Manchester City: March 2010 Archives

Tevez on City aim

Carlos Tevez feels he can continue his current goal scoring spree but admits that finishing in fourth is his ultimate aim.

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Midfielder can improve - Mancini

Roberto Mancini has called for Patrick Vieira to improve his form and believes the midfielder could hold the key to fourth place.

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Mancini wants more 'attention' at the back

Roberto Mancini claims Man City will have to 'pay attention in defence' and score 'a lot of goals' if they are to secure fourth place.

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City goal hero can improve - Mancini

Roberto Mancini claims Carlos Tevez is 'improving' as a footballer after his 12-minute hat-trick gave Man City a 3-0 win over Wigan.

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Manchester City 3-0 Wigan Athletic

A second half hat-trick from Carlos Tevez defeated ten man Wigan and closed the gap on fourth-placed Spurs to two points.

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FT:Man City 3-0 Wigan:Gary Caldwell saw red for Wigan before a brilliant second half hat-trick from Carlos Tevez sealed the game

GOAL:Man City 3-0 Wigan: (84mins)Tevez completes his hat trick with a fine individual goal.

GOAL:Man City 2-0 Wigan: (75mins) Johnson's cross is tapped home by Tevez at the far post.

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Wigan: (72mins)A mistake by 'keeper Stojkovic allows Tevez to tap home.

HT:Man City 0-0 Wigan: great save each from Given and Stojkovic has kept it at 0-0 at the break

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Garrido, Wright-Phillips, Vieira, De Jong, Adam Johnson, Tevez, Adebayor

LINE UP: Stojkovic, Melchiot, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, McCarthy, Diame, Thomas, Scharner, Rodallega, Moreno

Star strikers back in harness

Emmanuel Adebayor returns from suspension and is expected to go straight back into the City side against Wigan Athletic tonight.

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Defender gives boss his backing

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure hopes the club will stick by manager Roberto Mancini despite increasing speculation about his job.

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City boss hit with FA charge

Man City manager Roberto Mancini has been charged by the FA after his touchline bust-up with Everton's David Moyes this week.

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Players fully behind boss

Vincent Kompany and Nigel de Jong have given their full backing to boss Roberto Mancini as he waits to find out if he faces an FA rap.

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City track international winger

Manchester City are targeting a summer move for former Arsenal and Barcelona star Alexander Hleb, according to reports.

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Mancini targets La Liga raid

Manchester City are believed to be tracking Osasuna youngster Cesar Azpilicueta, who is valued by his club at 15million euros.

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Richards: We will bounce back

Manchester City defender Micah Richards accepts Tottenham are now favourites for fourth spot but insists City will keep fighting.

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FT:City 0-2 Eve:Everton are well worth the three points as they dent City's hopes of Champions League football.

GOAL:City 0-2 Eve:(84mins)Arteta deservedly doubles Everton's lead with a neat finish.

HT:City 0-1 Eve:A frustrating first-half for Man City comes to a close and Everton go in ahead.

GOAL:City 0-1 Eve:(33mins)A Tim Cahill header gives Everton the lead against the run of play.

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Toure, Kompany, Zabaleta, Adam Johnson, Ireland, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez

LINE UP: Howard, Neville, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Osman, Heitinga, Arteta, Pienaar, Cahill, Saha

Duo out of Everton clash

Manchester City are again missing banned striker Emmanuel Adebayor for the visit of Everton while Joleon Lescott is out through injury.

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Defensive hammer blow for City

Joleon Lescott will miss a large part of the run-in with a hamstring problem as Manchester City look to secure a Champions League spot.

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City head the race for striking ace

Manchester City are leading the chase for Catania striker Jorge Martinez according to the player's agent Daniel Delgado.

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Mancini reveals injury blow

Manchester City will be without Joleon Lescott for the visit of Everton on Wednesday after he injured his hamstring against Fulham.

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City boss linked with Juve move

Roberto Mancini has revealed he is 'honoured' to be linked with the Juventus job but claims he has no interest in taking it.

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Fulham 1-2 Manchester City

First half goals from Roque Santa Cruz and Carlos Tevez helped Manchester City record a vital 2-1 win at Fulham.

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FT:Fulham 1-2 Man City: Santa Cruz and Tevez's goals are enough for City to secure a win which boosts their top-four aspirations.

GOAL:Fulham 1-2 Man City: (75mins) Murphy scores from the penalty spot after a Barry handball

HT:Fulham 0-2 Man City: Santa Cruz and Tevez's goals have put City in command at the break.

GOAL:Fulham 0-2 Man City: (36mins) Bellamy sets up Tevez who beats Schwarzer inside the area.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Man City: (7mins)Santa Cruz scores after Bellamy's shot rebounds off the post

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Lescott, Adam Johnson, Vieira, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez, Santa Cruz.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Baird, Hughes, Smalling, Konchesky, Duff, Murphy, Etuhu, Davies, Gera, Zamora.

Barry keen to build Bridges

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has admitted he is trying to convince team-mate Wayne Bridge to return to the England fold.

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City set for transfer woe

Chelsea are hoping to pip Manchester City to the £30million capture of Brazilian wonder kid Neymar this summer.

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French playmaker in talks

Manchester City are in talks to sign France Under-21 midfielder Sofiane Feghouli on a free transfer according to his agent.

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Mancini hails "important" midfielder

Man City boss Roberto Mancini has effectively ruled out selling Stephen Ireland as he is "an important player".

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Garrido set for his chance

Javier Garrido is favourite to replace the injured Wayne Bridge at left-back on Sunday as Manchester City visit Fulham.

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City eye striker swoop

Manchester City are tracking Catania striker Jorge Martinez along with another English club, according to the player's agent.

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Defender gets boss' backing

Kolo Touré has been told he still has a big part to play at Manchester City despite finding himself relegated to the bench recently.

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Mancini denied his Turkish delight

An English club, believed to be Manchester City, has seen a double bid rejected by Galatasary for star men Arda Turan and Kader Keita.

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Defender woe for Mancini

Manchester City have confirmed left-back Wayne Bridge will be sidelined for around a month after undergoing a hernia operation.

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Keeper hits out at move talk

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is hitting out at rumours linking him with a summer move to Manchester City.

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City chief identifies 'must-win' games

Roberto Mancini claims Manchester City's hopes of a securing a top-four finish rests in their own hands after the draw at Sunderland.

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City chief reveals future plans

Roberto Mancini has rubbished claims that he could be set to quit Manchester City to become the next Italy manager.

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Sunderland 1-1 Manchester City

Adam Johnson's superb 90th minute strike rescued Manchester City a deserved point in a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.

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FT:Sunderland 1-1 Man City: Johnson's last gasp equaliser cancels out Jones' effort to earn Man City a deserved point.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-1 Man City: (90mins) Adam Johnson curls a left foot shot into the top corner.

HT:Sunderland 1-0 Man City: Jones' header has given Sunderland a deserved half time lead.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-0 Man City: (9mins) Malbranque's cross finds Kenwyne Jones who heads past Given

LINE UP: Gordon, Hutton, Turner, Mensah, Ferdinand, Campbell, Richardson, Meyler, Malbranque, Jones, Bent.

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, Zabaleta, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez.

Star made to wait for a new deal

Manchester City have told Shaun Wright-Phillips he will have to wait until the summer for any further discussion on a new contract.

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Defender in contention

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure is pushing for a start against Sunderland on Sunday after recovering from a knee injury.

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Cole weighs up City move

Man City are reported to be putting together a contract offer for Chelsea's Joe Cole who looks set to be a free agent in the summer.

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Lisbon lad on wanted list

Sporting Lisbon centre-back Daniel Carrico is being linked with a move to Manchester City as Roberto Mancini looks for defenders

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City striker happy to stay

Togo international star Emmanuel Adebayor wants to stay at Manchester City "for a long time" despite rumours to the contrary.

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Defender excited by City's young guns

Kolo Toure is excited by the young talent on show at the City of Manchester Stadium

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Argentine ace downplays City talk

Benfica's Angel Di Maria won't talk about his future until the season has finished despite reported interest from Manchester City.

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Robinho eyes Eastlands reunion

Manchester City's Brazilian star Robinho intends to return from his loan spell at Santos in time for next season, according to reports.

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Striker wants City exit

Emmanuel Adebayor could be on his way out of Manchester City this summer with the striker believed to be keen on a move to Chelsea.

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SWP on City deal delay

Man City star Shaun Wright-Phillips has denied being greedy over a new deal but wonders if the club really want him given the delay.

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SWP being 'mugged off' by City - Wright

Former Arsenal star Ian Wright claims Manchester City are 'mugging off' his son Shaun Wright-Phillips as he looks to secure a new deal.

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City ace in Blues chief's sights

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has reiterated that he would like to keep keeper Joe Hart on a long-term loan deal from Manchester City.

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Terry would not survive - Tevez

Carlos Tevez said he did not clash with John Terry over Wayne Bridge last week, but warned he would not survive adultery in Argentina.

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Exiled ace will return - Given

Goalkeeper Shay Given claims Brazilian star Robinho will return to Manchester City after the World Cup finals and be 'a better player'.

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Hig won't take a hike from City

Gonzalo Higuain will wait to sign a new deal with Real Madrid and reject a mammoth wage increase on offer from Manchester City.

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Lescott praises City spirit

Joleon Lescott believes the Wayne Bridge-John Terry saga has brought the Manchester City players even closer together.

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Bellamy rumours persist

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy is again being linked with a move to Tottenham and a summer bid is being mooted.

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Gunners old boy linked

Manchester City and Aston Villa are being linked with Alexander Hleb who looks set to leave Barcelona in the summer.

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Tevez eyes striker award

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez believes he stands a good chance of winning the Premier League's Golden Boot prize.

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Barry 'sad' at Bridge's self exile

Gareth Barry is 'sad' that Man City team-mate Wayne Bridge has pulled out of the England squad and said he was 'brilliant' at Chelsea.

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Glass house Bellamy should not throw stones - Terry

John Terry has slammed Manchester City's Craig Bellamy following his after match comments about the Chelsea skipper on Saturday.

Tevez on City aim

Carlos Tevez feels he can continue his current goal scoring spree but admits that finishing in fourth is his ultimate aim.

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Midfielder can improve - Mancini

Roberto Mancini has called for Patrick Vieira to improve his form and believes the midfielder could hold the key to fourth place.

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Mancini wants more 'attention' at the back

Roberto Mancini claims Man City will have to 'pay attention in defence' and score 'a lot of goals' if they are to secure fourth place.

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City goal hero can improve - Mancini

Roberto Mancini claims Carlos Tevez is 'improving' as a footballer after his 12-minute hat-trick gave Man City a 3-0 win over Wigan.

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Manchester City 3-0 Wigan Athletic

A second half hat-trick from Carlos Tevez defeated ten man Wigan and closed the gap on fourth-placed Spurs to two points.

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FT:Man City 3-0 Wigan:Gary Caldwell saw red for Wigan before a brilliant second half hat-trick from Carlos Tevez sealed the game

GOAL:Man City 3-0 Wigan: (84mins)Tevez completes his hat trick with a fine individual goal.

GOAL:Man City 2-0 Wigan: (75mins) Johnson's cross is tapped home by Tevez at the far post.

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Wigan: (72mins)A mistake by 'keeper Stojkovic allows Tevez to tap home.

HT:Man City 0-0 Wigan: great save each from Given and Stojkovic has kept it at 0-0 at the break

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Garrido, Wright-Phillips, Vieira, De Jong, Adam Johnson, Tevez, Adebayor

LINE UP: Stojkovic, Melchiot, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, McCarthy, Diame, Thomas, Scharner, Rodallega, Moreno

Star strikers back in harness

Emmanuel Adebayor returns from suspension and is expected to go straight back into the City side against Wigan Athletic tonight.

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Defender gives boss his backing

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure hopes the club will stick by manager Roberto Mancini despite increasing speculation about his job.

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City boss hit with FA charge

Man City manager Roberto Mancini has been charged by the FA after his touchline bust-up with Everton's David Moyes this week.

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Players fully behind boss

Vincent Kompany and Nigel de Jong have given their full backing to boss Roberto Mancini as he waits to find out if he faces an FA rap.

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City track international winger

Manchester City are targeting a summer move for former Arsenal and Barcelona star Alexander Hleb, according to reports.

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Mancini targets La Liga raid

Manchester City are believed to be tracking Osasuna youngster Cesar Azpilicueta, who is valued by his club at 15million euros.

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Richards: We will bounce back

Manchester City defender Micah Richards accepts Tottenham are now favourites for fourth spot but insists City will keep fighting.

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FT:City 0-2 Eve:Everton are well worth the three points as they dent City's hopes of Champions League football.

GOAL:City 0-2 Eve:(84mins)Arteta deservedly doubles Everton's lead with a neat finish.

HT:City 0-1 Eve:A frustrating first-half for Man City comes to a close and Everton go in ahead.

GOAL:City 0-1 Eve:(33mins)A Tim Cahill header gives Everton the lead against the run of play.

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Toure, Kompany, Zabaleta, Adam Johnson, Ireland, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez

LINE UP: Howard, Neville, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Osman, Heitinga, Arteta, Pienaar, Cahill, Saha

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