Manchester City: December 2009 Archives

Man City star Stephen Ireland admits the players have to "get on with things" in the wake of Roberto Mancini's appointment.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims he will try to sign Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic if he gets into the top four.

Manchester City will be without Stephen Ireland for the next two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury against Wolves.

Inter Milan defender Ivan Cordoba has reportedly handed in a transfer request in order to be reunited with Roberto Mancini at Man City.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is an admirer of Manchester City's Craig Bellamy but won't be making a bid for him.

Craig Bellamy says Roberto Mancini's arrival at Man City hasn't added to the pressure because the players were already under the cosh.

Bullish Man City boss Roberto Mancini claims his side can upset the odds and win the Premier League title this season.

Two goals from Carlos Tevez and another from Javier Garrido gave Man City a comfortable win over Wolves at Molineux.

Man City are still without Roque Santa Cruz, Benjani and Emmanuel Adebayor for the trip to Wolves.

Roberto Mancini looks set to fail in his bid to sign Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini as the Italians say he is not for sale.

Manchester City and Chelsea could be lining up bids for Fernando Torres should Liverpool fail to make the Champions League.

Steve Bruce is lining up an audacious bid to bring Craig Bellamy back to the North East after learning he may want out of Man City.

The Roberto Mancini era got off to the perfect start as goals from Martin Petrov and Carlos Tevez gave Man City a 2-0 win over Stoke.

Sir Alex Ferguson has attacked Manchester City for their handling of the sacking of Mark Hughes, calling his dismissal 'unacceptable'.

New Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini could have to do without four first team defenders for his first game against Stoke.

Tottenham are set to use the cash from the sale of Roman Pavlychenko to fund an £8million bid for Man City striker Craig Bellamy.

Roberto Mancini faced an angry response from Craig Bellamy for forcing City to do a double training session, according to a report.

Sampdoria managing director Beppe Marotta says City have not enquired about striker Antonio Cassano since Roberto Mancini's arrival.

New Man City boss Roberto Mancini has targeted a top-four finish this term before winning the Premier League title next season.

Goalkeeper Shay Given and striker Craig Bellamy are reportedly threatening to leave City over the way Mark Hughes was sacked.

Roberto Mancini has told Robinho he can make history at Man City if he stays put amid claims Barcelona have now ended their interest.

Roberto Mancini is confident he can do a good job at Manchester City and he is targeting an immediate top-four Premier League finish.

Mark Hughes is confident that Manchester City will go on to achieve great success but regrets that he will not be a part of it.

Robinho has said that he was not surprised City sacked Mark Hughes and he wants to talks to new boss Roberto Mancini about his plans.

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan says he is very disappointed with Man City's decision to sack Mark Hughes.

Manchester City have parted company with Mark Hughes despite the 4-3 win over Sunderland, and replaced him with Roberto Mancini.

Man City clung on for the win in a thrilling encounter which will be overshadowed by speculation surrounding Mark Hughes' future.

Manchester City are understood to be set to release a statement at 7.30pm with the future of boss Mark Hughes likely to be addressed.

Right-back Pablo Zabaleta is eyeing a top-four finish after signing a new four-year deal at Manchester City.

Carlos Tevez insists Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is still the right man for the job and has called for stability at Eastlands.

Striker Craig Bellamy will return against Sunderland tomorrow as Man City bid to extend their unbeaten record at home.

Winger Vladimir Weiss has thanked teammate Stephen Ireland after pledging his future to Man City until 2012.

Mark Hughes is on the lookout for a top defender with Joleon Lescott now sidelined for two months after knee surgery.

Mark Hughes admits Robinho isn't injured but says he's got no problem with the Brazilian's reaction to being substituted last night.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has ruled out the possibility of goalkeeper Joe Hart leaving the club on a permanent basis.

Shaun Wright-Phillips is set to miss out on Manchester City's visit to White Hart Lane this evening.

Mark Hughes has been asked by the FA to explain his comments in the wake of Craig Bellamy's dismissal on Saturday.

Shaun Wright-Phillips is out of City's trip to Tottenham tomorrow but Nigel de Jong is back in the squad after swine flu.

Man City duo Shaun Wright-Phillips and Nigel de Jong will need late fitness tests ahead of the trip to Spurs on Wednesday night.

Man City have been linked with Rubin Kazan's Argentinian left-back Cristian Ansaldi - who is also interesting Real Madrid and Juventus.

Manchester City are again being linked with a swoop for Scott Parker as he targets a January move away from West Ham.

Carlos Tevez was the hero as ten man Manchester City fought back on three occasions to claim a point in a 3-3 draw with Bolton.

Craig Bellamy and Vladimir Weiss could return to the Manchester City side at Bolton on Saturday after recovering from swine flu.

Manchester City have been boosted by Robinho's admission that he sees his long-term future at Eastlands and he wants to win the title.

Robinho is confident that Manchester City can push the big four all the way for the Premier League title this season.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has admitted that he would like 'to come to some arrangement' with Man City to keep loan keeper Joe Hart.

Craig Bellamy and Vladimir Weiss are expected to recover from swine flu in time for Man City's game at Bolton on Saturday.

Left back Wayne Bridge could be out of action until the new year after suffering a knee injury against former club Chelsea last weekend

Mark Hughes claims his Man City side do not fear any of the Premier League's big four clubs following Saturday's win against Chelsea.

Benjani has warned potential January suitors that he intends to stay on at Manchester City to fight for his place in the first-team.

Nigel de Jong claims Manchester City's players have got their 'belief' back after defeating Chelsea, but he played down a title push.

AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has rubbished fresh rumours that Manchester City are plotting a swoop for Gennaro Gattuso.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has revealed that Wayne Bridge could be out for a couple of weeks after injuring his knee.

Carlos Tevez and Shay Given were the heroes as Manchester City secured a 2-1 win over league leaders Chelsea at Eastlands.

Manchester City are being linked with a move for AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso and a January swoop has been mooted.

Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips faces a late fitness test ahead of Chelsea's visit to Eastlands.

Brazilian striker Diego Tardelli has ruled out a January switch to Manchester City as he wants to ensure his place at the World Cup.

Carlos Tevez says his goal against Arsenal was important for his own confidence and he now feels he is nearing full match fitness.

Craig Bellamy is expected to come back in with either Robinho or Carlos Tevez dropping out for the Carling Cup clash against Arsenal.

Mark Hughes believes his Manchester City side will prove all the doubters wrong and come on strong in the second half of the season.

Manchester City's bid to sign Ajax defender Gregory Van der Wiel has suffered a setback after his agent claimed he didn't want to move.

Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has been linked with a move to Manchester City again after his agent said he could join in January.

Man City star Stephen Ireland admits the players have to "get on with things" in the wake of Roberto Mancini's appointment.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims he will try to sign Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic if he gets into the top four.

Manchester City will be without Stephen Ireland for the next two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury against Wolves.

Inter Milan defender Ivan Cordoba has reportedly handed in a transfer request in order to be reunited with Roberto Mancini at Man City.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is an admirer of Manchester City's Craig Bellamy but won't be making a bid for him.

Craig Bellamy says Roberto Mancini's arrival at Man City hasn't added to the pressure because the players were already under the cosh.

Bullish Man City boss Roberto Mancini claims his side can upset the odds and win the Premier League title this season.

Two goals from Carlos Tevez and another from Javier Garrido gave Man City a comfortable win over Wolves at Molineux.

Man City are still without Roque Santa Cruz, Benjani and Emmanuel Adebayor for the trip to Wolves.

Roberto Mancini looks set to fail in his bid to sign Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini as the Italians say he is not for sale.

Manchester City and Chelsea could be lining up bids for Fernando Torres should Liverpool fail to make the Champions League.

Steve Bruce is lining up an audacious bid to bring Craig Bellamy back to the North East after learning he may want out of Man City.

The Roberto Mancini era got off to the perfect start as goals from Martin Petrov and Carlos Tevez gave Man City a 2-0 win over Stoke.