The biggest test thus far for both sides of the new season, as Manchester City host Arsenal in what should be a testy encounter if the matches from last season are any indication. The gunners will try and keep their almost perfect defensive record intact, hoping to be the first to beat the champions this season. More
The Spanish champions, Real Madrid, were on the ropes twice. Once it was Marcelo, enjoying a nice bounce off a Manchester City defender. Than it was Karim Benzema with a splendid goal. And then it was Cristiano Ronaldo, lucky to have Vincent Kompany lower his head, with a winner that means so much more than just a regular 3-2 win. More
In the list of clubs published by UEFA, we didn’t see the names of any of the continent’s big spenders, specifically not PSG, Chelsea and Manchester City, who stand out among the rest of Europe’s big clubs because of their inability (at the moment) to generate sufficient funds without the help of their owners dipping into their own pockets. More
The hottest footballer on the planet right now? Radamel Falcao of Atletico Madrid, who keeps reminding everyone that big matches and trophy matches are his cup of tea, with his performance in the Super Cup leading to the obvious transfer rumors – Chelsea, Manchester City, Anzhi, PSG or even, Real Madrid. More
Speculation, rumors and what not. Although there’s a very good chance that all of this Cristiano Ronaldo drama is set up just so he can get a better contract, there’s always the small chance that he’s actually unhappy and wants to leave Real Madrid, which leaves about three possible clubs that might be able to afford him – Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Anzhi Makhachkala. More
The champions, for the second consecutive home match, failed to put away a much weaker team. QPR caused the Manchester City defense the same problems Southampton and Liverpool did, but an awakened Carlos Tevez in the second half, with one assist to Edin Dzeko and the 90th minute goal himself ended any chance of an unlikely upset. More
It’s still not completely official, but it seems Maicon will be leaving Inter and join his former manager, Roberto Mancini, at Manchester City, busy making a late spending spree through the transfer market and landing the very coveted Brazilian right back. More
In their desperate attempts (at least they seem to be), Arsenal might finally peg one player back from Manchester City after losing a few to them over the years, looking to bolster their striking options with Edin Dzeko, who feels he’s being a bit left out by Roberto Mancini who prefers to see others start for him. More
The signs were already there since the beginning of the Robin van Persie saga, but Theo Walcott is closer to leaving Arsenal than he ever was, with Manchester City suddenly rising as the prime destination for the England winger, who refuse to renew his contract at the terms offered to him and might be leaving the club in the next 48 hours. More
So far, it’s only been Jack Rodwell. With less than a week left on the transfer window, Manchester City are planning a £50-60 million spending spree, targeting mostly central midfielders – Daniele De Rossi of Roma, Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao and Javi Garcia of Benfica, while the Scott Sinclair from Swansea deal is nearly completed. More