Captain Vincent Kompany will take inspiration from the dramatic title success of 2012 as Manchester City look to turn the tables on Barcelona.

Club-record signing Mesut Ozil has been left out of the Arsenal squad for today’s Barclays Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini admits that even with his wealth of riches the club are feeling the strain of injuries as the club faces into a crucial week of their season.

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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini voiced concern over his team’s performance after a laboured 2-0 win over promoted Hull in the Barclays Premier League.

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has suggested he could be playing elsewhere next season.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes he has three of the best strikers in the business.

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Manchester City passed up on the opportunity to sign Fernando Torres before the Spain striker joined Chelsea, according to Roberto Mancini.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told mercurial striker Mario Balotelli he must improve his attitude.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has urged his players to keep their nerve and not be deflected by the flak that has been heading in their direction recently.

Roberto Mancini has suggested his Manchester City players are not up to man-to-man marking at set pieces.

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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini knows his team must toughen up if they are to keep their Champions League quest alive.

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Everton look to have won the race to sign Croatia international wing-back Danijel Pranjic, fuelling speculation that Leighton Baines is on his way out of Goodison Park to Manchester United.

Manchester City’s top scorer Sergio Aguero has reiterated his commitment to the club following fresh speculation over his future.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Carlos Tevez can play a key role in the closing stages of the season.

Carlos Tevez returns to England tomorrow but has accused Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini of treating him "like a dog" in the incident which sparked the rift between club and player.

The all-star circus that surrounds Manchester City and their quest for the Premier League title offers so many larger-than-life characters and off-field dramas that it can be tempting to miss arguably the best footballer currently plying his trade at Eastlands.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has defended his decision to wave an imaginary card at referee Martin Atkinson to signify Maynor Figueroa should have been sent off in the 88th minute of his side's 1-0 win over Wigan.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has a “gut feeling” this will be his club’s season.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Sergio Aguero can hit the 30-goal mark this season.

MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini is calling for more from Samir Nasri ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with his former club Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reserved special praise for young winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain despite his side losing 1-0 at home to Manchester City in the Carling Cup quarter-finals last night.

Roberto Mancini insists he has harder weeks in football management despite the continuing furore over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has denied refusing to play against Bayern Munich in last night’s Champions League match.

EDIN DZEKO insists it is the glamour of nights like tonight that attracted a galaxy of stars to Manchester City rather than the vast riches on offer at the Eastlands outfit.

Roberto Mancini has hailed David Silva as one of the best players in the world - and is grateful that Spain’s loss is Manchester City’s gain.

Carlos Tevez will not captain Manchester City this season.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed his interest in Argentina striker Sergio Aguero should his international teammate Carlos Tevez get his wish and move away from the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City have completed the capture of Montenegro defender Stefan Savic from Partizan Belgrade on a four-year contract.

EDIN DZEKO grabbed the winner for Manchester City with his first goal at the 10th attempt in the Barclays Premier League last night.

Roberto Mancini insists Manchester City will reach the FA Cup final and claim a place in next season’s Champions League after taking full responsibility for last night’s disastrous 3-0 defeat at Liverpool.

Roberto Mancini is certain Fernando Torres will come good for Chelsea – he just does not want the £50m striker to start his renaissance against Manchester City tomorrow.

Wolfsburg coach Steve McClaren believes that the sale of Edin Dzeko to Manchester City is a blessing in disguise for his team.

BRITAIN’S historic papal visit came to an end yesterday as Benedict XVI gave a final wave from the steps of his plane.

Thousands of survivors of Europe’s worst massacre of civilians since the Second World War marked the eighth anniversary of the slaughter today by burying 282 more identified bodies.

Grange golfer wins 2002 Connacht Veterans' Open Championship at Loughrea GC.