Manchester City: March 2009 Archives

Man City's Vincent Kompany has been declared fit to face Bosnia as Belgium look to avenge their weekend defeat tomorrow night.

Felipe Caicedo, Darius Vassell, Benjani and Jo are said to be among 16 players to go in a massive clearout of City's squad this summer.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has backed Pablo Zabaleta's case for inclusion in the Argentina squad.

Manchester City winger Martin Petrov is set to return to action before the end of the season after a knee ligament injury.

Man City target Fabio Cannavaro's agent has said the defender wants to stay with Real Madrid and agree a new deal at the Bernabeu.

Manchester City are being strongly linked with a summer swoop on AC Milan for Brazil superstar Ronaldinho.

Bayern Munich have warned Chelsea and Man City off making a move for Franck Ribery, insisting the player is not for sale.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has told fans to prepare for the most successful period in the club's history over coming seasons.

Robinho believes he has played well for Manchester City this season but admits he has been far better for Brazil.

Gael Clichy's agent has claims Arsenal turned down a £23 million bid from Manchester City for the left-back in January.

Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery is now reported to be one of Man City's top transfer targets this summer - together with Thierry Henry.

Vincent Kompany is undergoing treatment at City after pulling out of Belgium's World Cup qualifier against Bosnia with a leg injury.

Manchester City have not been put off by Atletico Madrid quoting them a £30 million price-tag for striker Diego Forlan.

Mark Hughes has insisted Joe Hart has a long-term future at Man City but admitted he could be loaned out next season.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has admitted being left out of Fabio Capello's England squad "hurts".

Mark Hughes has admitted that he has held talks with Manchester City's owners about signing a new deal at Eastlands.

Mark Hughes has backed Robinho after another off-day for Manchester City in which he missed a penalty in the win over Sunderland.

Micah Richards scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City defeated ten-man Sunderland 1-0 at Eastlands.

Mark Hughes has told his Manchester City stars to follow the example set by Stephen Ireland, who he feels has been 'outstanding'.

Manchester City will face Hamburg in the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup, while Werder Bremen or Udinese await in the semi-finals.

Manchester City will look to maintain their fantastic record against Sunderland on Sunday, but they may be without several key players.

Stephen Ireland, Wayne Bridge, Vincent Kompany and Craig Bellamy face fitness checks ahead of Man City's visit of Sunderland on Sunday.

Man City boss Mark Hughes claims the club has made progress and expects to remain as manager beyond the end of the season.

Craig Bellamy is out of City's Uefa Cup trip to Aalborg but Vincent Kompany and Robinho have both travelled with the squad to Denmark.

Aston Villa and Tottenham are ready to battle it out for the services of Sheffield United star Kyle Naughton in the summer.

Mark Hughes says Manchester City are 'proud' to be the last English club still in the Uefa Cup and feels they can go all the way.

Micah Richards has revealed that Manchester City are still looking to finish in the Premier League's top eight this season.

Chelsea will reportedly study Robinho's form between now and the summer before deciding to make a bid for the Manchester City star.

Mark Hughes says it is unfair to criticise Robinho after Man City's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea as all of his attacking players struggled.

Third choice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is disappointed that Manchester City will not let him leave Eastlands on a loan deal.

Michael Essien fired his second goal in as many games to beat Man City 1-0 and also keep Chelsea in the title hunt.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has denied offering Robinho to Chelsea in exchange for John Terry but has confirmed his interest.

Guus Hiddink has said John Terry will not join Manchester City in the summer and will stay at Chelsea for the rest of his career.

Man City trio Craig Bellamy, Nigel de Jong and Vincent Kompany will miss Sunday's trip to Chelsea on Sunday.

Man City boss Mark Hughes does not think his side will be left to rue missed chances against Aalborg in the UEFA Cup.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has revealed the Blues enquired over Valencia striker David Villa before Christmas but have not been back.

Nigel de Jong and Craig Bellamy are out of the Uefa Cup clash with Aalborg while Vincent Kompany's toe injury makes him a doubt.

Man City have been told they must pay the going rate for David Villa after Valencia confirmed transfer talks have taken place.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes says he will continue to select his strongest eleven for the Uefa Cup as he targets European success.

Manchester City can expect to fight it out with Aston Villa for the services of striker Michael Owen in the summer.

Pablo Zabaleta has confirmed that he wants to stay put at Manchester City and help the club achieve its Champions League ambitions.

Man City will have Robinho back in the squad for the Uefa Cup clash with Aalborg after his return to Brazil for treatment on his ankle.

Captain Richard Dunne has warned his team-mates they will have to consistently be on top of their game if they want a future with City.

The agent of Kasper Schmeichel has indicated the Manchester City goalkeeper is on the verge of a loan exit from Eastlands.

Robinho has held talks with Manchester City officials and the Brazilian star is believed to have committed his future to the club.

Aston Villa are set to make a £3million summer bid for Manchester City's reserve goalkeeper Joe Hart, according to reports.

Manchester City have moved swiftly to rubbish reports that they are pondering a £100million swoop for Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Superstar Lionel Messi is not interested in a move to Man City and has pledged to stay at Barcelona for as long as they want him.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is confident Nigel de Jong's knee injury will not prove to be serious after he was forced off against Villa.

Aston Villa's Champions League hopes suffered a major blow as Manchester City dominated proceedings on their way to a 2-0 victory.

Valeri Bojinov is set for a rare Manchester City start against Aston Villa while Micah Richards is a major doubt for the game.

Mark Hughes has admitted Craig Bellamy's latest injury setback is a big blow to his Manchester City plans.

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy is set to be out for around three weeks after suffering a knee injury at West Ham on Sunday.

Stephen Ireland has warned Manchester City could be dragged into a relegation fight unless their form improves.

Brede Hangeland is happy at Fulham and insists he has no plans to leave in the face of interest from Man City and Arsenal this summer.

Craig Bellamy and Micah Richards are causing boss Mark Hughes the most concern ahead of City's home clash with Aston Villa.

Young midfielder Jack Collison was the hero as West Ham secured a deserved 1-0 win over Manchester City at Upton Park.

Man City's Vincent Kompany has been declared fit to face Bosnia as Belgium look to avenge their weekend defeat tomorrow night.

Felipe Caicedo, Darius Vassell, Benjani and Jo are said to be among 16 players to go in a massive clearout of City's squad this summer.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has backed Pablo Zabaleta's case for inclusion in the Argentina squad.

Manchester City winger Martin Petrov is set to return to action before the end of the season after a knee ligament injury.

Man City target Fabio Cannavaro's agent has said the defender wants to stay with Real Madrid and agree a new deal at the Bernabeu.

Manchester City are being strongly linked with a summer swoop on AC Milan for Brazil superstar Ronaldinho.

Bayern Munich have warned Chelsea and Man City off making a move for Franck Ribery, insisting the player is not for sale.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has told fans to prepare for the most successful period in the club's history over coming seasons.

Robinho believes he has played well for Manchester City this season but admits he has been far better for Brazil.

Gael Clichy's agent has claims Arsenal turned down a £23 million bid from Manchester City for the left-back in January.

Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery is now reported to be one of Man City's top transfer targets this summer - together with Thierry Henry.

Vincent Kompany is undergoing treatment at City after pulling out of Belgium's World Cup qualifier against Bosnia with a leg injury.

Manchester City have not been put off by Atletico Madrid quoting them a £30 million price-tag for striker Diego Forlan.

Mark Hughes has insisted Joe Hart has a long-term future at Man City but admitted he could be loaned out next season.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has admitted being left out of Fabio Capello's England squad "hurts".

Mark Hughes has admitted that he has held talks with Manchester City's owners about signing a new deal at Eastlands.

Mark Hughes has backed Robinho after another off-day for Manchester City in which he missed a penalty in the win over Sunderland.

Micah Richards scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City defeated ten-man Sunderland 1-0 at Eastlands.

Mark Hughes has told his Manchester City stars to follow the example set by Stephen Ireland, who he feels has been 'outstanding'.

Manchester City will face Hamburg in the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup, while Werder Bremen or Udinese await in the semi-finals.