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14.21 Thu Jul 03
Ronaldo meets with Manchester United doctor - Scolari to allow Drogba to leave Chelsea - Manchester City continue pursuit of Ronaldinho

City still keen on Ronaldinho

08.39 Thu Jul 03
Manchester City believe they can lure Ronaldinho from Barcelona but they admit the transfer is complicated.

City handed Faroes trip

16.39 Tue Jul 01
Manchester City have been handed a trip to the Faroe Islands in the first qualifying round of the Uefa Cup.

Barca prepare to sell stars

09.57 Wed Jun 18
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has invited offers for Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o and Deco.

English Premier League News

13.47 Mon Jun 09
Would Blackburn be interested in Steve McClaren? AC Milan continue to be interested in Didier Drogba and Man City offer Ronaldinho a bumpe

English Premier League Latest - Hughes in at City

13.39 Thu Jun 05
Mark Hughes has spoken for the first time as Man City boss. Will it be Allardyce, Shearer or Ince at Blackburn and Roy Keane visits the Al

No ransom for Ronaldinho

12.18 Thu Jun 05
Mark Hughes has admitted he would be interested in signing Ronaldinho for Manchester City if the price is right.

Sven accepts Mexico job

11.31 Wed Jun 04
Sven-Goran Eriksson could be plotting England's downfall at the 2010 World Cup.

Grandson charged with murder

21.43 Tue Jun 03
The grandson of anti-gun campaigner Pat Regan has been charged with her murder, police said.

English Premier League News

16.23 Tue Jun 03
Is Mark Hughes set to be the new Man City boss? Beckham tells Ronaldo to stay at Man Utd and will Mourinho take his former Chelsea players

City given Uefa Cup spot

13.59 Fri May 16
Manchester City have been awarded a place in the Uefa Cup through the Fair Play League.

Eriksson's day of reckoning

08.53 Tue May 13
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is expected to fly out to Thailand for talks with the club's owner.

Next stop Europe for Fulham?

14.51 Mon May 12
After narrowly avoiding the drop Fulham are left contemplating a place in Europe next season.

Sven waits to learn of fate

10.05 Mon May 12
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is awaiting news of his fate after the worst result of his career against Middlesbrough.

City close to Fair Play reward

18.31 Sat May 10
Sven-Goran Eriksson could guide Manchester City into the Uefa Cup if the players behave themselves against Middlesbrough.

Benfica 'approach Eriksson'

09.14 Thu May 08
Sven-Goran Eriksson has been approached by the Portuguese giants Benfica, according to reports.

Sven thanks City fans for support

13.08 Mon May 05
Sven-Goran Eriksson does not believe the support of Manchester City fans will keep him at the club.

Torres backs Liverpool to win title

19.15 Sun May 04
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes the club can win the Premier League next season.

Managers union criticises City

15.25 Wed Apr 30
The League Managers Association has shown support for Sven-Goran Eriksson and Tord Grip is confident the Swede will find another job.

Agent reveals Sven doubts

11.29 Tue Apr 29
Sven-Goran Eriksson's agent believes he will not be at Manchester City next season.

Henry happy to stay with Barcelona

09.40 Fri Apr 25
Thierry Henry appears to have ruled out a return to the Premier League.

Manchester City close in on Jo

10.32 Thu Apr 24
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is closing in on Brazilian striker Jo.

Eriksson plays down job fears

09.55 Mon Apr 21
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he has no fears about his meeting with Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra next week.

Question mark over Sven's future

08.32 Thu Apr 17
Manchester City's billionaire owner Thaksin Shinawatra has signalled his intention to shake up the club at the end of the season.

English Premier League News

17.24 Mon Apr 14
The latest from the World's favourtie league including; A big night for Chelsea as they look to close the gap and Man City deny a rift wit

Chelsea keep up pressure on Man Utd

17.23 Sat Apr 05
A two-nil win over Manchester City has kept alive Chelsea's title hopes.

Hatton announces 'homecoming' fight

12.38 Wed Mar 12
Ricky Hatton has confirmed he will fight at the home of his favourite football club, Manchester City.

Moyes hails improving team

08.10 Tue Feb 26
Everton manager David Moyes is convinced the club's Uefa Cup run has helped them to improve in the Premier League.

Everton beat Man City

23.08 Mon Feb 25
Everton's dream of a place in the Champion's League are alive after a 2-0 victory over Manchester City.

Capello hints at Hart call-up

10.15 Tue Feb 19
Fabio Capello could promote Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart to the full England squad for next month's friendly against France.

Eriksson praises City players and fans

12.43 Mon Feb 11
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson praised his players and the club's fans after the 2-1 win at Manchester United.

Sport News for February 11th, 2008

06.13 Mon Feb 11
Man City get the Manchester bragging rights - Egypt win the Africa Cup of Nations - England notch up first Six Nations victory

City win emotional Manchester derby

17.53 Sun Feb 10
Manchester City completed a league double over Man United on the day the city remembered the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.

Scholes urges City fans to respect Munich victims

22.49 Sat Feb 09
Paul Scholes fears a "minority" of Manchester City fans may spoil the minute's silence to mark the Munich air disaster.

Richards pens new deal

17.35 Fri Feb 08
Micah Richards has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City.

City fans urged to respect Munich victims

11.15 Fri Feb 08
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged supporters to respect the minute's silence ahead of Sunday's derby with United.

Benjani bemused by City switch

10.49 Fri Feb 08
Manchester City striker Benjani has revealed he did not want to leave Portsmouth and was "shocked" to be sold in the transfer window.

Sport (Morning) for February 8th, 2008

06.12 Fri Feb 08
Premier League could go global - Sven asks for respect from Manchester City fans - Calzaghe starts fighting talk

Spurs do Arsenal a favour

19.22 Sat Feb 02
Arsenal have ended Manchester City's unbeaten home record and returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Benjani confusion continues

14.27 Sat Feb 02
Confusion continues to surround the future of striker Benjani Mwaruwari after his botched move from Portsmouth to Manchester City.

Richards ready for long-term City deal

15.06 Fri Feb 01
Micah Richards is prepared to pledge his entire career to Manchester City.

Mwaruwari deal may beat deadline

12.17 Fri Feb 01
Portsmouth believe Benjani Mwaruwari could still join Manchester City, even though the transfer deadline has passed.

Government urged to allow Iraqi signing

16.46 Wed Jan 30
The Home Secretary is being lobbied to review the decision not to grant an Iraqi footballer a work permit which could "heal divisions".

No go Tiago but hello Sissoko

14.46 Tue Jan 29
Juventus have completed the signing of Mohamed Sissoko from Liverpool in an £8.2 million deal.

Blades burst Sven's bubble

18.02 Sun Jan 27
There are only six Premier League teams left in the FA Cup after Sheffield United beat Manchester City 2-1.

Sven is convinced Hart can play for England

08.49 Mon Jan 21
Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart will play for England and could be in Fabio Capello's first squad.

Everton defeat Wigan to go fourth

18.26 Sun Jan 20
Everton scored two goals in three minutes at Wigan to claim victory and lift themselves into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.

Manchester City derby kit to commemorate Munich

12.17 Thu Jan 10
Manchester City's shirt sponsors and manufacturer will have their branding removed from the kit worn in the Munich anniversary derby.

Sven could swoop for Crouch

12.06 Fri Nov 30 2007
Manchester City chairman Thaksin Shinawatra has revealed the club could make a move for Peter Crouch.

Sven makes transfer plans

11.30 Thu Nov 29 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson believes he will strengthen his Manchester City squad in January.

Surprised Thaksin eyes Euro spot for City

10.47 Wed Nov 07 2007
Thaksin Shinawatra believes Sven-Goran Eriksson has moulded a team at Manchester City capable of qualifying for Europe this season.

Pants celebration lands Ireland in hot water

16.14 Tue Nov 06 2007
Stephen Ireland could face punishment from the FA for dropping his shorts at the end of Manchester City's 1-0 win over Sunderland.

Sven wants more substitutes

09.29 Mon Nov 05 2007
Substitute-lover Sven-Goran Eriksson wants more players on the bench at Premier League matches.

Thaksin to hand Sven more City funds

11.56 Thu Oct 25 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson is set to be handed more funds to further bolster his Man City squad when the transfer window reopens in January.

Wembley to host Champions League final?

11.13 Tue Oct 23 2007
Wembley Stadium could play host to the Champions League final.

'Benitez's tinkering causes confusion'

10.55 Tue Oct 09 2007
John Toshack believes Rafael Benitez's constant chopping and changing of his line-up could be behind Liverpool's lacklustre run.

Richards reveals Arsenal ambition

09.40 Tue Oct 09 2007
Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards hopes to play for boyhood heroes Arsenal.

Manchester City 3-1 Middlesbrough

18.10 Sun Oct 07 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson says he can't ask any more of Brazilian superstar Elano after Manchester City romped to a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough.

Sven hails match-winner Johnson

20.28 Sun Sep 16 2007
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed the "maturity" of teenage goalscorer Michael Johnson after a 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

Foreign legion doesn't concern Micah

14.45 Wed Sep 05 2007
Man City star Micah Richards does not agree the Premier League's growing foreign legion is hindering the development of English players.

Man City owner not heading to Thailand

10.52 Wed Sep 05 2007
Man City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has reiterated he doesn't intend returning to Thailand, despite arrest warrants being issued against him

Warrant out for Manchester City owner

14.16 Mon Sep 03 2007
Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has had a second set of arrest warrants issued against him.

McCarthy seals Rovers win

16.53 Sun Sep 02 2007
Benni McCarthy scored the only goal as Blackburn beat Manchester City 1-0 at Ewood Park.

Owen ends goal drought

22.24 Wed Aug 29 2007
Michael Owen ended his 20-month wait for a Newcastle goal as the Magpies finally saw off stubborn Barnsley.

Brazil duo linked with England moves

12.22 Mon Aug 27 2007
Brazil stars Ronaldinho and Adriano have been linked with moves to the Premier League before the transfer deadline.

Chelsea go top as Arsenal beat City

19.17 Sat Aug 25 2007
Frank Lampard has fired Chelsea to the top of the Premier League after Man City's 100% start to the season came to an end at Arsenal.

Fergie ready for United's 'uphill fight'

09.59 Mon Aug 20 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Man United face an 'uphill task' after making their worst start to a Premier League season in 15 years.

Sven determined to remain cool

08.55 Mon Aug 20 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson is refusing to get carried away by Premier League leaders Manchester City's 100% start to the season.

City win Manchester derby

17.02 Sun Aug 19 2007
The son of a Manchester United legend helped Manchester City beat the Premier League champions 1-0 at Eastlands.

Fergie blasts red card Ronaldo

09.36 Thu Aug 16 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for getting sent off in the 1-1 draw at Portsmouth.

Smith leaves United for Newcastle

14.49 Fri Aug 03 2007
Alan Smith has completed his move from Manchester United to Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.

Eriksson completes City hat-trick

14.56 Thu Aug 02 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson has continued to bolster his Man City squad with the signings of Elano Blumer, Javier Garrido and Vedran Corluka.

Footballer charged with assault

11.25 Thu Aug 02 2007
Premiership star Joey Barton has been charged with assault after a training ground bust-up with a former team-mate.

Footballer charged with assault

11.23 Thu Aug 02 2007
Premiership star Joey Barton has been charged with assault after a training ground bust-up with a former team-mate.

Thaksin committed to Man City

09.31 Wed Aug 01 2007
Thaksin Shinawatra has insisted he has no intention of pulling out of Manchester City any time soon.

Rights group questions Thaksin deal

11.18 Tue Jul 31 2007
Premier League bosses have stood by their decision to let former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra buy Manchester City.

City romp to victory

10.08 Wed Jul 25 2007
Rolando Bianchi scored twice as Manchester City rounded off their tour of Sweden with a comfortable 4-0 hammering of Carlstad United.

Terry and Malouda on target for Chelsea

15.40 Sun Jul 15 2007
England captain John Terry and new signing Florent Malouda both scored as Chelsea beat Club America 2-1 in a pre-season friendly.

Sven signs Fernandes

15.04 Sat Jul 14 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson has made Gelson Fernandes his second signing since becoming Man City boss.

Eriksson nets striker Bianchi

16.11 Fri Jul 13 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson has made striker Rolando Bianchi his first signing since returning to football management at Manchester City.

Man City chief ordered to Thai court

16.23 Tue Jul 10 2007
New Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has been ordered to appear in court in Thailand on August 14 to face corruption charges.

Sven not interested in Becks or Owen

18.43 Sun Jul 08 2007
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he will not try to sign his former England players Michael Owen or David Beckham.

Eriksson becomes City slicker

16.33 Fri Jul 06 2007
Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is back in football management after putting pen to paper to a three-year contract with Man City.

Eriksson already at Man City

15.05 Wed Jul 04 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson has been at Manchester City's training ground ahead of his long-anticipated appointment as manager.

Ex-Thai PM ups City stake

09.42 Thu Jun 28 2007
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has upped his stake in Manchester City to 65.78 per cent.

Man City hope to unveil new boss soon

09.45 Wed Jun 27 2007
Prospective owner Thaksin Shinawatra hopes to unveil former England head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson as Man City's new manager next week.

Eriksson poised to take City job

14.23 Tue Jun 26 2007
Former England head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is poised to make his return to football management at Manchester City.

Thaksin faces Man City takeover wait

14.17 Mon Jun 25 2007
Man City fans could have to wait another 3 weeks for prospective owner Thaksin Shinawatra's £81.6m takeover of the club to be completed.

Thaksin has Eriksson alternatives

09.31 Fri Jun 22 2007
Man City's prospective new owner Thaksin Shinawatra says he has other candidates should Sven-Goran Eriksson decide not to become boss.

City recommend ex-Thai PM's £81.6m bid

22.39 Thu Jun 21 2007
Manchester City looks set for a spending spree if Thaksin Shinawatra succeeds in his bid to take over the club.

Man City suitor has more funds frozen

14.49 Wed Jun 20 2007
Manchester City suitor Thaksin Shinawatra has had more assets frozen by the Thai government.

Man City suitor ordered to Thailand

10.17 Tue Jun 19 2007
Manchester City suitor Thaksin Shinawatra has been ordered to return to Thailand or face arrest.

Ranieri takes Juventus job

15.55 Mon Jun 04 2007
Claudio Ranieri will not be the next Manchester City manager as he has been appointed by Juventus.

Barton linked with Newcastle

17.37 Sun Jun 03 2007
Sam Allardyce is expected to make Joey Barton his first signing as Newcastle manager.

Ranieri denies Man City talks

12.23 Sat Jun 02 2007
Claudio Ranieri is interested in managing in England's top flight again but has yet to have talks with Manchester City.

Ranieri dreaming about Man City

09.26 Fri Jun 01 2007
Claudio Ranieri is already dreaming of pitting Manchester City against rivals United after stepping down as Parma boss.

Ranieri wants to recreate 'miracle' at City

11.04 Thu May 31 2007
Claudio Ranieri will be looking to recreate his "Chelsea miracle" if he does take up the vacant hotseat at Manchester City.

Ranieri rules out Man City switch

14.29 Tue May 29 2007
Claudio Ranieri is keen to stay Parma manager despite reported interest from Manchester City.

City play down Thai takeover bid claims

12.14 Sat May 19 2007
Manchester City officials are insisting that they remain in talks with 'a number' of different parties over a potential buyout.

Pearce 'treated like a caretaker boss'

08.57 Tue May 15 2007
Sacked boss Stuart Pearce has claimed that he was starved of cash and treated like a caretaker manager at Manchester City.

Man City sack Stuart Pearce

16.48 Mon May 14 2007
Stuart Pearce has been sacked as Manchester City boss after a disappointing season ended in a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.

Jewell resigns as Wigan boss

16.25 Mon May 14 2007
Paul Jewell has resigned as Wigan Athletic manager less than 24 hours after masterminding their Premiership survival.

Barton set to resolve City future

10.08 Fri May 11 2007
England midfielder Joey Barton's Manchester City future is to be decided at a meeting with club officials on Tuesday.

Ball charged for stamp on Ronaldo

17.11 Tue May 08 2007
Man City defender Michael Ball has been charged with violent conduct by the FA after stamping on Man United winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ball to face FA probe over stamping

12.58 Mon May 07 2007
Manchester City's Michael Ball faces an FA disciplinary probe after appearing to stamp on Cristiano Ronaldo during the Manchester derby.

Man United have title champagne on ice

19.14 Sat May 05 2007
Man United are one step away from wresting the title back from Chelsea's grasp after Cristiano Ronaldo fired them to a 1-0 win at Man City

Barton faces police probe

10.41 Sat May 05 2007
Manchester City's Ousmane Dabo has reported team-mate Joey Barton to police after the England midfielder allegedly attacked him.

Pearce: 'Barton bust-up won't affect City'

09.58 Thu May 03 2007
Stuart Pearce says Manchester City will not be affected by the training ground bust-up that led to midfielder Joey Barton being suspended.

Ex-Thai PM to see City's books

09.43 Thu May 03 2007
The prospect of ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra buying Man City has moved a step nearer after he was given access to the club's accounts.

Joey Barton suspended by Man City

17.16 Tue May 01 2007
Joey Barton has been suspended for the remainder of the season by Manchester City.

Thaksin moves closer to City takeover

08.52 Tue May 01 2007
Former Thailand prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been given access to Manchester City's accounts.

Big Sam quits Bolton

16.15 Sun Apr 29 2007
Sam Allardyce has quit as Bolton manager after eight years in charge.

Richards ruled out of Estonia clash

11.48 Thu Apr 26 2007
Manchester City defender Micah Richards has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 qualifier in June after surgery on a calf injury.

Man City takeover bid revised

08.35 Thu Apr 26 2007
A revised proposal to takeover Manchester City has been submitted to the board by former player Ray Ranson.

Man City receive takeover bid

10.50 Tue Apr 24 2007
Former Manchester City player Ray Ranson has launched a £90 million bid for the Premiership club along with a consortium.

Barton slams mediocre signings

13.56 Mon Apr 23 2007
Joey Barton has pleaded with Manchester City to stop signing 'stop-gaps' incapable of pushing the Blues on to a higher level.

Richards ruled out of England qualifier

09.55 Thu Apr 19 2007
Steve McClaren will be without Man City defender Micah Richards when England travel to Estonia for their Euro 2008 qualifier on June 6.

Coleman sacking bemuses Pearce

09.51 Thu Apr 12 2007
Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce fails to undertstand the reasons behind Fulham's decision to sack Chris Coleman.

Pearce: 'No City audition for me'

14.30 Tue Apr 10 2007
Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce does not see the rest of the season as an "audition" to keep his job.

Fulham pulled into relegation battle

17.42 Mon Apr 09 2007
Fulham were dragged into the fight against relegation after a 3-1 loss at home to Manchester City.

Pearce calls on City board to spend

15.18 Sun Apr 08 2007
Stuart Pearce has warned the Manchester City board they need to splash some cash if they are to become a top force next season.

Everton demolish Fulham 4-1

23.13 Fri Apr 06 2007
Everton are up to fifth in the Premiership after a 4-1 win against Fulham at Goodison Park.

Dundee Utd hold Celtic

18.11 Sat Mar 31 2007
An injury time equaliser by ten-man Dundee United denied Celtic the victory that would have put them on the verge of the Scottish title.

Under-fire Pearce sees some positives

09.40 Thu Mar 15 2007
Under-fire boss Stuart Pearce could derive some crumbs of comfort despite seeing Man City slump to their fifth successive league defeat.

City suffer fifth straight defeat

22.33 Wed Mar 14 2007
Stuart Pearce watched his Manchester City team lose their fifth Premiership match in a row as they were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea.

Pearce refuses to be unsettled

16.45 Tue Mar 13 2007
Stuart Pearce is refusing to be unsettled by reports over his future as he bids to lift Manchester City ahead of the visit of Chelsea.

Joey Barton arrested

10.37 Tue Mar 13 2007
Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.

Blackburn claim semi-final spot

20.06 Sun Mar 11 2007
Aaron Mokoena scored and was later sent off as Blackburn beat Manchester City 2-0 in the FA Cup sixth round.

FA Cup: Chelsea bid to KO Spurs

16.57 Sat Mar 10 2007
Jose Mourinho says it will be difficult for his men to win the quadruple ahead of Chelsea's clash with Spurs in the FA Cup sixth-round.

City hold talks with investors

09.11 Thu Feb 22 2007
Manchester City could be the next Premiership club to change hands as they are holding talks with potential investors.

Man City and Spurs reach quarters

18.31 Sun Feb 18 2007
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have booked their places in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

Man City demand police explanation

09.31 Fri Feb 16 2007
Man City have written to Hampshire Police in the wake of allegations midfielder Joey Barton made offensive gestures to Portsmouth fans.