Slowly but surely, the squad is beginning to take on a healthier look – and is set to have a very competitive feel to it. After Patrick Vieira’s return to training, defensive pair Joleon Lescott and Wayne Bridge are set to return over the next week:WAYNE

Tucked away inside this article on plans for a US tour next summer is the news that we have offered a contract to Martin Petrov – with talks by all accounts ‘enouraging’:City have offered Martin Petrov a new contract and are encouraged by the way the

Judging by these comments, the agent of Fernando Gago and Real’s Jorge Valdano are none too pleased with our conduct over the transfer that wasn’t: “City used us,” Gago’s agent Marcello Lombilla told radio station Onda Cero. “This has never happened to

The deal that many expected was finally confirmed just before the transfer deadline this afternoon as we landed Adam Johnson for an undisclosed fee:The Club is delighted to announce that Adam Johnson has joined us from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed

Some not so positive news following yesterdays victory:Manchester City have been hit by a fresh injury problem with Vincent Kompany expected to be out for at least two weeks with a groin strain. The big defender, who has been a revelation at

Derby County have signed versatile Manchester City youngster Javan Vidal on loan until the end of the season.The 20-year-old England youth international can operate at right-back or on the right-hand side of midfield. Vidal is yet to feature for City’s

Sky Sports News understands that Manchester City have made an improved offer for Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. City made a move for the talented 22-year-old earlier in the week, only for Boro boss Gordon Strachan to reject the

The returning captain – and my man of the match – on today’s victory:”It was an important win for us. If we want to be in the top four then we know that we need to win these kind of games. This League is really tough – it doesn’t matter who you play, you

Given – A couple of anxious moments early on but rarely tested. 6Zabaleta – Some good attacking forays until forced off through injury – 6.5Toure – Returned to the line up and a strong presence in the side. My man of the match. 7Kompany – Continued his

One by product of the raised expectations at the club over the past 12-18 months has been an attitude where far less patience is afforded. Clearly today was not a particularly good performance, yet it was by no means a poor one. Judging by some of the