESTER CITY 3, SUNDERLAND 0 Possibly more important than the goals and emphatic victory against Sunderland was the performance of the under-fire back line as this was Manchester City’s first clean sheet of the season. It was a new -look defence with captain Vincent Kompany ruled out though injury and Micah Richards back after a […]
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City overcome Fulham resistance
FULHAM 1, MANCHESTER CITY 2 City got back on track with a 2-1 win at Craven Cottage to end a 4 match streak of winless games. Roberto Mancini had earlier declared that City would retain their Premier League title but they were made to work hard to overcome a hard working and organised Fulham side […]
City far from vintage as they beat QPR
MANCHESTER CITY 3, QPR 1 It’s a hallmark of champions to play poorly and still win matches but while City have seven points out of a possible nine their start to the season has not resembled the blistering start to the 2011/12 season which saw them blow away domestic teams quickly and convincingly. City coach […]
Roberto Mancini signs new contract with Manchester City
Manchester City have reported that manager Roberto Mancini has signed a new five year contract to manage the club until summer 2017. Mancini led City to a historic first Premier League win last season in dramatic circumstances – their first league title since 1968 – and was delighted to agree the new deal. He said: […]
City win the title in the most dramatic Premier League finale ever
MANCHESTER CITY 3, QPR 2 The 20th Barclays Premier League was settled in the most dramatic circumstances as the title went down to the last minute of added time before City emerged the victors on goal difference. City are now the fifth different club to have their name engraved on the trophy after Manchester United, […]