Belgian defender Kompany today confirmed his place at the Etihad until 2019, like Silva yesterday, while Aleksandar Kolarov and Samir Nasri have also put pen to paper this summer.

Silva, 28, has signed a five-year contract extension having arrived at Eastlands in 2010 and helping the club win four trophies since.

Juan Mata, who joined United for a club record £37 million, is expected to start for Spain in their World Cup warm-up match against Bolivia tonight.

World Cup holders’ squad is littered with talented superstars that currently call Manchester home, including David De Gea, Juan Mata, David Silva, Jesus Navas and Alvaro Negredo

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has stated his side can still win the Premier League despite losing 3-2 to Livepool in a fantastic game of football.

Gael Clichy is upbeat about City’s chances after Arsenal draw

MM looks back at ten of the best Manchester derbies ahead of tomorrow’s 158th clash.

Samir Nasri insists Manchester City can hurt Barcelona in tomorrow’s Champions League crunch clash.

City travel to Spanish giants Barcelona on the back of a shock FA Cup defeat at weekend and 2-0 down in their Champions League last 16

MM asked the people of Manchester who they think will be victorious

City without in-form striker Alvaro Negredo for fourth round cup tie at Etihad stadium