Keegan dismissal rumours refuted

Manchester City officials have dismissed suggestions that Kevin Keegan could be sacked this weekend – but there is no doubt the Blues boss is under renewed pressure after Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat by Everton.

Irate City fans besieged local radio phone-ins and websites to express their disgust at the Blues’ dismal performance against a side beaten 5-1 just four months ago and reduced to 10 men following the controversial second-half dismissal of goalscorer Tim Cahill.