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Showing posts with label manchester city. Show all posts

Stop Being a Big Bad Wolf: Mancini Tells Balotelli to Take Footballing Seriously


THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini sent a warning to striker Mario Balotelli after the Italian failed to figure significantly against derby rivals Manchester United on Sunday.


Balotelli started for City on derby day but went out of the pitch on the 52nd minute after Carlos Tevez substituted him. The Italian went straight to the dressing room and seen glaring at Mancini as he entered the tunnel.

Amid tensions between Mancini and Balotelli, the manager still prefers not to let go of the Italian striker. He believes that the striker could leave a footpr1nt at City, if only he would choose to take his job seriously.


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Frustrating 9GAG Moment: Man City Fall before Man United in Manchester Derby


THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Wayne Rooney’s brace and Robin van Persie’s injury-time penalty lifted Manchester United above their staunch rival neighbours Manchester City 2-3 in Sunday’s Premier League action.


Touted for his lacklustre start this season, Rooney came out of the shadows to score twice for United during the first half. The striker’s significant contribution brought his league derby goals record to seven, equal to that of iconic forward Eric Cantona.

Yaya Toure proved pivotal for City’s resurgence in the second half, as the powerful midfielder converted after Carlos Tevez and David Silva failed to find the back of the net. Pablo Zabaleta levelled his side through a firing effort from 12 yards.

Come injury time, United sought to leave a footpr1nt in the derby by sending van Persie to take the free kick after Tevez’ unfair challenge on Rafael Da Silva. Keeper Joe Hart failed to clear the Dutch striker’s bottom-corner shot.

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Just Like Failing to Win Suzuki Cup 2012: Man City Loss to Dortmund Sends Them Out Of Europe


THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City exits the Champions League without clinching a Europa League slot following their defeat to Borussia Dortmund 1-0.


None of Roberto Mancini’s men was able to score against Dortmund, which needed a strike from Julian Schlieber in order to retain the top spot in the group stage. City were not able to leave a footpr1nt in the competition, as they exit without a win in six games.

City’s disappointing record of three points in the table is a scanty reflection of their expensive squad. They became the first English side in the competition that failed to record a single game in the group stage match.


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Keputusan UPSR 2012 Setback: Man City’s Kompany “Extremely Doubtful” For English Premier League’s Chelsea Faceoff

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is in an “extremely doubtful” state of appearing for the side’s match against Chelsea on Sunday’s Premier League.

Kompany, one of City’s most proficient figures in the back line, sustained a twisted knee injury while playing Real Madrid in their Champions League match last Wednesday. His absence could upset the league champions’ chances to win w1th ease against Chelsea on Sunday.


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Just Like Failing the UPSR Result 2012: Manchester City Exit Early Of UEFA Champions League for Second Time after Draw to Real Madrid

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City suffer their second Champions League exit in a row after failing to win against Real Madrid. City only managed a 1-1 draw against the Spanish champions on Wednesday’s game.

Neither of the teams showed advantage to win w1th ease, but Karim Benzema scored the first goal for Madrid 10 minutes past kick-off. City’s successful chance came in late from Sergio Aguero’s 74th-minute penalty equalizer.

Cristiano Ronaldo saw his efforts go wide, while Sami Khedira failed to make the most out of his three chances. Nevertheless, Madrid is set to emerge as their group’s second Champions League qualifier next to Borussia Dortmund. 


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Man City Draw with Ajax at UEFA Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City failed to win with ease at their Champions League home match as they levelled with visiting Ajax 2-2.


Ajax captain Siem de Jong lifted his side with two early goals made in the space of seven exhilarating minutes. Yaya Toure redeemed City with a goal in the middle of the first half and Sergio Aguero levelled with a nerve-breaking 74th-minute goal.

Aguero added a second goal for City but officials eventually ruled it offside. Manager Roberto Mancini argued with match officials over the controversial decision, saying that his side failed to clinch victory due to the “wrong decision”.

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