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Owen Hargreaves is training with QPR following his release from Manchester City at the end of last season.

Midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired.

Midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired.

South Africa lock Alistair Hargreaves has agreed a deal to join Saracens next season.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards (knee) is fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League visit of Blackburn.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany should return for the Premier League leaders’ trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.

Manchester City are again without suspended striker Mario Balotelli for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again – if he proves his fitness.

Striker Andy Carroll has been relegated to the bench as manager Kenny Dalglish made minimal changes to his Liverpool side to face Manchester City at Anfield in tonight's Carling Cup semi-final second leg.

David Silva returned for Manchester City at Wigan this evening but stand-in skipper Micah Richards and striker Mario Balotelli were missing from Roberto Mancini’s starting line-up.

Manchester City are set to welcome David Silva back for Monday’s trip to Wigan.

Striker Mario Balotelli returned from a three-match absence to start for Manchester City in their Carling Cup first leg semi-final first leg at home to Liverpool.

Manchester City hope to have captain Vincent Kompany available for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool after appealing against his impending suspension.

Manchester United dramatically included Paul Scholes among their substitutes for today’s FA Cup third-round tie against holders and rivals Manchester City.

Manchester City full-backs Micah Richards and Aleksandar Kolarov are back in contention for the New Year’s Day trip to Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League.

Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy is available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Stoke after serving a one-game suspension.

Manchester City right-back Micah Richards looks set to miss Monday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea.

Manchester City are set to revert to a more regular line-up for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Norwich.

IT IS DOUBTFUL Sheikh Mansour had nights of glory in the Carling Cup in mind when he sanctioned Manchester City’s lavish spending spree. Yet trophies possess a certain lustre, and City’s wealth of talent are well aware they are capable of winning any competition they put their mind to.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is planning wholesale changes for tomorrow’s Carling Cup quarter-final at Arsenal.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany misses tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to QPR as he serves a suspension for his sending off against Wolves.

Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out of Manchester City’s Carling Cup fourth-round tie at Wolves tomorrow.

Manchester City have no fresh injury concerns for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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MIDFIELDER Owen Hargreaves could feature for Manchester City as boss Roberto Mancini examines the depth of his squad for today’s visit of Aston Villa.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will not be risked in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.

Owen Hargreaves has what it takes to force his way back into the England squad, according to Manchester City’s chief football operations officer Brian Marwood.

Roberto Mancini gave the Manchester City team that threw away a two-goal lead at Fulham last week a chance to redeem themselves against Everton this lunchtime.

MANCHESTER UNITED have rejected Owen Hargreaves’ claims he was incorrectly given injections to cure long-standing knee problems during his time at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have rejected Owen Hargreaves’ claims he was incorrectly given injections to cure long-standing knee problems during his time at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson has backed Manchester United’s “brilliant” medical staff after Owen Hargreaves hit out at the treatment he received during four injury-plagued seasons at Old Trafford.

Owen Hargreaves has admitted the thought of pulling his boots back on after virtually three years on the sidelines was “frightening”.

OWEN HARGREAVES enjoyed a sensational Manchester City debut as he opened the scoring in his side’s 2-0 Carling Cup triumph over Birmingham at the Etihad Stadium.

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Owen Hargreaves is in line to make his Manchester City debut in the Carling Cup third round against Birmingham.

MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini does not expect Owen Hargreaves to be ready for action for another fortnight.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has revealed bringing the club in line with UEFA's financial fair play regulations was the reason for the acquisition of Owen Hargreaves.

Manchester City have left new signing Owen Hargreaves out of their squad for the Champions League group stages.

RUSSIA will look to take advantage of their Group B rivals clash at the Aviva Stadium by recording a win over fifth-placed FYR Macedonia in Moscow tonight.

Owen Hargreaves has signed a one-year contract with Manchester City.