Manchester City: February 2010 Archives

Two goals each from Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy helped Man City to a stunning 4-2 win over nine-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester City will be without Emmanuel Adebayor for the next four matches following his sending off in the FA Cup defeat at Stoke.

Manchester City will be without Emmanuel Adebayor for the next four matches following his sending off in the FA Cup defeat at Stoke.

Leading scorer Carlos Tevez will make a welcome return to Man City's line-up for their clash at leaders Chelsea tomorrow.

Wayne Bridge will take no part in this summer's World Cup as he can't yet face the prospect of sharing a dressing room with John Terry.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has rejected a new contract offer from Manchester City because the winger feels unappreciated by the club.

Carlos Tevez will again be missing for Manchester City when they travel to Stoke for Wednesday night's FA Cup fifth round replay.

Gareth Barry says Manchester City are on the verge of reaching the heights that Liverpool boast about as part of their history.

Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian has revealed the forward could return from Argentina in time for Man City's trip to Chelsea.

Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure is set for a summer move to Manchester City.

Manchester City will allow striker Carlos Tevez to take as much leave as he wants following the premature birth of his daughter.

Man City and Liverpool cancelled each other out at Eastlands with Fernando Torres and Craig Bellamy making their returns.

Manchester City are reported to be lining up a £140m double swoop on Liverpool for Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.

City boss Roberto Mancini is aiming to win a Champions League place on merit - and not via any proposed play-off.

Brazilian star Robinho, currently on loan at Santos from Manchester City, has no plans to return to Eastlands according to reports.

Manchester City will be without Carlos Tevez, Patrick Vieira and Craig Bellamy for the visit of Liverpool on Sunday.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has reportedly banned Craig Bellamy for three months following a training ground bust-up.

Man City defender Joleon Lescott has piled the pressure on Liverpool ahead of the six-pointer at Eastlands on Sunday.

Brazil striker Luis Fabiano will cost Man City around £24m if they can prise him away from Sevilla, according to reports in Spain.

Birmingham vice-chairman Peter Pannu has revealed that Manchester City will allow keeper Joe Hart to stay on loan for another season.

Manchester City target Luis Fabiano has said he is happy to stay with Sevilla but would not completely rule out a move to England.

Roberto Mancini said his Manchester City side 'must play better' if they want to finish in the top-four after the 1-1 draw at Stoke.

Manchester City hit back to claim a point against 10-man Stoke City to go fourth after a fiery encounter at the Britannia Stadium.

Loan keeper Joe Hart hopes Birmingham and parent club Man City reach this year's FA Cup final even though he would not be able to play.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has reiterated that he wants Joe Hart to stay beyond this season and says he deserves a World Cup spot.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce will launch a fresh bid to sign Benjani from Manchester City when the window re-opens.

Robin van Persie says he turned down offers from Chelsea and Manchester City last summer before pledging his future to Arsenal.

Everton are said to be lining up a £4million swoop for Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha at the end of the season.

Roberto Mancini is expected to rotate his squad ahead of the visit of Stoke with Stephen Ireland and Joleon Lescott in line to start.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has dismissed suggestions Wayne Bridge will retire from international football.

Alessandro Gamberini's agent says there is little chance the Italian defender will swap Fiorentina for Manchester City this summer.

Emmanuel Adebayor is playing every game as his last and dedicating his career to the memory of those killed in the Togo bus attack.

Man City boss Roberto Mancini is keeping tabs on Fiorentina's Italy international centre back Alessandro Gamberini.

Midfielder Patrick Vieira has set his sights on clinching a Champions League place after starring in Man City's 2-0 win over Bolton.

Tottenham are being linked with a move for Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland who could be on the move this summer.

Manchester City move level on points with fourth place Liverpool after a routine victory against a determined Bolton side.

Robinho's prospects of returning to Manchester City have been hampered following his criticism of manager Roberto Mancini's tactics.

Patrick Vieira, Joleon Lescott and Roque Santa Cruz are set to feature in Manchester City's clash with Bolton at Eastlands on Tuesday.

Roberto Mancini has warned his Manchester City side they must start quickly against Bolton on Tuesday.

Craig Bellamy has been sent to London to see a specialist about his knee injury but Man City are confident it is not too serious.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed his interest in Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli with a view to a summer move.

Goals from Jozy Altidore and George Boateng helped Hull record a surprise victory over Champions League-chasing Manchester City.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has earmarked ex-Birmingham City loan star Mauro Zarate as the man he wants to replace Robinho.

Vincent Kompany and Micah Richards are both major doubts but Wayne Bridge and Patrick Vieira are set to play for City against Hull.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed he may make a fresh attempt to sign Fernando Gago from Real Madrid in the summer.

Inter Milan defender Maicon's agent has dismissed suggestions Man City are lining up a summer swoop for the Brazilian ace.

Patrick Vieira insists he is now fit and ready to play a big part in securing a top-four finish for Manchester City this season.

Manchester City new boy Adam Johnson has targeted an England place following his deadline-day move from Middlesbrough.

Fernando Gago's agent has launched a blistering attack on Man City saying they "used the player" after failing to land him from Real.

Sunderland's swoop to take Manchester City striker Benjani on loan until the summer has now been confirmed by the Premier League.

Robinho has revealed he has no plans to return to Manchester City as he looks to turn his loan deal at Santos into a permanent switch.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he hopes 'common sense prevails' to allow Manchester City striker Benjani join his side on Tuesday.

Roberto Mancini says Manchester City new boy Adam Johnson has 'fantastic potential' after signing him for an undisclosed fee from Boro.

Manchester City's bid to sign Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga collapsed after they were refused a work permit for the player.

Manchester City are set to snap up winger Adam Johnson after Middlesbrough accepted a fee for the player.

Derby boss Nigel Clough has moved into the transfer market to land Manchester City youngster Javan Vidal on loan.

Two goals each from Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy helped Man City to a stunning 4-2 win over nine-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester City will be without Emmanuel Adebayor for the next four matches following his sending off in the FA Cup defeat at Stoke.

Manchester City will be without Emmanuel Adebayor for the next four matches following his sending off in the FA Cup defeat at Stoke.

Leading scorer Carlos Tevez will make a welcome return to Man City's line-up for their clash at leaders Chelsea tomorrow.

Wayne Bridge will take no part in this summer's World Cup as he can't yet face the prospect of sharing a dressing room with John Terry.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has rejected a new contract offer from Manchester City because the winger feels unappreciated by the club.