Analysis: Nicolas Otamendi’s steely start further justifies Man City’s spending policy
Nicolas Otamendi’s early Manchester City career is already starting to show why they were so keen to secure his signing over the summer.
Man City and Pellegrini’s tactical dilemma… is a 4-4-2 formation the way to go?
Prior to his much-praised tactical last season conversion, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was often bemoaned by fans for his unwavering dedication to what many saw as an archaic 4-4-2 system.
Comment: Super Sterling starting to repay Man City’s lofty investment
Raheem Sterling produced his most impressive Manchester City performance to date by bagging a hat-trick against Bournemouth at the Etihad on Saturday.
Sterling, De Bruyne, Bony link-up delights Man City ‘engineer’ Pellegrini
Manchester City’s free-scoring form has handed manager Manuel Pellegrini a boost ahead of crucial matches against Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday and Manchester United in the derby on Sunday.
Comment: No Sergio Agüero? No problem, Manchester City don’t need strikers anyway
With news of Sergio Agüero’s hamstring injury slowly dripping its way back to disheartened Manchester City fans following his tribulations with Argentina, the frustration around the club is understandably palpable.
‘He makes the difference’: Pellegrini full of praise for five-goal Man City star Aguero
Manchester City manager, Manuel Pellegrini, has paid tribute to star striker Sergio Aguero, following his five-goal glut in a 6-1 win against Newcastle United.
Refereeing mistakes not to blame for Spurs loss, says Man City boss Pellegrini
Manchester City manager, Manuel Pellegrini, has called his side’s performance against Tottenham on Saturday ‘disappointing’, refusing to blame a series of refereeing blunders for City’s 4-1 drubbing away at White Hart Lane.
Analysis: Man City and Pellegrini need a Silva bullet in their armoury
Manchester City suffered their first blemish to their 2015/16 record on Saturday, as an obdurate West Ham team executed a historic smash-and-grab for all three points, leaving the home side rueing a hatful of missed chances at the Etihad.
‘A difficult week’: Pellegrini curses Man City’s lack of concentration after West Ham defeat
Manuel Pellegrini reflected on what has been a ‘difficult’ week for his City side, as they conceded their first Premier League goals in 572 minutes in a 2-1 defeat to West Ham.
Man City v West Ham: Kompany injury sours Pellegrini’s birthday cake
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been ruled out of the Premier League leaders’ clash with West Ham with a calf injury sustained in the Champions League against Juventus on Tuesday night.
Tuesday Team Talk: New boy De Bruyne offers Man City and Pellegrini a silver lining
David Silva and Raheem Sterling were both missing for Manchester City this weekend and were joined off the pitch by an injured Sergio Aguero after 25 minutes, handing Kevin De Bruyne his debut off the bench and stage on which to shine.