Archive for August 22nd, 2009

Player ratings: City v Wolverhampton Wanderers

22nd August 2009

Given – A superb fingertip save in the first half was the prelude to a more involved second period. Unbeaten once again! 7

Richards – Linked up well when going forward in the first half, but needed to mark tighter and stop more crosses in the second period. 6

Toure – Fabulous covering and reading of the game, particularly in the first half. Held firm in the second. 7

Dunne – Despite the second half pressure, Dunney fought to ensure there weren’t any …

Verdict: City 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0

22nd August 2009

Goals: Adebayor 18 for City.

As former City manager, Sven Goran Eriksson, was renowned for saying during his time in charge of England, “First half good, second half not so good”. Regardless, a win is a win, and Adebayor is the new hero of Eastlands, capping off another excellent display with the only goal.

City lined up in a similar 4-4-2 to last week at Blackburn; the only change being Tevez making his competitive debut in place of the unlucky Bellamy. At …