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Player ratings: Crystal Palace v City

Blue Days — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:42 +0000

Given – If Ireland is Superman what does that make Shay? Once again superb in handling, positioning and shot stopping. 9

Richards – Given a tough test by Moses. Micah didn’t come through with flying colours. His additional height and strength is probably all that’s keeping Zabaleta on the bench at the moment. 5

Toure – His leadership qualities as captain are going to be essential in organising that defence. A decent showing on the night, but not at the same level ...

Verdict: Crystal Palace 0 City 2

Blue Days — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:26:24 +0000

Goals: Wright-Phillips 50 mins and Tevez 70 mins for City.

City came through a difficult away tie in the Carling Cup thanks to second half goals from Shaun Wright-Phillips and Carlos Tevez.

Mark Hughes surprised everyone by naming a full strength team. The only change from the game against Wolves was Joleon Lescott making his debut in place of Richard Dunne. Despite this, Palace caused the Blues plenty of problems, particularly through the pacy teenage duo of Freddie Sears and Victor ...

Preview: Crystal Palace v City

Blue Days — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:53:27 +0000

City embark on their Carling Cup campaign against Neil Warnock’s Crystal Palace. The Yorkshireman’s sides are usually competitive and City will need to put up a stronger showing than last season when we went out to Brighton and Nottingham Forest at the first hurdle of the domestic cups.

The good news is that our squad is far stronger than last season and ought to be more focused due to the absence of European fixtures. We could really do with good ...