For anyone not yet over the defeat at Old Trafford, take a look at Portsmouth to see how much worse things could be. If City suffer a hangover from Wednesday, it could be a low key game. If City look to take out their frustration on the south coast club, then there has rarely been a Premier League team who look more vulnerable to a hammering.
Archive for January, 2010
City set to sign Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga?
29th January 2010
Reports in Italy are claiming that Roberto Mancini has nipped in ahead of Jose Mourinho to sign Kenyan midfielder McDonald Mariga from Parma.
Carling Cup player ratings: Manchester United v Manchester City
28th January 2010
Given – Made a great save at the death, but then stayed on his line for the goal. Also gambled wrongly on Carrick aiming at the near post for United’s second. 6
Richards – Defended solidly throughout, and played far better than on our last trip to Old Trafford. Surprised us all with a great strike using his left foot. 8
Carling Cup verdict: Manchester United 3 Manchester City 1
28th January 2010
To lose 4-3 at Old Trafford to a stoppage time winner once this season was bad enough. To lose 4-3 (on aggregate) to a stoppage time winner for a second time is… Maybe I’m getting used to it, but it didn’t feel quite so bad second time around.
Carling Cup preview: Manchester United v Manchester City
27th January 2010
Part two of our Carling Cup semi-final against United and now for the hard bit, as we look to exploit our 2-1 advantage to reach Wembley. It promises to be a classic.
Why City shouldn’t be in a hurry to loan out Robinho
26th January 2010
While many people in the media and elsewhere are busy ushering Robinho out of the country, there are legitimate questions over whether his departure is the right thing for City in this crucial season.
FA Cup player ratings: Scunthorpe United v Manchester City
25th January 2010
Taylor – A lot better than his last first team appearance in Abu Dhabi. This time the early rush off the line brought about an important save rather than a penalty. A great tip over in the second half was the pick of the rest. 7
Onuoha – Typical peformance of a centre-half doing a job at right-back. Solid defensively, little to offer going forward – with the honourable exception of a very coolly taken goal at an important time. 7
FA Cup verdict: Scunthorpe United 2 Manchester City 4
25th January 2010
Roberto Mancini rang the changes but kept the balance right to see City avoid a potential upset thanks to four sumptuous goals. Sylvinho outshone his compratiot with a stunning strike, though Robinho managed to put all the speculation aside and displayed his skills in a good performance. Just don’t expect the press pack to acknowledge it.
FA Cup preview: Scunthorpe United v Manchester City
23rd January 2010
City take on Scunthorpe in a cup competition for the second time this season and will be hoping for a repeat of the 5-1 victory at Eastlands. It promises to be a closer affair at Glanford Park with Roberto Mancini likely to rest several players prior to Wednesday’s trip to Old Trafford.
Carling Cup verdict: Manchester City 2 Manchester United 1
20th January 2010
Carlos Tevez stole the headlines with two goals as City came from behind to beat a full-strength United in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final. Nothing can be taken for granted in the second leg as United showed their danger with a late onslaught, but at least City fans could go home happy with a win on the night.
