Fernandinho

Jesus Navas

Alvaro Negredo

Manchester City’s opening four games: The perfect prep to beat United

Hereisthecity, 20th June 2013


City's opening fixtures give them the perfect platform on which to build in time for the visit of United.
It was no doubt the first game Manuel Pellegrini searched for when next season’s fixtures were announced. And he didn’t have far to look.
Just five games into the next Premier League campaign, the new Manchester City manager will have the chance to best the reigning champions. And there will be no bolder message to send than to beat Manchester United early and emphatically, in front of the Etihad fans.

Manuel Pellegrini wants Isco but not Stephan El Shaarawy at Manchester City

Express, 18th June 2013

MANCHESTER CITY manager Manuel Pellegrini could raid his former club Malaga for youngster Isco but is not interested in bringing AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy to the Etihad Stadium.
Spanish wonderkid Isco recently revealed he was considering offers from both Manchester City and Real Madrid - and hinted that he could follow his mentor Pellegrini to Manchester this summer.

“City will be more exciting on the field with Pellegrini, but less exciting off it”

Lifesapitch, 13th June 2013


With Manuel Pellegrini’s appointment as Roberto Mancini’s replacement expected to happen any day now, Manchester City fans will be eager to find out more about their new manager. Will he get on better with the players than the fractious Italian? Will his team play more attractive football? And crucially, given the key reason Mancini was sent packing was down to a lack of trophies last season, will he be more successful? Here, the Life’s a Pitch team give their take on the former Malaga boss and his chances of glory in the Premier League.

Manchester City forwards: offensive skills evaluation

Each day, players of a specific position will be evaluated collaboratively by the FST collective. Today, you will evaluate Manchester City forwards from the Wiki Scan Foot questionnaire.

• Dzeko
• Aguero
• Sinclair
• Tevez

 





CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION: Finish, Heading game, Pass, Dribble, Long range shot, Creativity, Pace

These criteria are weighted by a coefficient that depends on the position. You can consult the ratings of the Football Team Scan analysts in the 'Evaluation Striker' part.

Manchester City agree deal for 'next Ibrahimovic' Zacharias Faour

Goal, 10th June 2013

The Premier League runners-up have identified a six-strong transfer hitlist this summer but have also moved to strengthen their youth ranks with the capture of the 15-year-old

Manchester City have verbal agreement with me, says Manuel Pellegrini

The Guardian, 6th June 2013

Manuel Pellegrini says he has a 'verbal agreement' to take over at Manchester City

Manuel Pellegrini has given the clearest indication yet that he will take over from Roberto Mancini by revealing he already has an arrangement with Manchester City.
"I have a verbal agreement with them and hopefully that can become official," the Málaga manager told the radio show Al Primer Toque.

Jesus Navas reveals decision to join Pellegrini's Manchester City was made months ago

The Independant, June 4th 2013



Deal for the Spain international could rise to £24m.

Jesus Navas insists he never had any second thoughts about choosing to join Manchester City - a decision he says he made some time ago.
Sevilla confirmed last night they had accepted an offer from City for the 27-year-old Spain winger, with reports suggesting the deal could be worth up to £24million.

Our turn to rule! Toure predicts Fergie departure will see a shift in power to City

Dailymail.co.uk 09/05/2013


Yaya Toure has warned Manchester United that Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to quit could alter the  balance of power in English  top-flight football.
Ferguson’s last act as United manager will be to lift the Premier League trophy that his team have reclaimed from neighbours Manchester City.
City hope to make up for that  disappointment by winning the FA Cup for the second time in three years against Wigan at Wembley tomorrow. And Toure hopes Ferguson’s departure will trigger a downturn in fortunes at Old Trafford which will play into the hands of their local rivals.

David Silva Confident Man City Will Recapture Premier League Title With Summer Signings

Caughtoffside.com 15/04/2013


Spanish midfielder expects stronger performance from City next season.

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has expressed his belief that the club will perform much better in the Premier League next season according to The Mirror.
City recorded a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in their Premier League derby game last Monday, but the result merely provided light relief from what has been a disappointing year at the Etihad Stadium.

Careless whispers: Sergio Aguero dismisses Real Madrid 'rumours' and insists he's staying at Manchester City

Mirror.co.uk 24/05/2013


Sergio Aguero has reassured Manchester City he has no intention of walking out on them this summer.

I've got unfinished business at Man City so I'm going nowhere, claims Kompany

Dailymail.co.uk 25/05/2013


Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has distanced himself from transfer speculation regarding a move away from the Etihad.

Barry unhappy with City's season but insists Blues will be stronger next campaign

Dailymail.co.uk 26/05/2013


Gareth Barry claims Manchester City are already looking forward to next season after finally wrapping up their disappointing 2012-13 campaign.
City's squad are now dispersing for the summer - although some still have international commitments - after completing their post-season tour of the United States with a second successive win over Chelsea.
When they return for pre-season training they will be greeted by a new manager with Malaga's outgoing boss Manuel Pellegrini expected to be confirmed as Roberto Mancini's successor in the coming weeks.

After a topsy-turvy year, Samir Nasri says he has matured

Sportsillustrated.cnn.com 30/05/2013


With a Manchester City possession stalling at the top of the box in a game against Newcastle United on March 30, Samir Nasri did what he often does: He improvised. The Frenchman drove into the heart of the Newcastle and as three defenders collapsed around him, Nasri slid a neat pass though a tight gap to David Silva. The Spaniard found the back of the net, scoring the second of what would become four Manchester City goals, all of which had Nasri's fingerprints on them.

What Should Manchester City Do with Carlos Tevez?

Rantsports.com 24/05/2013


Manchester City‘s new manager will have to put Carlos Tevez‘s contract situation high on his priority list. Tevez, 29, is approaching the final year on his Manchester City contract and the club needs to decide whether to cash in on the Argentine or run the risk of losing him for nothing. Tevez has been said to be keen on talking to City’s new manager to figure out his future.

Manchester City chairman Al Mubarak makes Champions League promise

Zeenews.india.com 01/06/2013


Manchester: After two years of poor results in Europe, the club supremo has vowed to push on in Uefa`s primary competition, while he also expressed disappointment at a "difficult" season.

Manchester City sporting director Txiki Begiristain the driving force behind impending arrival of Manuel Pellegrini

Telegraph.co.uk 13/05/2013


Manuel Pellegrini’s imminent appointment as Manchester City manager confirms the emergence of Txiki Begiristain, the sporting director at the Etihad Stadium, as the true driving force of change on the football side of the club.

Roberto Mancini thanks Manchester City fans in full-page newspaper

Guardian.co.uk 18/05/2013


The former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has taken out a full-page advert in the Manchester Evening News to thank fans for their support in his three and-a-half years at the club.
The Italian, who won the Premier League title last season – the club's first since 1968 – and the FA Cup in 2011 and Community Shield in 2012, has received widespread support from City's fans following his sacking last week and appears to have been highly appreciative of their affection.

Kolo Touré

Matija Nastasic

Joleon Lescott

Vincent Kompany

Micah Richards

Pablo Zabaleta

Aleksandar Kolarov

Gaël Clichy

Yaya Touré

Jack Rodwell

Javi Garcia

Gareth Barry

Yaya Touré

David Silva

Samir Nasri

James Milner

Scott Sinclair

Carlos Tevez

Edin Dzeko

Sergio Agüero