Schalke have announced the loan signing of Matija Nastasic from Manchester City.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has downplayed reports linking the club with a January move for Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.

The Premier League transfer window opens on Saturday morning and closes at 11pm on February 2.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is facing a race against time to be fit for his side’s decisive Champions League clash against Roma next week.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has no concerns over players such as Yaya Toure visiting West Africa despite the outbreak of the Ebola virus.

Frank Lampard’s final match of his loan spell at Manchester City could be against his old club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on January 31.

Manchester City’s new £32 million (€40m) signing Eliaquim Mangala has joined the Premier League champions to bolster their quest for trophies.

Arsenal inflicted a 3-0 defeat on Premier League champions Manchester City to lift the FA Community Shield at Wembley.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini feels confident his players will not suffer a hangover from their last result when they host West Brom this evening.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has backed his West Brom counterpart Pepe Mel to be a success in English football.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has backed his West Brom counterpart Pepe Mel to be a success in English football.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini feels his side are well placed to strike for the title.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is confident his defence will stand up to the test in the absence of captain Vincent Kompany this weekend.

Manchester City top scorer Sergio Aguero will miss this weekend’s Premier League clash with Stoke but is poised to return to training next week.

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.

Manchester City 0 Chelsea 1

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could be out for at least a month, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Manchester City are set to welcome back captain Vincent Kompany as they seek to address their poor away form at West Brom tonight.

Samir Nasri struck twice in the second half as Manchester City overcame Swansea 3-0 for another ultimately comfortable home win in the Barclays Premier League.

Joe Hart has been left sitting on the bench once more as Manchester City attempt to close the gap on the Barclays Premier League pace-setters at Sunderland.

Manchester City playmaker David Silva could be out for up to four weeks with a calf injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed.

Manchester City 7 Norwich 0

Manchester City 7 Norwich 0

Goalkeeper Joe Hart is expected to pay for his dire form as Manchester City travel to Newcastle in the Capital One Cup tonight.

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St Jude The Apostle is about to trend on Twitter as a 145km storm arrives on his feast day to threaten the south coast of England today ; and as the patron saint of lost causes it may be wise for Joe Hart — and Manchester City fans — to offer him up a couple of prayers.

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Manchester City 1 Bayern Munich 3

Aston Villa 3 Man City 2

Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes frustrated his old club as his confident Stoke side held them to a goalless draw at the Britannia Stadium.

Man City 2 Hull 0

Manchester City fear captain Vincent Kompany could be sidelined for up to six weeks with his groin injury.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is convinced he can cope without captain Vincent Kompany – even though he has not ruled out signing a new defender.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is not interested in whether opponents fear his side or not.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is likely to be sidelined for a month with a groin injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini has said.

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta expects to be involved in a tight battle for the title this season.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is hopeful of making a quick recovery after being forced out of his side's season opener.

Striker Sergio Aguero is in contention for Manchester City’s opening Barclays Premier League game of the season against Newcastle after overcoming a knee injury.

Tottenham director Keith Mills has admitted the club are almost powerless to keep Gareth Bale if he wants to move to Real Madrid, even though he signed a new four-year contract only last summer.

Manchester City have suffered a defensive blow ahead of the new season following confirmation centre-back Matija Nastasic faces six weeks on the sidelines.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has bulked up his strikeforce ahead of an assault on the Premier League title by signing Stevan Jovetic and Alvaro Negredo.

Manchester City 2 Norwich 3

Swansea 0 Man City 0