Manchester City: April 2009 Archives

Man City boss Mark Hughes has paid tribute to Robinho and Stephen Ireland's partnership and hailed his side's all-round improvement.

Manchester City have opened talks with Bolton midfield target Miguel Veloso who will quit Sporting Lisbon in the summer.

Shaun Wright-Phillips is close to a City comeback but Mark Hughes says Danny Sturridge's new injury has prevented him from training.

Brazilian star Elano says he wants to sign a contract extension at Eastlands and has revealed he enjoys living in Manchester.

Manchester City have reportedly held talks with Spanish giants Barcelona about a summer transfer swoop for striker Samuel Eto'o.

Richard Dunne has told his Man City team-mates they need to finish the season well as they are playing for their futures at Eastlands.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has praised his side for the way they have bounced back from UEFA Cup heartbreak.

Man City defender Micah Richards needs a scan on a knee problem but he hopes it is "nothing serious".

Mark Hughes denied reports of a training-ground bust-up with Micah Richards after Manchester City claimed a rare away win at Everton.

Manchester City collected only their second away win of the season after a much-improved display at Everton.

Manchester City flyer Shaun Wright-Phillips could return at Everton after three games out with a knee problem.

England left-back Ashley Cole has ruled out a summer move to Manchester City.

Robinho insists he is happy at Manchester City and believes the supporters will see an improved player next season.

Reports claim Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is the latest big name player to reject the chance to join Manchester City.

Ricky Sbragia says he is happy with his current squad as Sunderland have been linked with Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Mark Hughes has vowed to blood his promising academy graduates in City's chase for the last remaining Europa League spot.

Valeri Bojinov could return against Everton at the weekend but Shaun Wright-Phillips and Pablo Zabaleta are struggling to be fit.

Mark Hughes fears Man City striker Craig Bellamy is almost certainly out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury.

Man City boss Mark Hughes feels the trip to Spurs on May 16 could have a massive bearing on qualification for Europe.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has challenged Robinho to end the season on a high after he scored his first goal of 2009 against West Brom.

Man City passed the 40-point safety barrier and virtually condemned West Brom to relegation after a flattering 4-2 win at Eastlands.

Manchester City star Robinho has pledged his future to the club and set his sights on winning the Premier League title.

Manchester City will give Shaun Wright-Phillips as long as possible to prove he is fit to feature in Sunday's clash with West Brom.

Mark Hughes felt his Manchester City players had made "something special happen" in response to his side's Uefa Cup exit.

Mark Hughes saw his dream of Uefa Cup glory nosedive - then insisted his job as manager of Manchester City was safe.

Mark Hughes faces his biggest decision as Manchester City manager this week, as he must choose whether to start Robinho on Thursday.

Manchester City are understood to be facing a battle with Inter Milan to sign Lazio striker Mauro Zarate this summer.

Hamburg boss Martin Jol has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to England as Manchester City manager.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has defended his decision to rest Robinho in City's 3-1 defeat to Fulham at Eastlands.

Harry Redknapp has confirmed that he will look to improve his Spurs squad this summer but ruled out a bid for Man City's Martin Petrov.

Everton boss David Moyes has ruled out a summer move for Manchester City striker Jo who he claims would cost the club too much money.

Fulham claimed only their second away win of the season with a 3-1 victory over an off-colour Manchester City at Eastlands.

Stephen Ireland accused some of his Manchester City team-mates of "hiding" in the aftermath of their 3-1 Uefa Cup defeat by Hamburg.

Craig Bellamy suffered a fresh knee problem against Hamburg and is a major doubt for Manchester City's clash with Fulham on Sunday.

Mark Hughes is confident that Man City can progress in the Uefa Cup, despite Thursday's 3-1 quarter-final first leg defeat at Hamburg.

Man City captain Richard Dunne has told Robinho he has the full support of the dressing room over his downturn in form.

Man City midfielder Vincent Kompany misses the UEFA Cup clash with former club Hamburg on Thursday because of a hamstring problem.

Mark Hughes says Man City will not pay over the odds to keep Daniel Sturridge with Chelsea now preparing a move for the striker.

Mark Hughes has admitted he has been looking forward to Martin Petrov's return and could get him involved against Hamburg tomorrow.

Nedum Onuoha says Man City will only attract top players by proving they can win silverware and not how much money they have got.

Robinho is aiming to help Manchester City to Uefa Cup glory after being told he will not face charges for a serious sexual assault.

Chelsea and Aston Villa are being linked with Daniel Sturridge, who could be set to leave Manchester City in the summer.

Mark Hughes has defended Robinho's performance at Arsenal and his decision to substitute the Brazilian star at the Emirates.

Mark Hughes says Stephen Ireland is a major doubt for Manchester City's UEFA Cup clash with Hamburg this week due to an ankle injury.

David Moyes says on-loan striker Jo needs to prove his worth before Everton can consider making Manchester City a permanent offer.

Emmanuel Adebayor's brace has moved Arsenal six points clear of Aston Villa in fourth place with Man City faltering again on the road.

Robinho has dismissed talk of a summer move and says his focus is to remain "the star" of Manchester City.

On-loan striker Jo has cast doubt on his future with parent club Manchester City by revealing he wants to stay at Everton.

Manchester City midfielder Gelson Fernandes admits he could quit the club in the summer because of a lack of first-team football.

Manchester City duo Craig Bellamy and Wayne Bridge face fitness tests ahead of Saturday's trip to Arsenal.

Man City striker Craig Bellamy is a "big doubt" for the trip to Arsenal but Robinho looks set to be fit after an injury scare.

Man City have been offered encouragement in their reported bid to sign Fabio Cannavaro after his agent revealed no contact from Italy.

Michael Johnson should be fit to feature for Manchester City before the summer, while Benjani and Daniel Sturridge could face Arsenal.

Micah Richards says Manchester City are going places and he aims to help them be a successful Champions League outfit in the future.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has paid tribute to Robinho and Stephen Ireland's partnership and hailed his side's all-round improvement.

Manchester City have opened talks with Bolton midfield target Miguel Veloso who will quit Sporting Lisbon in the summer.

Shaun Wright-Phillips is close to a City comeback but Mark Hughes says Danny Sturridge's new injury has prevented him from training.

Brazilian star Elano says he wants to sign a contract extension at Eastlands and has revealed he enjoys living in Manchester.

Manchester City have reportedly held talks with Spanish giants Barcelona about a summer transfer swoop for striker Samuel Eto'o.

Richard Dunne has told his Man City team-mates they need to finish the season well as they are playing for their futures at Eastlands.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has praised his side for the way they have bounced back from UEFA Cup heartbreak.

Man City defender Micah Richards needs a scan on a knee problem but he hopes it is "nothing serious".

Mark Hughes denied reports of a training-ground bust-up with Micah Richards after Manchester City claimed a rare away win at Everton.

Manchester City collected only their second away win of the season after a much-improved display at Everton.

Manchester City flyer Shaun Wright-Phillips could return at Everton after three games out with a knee problem.

England left-back Ashley Cole has ruled out a summer move to Manchester City.

Robinho insists he is happy at Manchester City and believes the supporters will see an improved player next season.

Reports claim Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is the latest big name player to reject the chance to join Manchester City.

Ricky Sbragia says he is happy with his current squad as Sunderland have been linked with Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Mark Hughes has vowed to blood his promising academy graduates in City's chase for the last remaining Europa League spot.

Valeri Bojinov could return against Everton at the weekend but Shaun Wright-Phillips and Pablo Zabaleta are struggling to be fit.

Mark Hughes fears Man City striker Craig Bellamy is almost certainly out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury.