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Young pair set for deals

Joe Hart and Daniel Sturridge are both set to be offered new contracts by Manchester City, as the club look to secure their futures.

Blues set sights on January moves

Assistant boss Mark Bowen says City are already searching for top-quality players to sign during January's transfer window.

Hughes calls for more craft

Mark Hughes was unhappy Manchester City did not "ask more questions" of Wigan in their 2-1 defeat at the JJB.

Time for TV, says Hughes

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has called for the introduction of technology to help officials clarify "key decisions".

Ronaldo 'opens door' for City

Ronaldo has insisted he will join Manchester City once he has proved he has fully recovered from knee surgery in February.

United stars would snub City - Giggs

Manchester United star Ryan Giggs is confident none of his team-mates would be lured away from Old Trafford to mega-rich rivals City.

Hughes to bring back big guns

Robinho, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Micah Richards will return to the Man City line up against Wigan as boss Mark Hughes goes for goals.

Fergie's City title taunt

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Man City will not be in a position to challenge for the Premier League title anytime soon.

No divine right for glory - Hughes

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits the club has no divine right to win games just because they are the richest in the world.

Hughes slams City flops

Man City boss Mark Hughes slammed his side's professionalism after they were dumped out of the Carling Cup at Brighton on penalties.

Blues to view Sergio

Manchester City are tracking Atletico Madrid's Argentinian superstar Sergio Aguero - dubbed the 'new Maradona'.

Robinho skips trip

Michael Johnson is set to return to the City midfield tonight but Robinho misses the trip to face Brighton in the Carling Cup.

Youth will still get it's chance at City

Khaldoon Al Mubarak says City's successful academy will not be overlooked after the Abu Dhabi Group completes their takeover.

'Gem' Sparky's boss man boost

Khaldoon Al Mubarak says Mark Hughes will run Man City without interference from above and has the final say on all transfers.

Ireland hails 'invincible' City

Stephen Ireland says Manchester City's players feel 'invincible' at the moment following the 6-0 rout of Portsmouth.

Hughes hails 'best-ever' display

Mark Hughes believes Manchester City's 6-0 demolition of Portsmouth was the best performance from any side he has managed.

Tevez deal rubbished

Man City stand no chance of signing Man Utd loan forward Carlos Tevez next summer, according to advisor Kia Joorabchian.

Dunne almost left

City legend Richard Dunne has revealed how he was on the verge of joining Portsmouth in the summer until Mark Hughes intervened.

Hughes won't lose faith in kids

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has said he won't discard the teams youngsters for expensive foreign imports.

Ronaldo to City still a possibility

Brazilian striker Ronaldo has revealed that there is a 'big possibility' he could be playing for Manchester City soon.

Hughes cool under pressure

Boss Mark Hughes says he will take Man City's mega-money takeover in his stride because there is always pressure in football.

Striker talks up England switch

Reported Man City and Portsmouth striker target Marouane Chamakh has admitted he wants to play in the Premier League one day.

Wing ace to miss Euro outing

Injured winger Martin Petrov will miss Manchester city's UEFA Cup first round, first leg clash away at AC Omonia Nicosia on Thursday.

City squad to be stretched - boss

Mark Hughes has promised most of his Man City squad they will get a first-team chance due to the number of games the club must play.

City youngster pens deal

Michael Johnson has ended recent speculation about his future by penning a new five-year contract at Eastlands.

City bosses back manager

Manchester City's new owners say they do not expect Mark Hughes to deliver a trophy this season, despite their financial backing.

Blues play down another Brazilian raid

Manchester City officials have dismissed claims that Brazilian striker Ronaldo is on the verge of a move to Eastlands.

City are contenders - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears mega-rich Manchester City will gatecrash the top four and pinch a Champions League place.

Cook dismisses youth fears

Man City executive chairman Garry Cook insists the club will not abandon its youth policy despite the imminent mega-money takeover.

Ronaldo plays down City talks

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed reports linking him with Manchester City.

January a big month for City

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged his side to keep in touch with the high fliers until January when he can re-build his squad.

Hughes can cope with pressure

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes believes the rest of the Premiership are envious of City's new-found wealth.

Arsene's City blast

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has blasted Manchester City's new owners and claims they are treating football 'like a supermarket.'

Argentinean admits he knew takeover talks

Pablo Zabaleta has admitted he knew about Man City's takeover by the Abu Dhabi Utd Group 'a while' before he joined the club.

Richards set for Blues return

Mark Hughes has admitted that Man City's Micah Richards could recover from a shoulder injury in time to face Chelsea this Saturday.

Gunners ace rules out City move

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas has again ruled out joining Man City and says it is 'weird' that Robinho opted to join them from Real Madrid.

Ronaldo in Eastlands talks

Brazilian legend Ronaldo claims Manchester City have made enquiries about securing his services as he looks for new club.

Striker on City's wanted list

German striker Lucas Podolski is the latest player to be linked with a move to Eastlands after voicing his frustration at Bayern Munich

Robinho had to leave Madrid - Agent

Robinho's agent says the star had to leave Real Madrid for Man City because 'he didn't feel valued' and 'felt looked down upon' there.

Milan star in City move hint

AC Milan's Brazilian star Kaka would consider a future transfer to Manchester City, according to the player's agent.

Robinho vows to make Chelsea pay

Robinho says he will make Chelsea pay for failing to sign him when they take on his new club Manchester City next weekend.

Ronaldo raid talk played down

Manchester United chief executive David Gill says he is not taking the claims Man City will bid £135m for Cristiano Ronaldo seriously.

Buffon plays down City link

Gianluigi Buffon has described reports that he could be the next big name on his way to Manchester City as a "journalist's fantasy".

Hughes in charge, says Cook

Mark Hughes will retain complete control of transfers in and out of Manchester City, executive chairman Garry Cook has confirmed.

Nery disappointed after Betis blow

Mark Hughes has confirmed that Real Betis pulled out of a deadline-day move for Man City's Mexican misfit Nery Castillo.

Hughes to remove 'Big Phil'

City boss Mark Hughes has made Felipe Caicedo available on loan after a move to Hertha Berlin collapsed on Monday.

Chelsea jumped the gun - Robinho

Robinho rejected a move to Chelsea because Real Madrid took offence at his name on the back of their shirts before a deal was struck.

Tevez out for revenge

Man Utd forward Carlos Tevez claims the derby clashes with City could have a massive say in the title race this season.

Bowen realistic over youngsters

Man City assistant boss Mark Bowen admits the club's youngsters could become innocent casualties of the mega-money takeover.

United duo among City future targets

City's new owners have drawn up a hit list of the world's best players - and aim to win the Champions League in the next three years.

Robinho dreaming of Premier League crown

Robinho has targeted helping City win their first Premier League title after completing his record £32.5m switch to Eastlands.

Consortium set for key talks

Manchester City's prospective owners are planning to spend big again in January, as they target the top four and then the title.

City delight at mega deal

Robinho is set to make his Man City debut against Chelsea on September 13, after sealing a £32.5m switch from Real Madrid.

City complete Robinho deal

Manchester City have completed the sensational signing of Robinho with just minutes to spare before the window closed.

Robinho set to sign!

Manchester City could pull off a sensational swoop for Brazilian star Robinho after agreeing a £32.5million fee with Real Madrid.

Ferguson holds Berbatov talks

Manchester United are now holding talks with Dimitar Berbatov, but Real Madrid have also made an increased bid of £36million.

City blow Premiership apart

Manchester City are understood to be the richest club in the Premiership and have massive plans to unsettle the Premiership elite.

Further sensational transfer developments

City have reportedly tabled a bid in excess of £30m for Spurs forward Dimitar Berbatov with the new owners set to transform the squad.

City in reported Abu Dhabi takeover

Manchester City have reportedly been taken over by the Abu Dhabi Group for Development and Investment.

Defender joins Spurs

Tottenham have confirmed the capture of Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka for £8.5m on a six-year deal.

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