Browsing: Manchester City

Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov believes the attacking philosophy adopted by manager Manuel Pellegrini has also helped his side become tighter at the back ahead of their Premier League clash with Southampton on Saturday. City are the second…

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has “no case to answer” regarding allegations he spat at Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta during last week’s derby at Old Trafford, the Football Association said Monday. “We have reviewed all the…

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is adamant his side are still dark horses for the Premier League title, despite going to the top of the table. A 4-0 demolition of Tottenham at Anfield took Liverpool into top spot after Manchester City, Chelsea and…

Manuel Pellegrini is convinced Manchester City have enjoyed a “good week” despite failing to take an opportunity to go top of the Premier League. Chelsea’s surprise 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday gave City the chance to move above them, and…

Manchester City squandered an opportunity to replace Chelsea at the Premier League summit after being held to a 1-1 draw by an improved Arsenal side on Saturday. Chelsea’s 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace meant that victory at the Emirates Stadium would have…

Manchester City will look to kill two birds with one stone this weekend by keeping the heat on Premier League leaders Chelsea and definitively dashing Arsenal’s title hopes. City’s 3-0 win at Manchester United on Tuesday took them to within three points…

Arsenal remain in contention for this season’s Premier League title despite recent setbacks, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said Friday. Arsenal’s last two league matches have seen them thrashed 6-0 by leaders Chelsea and held to a 2-2 draw…

Hull City manager Steve Bruce on Friday accused the Football Association of establishing a “kangaroo court” after George Boyd got a three-match suspension for spitting at Manchester City’s Joe Hart. Boyd appealed against the ban, handed down by the…

Hull winger George Boyd is to appeal against a Football Association (FA) misconduct charge arising from his clash with Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, it was announced on Wednesday. Scotland international Boyd was alleged to have spat at Hart as…

It has been a tough week for the self proclaimed “Biggest team in the world.” One week after winning the Capital One Cup — the first leg of the so called quadruple it was chasing — Manchester City has seen the wheels fall off the wagon. And…

Manchester City took over at the top of the Premier League table after winning 2-0 against Newcastle United in a tempestuous encounter at St James’ Park on Sunday. Edin Dzeko and Alvaro Negredo claimed City’s goals, but the match’s defining incident…

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes his side must improve if they are to reclaim the Premier League title this season. City travel to Newcastle on Sunday looking to move back to the top of the Premier League, with current leaders Arsenal…

Having seen Chelsea’s consummate and confident performance against Hull City this afternoon, there will undoubtedly be some alarm bells ringing…

Manchester City midfielder James Milner admits Tuesday’s thrilling comeback victory over holders Bayern Munich was ‘massive’ as the club look…

Manchester City winger Jesus Navas will miss Wednesday’s League Cup semi-final first leg at home to West Ham United with a knee injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini revealed on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Spaniard played as a second-half substitute in his…

  Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo claims the FA Cup replay with Blackburn Rovers is “the last thing” his side needed. Manchester City’s depleted squad were looking forward to enjoying some time off from football following the…

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has accused his club’s supporters of subjecting him to unnecessary abuse during Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Blackburn. Lescott was unhappy that a small group of City fans singled him out for criticism in the 1-1…

Last season’s beaten FA Cup finalists Manchester City tasted fresh disappointment in the competition on Saturday when they drew 1-1 at second-tier Blackburn Rovers in the third round. Stunned by Wigan Athletic in last year’s final, City took the lead…

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has waded into the debate about diving in football by claiming that “players are always trying to cheat”. FIFA president Sepp Blatter broached the issue earlier this week when he called for tougher sanctions…

Manchester City climbed to the top of the Premier League table after winning 3-2 at Swansea City on Wednesday in the first English top-flight fixture of the year 2014. City’s Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho scored the first goal of the new year in…