Manchester City: September 2008 - news archive

City to offer duo contracts

Man CityJoe Hart and Daniel Sturridge are both set to be offered new contracts by Manchester City, as the club look to secure their futures.

City admits transfer search

Man CityAssistant boss Mark Bowen says City are already searching for top-quality players to sign during January's transfer window.

Final pass missing - Hughes

Man CityMark Hughes was unhappy Manchester City did not "ask more questions" of Wigan in their 2-1 defeat at the JJB.

Officials need help, says Hughes

Man CityManchester City manager Mark Hughes has called for the introduction of technology to help officials clarify "key decisions".

Wigan Athletic 2-1 Manchester City

Wigan beat mega-rich north-west neighbours Manchester City 2-1 at the JJB thanks to a controversial first-half Amr Zaki penalty.

Ronaldo talks up Eastlands dream

Man CityRonaldo has insisted he will join Manchester City once he has proved he has fully recovered from knee surgery in February.

United ace plays down City exodus fears

Man CityManchester United star Ryan Giggs is confident none of his team-mates would be lured away from Old Trafford to mega-rich rivals City.

Star trio back to face Latics

Man CityRobinho, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Micah Richards will return to the Man City line up against Wigan as boss Mark Hughes goes for goals.

Fergie brings City down to earth

Man CityMan Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Man City will not be in a position to challenge for the Premier League title anytime soon.

Hughes' rollercoaster admission

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes admits the club has no divine right to win games just because they are the richest in the world.

Wake-up call hopes for Hughes

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes slammed his side's professionalism after they were dumped out of the Carling Cup at Brighton on penalties.

'New Maradona' on City radar

Man CityManchester City are tracking Atletico Madrid's Argentinian superstar Sergio Aguero - dubbed the 'new Maradona'.

Midfielder back for Brighton clash

Man CityMichael Johnson is set to return to the City midfield tonight but Robinho misses the trip to face Brighton in the Carling Cup.

Abu Dhabi's Academy pledge

Man CityKhaldoon Al Mubarak says City's successful academy will not be overlooked after the Abu Dhabi Group completes their takeover.

Hughes has trust of new regime

Man CityKhaldoon Al Mubarak says Mark Hughes will run Man City without interference from above and has the final say on all transfers.

'Invincible' City on a high

Man CityStephen Ireland says Manchester City's players feel 'invincible' at the moment following the 6-0 rout of Portsmouth.

City boss overjoyed with rout

Man CityMark Hughes believes Manchester City's 6-0 demolition of Portsmouth was the best performance from any side he has managed.

Manchester City 6-0 Portsmouth

A superb display of attacking football saw Manchester City run out 6-0 winners against a lacklustre Portsmouth side at Eastlands.

City handed Argentine blow

Man CityMan City stand no chance of signing Man Utd loan forward Carlos Tevez next summer, according to advisor Kia Joorabchian.

Dunne reveals Pompey switch

Man CityCity legend Richard Dunne has revealed how he was on the verge of joining Portsmouth in the summer until Mark Hughes intervened.

Hughes backs youngsters to succeed

Man CityManchester City manager Mark Hughes has said he won't discard the teams youngsters for expensive foreign imports.

Ronaldo hopes for City move

Man CityBrazilian striker Ronaldo has revealed that there is a 'big possibility' he could be playing for Manchester City soon.

Hughes up for challenge

Man CityBoss Mark Hughes says he will take Man City's mega-money takeover in his stride because there is always pressure in football.

City offered striker encouragement

Man CityReported Man City and Portsmouth striker target Marouane Chamakh has admitted he wants to play in the Premier League one day.

Early Euro blow for City

Man CityInjured winger Martin Petrov will miss Manchester city's UEFA Cup first round, first leg clash away at AC Omonia Nicosia on Thursday.

Hughes planning to tinker with City

Man CityMark Hughes has promised most of his Man City squad they will get a first-team chance due to the number of games the club must play.

City secure star's future

Man CityMichael Johnson has ended recent speculation about his future by penning a new five-year contract at Eastlands.

Owners ease Hughes pressure

Man CityManchester City's new owners say they do not expect Mark Hughes to deliver a trophy this season, despite their financial backing.

City reject second Brazilian swoop

Man CityManchester City officials have dismissed claims that Brazilian striker Ronaldo is on the verge of a move to Eastlands.

City built on rock - Cook

Man CityMan City executive chairman Garry Cook insists the club will not abandon its youth policy despite the imminent mega-money takeover.

Wenger tips City to challenge

Man CityArsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears mega-rich Manchester City will gatecrash the top four and pinch a Champions League place.

Ronaldo scotches City link

Man CityManchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed reports linking him with Manchester City.

Hughes plea to players

Man CityManchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged his side to keep in touch with the high fliers until January when he can re-build his squad.

Manchester City 1-3 Chelsea

A late John Terry red card marred a superb performance from Chelsea as they came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-1 at Eastlands.

Wenger wages City war

Man CityArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has blasted Manchester City's new owners and claims they are treating football 'like a supermarket.'

Hughes 'envy' of rivals

Man CityManchester City boss Mark Hughes believes the rest of the Premiership are envious of City's new-found wealth.

Pablo on City plan

Man CityPablo Zabaleta has admitted he knew about Man City's takeover by the Abu Dhabi Utd Group 'a while' before he joined the club.

City set for defender boost

Man CityMark Hughes has admitted that Man City's Micah Richards could recover from a shoulder injury in time to face Chelsea this Saturday.

Fab reiterates City stance

Man CityArsenal's Cesc Fabregas has again ruled out joining Man City and says it is 'weird' that Robinho opted to join them from Real Madrid.

Ronaldo on City radar

Man CityBrazilian legend Ronaldo claims Manchester City have made enquiries about securing his services as he looks for new club.

City set to raid Munich

Man CityGerman striker Lucas Podolski is the latest player to be linked with a move to Eastlands after voicing his frustration at Bayern Munich

Kaka rules out City move

Man CityKaka has ruled out joining Manchester City and says he will only leave AC Milan if they decide to sell him.

Agent reveals Robinho Real exit details

Man CityRobinho's agent says the star had to leave Real Madrid for Man City because 'he didn't feel valued' and 'felt looked down upon' there.

Second samba star eyes City deal

Man CityAC Milan's Brazilian star Kaka would consider a future transfer to Manchester City, according to the player's agent.

Robinho vows to make Chelsea pay

NewsRobinho says he will make Chelsea pay for failing to sign him when they take on his new club Manchester City next weekend.

Former target issues Blues warning

Man CityRobinho has held Chelsea partly responsible for failing to sign him in the transfer window and he aims to make them pay with Man City.

Rivals scoff at Ron raid claims

Man CityManchester United chief executive David Gill says he is not taking the claims Man City will bid £135m for Cristiano Ronaldo seriously.

Hughes will have final say

Man CityMark Hughes will retain complete control of transfers in and out of Manchester City, executive chairman Garry Cook has confirmed.

Buffon rejects Eastlands 'fantasy'

Man CityGianluigi Buffon has described reports that he could be the next big name on his way to Manchester City as a "journalist's fantasy".

Boss on La Liga deal breakdown

Man CityMark Hughes has confirmed that Real Betis pulled out of a deadline-day move for Man City's Mexican misfit Nery Castillo.

City's 'Big Phil' problem

Man CityCity boss Mark Hughes has made Felipe Caicedo available on loan after a move to Hertha Berlin collapsed on Monday.

Shirt sales helped Brazilian deal

Man CityRobinho rejected a move to Chelsea because Real Madrid took offence at his name on the back of their shirts before a deal was struck.

Tevez issues City caution