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Ireland gets his head down
Man City star Stephen Ireland admits the players have to "get on with things" in the wake of Roberto Mancini's appointment.
Barca ace in Mancini's sights
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims he will try to sign Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic if he gets into the top four.
Midfielder to miss fortnight
Manchester City will be without Stephen Ireland for the next two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury against Wolves.
Defender to push through City move
Inter Milan defender Ivan Cordoba has reportedly handed in a transfer request in order to be reunited with Roberto Mancini at Man City.
Gunners boss won't buy from 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.
Bellamy reveals City motivation
Craig Bellamy says Roberto Mancini's arrival at Man City hasn't added to the pressure because the players were already under the cosh.
City in it to win it - Mancini
Bullish Man City boss Roberto Mancini claims his side can upset the odds and win the Premier League title this season.
Mancini still missing trio
Man City are still without Roque Santa Cruz, Benjani and Emmanuel Adebayor for the trip to Wolves.
City target not for sale
Roberto Mancini looks set to fail in his bid to sign Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini as the Italians say he is not for sale.
City on Torres watch
Manchester City and Chelsea could be lining up bids for Fernando Torres should Liverpool fail to make the Champions League.
Bruce eyes Eastlands raid
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.
Fergie slams 'unacceptable' City
Sir Alex Ferguson has attacked Manchester City for their handling of the sacking of Mark Hughes, calling his dismissal 'unacceptable'.
Mancini without trio
New Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini could have to do without four first team defenders for his first game against Stoke.
Tottenham target City wantaway
Tottenham are set to use the cash from the sale of Roman Pavlychenko to fund an £8million bid for Man City striker Craig Bellamy.
Teething trouble for new City chief
Roberto Mancini faced an angry response from Craig Bellamy for forcing City to do a double training session, according to a report.
Samp chief denies City interest
Sampdoria managing director Beppe Marotta says City have not enquired about striker Antonio Cassano since Roberto Mancini's arrival.
Mancini reveals City targets
New Man City boss Roberto Mancini has targeted a top-four finish this term before winning the Premier League title next season.
City stars to rebel over Hughes axe
Goalkeeper Shay Given and striker Craig Bellamy are reportedly threatening to leave City over the way Mark Hughes was sacked.
New boss' stay plea to City star
Roberto Mancini has told Robinho he can make history at Man City if he stays put amid claims Barcelona have now ended their interest.
Trophies and top-four in Mancini's sights
Roberto Mancini is confident he can do a good job at Manchester City and he is targeting an immediate top-four Premier League finish.
Old boss predicts success for City
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's new boss hopes
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.
Hughes sacking disappointing - LMA
League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan says he is very disappointed with Man City's decision to sack Mark Hughes.
Hughes replaced by Mancini
Manchester City have parted company with Mark Hughes despite the 4-3 win over Sunderland, and replaced him with Roberto Mancini.
Hughes exit talk latest
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.
Defender set sights on top four
Right-back Pablo Zabaleta is eyeing a top-four finish after signing a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
Hughes backed by City ace
Carlos Tevez insists Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is still the right man for the job and has called for stability at Eastlands.
Striker ready for Sunderland clash
Striker Craig Bellamy will return against Sunderland tomorrow as Man City bid to extend their unbeaten record at home.
Rising star pledges future
Winger Vladimir Weiss has thanked teammate Stephen Ireland after pledging his future to Man City until 2012.
Joleon blow sparks Christmas shopping
Mark Hughes is on the lookout for a top defender with Joleon Lescott now sidelined for two months after knee surgery.
Hughes not hardline over Robinho reaction
Mark Hughes admits Robinho isn't injured but says he's got no problem with the Brazilian's reaction to being substituted last night.
Hughes adament Hart will stay
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has ruled out the possibility of goalkeeper Joe Hart leaving the club on a permanent basis.
De Jong back but Wright-Phillips out for City
Shaun Wright-Phillips is set to miss out on Manchester City's visit to White Hart Lane this evening.
Hughes treads carefully over Clattenburg comments
Mark Hughes has been asked by the FA to explain his comments in the wake of Craig Bellamy's dismissal on Saturday.
Midfield fitness boost
Shaun Wright-Phillips is out of City's trip to Tottenham tomorrow but Nigel de Jong is back in the squad after swine flu.
Late decision on Blues duo
Man City duo Shaun Wright-Phillips and Nigel de Jong will need late fitness tests ahead of the trip to Spurs on Wednesday night.
Russian swoop mooted
Man City have been linked with Rubin Kazan's Argentinian left-back Cristian Ansaldi - who is also interesting Real Madrid and Juventus.
Hammers ace linked with move
Manchester City are again being linked with a swoop for Scott Parker as he targets a January move away from West Ham.
City duo eye Reebok return
Craig Bellamy and Vladimir Weiss could return to the Manchester City side at Bolton on Saturday after recovering from swine flu.
Samba star's pledge to City
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 has eyes on big prize
Robinho is confident that Manchester City can push the big four all the way for the Premier League title this season.
McLeish wants to take City's Hart
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has admitted that he would like 'to come to some arrangement' with Man City to keep loan keeper Joe Hart.
Defender faces spell on sidelines
Left back Wayne Bridge could be out of action until the new year after suffering a knee injury against former club Chelsea last weekend
City suffer swine flu outbreak
Craig Bellamy and Vladimir Weiss are expected to recover from swine flu in time for Man City's game at Bolton on Saturday.
City boss ready for big four fight
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 rules out a January wander
Benjani has warned potential January suitors that he intends to stay on at Manchester City to fight for his place in the first-team.
De Jong scoffs at title push
Nigel de Jong claims Manchester City's players have got their 'belief' back after defeating Chelsea, but he played down a title push.
No City interest in Gattuso - Galliani
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has rubbished fresh rumours that Manchester City are plotting a swoop for Gennaro Gattuso.
Hughes reveals Bridge fears
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has revealed that Wayne Bridge could be out for a couple of weeks after injuring his knee.
Milan ace linked with move
Manchester City are being linked with a move for AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso and a January swoop has been mooted.
Winger in fitness race
Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips faces a late fitness test ahead of Chelsea's visit to Eastlands.
Tardelli rejects Eastlands link
Brazilian striker Diego Tardelli has ruled out a January switch to Manchester City as he wants to ensure his place at the World Cup.
Striker'c confidence grows
Carlos Tevez says his goal against Arsenal was important for his own confidence and he now feels he is nearing full match fitness.
Boss' striker poser
Craig Bellamy is expected to come back in with either Robinho or Carlos Tevez dropping out for the Carling Cup clash against Arsenal.
Hughes predicts strong second half of season
Mark Hughes believes his Manchester City side will prove all the doubters wrong and come on strong in the second half of the season.
City halted in chase for Dutch ace
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.
Agent hints at City move
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has been linked with a move to Manchester City again after his agent said he could join in January.


