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Manchester City play-maker David Silva claims he only left Valencia last summer to help ease his old club's financial problems.

Manchester City will axe Roberto Mancini if he fails to secure Champions League football or the FA Cup this season.

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played down reports he could be heading to Manchester City in the summer.

Gareth Barry says he is still the same player he was before last year's World Cup despite him slipping down the England pecking order.

Jerome Boateng has returned to Manchester City with a knee injury which is set to require surgery and will keep him on the sidelines.

First-team coach David Platt claims Manchester City will be aiming to win their final eight league games to secure a top-four finish.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini watched Brazil's teenage star Neymar score twice in a friendly win against Scotland in London.

Manchester City marksman Craig Bellamy has hinted that he could call time on his Wales international career.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes it will take time to win trophies at Eastlands while admitting he misses Italy.

Roberto Mancini has ruled out the prospect of Manchester City selling Mario Balotelli over his on-the-field disciplinary problems.

Micah Richards is set to miss Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester United after suffering a hamstring problem.

Manchester City midfielder James Milner has insisted that he made the right choice in moving to the Premier League's big spenders.

James Milner claims out of all the Premier League clubs, Manchester City have 'the biggest scope to improve' in the future.

Manchester City are reportedly considering swapping striker Mario Balotelli for AC Milan hotshot Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Carlos Tevez is in a race to be fit from a tear in his abductor muscle for Manchester City's clash with Sunderland on Sunday April 3.

Craig Bellamy has admitted that he is not relishing a return to Manchester City after ruling out a long-term stay with Cardiff City.

Manchester City's Mario Balotelli has paid for his Europa League red card by being dropped from Italy coach Cesare Prandelli's squad.

Vincent Kompany claims Manchester City are 'improving' and he is calling on the players to win their remaining games this season.

Mario Balotelli has apologised to his Manchester City team-mates after being sent off against Dynamo Kiev.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted that he does not know whether striker Mairo Balotelli will become a world class playe

Edin Dzeko is set to start ahead of the dropped Mario Balotelli for Manchester City at Chelsea on Sunday and Adam Johnson may feature.

Roberto Mancini is set to axe Mario Balotelli from the Manchester City side following his red card against Dynamo Kiev on Thursday.

Roberto Mancini claims Carlos Tevez needs a rest in order to recharge his batteries and get back to his best for Manchester City.

James Milner will return from injury to boost Manchester City ahead of their Europa League last-16 second-leg clash with Dynamo Kiev.

Roberto Mancini has urged his Manchester City players to forget their FA Cup semi-final with United and 'focus' on other big games.

Adam Johnson is hoping to make his Manchester City return in Sunday's massive game at Chelsea after his recovery from an ankle injury.

Micah Richards has told Wayne Rooney he will use his elbow to put him off trying another overhead kick in their FA Cup semi-final.

Feyenoord want the Dutch Football Association [KNVB] to investigate Manchester City's deal to sign their top prospect Karim Rekik.

Shaun Wright-Phillips said it was 'inevitable' that Manchester City would be drawn to face Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Roberto Mancini claims his Manchester City side 'have a chance' of defeating rivals United in their FA Cup semi-final clash next month.

Jermain Defoe is being linked with a move to Manchester City in a swap deal with Craig Bellamy should Carlos Tevez leave Eastlands.

Roberto Mancini admits the possibility of playing at Wembley will motivate his players against Reading on Sunday.

Manchester City's Nigel de Jong says he thinks he and his teammates need to gel more to have a chance of winning any silverware.

Emmanuel Adebayor is in no rush to return to Manchester City and claims he is determined to win a permanent move to Real Madrid.

Manchester City are keeping an eye on Mario Balotelli's swollen head after he was forced off against Dynamo Kiev last night.

Edin Dzeko is looking to put one over on his football hero Andriy Shevchenko when Manchester City face Dynamo Kiev on Thursday evening.

James Milner has been ruled out of Manchester City's Europa League clash at Dynamo Kiev on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.

Roberto Mancini believes Man City's bid to end their 35-year wait for silverware depends on his players overcoming recent tiredness.

Striker Carlos Tevez is being linked with a £40million switch to Italian champions Inter Milan, according to midweek reports in Italy.

The agent of Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has revealed that the player is unlikely to try and leave Eastlands this summer.

Manchester United are being linked with a bid for Palermo's Argentina international forward and Manchester City target Javier Pastore.

Micah Richard's said Manchester City were 'leggy' against Wigan and they will need more new faces to fight it out for several trophies.

David Silva is confident that 'there is a lot more to come' from Manchester City as they look to secure at least a top-four finish.

Manchester City are prepared to welcome Kolo Toure back to training despite the uncertainty surrounding his failed drugs test.

Manchester City's Joe Hart has insisted he is able to cope with being the club's only available experienced goalkeeper.

Vincent Kompany is set to earn an immediate recall to Man City's defence against Wigan on Saturday with Kolo Toure banned indefinitely.

Manchester City club captain Kolo Toure could face a two-year ban after failing a drugs test for a banned substance.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce claim they have nothing to fear ahead of their trip to Manchester City this weekend.

Roberto Mancini says his 'risk' to play Mario Balotelli as a lone striker in Manchester City's FA Cup win against Aston Villa paid off.

Manchester City are likely to see the return of David Silva and Micah Richards for tonight's clash with Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

Roberto Mancini believes that March could be a "key" month for Manchester City as he chases silverware domestically and in Europe.

Gareth Barry has admitted that a top-four Premier League finish is Manchester City's target now after giving up on the title.

Nigel de Jong is reportedly set to be offered a new £25million contract to keep him at Manchester City for most of his career.