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Wright-Phillips - Derby Draw Was Inevitable

Wright-Phillips - Derby Draw Was Inevitable

Shaun Wright-Phillips has admitted it was inevitable Manchester City would end up being paired with Manchester United in their first FA Cup semi-final for 30 years. 14 Mar 2011
Richards Enjoying Cup Run

Richards Enjoying Cup Run

Micah Richards admitted his journey to Premier League star from the Manchester City youth ranks made it extra special that he should get the goal that sent the Blues into their first FA Cup semi-final for 30 years. 14 Mar 2011
Adebayor Asks for Lenience for Toure

Adebayor Asks for Lenience for Toure

EMMANUEL Adebayor has begged the Football Association to take pity on his Manchester City team-mate Kolo Toure. 14 Mar 2011
City Stars Relish Derby Clash

City Stars Relish Derby Clash

MANCHESTER City team-mates Micah Richards and Vincent Kompany relished the prospect of facing rivals United in the FA Cup semi-finals after a 1-0 win over Reading at Eastlands. 14 Mar 2011
Mancini Ready United Challenge

Mancini Ready United Challenge

ROBERTO Mancini looked ahead to a "great semi-final" against FA Cup opponents Manchester United before admitting it will be next year before his Manchester City side can compete at the same level as their neighbours. 14 Mar 2011
Gutless City Down By Dynamo Kiev

Gutless City Down By Dynamo Kiev

Manchester City will need to display all their attacking strength next week if they are to remain in the Europa League. 11 Mar 2011
Drogba Comes to Toure Defence

Drogba Comes to Toure Defence

Didier Drogba has launched a staunch defence of Ivory Coast team-mate Kolo Toure, insisting his failed drugs test was "a stupid mistake" rather than deliberate cheating. 11 Mar 2011
Theo: From Freak To Final

Theo: From Freak To Final

EXCLUSIVE: It’s the partners who can suffer just as much as players when things go awry. Just ask Victoria Curtis, the woman behind Brisbane’s A-League Keeper of the Year Michael Theoklitos. 11 Mar 2011
Mancini Backs Dzeko to Shine

Mancini Backs Dzeko to Shine

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is convinced Edin Dzeko will become one of the top strikers in England. 10 Mar 2011
Battling Blues Cheer McLeish

Battling Blues Cheer McLeish

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish praised his team's resilience in securing a point at Everton which moved them out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. 10 Mar 2011
Cruel Blow For Young Aussie

Cruel Blow For Young Aussie

YOUNG Aussie keeper Danny Ireland's joy at making his Championship debut for Coventry City has been cut short just days later after scans confirmed he tore a thigh muscle in the game. 9 Mar 2011
Birmingham Calm Over Finances

Birmingham Calm Over Finances

Birmingham are confident they will meet the financial criteria which will enable them to compete in Europe next season after their Carling Cup triumph. 8 Mar 2011
Toure Suspended After Positive Test

Toure Suspended After Positive Test

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has been suspended from playing after testing positive for a "specified substance" in a recent drug test. 4 Mar 2011
Ferguson Defied Broken Rib For Cup Dream

Ferguson Defied Broken Rib For Cup Dream

Birmingham midfielder Alex McLeish has revealed midfielder Barry Ferguson played with a broken rib for an hour of the Carling Cup final triumph over Arsenal at Wembley. 4 Mar 2011
Houllier: City Loss Was Lowest Point of Career

Houllier: City Loss Was Lowest Point of Career

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier admits the 4-0 defeat by Manchester City in December was "the lowest point of my career" ahead of tonight's FA Cup clash between the clubs at Eastlands. 3 Mar 2011
Mancini Wants More Super Mario

Mancini Wants More Super Mario

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants Mario Balotelli to raise his game even though the striker has an impressive scoring ratio in his first season at Eastlands. 3 Mar 2011
Martins Unsure Over Birmingham Future

Martins Unsure Over Birmingham Future

Birmingham's Carling Cup final hero Obafemi Martins admits he has no idea what the future holds for him. 3 Mar 2011
One Trophy Will Lead to More - Mancini

One Trophy Will Lead to More - Mancini

Roberto Mancini has reiterated his desire to end 35 years of hurt and deliver a trophy to Manchester City. 2 Mar 2011
Bowyer to Decide on Playing Future

Bowyer to Decide on Playing Future

Lee Bowyer will decide in the summer whether to continue playing after being told he will not be offered a new contract by Birmingham. 1 Mar 2011
Ferguson 'Slap' Irks Wilshere

Ferguson 'Slap' Irks Wilshere

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has hit out at Birmingham's Barry Ferguson for allegedly slapping Laurent Koscielny on the head after Obafemi Martins' late Carling Cup final winner. 1 Mar 2011
Foster Turns Attention to Relegation Battle

Foster Turns Attention to Relegation Battle

Carling Cup hero Ben Foster has stressed the need for Birmingham to guarantee their Barclays Premier League status in the aftermath of their shock win over Arsenal in the final at Wembley. 1 Mar 2011