Manchester City have written to Hampshire police asking for an explanation about allegations that midfielder Joey Barton made offensive gestures to Portsmouth fans at Fratton Park at the weekend.

Manchester City insist midfielder Joey Barton “made no offensive gesture” during the club’s 2-1 defeat against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday.

Joey Barton is within his rights to discuss a potential move to Everton, agent Willie McKay has insisted.

Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein has confirmed that fans have raised concerns with him about the direction the club is taking.

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton is expected to avoid a suspension today when he attends a Football Association hearing into his shorts-dropping antics.

Joey Barton has admitted a charge of improper conduct for dropping his shorts in front of Everton supporters.

Manchester City claim the Football Association should have treated Joey Barton’s shorts-dropping antics as a trivial matter – and insist there was no call for a charge of improper conduct.

Manchester City have lodged a formal £1m (€1.4m) offer for Bolton midfielder Stelios Giannakopoulos.

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.

Manchester City have agreed a fee with Chelsea for the sale of midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Manchester City have stressed that star winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is not for sale.

MANCHESTER City have played down reports of a £100m (148m) takeover bid by former Coventry chairman Bryan Richardson and ex-Formula One boss Eddie Jordan.

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

Manchester City have insisted no decision has been made over the appointment of a permanent successor to Kevin Keegan.

Manchester United shareholders will be left to determine the Old Trafford club’s future after British government officials refused to get involved in the Malcolm Glazer takeover row.

Ben Thatcher’s expected move from Manchester City to Fulham collapsed today after negotiations between the two clubs broke down.

Manchester City have rejected a £5m (€7.2m) bid from Newcastle for captain Sylvain Distin.

MANCHESTER CITY insisted last night that manager Kevin Keegan will see out his contract, which still has 19 months to run.

PAULO WANCHOPE was withdrawn from the Manchester City squad for last night's match at Birmingham after Spanish club Malaga moved in for the player.

Furious Manchester City officials are to consider reporting Champions League finalists Monaco to UEFA over an alleged illegal approach to record signing Nicolas Anelka.

Nicolas Anelka and Manchester City officials have put on a united front to reject suggestions that their record signing has been the victim of racial abuse from the Blues support.

Joe Royle has launched a furious broadside at his former Manchester City employers, claiming they "lack class" and refuting suggestions of a drink culture during his time at Maine Road.

ITV have dismissed reports that their seven o' clock flagship programme 'The Premiership' is to move to a later slot because of poor viewing figures.