De Jong: Clean sheet vital

Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong hailed a strong defensive display as Roberto Mancini’s men claimed a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Eastlands this afternoon.

De Jong: Clean sheet vital
Sat, 25 Sep, 2010 - 16:31

Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong hailed a strong defensive display as Roberto Mancini’s men claimed a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Eastlands this afternoon.

Carlos Tevez’s second-half strike ended the Blues’ 100% start to the Barclays Premier League season.

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