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New Intensity In Manchester Derbies - Ferguson

New Intensity In Manchester Derbies - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson may still regard Manchester United's meetings with Liverpool as a derby of "honour" but even he accepts the intensity surrounding duels with City has exploded in recent years. 10 Nov 2010
Virus Disrupts Ferguson Plans

Virus Disrupts Ferguson Plans

Sir Alex Ferguson is crossing his fingers that the virus that has swept the Manchester United camp since their return from Turkey last week does not wreck their bid for a derby-day win over City tomorrow. 9 Nov 2010
Mancini Backs Balotelli

Mancini Backs Balotelli

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has defended Mario Balotelli, who will sit out the derby clash with Manchester United tomorrow. 9 Nov 2010
Mancini Furious At Balotelli Dismissal

Mancini Furious At Balotelli Dismissal

Roberto Mancini believes it is vital Manchester City are going into Wednesday's derby clash with Manchester United having returned to form - and hopes their match-winner yesterday Mario Balotelli might be available for the Eastlands encounter. 8 Nov 2010
Fergie Bemoans Hargreaves 'Disaster'

Fergie Bemoans Hargreaves 'Disaster'

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted his gamble on the fitness of midfielder Owen Hargreaves ended in disaster after just five minutes of the 2-1 win over Wolves. 8 Nov 2010
McCarthy Bitter After Last-Gasp Defeat

McCarthy Bitter After Last-Gasp Defeat

MICK McCarthy admitted the vintage post-match drink served up by Sir Alex Ferguson last night tasted more like vinegar after Manchester United had completed another of their great escapes. 8 Nov 2010
City To Appeal Balotelli Dismissal

City To Appeal Balotelli Dismissal

ROBERTO Mancini confirmed Manchester City will be appealing against referee Lee Probert's decision to send off match-winner Mario Balotelli in their 2-0 victory over West Brom at the Hawthorns. 8 Nov 2010
Platt: Mancini Will Ride Out Crisis

Platt: Mancini Will Ride Out Crisis

Roberto Mancini will get it right at Manchester City, according to first-team coach David Platt. 5 Nov 2010
It's a Different Game for McCarthy

It's a Different Game for McCarthy

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has said he will not be fielding a weakened team at Manchester United this year, and is still unhappy about being 'singled out' by the Football Association for punishment after doing so last season. 5 Nov 2010
Mancini - We Didn't Deserve Defeat

Mancini - We Didn't Deserve Defeat

Embattled Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini does not believe his side deserved to be on the end of a third successive defeat against unfancied Europa League opponents Lech Poznan. 5 Nov 2010
Nani: I Can Be One of the Greatest

Nani: I Can Be One of the Greatest

Manchester United winger Nani has vowed to keep working until he has fulfilled his dream of becoming one of the world's best players. 5 Nov 2010
Carrick Glad to Be Back In the Groove

Carrick Glad to Be Back In the Groove

Michael Carrick has admitted he was not aware how restrictive his Achilles injury was until he had it fixed. 5 Nov 2010
Balotelli - I Want to Be World's Best

Balotelli - I Want to Be World's Best

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has set his sights on becoming the best player in the world, but accepts he will have to adapt to life in English football first. 4 Nov 2010
Milner - All Together Now

Milner - All Together Now

James Milner has denied reports of disharmony in the Manchester City ranks, insisting the players are fully behind each other and manager Roberto Mancini. 4 Nov 2010
Toure Insists No Rift At City

Toure Insists No Rift At City

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure insists the club will resolve their problems internally and believes it is usual for everyone at a big side to have their say. 2 Nov 2010
Ferguson Banking on Rooney Revival

Ferguson Banking on Rooney Revival

Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping Wayne Rooney will return from his ankle injury a different player now that his Manchester United future has been resolved. 2 Nov 2010