Missing out on Van Persie has hurt City, says Mancini Mancini said that Van Persie's decision to join United instead of City is proving out to be the difference in the title race. ...  
07:19 PM, Jan 01, 2013

Manchester United in no mood to relax in EPL title race Manchester United are in no mood to relax despite holding a seven-point cushion over fierce rival Manchester City. ...  
07:18 PM, Dec 31, 2012

City edge Norwich 4-3 despite being a man down Argentine striker Edin Dzeko scored a brace as City continued to trail leaders United by seven points. ...  
10:37 PM, Dec 29, 2012

Chelsea look to extend winning run Some astute tactical tinkering and the return to form of some key players has put Chelsea back in the Premier League title picture and helped interim manager Rafa Benitez in his quest to gain acceptance among the club's disgruntled fans. ...  
08:31 AM, Dec 29, 2012

City hope to have Nasri and Clichy back for Norwich Samir Nasri and defender Gael Clichy should be available after injury for City's Premier League trip to Norwich City. ...  
09:45 PM, Dec 28, 2012

Kenwyne Jones of Stoke City scores the second goal during the EPL match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium. Stoke City won the match by 3-1. (Getty Images)Steven Gerrard of Liverpool scored the opening goal for his team. Though, their happiness did not last as Liverpool lost the match. (Getty Images)Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring the third goal for Manchester against Newcastle. Manchester won the match by 4-3. (Getty Images)
10:18 AM, Dec 27, 2012

Blow to City's title hopes after loss at Sunderland Seven months after winning the Premier League with Manchester City, Adam Johnson inflicted a blow to his former club's title defence by clinching a 1-0 victory for Sunderland on Wednesday. ...  
11:05 PM, Dec 26, 2012

Man United need stingier defence in 2nd half of EPL United has managed to keep just three clean sheets this season, though one came in a 3-0 victory at Newcastle in October. ...  
05:32 PM, Dec 25, 2012

Table-topping United face testing nine days A disappointing 1-1 draw at Swansea City on Sunday saw United's lead at the top cut to four points over Manchester City. ...  
02:11 PM, Dec 24, 2012

Barry's late winner helps City overcome Reading Barry's header broke Reading's resistance and moved City to 39 points, three behind United. ...  
10:52 PM, Dec 22, 2012

Roberto Mancini still surprised by Manchester City's rise Roberto Mancini boasts 70 wins from 114 Premier League matches and only once have Manchester City suffered back-to-back defeats with him at the helm. ...  
08:51 PM, Dec 21, 2012

Roberto Mancini ready to give Balotelli another chance The relationship Balotelli and the Premier League champions appeared to be at breaking point this week after he took the club to a tribunal over their decision to dock him 340,000 pounds. ...  
08:37 PM, Dec 21, 2012

Yaya Toure wins African Footballer of the Year again Manchester City's Yaya Toure won the African Footballer of the Year award for a second successive time. ...  
08:17 AM, Dec 21, 2012

Balotelli withdraws appeal, accepts club fine Mario Balotelli has accepted a fine of two weeks' wages from Manchester City after withdrawing his appeal against disciplinary action taken against him by the Premier League champions, the club said on Wednesday. ...  
06:51 PM, Dec 19, 2012

Balotelli taking Manchester City to EPL tribunal Balotelli is taking City to a Premier League tribunal this week, to overturn a fine imposed by the team last season. ...  
06:21 PM, Dec 17, 2012

Robin van Persie of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal against Sunderland at Old Trafford. United won the match 3-1. (Getty Images)Manchester City player Carlos Tevez attempts an overhead kick against Newcastle United at St James' Park. City won the match 3-1. (Getty Images)Inter Milan's defender Yuto Nagatomo and Lazio's Stefan Radu fight for the ball during the match. Lazia won the match 1-0. (AP Photo)
07:56 PM, Dec 16, 2012

Balotelli must work harder if he wants to play: Mancini Mario Balotelli has a future at Manchester City but he must work harder, manager Roberto Mancini said on Saturday. ...  
10:25 PM, Dec 15, 2012

City beat Newcastle 3-1 to stay close to United Manchester City bounced back from the damaging derby loss to United with a 3-1 win at struggling Newcastle. ...  
08:16 PM, Dec 15, 2012

Mancini questions Clattenburg's role in Barry suspension Mancini has questioned Clattenburg's handling of an incident that led to Gareth Barry being given a one match ban. ...  
05:01 PM, Dec 15, 2012

Yaya Toure wants to end career with Manchester City Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure wants to stay at the club for the rest of his career. ...  
05:26 PM, Dec 13, 2012