Manchester City: September 2009 Archives

Roque Santa Cruz has insisted that Manchester City are serious contenders for the title after their start to the season.

Carlos Tevez has stepped up his dispute with Man United after insisting he will celebrate any goals he scores against his old club.

Mark Hughes picked out Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy for special praise following Manchester City's 3-1 win over West Ham.

Mark Hughes admits Robinho is set to be out for another three weeks and City may not have the Brazilian available until late October.

Carlos Tevez bagged a brace against his former club as Man City cruised to a 3-1 victory over struggling West Ham United at Eastlands.

Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor will miss the home clash with West Ham but Roque Santa Cruz could make his debut.

Man City boss Mark Hughes believes his side has benefited from striker Emmanuel Adebayor's three-match ban.

Mark Hughes believes his Manchester City team are learning to play without the banned Emmanuel Adebayor.

Vincent Kompany believes he has only himself to blame for his current lay-off after playing through the pain barrier last season.

Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor sensationally claims he will escape a hostile reception when he returns to Arsenal next April.

Man City midfielder Stephen Ireland has been given a clean bill of health after coming off against Fulham feeling unwell.

Mark Hughes felt Man City's Carling Cup win over Fulham was down to a "big effort" after the draining derby defeat at Old Trafford.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes believes his team have emerged 'as rivals' to city neighbours Manchester United.

Sheikh Mansour has become the sole owner of Manchester City after completing a 100 per cent buy-out at Eastlands.

City striker Craig Bellamy is free to play against Fulham in the Carling Cup tonight after avoiding an FA charge .

Carlos Tevez has spoken out at his surprise at the hostile reception he received from the Manchester United fans during Sunday's derby.

Manchester City are ruling out any action against Craig Bellamy after his run-in with a fan on the pitch during the Manchester derby.

Man City boss Mark Hughes does not expect an explanation over the amount of injury-time added on at Man Utd on Sunday afternoon.

Craig Bellamy's confrontation with a fan at Old Trafford is the subject of a police inquiry but Mark Hughes has defended the striker.

Michael Owen came off the bench to fire home a 95th minute winner for the champions and send the red half of Manchester wild.

Mark Hughes has said he finds Manchester City's trick of annoying rival manager Sir Alex Ferguson as "amusing".

Man City look set to be without Emmanuel Adebayor, Robinho, Carlos Tevez and Roque Santa Cruz for the trip to Man Utd.

Man City new boy Sylvinho has been briefing his team-mates on how Barcelona beat Man Utd in the Champions League final.

Emmanuel Adebayor says he can have no regrets about stamping on Robin van Persie because he did not mean to hurt the Arsenal striker.

Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been banned for at least three matches for violent conduct against Arsenal.

Man City will scout talented 22-year-old free-kick specialist Jonathan De Guzman when he plays for Feyenoord at PSV this Sunday.

Defender Micah Richards has backed striker Craig Bellamy to lead City to glory in Sunday's derby clash against Manchester United.

A knee injury is likely to keep Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez out of Sunday's big game against his old club Manchester United.

Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been hit with two charges, violent conduct and improper conduct, by the Football Association.

Mark Hughes says there is a chance Carlos Tevez could be fit to face his former club in Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

Man City midfielder Stephen Ireland could join Robinho and Carlos Tevez on the sidelines at Man Utd this weekend.

Man City star Emmanuel Adebayor claims he was provoked into taunting Arsenal fans and does not deserve to be banned.

Robinho will miss the next four weeks, including the Manchester derby, after being diagnosed with a stress fracture to his ankle.

Manchester City are awaiting news over Emmanuel Adebayor after the FA said they will look at two incidents during the Arsenal game.

The FA have confirmed they will 'take a close look' at two incidents involving Emmanuel Adebayor during Man City's win over Arsenal.

Man City claimed four wins out of four after three goals in 10 second-half minutes condemned Arsenal to a second successive defeat.

Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian is denying claims the striker's move to City was actually a British transfer record.

Robinho has undergone a scan on an ankle problem but could still face Arsenal at Eastlands on Saturday.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger does not regret selling Emmanuel Adebayor to Man City despite admitting he is "on fire".

Mark Hughes says his players will not hold back when Arsenal provide Manchester City with their biggest Premier League title test.

Mark Hughes feels a lack of experience could go against Manchester City's bid to secure a top-four place in the Premier League.

Mark Hughes has named Kolo Toure as City's new captain and denied Richard Dunne's claim that he was forced out of the club.

Reports in Spain are again linking Robinho to Barcelona and the Manchester City star has said he would like to join the Catalan giants.

Man City have denied claims from Rennes that they unlawfully signed one of their players, but Fifa are investigating the transfer.

Robinho says he sees no reason why Manchester City can't mount a title bid this season but feels they have to show mental strength.

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits he will mix and match his side this season and that the players understand his methods.

Robinho is an early doubt for Man City's home clash with Arsenal on Saturday after suffering a thigh problem with Brazil.

Man City are being linked with an unlikely swap deal involving Robinho and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry.

Man City trio Roque Santa Cruz, Vincent Kompany and Michael Johnson could be back in action in a month but will not be rushed.

Former Man City captain Richard Dunne has accused executive chairman Garry Cook of a lack of honesty over his future.

Man City star Robinho has declared himself delighted with the club's "excellent" summer spending spree.

Man City boss Mark Hughes claims Richard Dunne's "standing at the club" prevented him staying at Eastlands as a squad player.

Mark Hughes has warned excited Manchester City fans not to expect future "unprecedented change in personnel".

Richard Dunne has ended his nine-year spell with Manchester City by joining Premier League rivals Aston Villa for £6m.

Tony Pulis failed in a late push to sign Manchester City winger Martin Petrov on transfer deadline day, according to reports.

Richard Dunne is today expected to complete his £6m move from Manchester City to Aston Villa on a four-year contract.

Mark Hughes rejected a swap deal involving Martin Petrov and David Bentley, according to the Manchester City forward's agent.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes will not be making a transfer deadline day move for winger David Bentley of Tottenham.

Tottenham winger David Bentley is wanted by Manchester City in a deal that could see Martin Petrov move the other way.

Roque Santa Cruz has insisted that Manchester City are serious contenders for the title after their start to the season.

Carlos Tevez has stepped up his dispute with Man United after insisting he will celebrate any goals he scores against his old club.

Mark Hughes picked out Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy for special praise following Manchester City's 3-1 win over West Ham.

Mark Hughes admits Robinho is set to be out for another three weeks and City may not have the Brazilian available until late October.

Carlos Tevez bagged a brace against his former club as Man City cruised to a 3-1 victory over struggling West Ham United at Eastlands.

Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor will miss the home clash with West Ham but Roque Santa Cruz could make his debut.

Man City boss Mark Hughes believes his side has benefited from striker Emmanuel Adebayor's three-match ban.

Mark Hughes believes his Manchester City team are learning to play without the banned Emmanuel Adebayor.

Vincent Kompany believes he has only himself to blame for his current lay-off after playing through the pain barrier last season.

Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor sensationally claims he will escape a hostile reception when he returns to Arsenal next April.

Man City midfielder Stephen Ireland has been given a clean bill of health after coming off against Fulham feeling unwell.

Mark Hughes felt Man City's Carling Cup win over Fulham was down to a "big effort" after the draining derby defeat at Old Trafford.