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Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea: City start brightly but Chelsea rally late on

April 15, 2013
Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea: City start brightly but Chelsea rally late on

Manchester City won a surprisingly attack-minded game at Wembley. Roberto Mancini was without David Silva, so started Sergio Aguero after his excellent goal at Old Trafford on Monday. Costel Pantilimon continued as City’s dedicated FA Cup goalkeeper. Rafael Benitez used his three creators behind Demba Ba – Frank Lampard and John Terry continue to be left...
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Euro 2012 preview: France

June 6, 2012
Euro 2012 preview: France

Whatever happens at this tournament, Euro 2012 will be an improvement on the sheer embarrassment of World Cup 2010 for France. The off-field problems meant it was almost impossible to determine how good a side France could have been, and therefore it’s difficult to judge how well Laurent Blanc has performed. But then, repairing the...
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Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United: City work the ball down right, United fail to test Hart

May 1, 2012
Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United: City work the ball down right, United fail to test Hart

Vincent Kompany’s header won the game – and City returned to the top of the league.
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Liverpool 1-1 Man City: a point apiece

November 27, 2011
Liverpool 1-1 Man City: a point apiece

A good game, but not a particularly fascinating tactical battle.
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Eight points on Manchester City 1-1 Napoli

September 15, 2011
Eight points on Manchester City 1-1 Napoli

Walter Mazzarri’s tactics should be commended after a disciplined Napoli side deserved their point at Manchester City.
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