Man City

JOHNSON: Late equaliser for City

Sunderland 1
Man City 1

Sunderland denied at the death by North East old boy.

Richards shrugs off Big time Charlie tag

City defender always devastated when not in the England squad.

City offer new contract to Cook

Huge vote of confidence for Eastlands club's chief executive.

Fergie wants both of Everton's prodigies

Moyes will try to reinvest Rodwell cash on Man City's Ireland.

CHIEF: Khaldoon al Mubarak

Sheikhy ground - City owner calls for wage cap

Khaldoon claims football finance has got out of control.

City impressed by Sampdoria ace Poli

Italy Under-21 international midfielder is on Mancini's radar.

Adebayor future already in doubt

Training ground rumblings suggest striker could leave.

HIGUAIN: Argentina hitman

Manchester City spies rave about Higuain

Tevez fancies a partnership with his international colleague.

Cook set to hold talks with Bridge

Full-back receives a number of text messages of support.

Bellamy in personal attack on Terry

Manchester City's two-goal forward sneers at Chelsea captain.

SLICKERS: City inflict a rare home defeat on Chelsea

Chelsea 2
Man City 4

Team Bridge take brutal revenge to dent Blues' title bid.

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Bridge backs out of England reckoning

City star's decision leads to crisis at left-back for Fabio Capello.

WILD: Tuncay and Kitson rejoice

Stoke 3
Man City 1

Powerful Potters dump ten-man City out of the Cup.

JOHNSON: Crowded out by Insua and Babel

Man City 0
Liverpool 0

Mascherano escapes a red in a desperately dull contest.

City set up the Kop's worst nightmare

Billionaire owners can make £140m double Anfield swoop happen.

BANEGA: Valencia midfield star

Mancini tracking Valencia star

Banega emerges as another of Man City's transfer targets.

LUKAKU: Scoring for Anderlecht

City join chase for teen ace Lukaku

Roberto Mancini on the trail of Anderlecht's bustling striker.

JOHNSON: Struck on his return to the North East

Johnson is just wild about England spot

Man City winger hopes to gatecrash Capello's World Cup squad.

Ireland hoping Arsenal step up interest

Midfielder is becoming increasingly disillusioned at City.

DENIED: Shawcross' late header is ruled out

Stoke 1
Man City 1

Controversy reigns as Potters are left fuming by 1-1 draw.

Wright-Phillips talks break down

England international winger's future at Man City is up in the air.

BRIDGE: Refused Terry's olive branch

Bridge snubs peace talks with Terry

England colleagues are still at war as relations hit rock bottom.

VAN PERSIE: Loyal to the Gunners

Van Persie rejected Chelsea and City

Arsenal attacker turned down other clubs to stay at Emirates.

BRADY: Concentrating all his energies on Arsenal

Trap: Brady is concentrating on Arsenal

'Chippy' departs but Ireland could come back into the fold.

ONUOHA: Toffees are long-term admirers

Everton still keen on Onuoha

Toffees boss Moyes remains on City defender's trail.

HEAD: Fuller earns Stoke a replay

Man City 1
Stoke 1

Scruffy but solid Potters look more at ease with their identity.

BEHRAMI: Still admired in Serie A

Door open for Behrami return

West Ham midfielder is wanted back in Italy by Palermo.

Blackburn will go back in for Benjani

Big Sam to try again for on-loan Sunderland striker in the summer.

$INJURY: Cole fractures his ankle in this challenge$

Lengthy absence for crocked Cole

Chelsea star injury opens England door to former team-mate.

TEVEZ: Fortunate to see his penalty creep home

Man City 2
Bolton 0

Tevez and Adebayor on the scoresheet as City see off Wanderers.

BALOTELLI: Mancini is an admirer

Mancini wants a Super Mario raid

Manchester City boss is interested in Inter's Balotelli.

MANCINI: Shaking hands with Bridge

Mancini's fury at Bridge chants

Manchester City boss is upset with Hull fans' vile taunts.

BRIDGE: Encouraging display on his return

Bridge puts in a Hull of a shift

City defender overcomes the jeers to show a great attitude.

GIVEN: Crestfallen after being beaten

Hull 2
Man City 1

Bridge takes focus away from another Man City defeat.

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MANCINI: Saliva tests introduced at Eastlands

Mancini makes it Manchester Spitty!

Eastlands boss brings in saliva tests for his players.

VIEIRA: Exclusive big interview with News of the World

Vieira tells how he almost joined Ajax

Arsenal legend nearly joined Dutch side instead.

MOURINHO: Still in love with the Premier League

Jose ready to make English return

Inter boss considering buying out £5.5million contract.

CHIELLINI: In action for Juventus

Chiellini willing to sign new Juve deal

Italy defender is set to disappoint his English suitors.

Benjani allowed to join Black Cats

Zimbabwean striker granted permission to seal loan switch.

England Under-21 ace signs for City

Boro decide to cash in on star winger to fund their own deals.

KOMPANY: Heads home just before half time

Manchester City 2
Portsmouth 0

First-half goals from Adebayor and Kompany settle flat encounter.

City cause upset with wonder winger bid

Sunderland also putting pressure on defiant Boro.

Bridge heads for double showdown

Manchester City man set for awkward reunion with Terry.

ROBINHO: Ultimatum led to City exit

Robinho's plea to Mancini was ignored

Brazilian's ultimatum led to his exit from City of Manchester Stadium.

BOYATA: In action in the Manchester derby

City to reward Boyata with huge pay rise

Belgian teenager is set to be a big part of club's future.

TARGET - Adam Teese

Flipside as City hits the fan

Rivals target Man Utd supporter accused of Bellamy coin attack.

ROBINHO: Going to Santos on loan

Robinho shipped out to Santos

City allow stroppy Brazilian to head home in loan deal.

FERGUSON: Manchester United boss is all smiles

Man United 3
Man City 1

Rooney has final say in stormy second half at Old Trafford.

MANCINI: With unhappy Robinho

City still busy in the transfer market

Motta closes on move as duo in loan talks over Robinho.

SYLVINHO: Celebrates his wonder strike

Scunthorpe 2
Man City 4

City's second string still too strong for brave Scunny.

City make Santos demands over Robinho

First option sought on Samba duo as deal is discussed.

MANCINI: Feels sympathy for Mark Hughes

Mancini: I didn't stab Hughes in the back

City boss feels sorry for his predecessor at Eastlands.

Santa Cruz doctor accuses Man City

Striker Roque was rushed back too quickly from injury.

Hammers want two strikers this month

Sullivan determined to bring more balance to the squad.

McGivern thrilled with career choice

Loan move to Leicester has worked out for Irish full-back.

CHIELLINI: Always strong in the tackle

United earmark Chiellini as Vidic replacement

Fergie willing to wait until end of season for Italian hard-man.

FOUL: Tevez is late on Brown

Ferguson's fury at old boy Carlos Tevez

United boss says Manchester City striker should be banned.

ROBINHO: Promised a rough ride at Scunthorpe

McCann's warning for rusty Robinho

Brazilian will get a rough ride at Glandford Park in the FA Cup.

Wanderers win Weiss chase

Bolton boss Coyle raids City for Slovakia midfielder.

City wait on Milan for Flamini

Ex-Gunner is a City target but Gago looks set for Boca.

TEVEZ: Dream double for City against his old club

Manchester City 2
Manchester Utd 1

Two-goal Carlos Tevez enjoys the sweetest of revenge against United.

CANALES: Precocious young talent at Racing

Premier League trio hold Canales talks

Arsenal, City and Chelsea chat with teenager's father.

DI MARIA: Rebuffed bid from Manchester City

Di Maria snubs £38m Man City transfer

Argentinian rejects record move to Premier League big spenders.

City new boy Vieira in blast at his critics

Midfielder vows "I'm not past it" but is puzzled by injuries.

Roque Santa Cruz examines his knee injury in the Everton game

Santa Cruz in secret Spanish trip

Manchester City striker sees specialist about his knees.

Fergie doesn't regret losing Tevez

United chief says anything is possible for cash-laden neighbours.

PIENAAR: Fires the opener from a free kick

Everton 2
Man City 0

Redemption time for Moyes as he exacts revenge on City.

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Scramble develops for Moses' signature

Palace attempting to get best possible deal for star winger.

DANCE: Tevez grabs a brilliant hat-trick for City

Manchester City 4
Blackburn 1

In-form striker batters Blackburn as Mancini's 100% run continues.

HAMSIK: Napoli star is admired by Mancini

Mancini reveals affection for Napoli ace Hamsik

Manchester City boss hails Slovakian superstar as a "real talent".

Birmingham snap up City midfielder

McLeish fights off fierce competition to land Eastlands teenager.

RICHARDS: More streetwise after rapid rise to fame

I've learned from mistakes, says Micah

Our exclusive Big Interview is with Man City's England defender.

Why it's Roberto Brain-cini at Man City

Italian uses mind games to prepare City for the top.

Marshall cold-shouldered by City superstars

Adebayor, Robinho and Tevez had little time for Eastlands youngsters.

City aim to land Pompey ace Kaboul

Cash-strapped Portsmouth ripe for £7m bid for centre-back.

Ex-City boss Hughes claims a bonus

Sparky's lawyers advise him to make additional claims to old club.

PETROV: Wants to stay now Mancini is in charge

Petrov says Hughes made his life a misery

Bulgarian winger hoping for new contract under Mancini.

striker Victor Moses has impressed for the Eagles

Fulham join City in race for Victor Moses

Crystal Palace resigned to losing their £5m-rated whizz-kid

ADEBAYOR: Not seriously hurt in the attack

Togo team bus attacked by gunmen

Horror for Adebayor's team ahead of African Cup of Nations.

VIEIRA: Paraded by Manchester City

Vieira seals six-month move to City

Inter veteran links up with Mancini again at Eastlands.

VERON: Rejected the offer from Manchester City

Veron rejects Man City's millions

Estudiantes star snubs chance to llink up with Mancini again.

VERON: Linked with a return to Manchester

City in sensational Veron link

Argentine reports claim United flop could return to Manchester.

CANA: Has been a big hit at Sunderland

Lyon target Cana after Vieira hopes fade

Sunderland star wanted by French giants but Black Cats won't sell.

Mancini closes on first City signing

Rubin full-back primed to be opening arrival of Italian's reign.

MANCINI: Braving the elements on Teesside

Mancini admits United date is priority

City chief hopes his injured stars will be fit for Wednesday.

Torres would command record fee

Man City and Chelsea would have to beat Ronaldo's valuation.

BENJANI: Scores the only goal of the game

Middlesbrough 0
Man City 1

City brush aside Boro in freezing conditions on Teesside.

Brazilian starlet rejects City approach

Teen prodigy holds back on move to Manchester or Barcelona.

TEVEZ: At the double for City

Wolves 0
Man City 3

Mancini thinks City can win title after Tevez brace at Wolves.

THREAT: Adebayor and Robinho

Mancini ready to crack down on City duo

New boss is willing to get tough with Adebayor and Robinho.

MANCINI: With substitute Bellamy

Man City 2
Stoke City 0

New Man City boss looks made for the Premier League.

Bellamy is new boss Mancini's best friend

City manager insists there's no problem with benched Welsh forward.

LIPPI: Backs Mancini to succeed

Lippi backs Mancini to charm City's stars

Azzurri coach thinks the Italian factor will appease any difficulties.

Hughes was not warned about City axe

Ex-City boss releases statement after being replaced by Mancini.

Bellamy leads furious protest to chairman

Six-man delegation upset at shabby treatement of Hughes.

HUGHES: Sought advice from LMA

Hughes tells players "finish the job"

City boss feels he was stabbed in the back by Cook and co.

MANCINI: City have pinned their faith in him

The man City hope will get them Cooking

Italian coach handed the toughest job in football at Eastlands.

MANCINI: The new man in charge at Eastlands

Roberto Mancini is Inter a good thing

The full background to Manchester City's new manager.

GOAL: Santa Cruz scores from close range

Man City 4
Sunderland 3

Hughes leaves a broken man with poison running through his team.

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