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Enzo Maresca Nears Manchester City Appointment As Chelsea Settlement Talks Advance

Manchester City are reportedly close to a financial settlement with Chelsea that would clear the way for Enzo Maresca to become their new manager.

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Match Report: City leave it late against Norwich

Fittingly, it was a plot fit for a Hollywood horror movie. Norwich City, the victims of a 6-2 stuffing against a Newcastle United side bedeviled by appalling form just under a fortnight ago, would travel to the Etihad Stadium; the home of the Premier League leaders. Manchester City, scorers of 18 goals on home turf […]

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Predicted XI: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Manuel Pellegrini faces a number of selection dilemmas ahead of Wednesday’s Capital One Cup fourth round tie against Crystal Palace. After adopting an unfamiliar defensive approach in the Manchester derby last Sunday, the Chilean is expected to revert to a more expressive 4-4-2 formation in front of home supporters. City fans voiced their displeasure in […]

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Manchester derby Q&A with Goal.com’s Sam Lee

With the 170th Manchester Derby looming, can we begin to consider the fixture as a six-pointer in the title race once again after a period of transition for Manchester United? Not really. This season I don’t really see anybody who can stop City if they play to their potential –I’m just never having Arsenal as […]

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Match Report: Sterling shines as City thump Cherries

As Sergio Agüero and David Silva hobbled into Manchester Airport bearing the wounds of  a tempestuous international break, the combative words of Wilfried Bony came at an appropriate time for Manchester City. “It’s not been the best time for me in that respect and has been very frustrating, but hopefully the City fans will now […]

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Swedish Blues: A look into City’s reputation in Sweden

Nestling in the heart of Scandinavia’s frozen threesome lies Sweden. Its landscape colonised by icy wastelands, emerald hills and twinkling turquoise torrents; its people wholesome, merry and above all, chic. Health and wellbeing are of paramount importance here. Ice hockey matches fill up the local sports bars and one can expect to wake up to […]

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Manchester City pre-season: The good and bad

Adam Bailey looks at the negative and positive aspects of pre-season.
City start their league campaign against West Brom next weekend.

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City ready to take next step in De Bruyne pursuit?

City are set to open negotiations over the transfer of Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgian is one of City’s top targets this summer.

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The well-rounded left full-back is a dying breed and Manchester City are a victim of it

Adam Bailey takes an in-depth look at the quality of left full-backs at City presently.
Are well-rounded full-backs a dying breed?

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Three players City fans should watch out for at the Copa America

With the Copa America getting underway on 11th June, Adam Bailey takes a look at three players playing in the tournament who City fans should be keeping an eye on.

There are also several City players involved in the competition.

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Why City should be targetting value-for-money Morgan Schneiderlin

Adam Bailey tells us why City should be targetting Morgan Schneiderlin.

He argues his case over players like Ross Barkley and Jack Wilshere.

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City v Leicester: Three Thoughts

Adam Bailey gives three thoughts on the game against Leicester.

City won 2-0, with goals from Silva and Milner.