Manchester City: September 2010 Archives

Roberto Mancini has risked annoying tonight's opponents Juventus by saying the Premier League is stronger than Serie A.

Manchester City will be without Mario Balotelli for Thursday's Europa League clash with Juventus but Micah Richards could return.

Roberto Mancini has admitted he tried to sign Milos Krasic from CSKA Moscow before the Serbia international decided to join Juventus.

Mario Balotelli says he should be back in training by November and is targeting the clash at Juventus in December to make his return.

Carlos Tevez insists Manchester City can move up 'to the next level' if they can start picking up more wins against 'smaller teams'.

Manchester City are being linked with New Year bids for Edin Dzeko and Karim Benzema as Roberto Mancini eyes up to three new faces.

Jerome Boateng could be handed his first Manchester City start in Thursday's Europa League group game against Juventus.

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is being linked with a January switch to Italian giants AC Milan and Inter Milan.

Roberto Mancini has ruled out signing Jack Rodwell in January, saying it would be 'impossible' to bring in the Everton midfielder.

Carlos Tevez's second half strike handed Manchester City a 1-0 win against Chelsea to end their 100% record.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes Chelsea will win the Premiership this season as his team are not yet ready to challenge.

Manchester City have been linked with big-money moves for Liverpool's Fernando Torres and AC Milan's Pato today.

Roberto Mancini may take a risk on Joleon Lescott or Jerome Boateng against unbeaten Chelsea at Eastlands tomorrow.

Roberto Mancini insists he has no regrets after fielding six youngsters in Manchester City's 2-1 Carling defeat at West Brom.

Micah Richards' hamstring injury could leave Roberto Mancini without a left-back for Manchester City's visit of Chelsea on Saturday.

Roberto Mancini has told his players that they must accept his rotation policy and that some people have to "change mentality".

Shay Given and Wayne Bridge are expected to be handed starts for City in Wednesday's Carling Cup tie at West Brom.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned that keeper Shay Given will not be sold on the cheap to get him out of the club.

Manchester City are ready to fight it out with the top European clubs for the services of Brazilian wonder kid Neymar.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has denied that he will be trying to take former keeper Shay Given back to the club on loan from Man City.

Newcastle are set to ask Manchester City if they can take their out of favour former goalkeeper Shay Given on an emergency loan deal.

Roberto Mancini has dismissed reports suggesting he has had an altercation with injured Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Goals from Carlos Tevez and Yaya Toure saw Manchester City to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Shay Given has admitted he will look to leave Manchester City on loan in January if he does not get any action in goal.

Roberto Martinez is tipping Manchester City to soon be fighting it out for the title ahead of Wigan's clash against them on Sunday.

Roberto Mancini is hoping to have Wayne Bridge back as his injury-hit Manchester City travel to Wigan on Sunday.

Roberto Mancini has challenged Europa League goal hero Jo to continue scoring, while he says David Silva will be 'important' for City.

Emmanuel Adebayor and Joleon Lescott have been ruled out of Man City's opening Europa League group game with Red Bull Salzburg.

Roberto Mancini has given injury-hit duo Aleksandar Kolarov and Mario Balotelli a lift - saying they will do well in the Premier League

David Silva has rubbished talk he wants to leave Manchester City and claims he just needs time to adapt to the Premier League.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has begun talks with Manchester City over a new four-year contract believed to be worth £70,000-per-week.

Roberto Mancini has no immediate plans to recall Shay Given and confirmed Joe Hart will continue in goal against Salzburg on Thursday.

Roberto Mancini says David Silva's Man City career is about to take off while the player himself insists he is now ready to shine.

Roberto Mancini believes that the next six games are vital to Manchester City's season after Saturday's 1-1 draw against Blackburn.

Manchester City's hopes of signing Palermo starlet Javier Pastore could be hit by the player's admission he wants to join Barcelona.

Manchester City are being tipped to smash the British transfer record in January with a move for Palermo playmaker Javier Pastore.

Manchester City had to settle for a point at Eastlands after coming from behind against a stubborn Blackburn Rovers side.

Jerome Boateng is finally set to make his Manchester City debut against Blackburn at Eastlands after recovering from a knee injury.

Mario Balotelli is hoping for a swift return following successful knee surgery, while he dismissed reports linking him to AC Milan.

Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on David Silva's situation at Manchester City as he struggles to adapt to the Premier league.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is to undergo an operation on his injured knee and is likely to be out for at least six weeks.

Former Manchester City skipper Kolo Toure has revealed he has no problem with striker Carlos Tevez taking the captain's armband.

Real Madrid are planning a January move for Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor after failing to secure the striker in the summer.

Vincent Kompany still can't believe City were able to capture midfielder Yaya Toure from Barcelona this summer.

Fiorentina keeper Sebastien Frey has denied that Manchester City were ever considering a last-minute bid for him.

Emmanuel Adebayor believes his current club, Manchester City, has the potential to bigger than Arsenal.

Vincent Kompany is a doubt for Belgium's trip to Turkey after he played through pain against Germany on Friday.

Kolo Toure has backed Emmanuel Adebayor to be "back to his best" this season after a difficult first campaign last time around.

Manchester City failed in a bid to sign striker Marco Borriello because they are not in the Champions League, according to his agent.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims Manchester City are not yet geared up to be successful which is why he opted to snub them for AC Milan.

Lazio are planning to move for Roque Santa Cruz in January after failing to land the Manchester City striker in the summer.

Roque Santa Cruz will now secure a place in Manchester City's 25-man squad following Robinho's deadline day exit to AC Milan.

Wayne Bridge has revealed that he aims to be fit from his foot injury for Manchester City's home game with Blackburn on September 11.

Roberto Mancini has risked annoying tonight's opponents Juventus by saying the Premier League is stronger than Serie A.

Manchester City will be without Mario Balotelli for Thursday's Europa League clash with Juventus but Micah Richards could return.

Roberto Mancini has admitted he tried to sign Milos Krasic from CSKA Moscow before the Serbia international decided to join Juventus.

Mario Balotelli says he should be back in training by November and is targeting the clash at Juventus in December to make his return.

Carlos Tevez insists Manchester City can move up 'to the next level' if they can start picking up more wins against 'smaller teams'.

Manchester City are being linked with New Year bids for Edin Dzeko and Karim Benzema as Roberto Mancini eyes up to three new faces.

Jerome Boateng could be handed his first Manchester City start in Thursday's Europa League group game against Juventus.

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is being linked with a January switch to Italian giants AC Milan and Inter Milan.

Roberto Mancini has ruled out signing Jack Rodwell in January, saying it would be 'impossible' to bring in the Everton midfielder.

Carlos Tevez's second half strike handed Manchester City a 1-0 win against Chelsea to end their 100% record.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes Chelsea will win the Premiership this season as his team are not yet ready to challenge.

Manchester City have been linked with big-money moves for Liverpool's Fernando Torres and AC Milan's Pato today.

Roberto Mancini may take a risk on Joleon Lescott or Jerome Boateng against unbeaten Chelsea at Eastlands tomorrow.

Roberto Mancini insists he has no regrets after fielding six youngsters in Manchester City's 2-1 Carling defeat at West Brom.

Micah Richards' hamstring injury could leave Roberto Mancini without a left-back for Manchester City's visit of Chelsea on Saturday.