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Preview:Manchester City vs. Ajax
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's must-win Champions League encounter with Dutch champions Ajax.Nov 4, 13:43
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Manchester City planning Mario Balotelli, Stephan El Shaarawy swap?
Reports claim that Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy could be switching clubs in the near future.Nov 4, 13:15
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Manchester City plot £50m Neymar bid?
Reports suggest that Santos striker Neymar is at the top of Roberto Mancini's transfer wishlist.Nov 4, 00:29
Roberto Mancini: "We deserved to win"
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes that his side deserved to beat West Ham after they draw 0-0 at Upton Park.Nov 3, 20:08
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Live Commentary: West Ham United 0-0 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates as Premier League champions Manchester City travel south to take on West Ham United.Nov 3, 16:30
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Roberto Mancini unconcerned by Pep Guardiola Manchester City link
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is unconcerned by rumours linking out-of-work Pep Guardiola with the City post.Nov 3, 10:37
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Roberto Mancini 'turned down seven or eight clubs'
Roberto Mancini reveals that he turned down "seven or eight" clubs to sign an extended contract at Manchester City.Nov 2, 12:32
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Micah Richards's absence reduced from four months to four weeks
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini refutes claims that defender Micah Richards will be out of action for four months by claiming that the 24-year-old faces just three to four weeks on the sidelines.Nov 2, 11:41
Roberto Mancini: 'I ignore critics'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that the recent criticism aimed in his direction after his side's indifferent run of form is "not important".Nov 2, 06:53
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Roberto Mancini held talks with Monaco?
Roberto Mancini agreed a deal to become manager of Monaco before winning the Premier League title with Manchester City, according to reports.Nov 2, 02:37
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Preview:West Ham United vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Ham United and the reigning champions Manchester City.Nov 1, 16:20
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Manchester City, Chelsea keen on Ukraine stopper?
Manchester City and Chelsea reportedly prepare to battle it out for the signature of young Ukrainian goalkeeper Igor Berezovsky.Nov 1, 02:41
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Scott Sinclair: 'Fighting for Manchester City place is intense'
Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair says that it has been difficult to force his way into Roberto Mancini's first team.Oct 31, 11:00
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Manchester City's Gareth Barry willing to stick to Roberto Mancini's new tactics
Gareth Barry insists that Manchester City players will keep trying to adapt to manager Roberto Mancini's change of tactics.Oct 31, 09:34
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Manchester City's Micah Richards to be sidelined for eight weeks?
Manchester City defender Micah Richards will reportedly be sidelined for eight weeks after undergoing a cartilage operation on his knee yesterday.Oct 30, 09:23
Garry Barry admits defending title is tough
Gareth Barry believes that Manchester City are taking time to find form this season because teams are desperate to beat the defending Premier League champions.Oct 30, 05:38
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Manchester City recall Abdul Razak from Charlton
Manchester City recall Abdul Razak from his loan spell at Charlton Athletic.Oct 29, 13:10
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Vincent Kompany blasts media over Manchester City unrest rumours
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany slams the "integrity" of the media following reports that there is a feud between the players and manager Roberto Mancini.Oct 29, 09:43
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Manchester City 'deny plans to appoint Pep Guardiola'
Manchester City reportedly refute suggestions that former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is poised to replace Roberto Mancini following the appointment of director of football Txiki Begiristain.Oct 29, 08:04
Roberto Mancini pleased with Manchester City's victory over Swansea City
Roberto Mancini is pleased with Manchester City's victory over Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday.Oct 28, 09:43
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Ian Holloway says Roberto Mancini detractors need to "get a grip"
Ian Holloway leaps to the defence of Roberto Mancini, insisting that his detractors need to "get a grip".Oct 28, 08:52
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Roberto Mancini: Carlos Tevez "vital" to City
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini praises Carlos Tevez following the Argentine's winner against Swansea City.Oct 27, 21:38
Roberto Mancini pleased with Manchester City reaction
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is pleased with his side's response to defeat in midweek as they see off Swansea City 1-0 on Saturday.Oct 27, 19:16
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Match Analysis: Manchester City 1-0 Swansea City
Sports Mole casts an eye over Manchester City's 1-0 victory against Swansea City.Oct 27, 18:54
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-0 Swansea City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates as Premier League champions Manchester City play host to Swansea City.Oct 27, 15:30
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Pablo Zabaleta out of Swansea City clash
Pablo Zabaleta will miss Man City's meeting with Swansea after picking up a hamstring injury while representing Argentina.Oct 26, 12:00
Roberto Mancini: 'Top players should be capable of playing in all systems'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini hits back at criticism by claiming that every "top player" should be able to adapt to all formations on the pitch.Oct 26, 10:05
Roberto Mancini frustrating Manchester City stars?
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is reportedly facing a backlash from his players, who are believed to be becoming increasingly frustrated with the Italian's tactical changes.Oct 26, 08:05
Roberto Mancini: 'Spirit more important than tactics in Champions League'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that tactics are "not important" when it comes to competing in the Champions League.Oct 25, 15:12
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Frank de Boer not impressed with Manchester City players
Frank de Boer criticises Manchester City's players for not listening to Roberto Mancini.Oct 25, 13:59
Roberto Mancini 'installs hairdryer in dressing room to keep suave image'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reportedly has a hairdryer with him on match days to straighten up his hair before doing interviews.Oct 25, 12:25
Preview:Manchester City vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's match with Swansea City on Saturday evening.Oct 25, 12:25
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Joleon Lescott: 'We were prepared'
Joleon Lescott says that Manchester City were well prepared for their match with Ajax.Oct 25, 07:13
Match Analysis: Ajax 3-1 Manchester City
Sports Mole provides you with analysis of Manchester City's 3-1 defeat to Ajax in the Champions League.Oct 24, 21:18
Roberto Mancini takes blame for Manchester City's Ajax defeat
Roberto Mancini takes blame for Manchester City's defeat to Ajax and admits that progressing beyond the Champions League group stage will be tough.Oct 24, 21:07
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Michah Richards: 'Manchester City uncertain of back three'
Micah Richards admits that Manchester City are not comfortable being asked to play with three at the back.Oct 24, 21:02
Manchester City beaten at Ajax
Manchester City's Champions League hopes are severely dented with a 3-1 defeat to Ajax at the Amsterdam ArenA.Oct 24, 20:36
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Half-Time Report: Siem de Jong cancels out Samir Nasri opener in Amsterdam
Ajax and Manchester City are tied 1-1 at the break in tonight's Champions League Group D encounter at the Amsterdam ArenA.Oct 24, 19:35
Roberto Mancini explains team selection
Roberto Mancini admits that playing against West Bromwich Albion with a man down for over 70 minutes affected his team selection for the trip to Ajax.Oct 24, 18:42
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Live Commentary: Ajax 3-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Champions League encounter between Ajax and Manchester City.Oct 24, 17:38
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