Mario Balotelli
West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Manchester City
Manchester City are held to a goalless draw at the Hawthorns as their lead at the top of the Premier League is cut to goal difference.
Dec 26, 16:50
Roy Hodgson
Boxing Day Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Manchester City
West Bromwich Albion welcome Manchester City to the Hawthorns having beaten the league leaders five times out of the last ten meetings.
Dec 24, 18:50
Mario Balotelli
Mancini: 'Balotelli needs to behave'
Roberto Mancini thinks that Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli needs to change his lifestyle.
Dec 20, 11:42
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli in Santa rumour
Roberto Mancini has no knowledge of rumours that Mario Balotelli has been impersonating Father Christmas.
Dec 19, 08:49
David Silva and Sergio Aguero
In Pictures: Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
Pictures from Man City's 1-0 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 18, 18:51
David Silva and Sergio Aguero
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
David Silva's fifth goal of the season allows Manchester City to beat Arsenal and return to the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 18, 18:04
Samir Nasri
Team News: Samir Nasri starts against former club
Manchester City's Samir Nasri starts against former club Arsenal this afternoon.
Dec 18, 16:07
Mario Balotelli
Roberto Mancini: Mario Balotelli bust-up was "nothing"
Roberto Mancini dismisses Mario Balotelli's bust-up with Micah Richards as "nothing".
Dec 16, 14:38
Micah Richards
Micah Richards plays down Mario Balotelli fight
Micah Richards plays down a training ground bust-up with Manchester City teammate Mario Balotelli.
Dec 15, 18:27
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli, Micah Richards in training ground bust-up
Mario Balotelli and Micah Richards were forced apart during a Manchester City training session after an altercation.
Dec 15, 17:28
Sergio Aguero
Man City players forget about Chelsea loss with fancy dress Christmas party
Manchester City players are photographed hours after their defeat at Chelsea in fancy dress at a Christmas party in Mayfair.
Dec 13, 22:49
Frank Lampard
Result: Chelsea 2-1 Man City
Chelsea end Manchester City's unbeaten Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 12, 22:39
Mario Balotelli
Team News: Mario Balotelli returns for Manchester City
Mario Balotelli will start up front for Manchester City this evening despite reports that he had broken a club curfew.
Dec 12, 19:14
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli faces fine for curfew breach
Mario Balotelli reportedly faces a £150,000 fine for allegedly breaking a Man City curfew on Saturday night.
Dec 12, 12:37
Mario Gotze
Mario Gotze named European Golden Boy
Arsenal target Mario Gotze succeeds Mario Balotelli as Tuttosport's European Golden Boy.
Dec 10, 09:38
Mario Balotelli
Joey Barton defends Mario Balotelli
Joey Barton says that Mario Balotelli's behaviour is blown out of proportion.
Dec 10, 08:15
Mario Balotelli
Enoch Balotelli trains with Stoke City
Mario Balotelli's younger brother Enoch is given a trial at Stoke City.
Dec 8, 20:41
Mario Balotelli
Team News: Mario Balotelli misses out for Manchester City
Striker Mario Balotelli starts Manchester City's crucial Champions League tie with Bayern Munich on the bench.
Dec 7, 18:53
Jerome Boateng
Jerome Boateng gunning for Manchester City
Former Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng insists that Bayern Munich intend to secure all three points when the two sides meet on Wednesday evening.
Dec 7, 10:00
Mario Balotelli
In Pictures: Manchester City 5-1 Norwich City
Pictures from Manchester City's 5-1 victory against Norwich at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 3, 19:51
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini pleased with clinical Manchester City
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is pleased that his side were able to put Norwich to the sword during their 5-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 3, 18:34
Samir Nasri
Result: Manchester City 5-1 Norwich City
Man City record a routine 5-1 win over Norwich to remain unbeaten at the top of the Premier League.
Dec 3, 16:54
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini: Manchester City still cannot trust Mario Balotelli
Roberto Mancini claims that he still cannot trust Mario Balotelli.
Dec 3, 07:08
Mario Balotelli
Mancini: Rivals provoke Balotelli
Roberto Mancini thinks that Mario Balotelli needs to "pay attention" in order to prevent getting sent off during matches.
Dec 2, 16:07
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini: "Skrtel was like a youngster"
Roberto Mancini criticises Martin Skrtl for exaggerating the extent of a Mario Balotelli challenge.
Nov 28, 06:50
Mario Balotelli
Reds boss says blame lies with Italian for red card
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish says that Mario Balotelli has only himself to blame for his red card at Anfield.
Nov 27, 20:47
Mario Balotelli and Martin Skrtel
In Pictures: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City
Pictures from Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Man City at Anfield.
Nov 27, 19:44
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini believes Balotelli red card unfair
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes that Liverpool's players helped Mario Balotelli get sent off during the 1-1 draw at Anfield.
Nov 27, 18:41
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli damages Liverpool dressing room,
Mario Balotelli allegedly damages the away dressing room at Anfield following his red card in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
Nov 27, 18:23
Micah Richards and Stewart Downing
Result: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City
Manchester City play out a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon.
Nov 27, 17:55
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli reveals "fever"
Mario Balotelli hints that his illness prevented Manchester City from beating Napoli last night.
Nov 23, 15:09
Mario Balotelli
Mancini denies Balotelli illness
Roberto Mancini says that Mario Balotelli's supposed illness was "nothing serious".
Nov 23, 10:25
Roberto Mancini
Result: Napoli 2-1 Manchester City
Manchester City lie third in their Champions League group following a 2-1 defeat to Napoli.
Nov 22, 21:39
Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew upbeat despite City defeat
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew insists that his side are still upbeat despite losing their unbeaten league record.
Nov 20, 21:22
Sergio Aguero
In Pictures: Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United
Pictures from Man City's 3-1 win over Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 19, 19:22
Micah Richards
Result: Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United
Newcastle United defender Ryan Taylor commits two errors to help Manchester City claim all three points at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 19, 16:52
David Silva
Team News: David Silva rested for Man City
David Silva is rested for Man City's Premier League tie with Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.
Nov 19, 15:00
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli "very happy" at Manchester City
Mario Balotelli responds to transfer speculation linking him with a move back to Inter Milan by insisting that he is happy at Manchester City.
Nov 16, 18:44
Mario Balotelli
Ranieri: "I'd welcome back Balotelli"
Inter Milan boss Claudio Ranieri admits that he would welcome Mario Balotelli back to Italy with "open arms".
Nov 14, 11:58
Holland
Friday's friendly round-up
A summary of the international friendlies that took place on Friday.
Nov 12, 10:21
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