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August 25, 2008

City Pounds Hammers

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Welcome back to a new season of Manchester City football!

Yes, I understand that two league matches, and a round and a half of UEFA Cup matches, have already been played. But, there hasn't been anything worth remembering until the Citizens 3-0 dismantling of West Ham this past Sunday. A friend of mine, who is a Hammers supporter, informed me that City was lucky that they were able to play most of the match a man up as West Ham midfielder Mark Noble was sent off in the 39th minute with his second yellow card of the day. Click to continue reading...

August 22, 2008

Manchester City vs West Ham United: Match Preview - 24/08/2008

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1. Tanked Up

Firstly, this week we have been linked with a loan move for Chilean striker Sebastian Pinto, a man known as ‘The Tank' in South America.

Having only recently been bought by Brazilian side Santos, Pinto has joined West Ham on trial with a view to a season-long loan having already managed to annoy his new manager sufficiently to be released after just a few short weeks. Click to continue reading...

August 21, 2008

Manchester City Adds Kompany?

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Bundesliga outfit Hamburg SV have reported that the Eastlands club has agreed to the signing of defender Vincent Kompany. The Belgian centre back has been impressive during his recent club and international duty and has been rumored for sometime with a move to England. It now appears that he will be joining Manchester City. Click to continue reading...

August 16, 2008

Premiership Predictions

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First, let's remind ourselves of how last season finished.

And here's how the table will look in May 2009 (yeah, right!):

1. Chelsea
It's boring to say, but this is a team that suffered the chaos of Jose Mourinho's sacking, the listlessness of Avram Grant's leadership, and was hit by multiple injuries and absences last year—and they still took the title to the last day and only lost the Champions League final on penalties. Click to continue reading...

August 14, 2008

Football Transfer News

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Football Transfer News: Arsenal to sign Johnson to replace Flamini
The latest football transfer news has it that Arsenal and Arsene Wenger may make a surprise move for Man City's Michael Johnson.

This would be a surprise transfer, as Wenger clearly needs experience, not another talented but young star. Click to continue reading...

August 12, 2008

Premier League: Michael Johnson a target for Arsenal

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Michael Johnson a target for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger is poised to move in for the Manchester City midfielder after he rejected a new five-year deal at Eastlands, according to the Daily Mirror.

The paper says Arsenal manager Wenger has long been an admirer of the England under-21 international, who has three years left to run on his current City contract. Click to continue reading...

August 11, 2008

Arsenal to bid for £8m youngster: Always looked like a Gunner in the wrong shirt!

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Mark Hughes is trying to keep this Manchester City midfielder at the club, but he could have a tough time holding onto the youngster if Arsenal come in with a bid! Arsene Wenger will revive his interest in Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson, according to reports. The Times claims the Gunners are keeping tabs on the England [. Click to continue reading...

Gunners Building A STRONGER Link With £8m Midfield Target

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MEDIA reports have again suggested that Arsenal are set to make an £8million move for midfielder Michael Johnson. The Manchester City man is regarded as one of the brightest young English players around, and the Gunners have been heavily linked with a move with him all summer. And with manager Arsene Wenger reported to be looking [. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs and Everton all battle for £10 million midfielder

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Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton have today all been alerted by the news that Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson has rejected a new contract at Eastlands. The England under-21 international has been heavily linked with a move away from the City of Manchester stadium all summer.

It now appears as though he could be on his way out sooner rather than later after he rejected a new five-year deal at the club. Click to continue reading...

August 10, 2008

Arsenal to move for £8 million England midfielder

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Arsenal are preparing an £8 million bid for Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson after is was reported that the England under-21 international has rejected a new deal Eastlands. Johnson has progressed through the ranks at the City of Manchester stadium and has proved to be a superb asset for City. Click to continue reading...

August 8, 2008

Arsenal Back In The Race For Man City Midfielder

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Arsene Wenger will revive his interest in Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson, according to reports. The Times claims the Gunners are keeping tabs on the England Under 21 international after Johnson turned down the offer of a five-year contract with City. Everton and Aston Villa are believed to have joined the race, while existing interested parties Newcastle [. Click to continue reading...

August 1, 2008

Premiership Preview--19. Hull City

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The most profitable single game in the world was won by...no, not Manchester United...no, not the New York Giants...Hull City last season, as the Tigers' 1-0 Coca-Cola Championship playoff final victory over Bristol City at Wembley will net the East Yorkshire club an estimated $120 million when all is said and done. Click to continue reading...

July 25, 2008

City boss: No offers for midfielder

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The list of clubs being linked with Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson is a who's who in the shopping world. Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton and Spurs have all been linked with a move for the 20-year-old at some point this summer.... Click to continue reading...

July 24, 2008

Gunners to snatch £12 million England ace from Spurs and Everton

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Arsenal are to make a £12 million bid for Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson. The England under-21 international has been linked with moves to Tottenham and Everton all summer as word spreads that he is unhappy at the City of Manchester stadium. (Premiership Latest)

Johnson, 20, has made a huge impact at Man City in recent years after progressing through the club's renowned academy. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal set to move for £12m English youngster: Could be a perfect Wenger move!

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There appears to be some momentum forming on around speculation that Arsene Wenger could be about to move for a promising Manchester City midfielder. Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Michael Johnson is keen on a move away from the Eastlands Stadium, with reports that the midfielder was unhappy . Click to continue reading...

July 21, 2008

Three clubs chasing £12m Manchester City star

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Reports are circulating that Michael Johnson is procrastinating on signing a new deal, which has gotten the attention of Everton, Liverpool and Aston Villa. The 20-year-old would be a welcome addition at any of those clubs with Everton rumored to... Click to continue reading...

Transfer review: Who might Manchester City still sign?

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MANCHESTER CITY Notable arrivals: Jo (CSKA Moscow) Notable departures: Georgios Samaras (Celtic), Geovanni (Hull City) Still brewing: Clubs are lining up just in case Michael Johnson can't come to terms on a new deal at Eastlands. Outlook: City dodged a... Click to continue reading...

July 20, 2008

Liverpool, Everton and Villa battle for £10 million City star !

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Liverpool, Everton and Aston Villa look set to battle it out for the signature of Man City midfielder Michael Johnson according to reports in The Express today.

The England U 21 international has impressed immensely over the past few seasons for City and there's no doubt Mark Hughes will want to hang onto the 20 year old. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool target £10m midfielder: could be a star of the future!

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Once again the Liverpool supremo is keeping a close eye on a long running saga at Manchester City as one of England's most promising talents appears to be unwilling to sign a new contract. Mark Hughes is in a fight to keep midfield ace Michael Johnson at Manchester City. Johnson, 20, is ... Click to continue reading...

July 16, 2008

Two clubs linked with City midfielder

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Manchester City's Michael Johnson could be still available and that would open the door for Everton and Aston Villa to make a move for the 20-year-old. It has been thought that Johnson had signed a new deal at Eastlands, but... Click to continue reading...

June 16, 2008

Liverpool to move for £12m bid for youngster: Incredible potential!

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A long-term target of Rafa Benitez is apparently nearer than ever to making the move from Manchester to Liverpool... Mark Hughes's determination to bring in a stricter regime at Manchester City will place two of his more influential players under scrutiny amid the first concerns within the club about the lifestyle of Michael Johnson and, surprisingly, [. 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...

May 31, 2008

Everton chase former reject - he’s now worth £8m!

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According to the Daily Mail, Everton are set to make a bid for Man City midfielder Michael "The New Stevie G" Johnson, with David Moyes ready to wave a sizeable chunk of his transfer kitty - £8m - in front of Man City officials. Everton are hot on the heels of Manchester City midfielder [...] Click to continue reading...

May 26, 2008

Liverpool tracking 20 million worth of Newcastle and Manchester City stars

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With rumours of a big squad clearout, it's not hard to believe that there are going to be some fresh faces arriving at Anfield. Sadly, there aren't many particularly exciting or high-profile names being thrown around just yet. Hot on the heels of being linked to Wigan's Luis Valencia, it seems that the tabloids have got [. Click to continue reading...

March 18, 2008

Trio named in under-21 squad

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Three City players have been named in the England Under 21 squad for next Tuesday's friendly against Poland at Molineux.

Nedum Onuoha is the most experienced player in the 20-man list named by former Blues boss Stuart Pearce with 13 caps, and he will be joined by goalkeeper Joe Hart as well as midfielder Michael Johnson.

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