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September 22, 2008

Manchester City - the new home of JOGO BONITO

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MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Robinho produced another captivating display to inspire Manchester City to a thumping 6-0 win over Portsmouth here Sunday.

This crushing win left his new club fifth in the Premier League table while Portsmouth dropped down into 12th place.

Robinho, making his second league appearance since joining from Real Madrid for a British record 32. Click to continue reading...

August 7, 2008

Premiership Preview--8. Manchester City

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Manchester City's 2007-2008 campaign was their best since rejoining the Premiership after a few years of purgatory in England's lower levels. Manager Sven-Göran Eriksson compiled a very respectable 19-11-15 record in his first year on the job, guiding the club to a 9th-place finish, a trip to the Carling Cup quarterfinals, and a berth in the UEFA Cup through their fair play record. Click to continue reading...

June 11, 2008

Manchester City: Morning Ticker

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Now that Mark Hughes and Garry Cook have formally taken over at Manchester City, the club can devote its efforts to player evaluations and transfers. Some news and notes...

Defender Sun Jihai could be heading for either Stoke or Bolton. Click to continue reading...

July 18, 2007

Bianchi to make first start

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Rolando Bianchi will make his first start for the club in tonights' friendly against Örgyte IS, partnering Emile Mpenza in attack, whilst Gelson Fernandes will also be making his debut.

Youngster Shaleum Logan gets a nod in midfield in a side which looks to be the most likely 'full-strength' line-up (Geovanni not including) depending on whether any more re-inforcements arrive at the club between now and opening day kick-off. Click to continue reading...

July 14, 2007

Sven makes swoop number two - Gelson Fernandes

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Sven has moved quickly after the signing of Rolando Bianchi by adding 20 year old Switzerland U21 captain Gelson Fernandes.

The midfielder has joined from swiss club FC Sion, again the fee is undisclosed.

Despite been linked with over 50 players by the press, they appear to have missed both signings until confirmed by one of the clubs. Click to continue reading...