Manchester City: May 2010 Archives

City and Everton in business again

Everton defender John Heitinga has confirmed that Manchester City are interested in signing him this summer.

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City open Silva talks

Valencia have confirmed that Manchester City have been in touch over a possible swoop for David Silva.

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Rivals eye defender deal

Tottenham are believed to have opened negotiations with Manchester City over a deal to sign defender Micah Richards.

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City eye Wolfsburg star

Manchester City defender Micah Richards may be used as a makeweight in a move for Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko.

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City plot massive La Liga raid

Reports in Spain suggest Manchester City are in talks with Barcelona over a 75m euro deal for Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Yaya Toure.

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Kasper's a keeper for Leeds

Leeds have completed the signing of former Man City and Notts County goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

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Defender set for exit door

Newcastle are reported to be lining up a £3.5million swoop for Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.

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Rivals rule out midfielder deal

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out a summer swoop for City midfielder Stephen Ireland.

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City star begs for Greg

Nigel de Jong says City should sign his Dutch team-mate Gregory van der Wiel because they could do with a new right back.

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Arteta linked with City switch

Everton and Manchester City look likely to have another summer of discontent as City prepare a £20m move for Mikel Arteta.

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Black Cats target Onuoha

Sunderland have emerged as favourites to land Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha should he be allowed to leave Eastlands.

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Mancini not Inter bound

Inter Milan have ruled out a swoop for Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini as a replacement for Jose Mourinho.

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Midfielder's Mancini message

Stephen Ireland has told Manchester City officials he wants to leave the club because he has been shut out by Roberto Mancini.

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Massive choice for Villa

Man City are to offer Villa a choice of Micah Richards, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Nedum Onuoha or Stephen Ireland + £20m for James Milner.

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Utd old boy on City wishlist

Reports in Spain suggest Man City are preparing a bid to sign Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi during the summer transfer window.

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Rivals could scupper Milner hopes

Manchester City are expected to up their bid for James Milner before the World Cup but face stiff competition from Chelsea.

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Villa brace themselves for second offer

Aston Villa are bracing themselves for another mega bid by Manchester City for James Milner after turning down Thursday's offer.

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Winger linked with switch

Everton boss David Moyes is looking to make Manchester City's Martin Petrov his first summer signing as he tries to add to his squad.

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Strike ace linked with City switch

Manchester City are monitoring developments at Barcelona where Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set to leave the Nou Camp after just a year.

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£11m defender deal close

Manchester City are reported to be closing in on the £11m capture of Hamburg defender Jerome Boateng.

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Villa issue hands-off warning

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says James Milner will still be at the club next season despite Manchester City showing an interest.

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City make Milner move

Manchester City are believed to have made a £20million move for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner.

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Boss wants top prize

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed it is his goal to deliver the Premier League title to Eastlands next season.

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Mancini eyes Brazilian superstar

Manchester City have been linked with a move for AC Milan's Brazilian star Ronaldinho, who is thought to be weighing up his options.

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Mega swap on for Reds duo

Manchester City are ready to offer Emmanuel Adebayor and Stephen Ireland to Liverpool in return for Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.

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City set for massive cull

Manchester City are reportedly planning a massive clear-out this summer with 16 players apparently heading for the exit door.

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Villa stars targeted

Aston Villa duo Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor are being heavily linked with a summer move to Manchester City.

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Bellamy call-up boost

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy is back in the Wales squad for a friendly against Croatia later this month.

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Roma snub City offer

Manchester City have failed with a £45 million bid for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi, according to La Stampa.

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Gunners lead Ireland chase

Arsenal are emerging as favourite for midfielder Stephen Ireland who looks set to leave Manchester City this summer after nine years.

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Mancini seeks star talks

Roberto Mancini plans to speak to Stephen Ireland about his future, but says he needs to "change his head" if he is to stay at City.

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Midfielder wants City stay

Patrick Vieira says he is hoping to agree a new deal to keep him at City but admits he has been frustrated by his form this season.

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Mancini hints at first signings

Roberto Mancini has revealed Manchester City are 'close' to completing an £11m deal to sign Hamburg defender Jerome Boateng.

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City lose ground in forward race

Roberto Mancini believes it will be very difficult luring Fernando Torres to Manchester City without Champions League football.

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West Ham United 1-1 Manchester City

West Ham hold Man City to a draw in a surprisingly lively and close fought end-of-season tie at Upton Park.

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FT:WHam 1-1 MCity:It's honours even and a fair result at the Boleyn after a close-fought end of season tie.

HT:WHam 1-1 MCity:The sides go in level at the break after a surprisingly energised first-half.

GOAL:WHam 1-1 MCity:(20mins)A rare Shaun Wright-Phillips header levels the scoreline.

GOAL:WHam 1-0 MCity:(17mins)Luis Boa Morte caps his first appearance of the season with a goal.

LINE UP: Fulop, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Sylvinho, Wright-Phillips, Vieira, De Jong, Adam Johnson, Santa Cruz, Adebayor

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, da Costa, Upson, Daprela, Ilan, Parker, Kovac, Boa Morte, Diamanti, Cole

SWP linked with rivals

Arsenal are ready to offer Shaun Wright-Phillips the chance to return to London as he struggles for action with Manchester City.

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Boss sorry for stricken Barry

Gareth Barry has been ruled out for four weeks with an ankle ligament injury - jeopardising his World Cup place.

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Midfield man's Mancini chance

Gareth Barry is ruled out for Manchester City's trip to West Ham after injuring his ankle in Wednesday's loss to Tottenham.

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Mancini hopes to avoid axe

Roberto Mancini is confident he will stay in charge of Manchester City and believes the future is a bright one.

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Tevez staying - Mancini

Roberto Mancini says Carlos Tevez will be at Manchester City next season despite their failure to qualify for the Champions League.

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Manchester City 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Peter Crouch's second-half header was enough to defeat Manchester City and secure Champions League football for Spurs next season.

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FT:Man City 0-1 Tottenham: Crouch's second-half strike was enough to defeat City and secure Spurs Champions League football next season

GOAL:Man City 0-1 Tottenham: (83mins) Crouch heads past Fulop from five yards out

HT:Man City 0-0 Tottenham: Spurs have edged a tense first half as City look nervous

LINE UP: Gomes, Kaboul, Dawson, King, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Huddlestone, Modric, Bale, Crouch, Defoe

LINE UP: Fulop, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Bridge, Johnson, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez, Adebayor

England star returns for big showdown

Manchester City will welcome back Gareth Barry after a hamstring problem for tonight's crucial encounter with Spurs.

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Striker's Mancini u-turn

Carlos Tevez has played down talk of a rift with Roberto Mancini and he hopes both of them are still at Manchester City next season.

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Di Maria 'done' as City set for world record deal

Man City are set to hand Benfica a staggering £75m for South American starlets Angel Di Maria and David Luiz this summer.

Blues eye City ace

Everton are understood to be keen on signing Nedum Onuoha this summer, with claims the defender could leave Eastlands.

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Mancini ready for Spurs 'final'

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has likened Wednesday's fourth-place showdown against Spurs to a Cup final.

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Mancini avoids questions over future

Roberto Mancini has avoided questions concerning his future at Eastlands and says he is only concentrating on their game with Spurs.

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Manchester City 3-1 Aston Villa

Manchester City boosted their chances of finishing in fourth place and ended Aston Villa's hopes with a 3-1 win at Eastlands.

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FT:Man City 3-1 A Villa:A deserved win from City, with Villa failing to put up a fight in the second half after a decent first half

GOAL:Man City 3-1 A Villa: Craig Bellamy scored after 89min with a composed curling effort

HT:Man Cty 2-1 A Villa:An uninspiring 40 minutes at Eastlands preceded 2 City goals in 2 minutes

GOAL:Man City 2-1 A Villa: Emmanuel Adebayor struck for City after 43mins to put them in front

GOAL:Man City 1-1 A Villa: Carlos Tevez scored emphatically from the spot on 41mins

GOAL:Man City 0-1 A Villa: John Carew scored very much against the run of play after 16mins

LINE UP: Friedel, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Warnock, Downing, Petrov, Milner, Ashley Young, Carew, Agbonlahor

LINE UP: Fulop, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Bridge, Adam Johnson, De Jong, Vieira, Bellamy, Adebayor, Tevez

City and Everton in business again

Everton defender John Heitinga has confirmed that Manchester City are interested in signing him this summer.

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City open Silva talks

Valencia have confirmed that Manchester City have been in touch over a possible swoop for David Silva.

More: City open Silva talks |

Rivals eye defender deal

Tottenham are believed to have opened negotiations with Manchester City over a deal to sign defender Micah Richards.

More: Rivals eye defender deal |

City eye Wolfsburg star

Manchester City defender Micah Richards may be used as a makeweight in a move for Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko.

More: City eye Wolfsburg star |

City plot massive La Liga raid

Reports in Spain suggest Manchester City are in talks with Barcelona over a 75m euro deal for Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Yaya Toure.

More: City plot massive La Liga raid |

Kasper's a keeper for Leeds

Leeds have completed the signing of former Man City and Notts County goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

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Defender set for exit door

Newcastle are reported to be lining up a £3.5million swoop for Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.

More: Defender set for exit door |

Rivals rule out midfielder deal

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out a summer swoop for City midfielder Stephen Ireland.

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City star begs for Greg

Nigel de Jong says City should sign his Dutch team-mate Gregory van der Wiel because they could do with a new right back.

More: City star begs for Greg |

Arteta linked with City switch

Everton and Manchester City look likely to have another summer of discontent as City prepare a £20m move for Mikel Arteta.

More: Arteta linked with City switch |

Black Cats target Onuoha

Sunderland have emerged as favourites to land Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha should he be allowed to leave Eastlands.

More: Black Cats target Onuoha |

Mancini not Inter bound

Inter Milan have ruled out a swoop for Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini as a replacement for Jose Mourinho.

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Midfielder's Mancini message

Stephen Ireland has told Manchester City officials he wants to leave the club because he has been shut out by Roberto Mancini.

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Massive choice for Villa

Man City are to offer Villa a choice of Micah Richards, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Nedum Onuoha or Stephen Ireland + £20m for James Milner.

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Utd old boy on City wishlist

Reports in Spain suggest Man City are preparing a bid to sign Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi during the summer transfer window.

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Rivals could scupper Milner hopes

Manchester City are expected to up their bid for James Milner before the World Cup but face stiff competition from Chelsea.

More: Rivals could scupper Milner hopes |

Villa brace themselves for second offer

Aston Villa are bracing themselves for another mega bid by Manchester City for James Milner after turning down Thursday's offer.

More: Villa brace themselves for second offer |

Winger linked with switch

Everton boss David Moyes is looking to make Manchester City's Martin Petrov his first summer signing as he tries to add to his squad.

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Strike ace linked with City switch

Manchester City are monitoring developments at Barcelona where Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set to leave the Nou Camp after just a year.

More: Strike ace linked with City switch |

£11m defender deal close

Manchester City are reported to be closing in on the £11m capture of Hamburg defender Jerome Boateng.

More: £11m defender deal close |

Villa issue hands-off warning

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says James Milner will still be at the club next season despite Manchester City showing an interest.

More: Villa issue hands-off warning |

City make Milner move

Manchester City are believed to have made a £20million move for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner.

More: City make Milner move |

Boss wants top prize

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed it is his goal to deliver the Premier League title to Eastlands next season.

More: Boss wants top prize |

Mancini eyes Brazilian superstar

Manchester City have been linked with a move for AC Milan's Brazilian star Ronaldinho, who is thought to be weighing up his options.

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Mega swap on for Reds duo

Manchester City are ready to offer Emmanuel Adebayor and Stephen Ireland to Liverpool in return for Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.

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