A week that will offer the truest measure of Manchester City’s progress so far began with manager Manuel Pellegrini presenting the bullish assessment that his team are the only team in Manchester.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who underwent surgery on his elbow yesterday, believes billionaire owner Roman Abramovich will bankroll another spending spree at Chelsea – if Financial Fair Play regulations are not enforced.

Manchester City have underlined their plans for international development by revealing details of the growth of their football school in Abu Dhabi.

Former chief executive Garry Cook admits he felt he had embarrassed Manchester City supporters with some of the errors he made while at the club.

David Silva feels Manchester City taking control of the title race with a crucial victory over United proved Roberto Mancini’s team have the mentality to close out their pursuit of the league and could help change the face of English football for years to come.

Clubs such as Manchester City should be prohibited by UEFA from being sponsored by companies closely associated with their owners, a Council of Europe committee stated today.

MANCHESTER CITY chief executive Garry Cook has resigned following an investigation into claims he sent an offensive email to the mother of player Nedum Onuoha.

Manchester City have announced record losses of £121.3m.

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Mark Hughes could be set to raid his old club after being confirmed as Fulham’s new manager.

Mark Hughes looks set for a return to the Barclays Premier League after Fulham confirmed they are on the brink of appointing their new manager.

Mark Hughes will be unveiled as Fulham’s new manager today, according to widespread media reports.

Mark Hughes’ planning for the January transfer window began virtually the day after the summer one shut.

MARK HUGHES is convinced the future of record signing Robinho will look a lot more settled once he is back playing again.

Stephen Ireland expects to be fit for Sunday’s Manchester derby.

NEW Aston Villa signing Richard Dunne has accused Manchester City of showing a lack of loyalty to him and forcing him out of the club after nine years of service.

Manchester City expect to finally announce the capture of Joleon Lescott from Everton at some point today.

Mark Hughes knows the eyes of the football world will be on Manchester City tomorrow – with just as many wanting them to fail as succeed.

Dubai-based businessman Sulaiman Al Fahim was today given the green light to complete his takeover of Portsmouth after passing the Premier League’s stringent fit and proper persons test.

Mark Hughes is confident Gareth Barry will prove to be a snip at £12m.

Manchester City are looking to develop their global fan base thanks to the magnetism of the Barclays Premier League.

The man at the centre of the Manchester City takeover, Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim, is on the verge of buying Portsmouth after the club announced last night they had accepted an offer from the billionaire businessman.

The man at the centre of the Manchester City takeover, Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim, has had an offer to buy Portsmouth accepted.

BOLTON may have survived this season with something to spare, but manager Gary Megson had a pointed message for the club’s board after warning relegation is a realistic proposition next season unless major investment is made this summer.

Manchester City have confirmed a three-year, multi-million pound shirt sponsorship deal with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airlines.

Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook insists Mark Hughes will have control of transfers this summer after backing the manager and insisting they have “never talked to Jose Mourinho or anyone else.”

Manchester City have denied making an attempt to sign Barcelona’s Argentina star Lionel Messi.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has confirmed Mark Hughes will remain as manager next season.

SHAY GIVEN has pleaded for patience as Manchester City desperately bid to stop their season hitting the buffers.

Shay Given has pleaded for patience as Manchester City desperately bid to stop their season hitting the buffers.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes it could be years before the club realises its full potential under owners the Abu Dhabi United Group.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes intends to “drive the club forward at pace” after a strategy meeting with club executives this week.

Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann says he is “flattered” to be linked with a move to Manchester City, but remains focused on his job with the German champions.

The Barclays Premier League would be a perfect fit for Kaka, according to Manchester City’s Micah Richards.

Manchester City’s £100m move for AC Milan’s Brazilian star Kaka would create a “disturbance” in the transfer market, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Manchester City assistant manager Mark Bowen has said a move for AC Milan midfielder Kaka is “very close” but reports in the United Arab Emirates have claimed the deal is dead.

MANCHESTER City have opened talks with AC Milan about signing Brazilian superstar midfielder Kaka.

Manchester City’s first acquisition in the January transfer window Wayne Bridge does not expect to be the new boy at the club for very long.

Wayne Bridge is today set to become Mark Hughes’ first signing of what is expected to be a busy transfer window for Manchester City.

European Championship winner Marcos Senna has revealed he would be “interested” in a January move to Manchester City.

Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook has promised there will be some surprises in the January transfer window and has not ruled out another marquee signing.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra insists no feathers have been ruffled at Old Trafford by the Abu Dhabi United Group’s takeover of Manchester City this summer.

Robinho has pledged his long-term future to Manchester City and believes his new club have the potential to be as powerful in world football as his old one, Real Madrid.

MANCHESTER CITY manager Mark Hughes has defended Richard Dunne following the captain’s error-prone display in the Premier League defeat by Tottenham.