Manchester City: October 2008 Archives

Mark Hughes has told his Manchester City players they will have to think like champions to be considered a Premier League force.

Shaun Wright-Phillips could be the subject of a Football Association probe for an alleged two-fingered gesture at Gareth Southgate.

Mark Hughes has slammed referee Lee Mason for his decision to award Middlesbrough a penalty in the 2-0 defeat on Wednesday.

Mark Hughes has admitted Manchester City have defensive problems and says he is struggling to get the balance right in his team.

Boro claimed three valuable points courtesy of an Alfonso Alves penalty and late Gary O'Neill strike.

Mark Hughes has overlooked Robinho's goalscoring antics by claiming Stephen Ireland has been Man City's most influential player so far.

Skipper Richard Dunne is set to shake off a chest problem in time for Man City's trip to face Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening.

Mark Hughes will make late calls on Jo, Ched Evans and Richard Dunne for Wednesday's game against Middlesbrough at the Riverside.

Mark Hughes may look to take advantage of the managerial change at Portsmouth with a revised offer for Lassana Diarra, say reports.

Richard Dunne, Jo and Ched Evans are all doubts for Manchester City's trip to Middlesbrough on Wednesday night.

Joe Hart has signed a new five-year deal at Manchester City and Mark Hughes feels he will be first-choice for many years to come.

A Robinho-inspired Manchester City recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over a Stoke side still looking for their first win on the road.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has no desire to sign Ronaldo despite the Brazil striker's interest in moving to Eastlands.

Micah Richards has admitted that he would love Manchester City to bring Thierry Henry back to the Premier League from Barcelona.

Man City hope England defender Micah Richards shakes off an ankle injury in time for the home clash with Stoke.

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits his side has to be ready for Rory Delap's booming throw-ins against Stoke on Sunday.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits he does not have first refusal on loan striker Amr Zaki who is reportedly a Man City target.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince claims star striker and Man City target Roque Santa Cruz is too expensive for Aston Villa.

CSKA Moscow striker Vagner Love has hinted that he would snub Everton and Tottenham in favour of a move to Manchester City.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo has pleaded with Manchester City boss Mark Hughes to make a renewed attempt to sign him.

City winger Martin Petrov has been told he will be out of action for up to four months because of a knee ligament injury.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes said he was "grateful" to take a point from a controversial 2-2 draw against Newcastle.

Guadalajara have been unable to complete the signing of Manchester City loan striker Nery Castillo, according to his agent.

Stephen Ireland's strike four minutes from time earned Manchester City a point against 10-man Newcastle at St James' Park.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has warned his side that they must be wary of a resilient Newcastle for Monday night's game.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has told Micah Richards he must be patient if he wants to win his England place back.

El Zamalek have confirmed that Manchester City will hold talks with the Egyptian club over the transfer of Wigan loan ace Amr Zaki.

Manchester City's Brazilian playmaker Elano is being linked with a January move to Italian giants Inter Milan.

Forgotten man Benjani has insisted he will not rush his Manchester City return from a torn thigh muscle.

Martin Petrov has a knee injury and could miss Manchester City's trip to take on Premier League strugglers Newcastle on Monday.

Manchester City star Robinho picked up a minor thigh strain playing for Brazil on Thursday but should be ready for Newcastle.

Manchester City are set to cancel the contracts of three Thailand internationals after they failed to be granted work permits.

The agents of Roque Santa Cruz have blasted reports suggesting the striker wants to leave Blackburn for Manchester City.

Inter Milan are beink linked with a January transfer window bid for Manchester City's Brazilian star Elano.

Mark Hughes is delighted with the way Brazilian star Robinho has settled in at Manchester City and hopes he can fire them to success.

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz admits he would be interested in joining a club who he feels is going places - like Manchester City.

Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook claims boss Mark Hughes will be given the time he needs to overhaul the Eastlands squad.

Barcelona star Thierry Henry insists he is happy at Barcelona and has called for end to links with ambitious Manchester City.

Mark Hughes is confident of bringing more world class players to Manchester City despite not having the lure of the Champions League.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo has not given up hope of a move to Manchester City, claiming he wants to link up with compatriot Robinho.

Man City have denied claims talks have been opened with Liverpool striker Fernando Torres over a mega-money switch.

Manchester City's reported bid to sign Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano in January has been ruled out by the Italian outfit.

Micah Richards has assured Man City fans that the knee injury he picked up against Liverpool should mend quickly with a few days rest.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is being linked with an interest in Sampdoria's Italian maverick Antonio Cassano.

Shaun Wright Phillips feels being axed from the England squad setup was the kick he needed to get himself back into top form.

Schalke general manager Andreas Muller has pinpointed Manchester City as the team to beat in their UEFA Cup group.

Mark Hughes believes Manchester City can progress their Uefa Cup adventure into the New Year following Tuesday's draw.

City will have to be at their best if they are progress to the UEFA Cup latter stages after being handed one of the toughest draws.

Mark Hughes will fly to Abu Dhabi next month to meet Manchester City's new owners and outline his transfer plans for January.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed he is ready to spend in January to address his side's "frailties".

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits he could see why Pablo Zabaleta was sent off in the 3-2 home defeat to Liverpool.

Robinho says Manchester City can win the Premier League and he's urged them to show their title credentials by beating Liverpool.

Spurs have strongly denied claims they want Man City boss Mark Hughes to replace Juande Ramos following the poor start to the season.

Tottenham have reportedly lined up Mark Hughes to replace Juande Ramos after deciding the Spaniard is a 'lame duck' manager.

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits his wish for a "decent draw" in the Uefa Cup is unlikely because the teams involved are so strong.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is delighted with the developing partnership between Brazil stars Robinho and Elano.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes admits qualification for the group stage of the Uefa Cup is crucial to the Blues' progress.

Man City captain Richard Dunne has refused to rule out a Premier League title tilt but knows it will be hard to jump nine places.

Daniel Sturridge insists he is very happy at Manchester City and is hoping to sign a new improved deal at Eastlands.

Manchester City will have Vincent Kompany back for the clash with Omonia while Martin Petrov is also pushing to return.

Mark Hughes has told his Manchester City players they will have to think like champions to be considered a Premier League force.

Shaun Wright-Phillips could be the subject of a Football Association probe for an alleged two-fingered gesture at Gareth Southgate.

Mark Hughes has slammed referee Lee Mason for his decision to award Middlesbrough a penalty in the 2-0 defeat on Wednesday.

Mark Hughes has admitted Manchester City have defensive problems and says he is struggling to get the balance right in his team.

Boro claimed three valuable points courtesy of an Alfonso Alves penalty and late Gary O'Neill strike.

Mark Hughes has overlooked Robinho's goalscoring antics by claiming Stephen Ireland has been Man City's most influential player so far.

Skipper Richard Dunne is set to shake off a chest problem in time for Man City's trip to face Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening.

Mark Hughes will make late calls on Jo, Ched Evans and Richard Dunne for Wednesday's game against Middlesbrough at the Riverside.

Mark Hughes may look to take advantage of the managerial change at Portsmouth with a revised offer for Lassana Diarra, say reports.

Richard Dunne, Jo and Ched Evans are all doubts for Manchester City's trip to Middlesbrough on Wednesday night.

Joe Hart has signed a new five-year deal at Manchester City and Mark Hughes feels he will be first-choice for many years to come.

A Robinho-inspired Manchester City recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over a Stoke side still looking for their first win on the road.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has no desire to sign Ronaldo despite the Brazil striker's interest in moving to Eastlands.

Micah Richards has admitted that he would love Manchester City to bring Thierry Henry back to the Premier League from Barcelona.

Man City hope England defender Micah Richards shakes off an ankle injury in time for the home clash with Stoke.

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits his side has to be ready for Rory Delap's booming throw-ins against Stoke on Sunday.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits he does not have first refusal on loan striker Amr Zaki who is reportedly a Man City target.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince claims star striker and Man City target Roque Santa Cruz is too expensive for Aston Villa.

CSKA Moscow striker Vagner Love has hinted that he would snub Everton and Tottenham in favour of a move to Manchester City.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo has pleaded with Manchester City boss Mark Hughes to make a renewed attempt to sign him.

City winger Martin Petrov has been told he will be out of action for up to four months because of a knee ligament injury.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes said he was "grateful" to take a point from a controversial 2-2 draw against Newcastle.

Guadalajara have been unable to complete the signing of Manchester City loan striker Nery Castillo, according to his agent.

Stephen Ireland's strike four minutes from time earned Manchester City a point against 10-man Newcastle at St James' Park.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has warned his side that they must be wary of a resilient Newcastle for Monday night's game.