Premiership newcomers Sheffield United have signed French striker Christian Nade on a three-year deal.

Stuart Pearce has released 10 Manchester City players including loanees Kiki Musampa and Albert Riera and French defender David Sommeil.

THE Football Association have written to Blackburn striker Paul Dickov after allegations David Sommeil spat at him.

The Football Association will look into an allegation of spitting during Blackburn’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City yesterday.

MANCHESTER CITY full-back David Sommeil could find himself at the heart of another FA investigation after allegedly spitting at Blackburn striker Paul Dickov.

Blackburn 2 Manchester City 0

The Football Association have written to Manchester City defender David Sommeil following allegations he was racially abused by Arsenal’s Robin van Persie during the Premiership clash at Eastlands on Thursday.

Manchester City 1 Arsenal 3

Manchester City 1 Arsenal 1

Stuart Pearce does not believe skipper Sylvain Distin needs any convincing to commit his future to Manchester City.

IF PETER KENYON is to be believed, and Chelsea really are desperate for a little loving, then they have a funny way of showing it.

Chelsea 2 Manchester City 0

Didier Drogba’s double put champions Chelsea ahead at the break against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Claudio Reyna came through a one-hour reserve team run-out for Manchester City last night to put him in line for a Premiership return against Sunderland this weekend.

Nedum Onuoha is set to start alongside Sylvain Distin in central defence as Manchester City look to leapfrog Bolton by beating the Trotters at the Reebok Stadium.

Richard Dunne looks certain to miss Manchester City’s trip to Bolton on Saturday even though a scan on his injured knee showed no lasting damage.

Stuart Pearce has no special plans to look after Wayne Rooney in Saturday’s Manchester derby even though he expects the young striker to become the star of this summer’s World Cup.

Manchester City have confirmed Matt Jansen will not be training with the club today.

Out-of-contract striker Matt Jansen will train with Manchester City today in the hope of landing a permanent deal.

Manchester City defender Danny Mills has been told it could be another six weeks before he can play again.

MANCHESTER CITY defender David Sommeil has been banned for three matches, after the FA decided his studs-up challenge on Tottenham’s Young-pyo Lee constituted violent conduct.

Manchester City defender David Sommeil has been banned for three matches, after the Football Association decided his studs-up challenge on Tottenham’s Young-pyo Lee constituted violent conduct.

Manchester City defender David Sommeil has been found guilty of violent conduct after an incident in the January 4 match against Tottenham.

Tuomas Haapala celebrated his first appearance in Manchester City colours with a reserve team win over Birmingham last night.

MANCHESTER CITY defender David Sommeil has decided to contest the violent conduct charge lodged against him by the Football Association.

Tottenham boss Martin Jol has welcomed the Football Association’s decision to take action against Manchester City’s David Sommeil.

Manchester City defender David Sommeil has decided to contest the violent conduct charge lodged against him by the Football Assocation.

Manchester City defender David Sommeil has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for his tackle on Tottenham’s Lee Young-Pyo at Eastlands on Wednesday.

Stuart Pearce is refusing to panic despite the abrupt end to his honeymoon period as Manchester City boss.

The Football Association will contact Alan Wiley this morning for his observations on David Sommeil’s disgraceful tackle on Tottenham’s Lee Young-pyo during last night’s Premiership encounter at Manchester City.

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Wigan 4 Manchester City 3

Jason Roberts’ double and Lee McCulloch’s header cancelled out Antoine Sibierski’s opener as Wigan took a 3-1 lead over Manchester City into the interval at the JJB Stadium.

STEVE BRUCE has vowed he will not surrender Birmingham’s Premiership status without a fight - but on the evidence provided at Eastlands, the old warrior will be scrapping alone.

Manchester City defender Richard Dunne returned for the Barclays Premiership clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Richard Dunne is likely to return to Manchester City’s defence for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Fulham.

David Sommeil has been ruled out for at least six weeks following confirmation he suffered a fractured cheekbone in Manchester City’s win over Aston Villa on Monday.

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary is desperate to shore up his leaking defence but, with a proposed takeover in the offing, it is a question of whether he will be in a position to strengthen come the transfer window.

Stuart Pearce vowed not to rush Richard Dunne back into action as Manchester City look to consolidate a place in the Barclays Premiership’s top six.

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Richard Dunne is set to return to the Manchester City defence for their Barclays Premiership trip to Birmingham tomorrow.

Manchester City 0 West Bromwich Albion 0

Richard Dunne was a major absentee for Manchester City as Stuart Pearce began his first full season as Blues boss against West Brom at Eastlands.

Richard Dunne was set to provide Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce with a timely boost by making a surprise return to training today.