Manchester City have cast doubt on the viability of Ray Ranson’s ’indicative proposals’ to buy the club.

Prospective Manchester City owner Ray Ranson has put plans in progress to take Manchester City to “the next level” if his potential bid to take control of the club is successful.

MANCHESTER CITY have snubbed a plea from United to move their derby fixture back 24 hours.

Stuart Pearce has confirmed a major investment into Manchester City is looking more likely.

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce cannot understand why Chris Coleman has been sacked by Fulham.

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce insists he does not see the rest of the season as an “audition” to keep his job.

Stuart Pearce has pointed Manchester City’s board in the direction of West Ham and Charlton as proof sacking managers in mid-season does not necessarily work.

Under-pressure Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has pleaded with the club’s long-suffering fans to get behind his team.

Stuart Pearce believes his Manchester City players have the mindset to clinch a place in the FA Cup semi-finals tomorrow.

Manchester City's board has announced to the London Stock Exchange that it is in "preliminary discussions" with potential investors that may lead to an offer for the club.

Manchester City have announced to the Stock Exchange they are in “preliminary discussions” with potential investors that may lead to an offer for the club.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce is closing in on a striking reinforcement.

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce is looking to generate funds in the transfer window by offloading some fringe players.

Manchester City have opened detailed talks which may lead to significant investment in the club.

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Manchester City have reported an increase in turnover and operating profit for the year ending May 2006.

Chairman John Wardle has urged Manchester City’s players to “take a long look at themselves” after their mauling by Wigan.

BEN THATCHER has been suspended by Manchester City and charged with serious foul play by the Football Association as the full horror of his challenge on Pedro Mendes begins to sink in.

Manchester City have suspended Ben Thatcher for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership encounter with Arsenal.

Man City manager Stuart Pearce has refused to rule out the possibility of suspending his own player Ben Thatcher for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Arsenal after confirming the club has launched their own inquiry into the Welshman’s horror challenge on Pedro Mendes.

Stuart Pearce has confirmed he will formally sign his rolling contract as Manchester City manager at some point over the next week.

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce is poised to sign a two-year rolling contract, it has been reported.

Manchester City have reported a £3.5m (€5.1m) operating profit to May 2005.

MANCHESTER CITY chairman John Wardle believes Stuart Pearce will stay on as manager well beyond his current two-year contract.

Joey Barton’s future at Manchester City looks in doubt after the fiery midfielder was sent home from the team’s pre-season trip to Thailand following a fracas in a hotel bar.

MANCHESTER CITY midfielder Joey Barton has been sent home from the team’s trip to Thailand following an alleged altercation in a hotel bar with a 15-year-old Everton fan.

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has been sent home from the club’s tour of Thailand after an altercation with a 15-year-old and club captain Richard Dunne.

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton faces being sent home from the club’s pre-season tour to Thailand in disgrace after becoming involved in an altercation with a 15-year-old Everton fan at the team’s hotel.

The owner of the JD Sports chain today said it managed to grow sales over the past month despite slowing spending and the impact of the London bombings.

SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS will be confirmed as Chelsea's newest recruit within 48 hours after the Premiership champions agreed to pay Manchester City £21m for the England international.

Shaun Wright-Phillips looks certain to become a Chelsea player by the end of the day.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has warned Chelsea they will not get Shaun Wright-Phillips on the cheap.

Manchester City will not let Shaun Wright-Phillips talk to Chelsea until they have agreed a fee for the England winger.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has asked for permission to speak to Chelsea after pulling out of Manchester City’s friendly at Macclesfield this afternoon.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has fuelled rumours of an impending departure to Chelsea by pulling out of Manchester City’s friendly at Macclesfield this afternoon.

Shaun Wright-Phillips returned for pre-season training with Manchester City today with huge confusion still surrounding his future.

NEW Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce took up the reins at Eastlands yesterday and said: “Judge me on eight years - not eight games.”

Stuart Pearce has been confirmed as the new manager of Manchester City on a two-year contract.

Manchester City have distanced themselves from a £100m (€148m) takeover by one-time Coventry chairman Bryan Richardson and ex-Formula One boss Eddie Jordan.

RICHARD DUNNE has committed his future to Manchester City until 2007, convinced the Blues will become top-10 regulars under Stuart Pearce.

Stuart Pearce is confident Shaun Wright-Phillips will improve on last night’s impressive return to arms by the time Manchester City face Blackburn on Saturday.

Manchester City moved within four points of an unlikely European place as Stuart Pearce enhanced his chances of landing the manager’s job on a permanent basis.