READING 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Manchester City only needed a point from 2 games to cement second place against already relegated Reading but there was enhanced interest in their laboured late victory at a rain soaked Madjeski Stadium due to the sacking of Roberto Mancini last night. City announced prior to the game that David […]
Sergio Aguero
City seek second place finish
MANCHESTER CITY 2, WEST HAM UNITED 1 Goals by Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure meant City comfortably beat the Hammers 2-1 without ever getting out of second gear despite an injury time consolation goal for Andy Carroll. The title was back at Old Trafford and the early kick off, arranged well before the race for […]
City slickers Wembley bound
CHELSEA 1, MAN CITY 2. Manchester City remain on course to collect one piece of silverware after defeating Chelsea to book their place in next month’s final of the FA Cup with Budweiser. They will returning to Wembley where they will play Wigan Athletic in a final featuring two of Lancashire’s finest, but only after […]
Derby blues for Reds
MAN UNITED 1, MAN CITY 2. Manchester United will have to keep the champagne on ice for longer than anticipated as their stroll to the Barclays Premier League title might not be the formality it appeared. Neighbours City’s triumph at Old Trafford kept alive their slender hopes of holding on to their championship crown. […]
Slick City avoid cup upset
MAN CITY 4, LEEDS UNITED 0. On another weekend of shocks in the FA Cup with Budweiser, Manchester City had no difficulty defeating npower Championship club Leeds United. It was a routine fifth-round victory for the Premier League giants, one which was secured in the opening quarter of an hour. Goals from Yaya Toure […]