Just what is Manchester City’s best strike partnership?

While Manchester City’s defensive problems and particularly Roberto Mancini’s inability to settle on a consistent partner for skipper Vincent Kompany have grabbed the headlines, City’s striking problems have been ignored somewhat. To be frank, to suggest that there are any “problems” is a bit far-fetched. City do often look capable of scoring at will and possess four top-level strikers in Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko.

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Mancini needs to become more decisive if he is to solve City’s defensive woes

Following Manchester City’s failure to hold onto leads against first Arsenal in the Premier League and then three days later Aston Villa as the Citizens crashed out of the League Cup, Roberto Mancini lamented his side’s defensive frailties so far this season

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Does Mancini trust his defenders?

Just eight games into the season, in all competitions, the reigning Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City have conceded an incredible 16 goals!

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Vincent Kompany – The ultimate defender (Video)

Manchester City do not only boast one of the most impressive supply of attacking players in Europe, but they’re also blessed with, in my opinion, the best centre back in world football.

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City V Arsenal- A reaction

A point gained it has to be said, in a game where the continental hangover was obvious for the City players.

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Bad boy Balotelli in new bust up with Bobby Mancini (Video)

Here we go again then! Balotelli and Mancini are at loggerheads about a lot of nothing again. 

A rift is brewing again after Roberto Mancini reportedly 'pushed' Mario Balotelli down the tunnel, after Arsenal salvaged a point at The Etihad this past Sunday. 

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Adkins minority exposes fickleness of football fans

Recently after the 6-1 drubbing of Southampton by Arsenal, I heard some bizarre criticisms begin to be levelled at Southampton.  Claims that the side had been promoted a season too early and that, although the Saints couldn’t buy players because the transfer window had passed, the club could still get rid of Nigel Adkins, their manager.  I have a few issues with this that I will now address.

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Gunner’s Game on Sunday creates new Football cliché.

 

So far this season Arsenal have made a start to the season that has won them many admirers and given fans a newfound belief that their team can challenge for silverware.  Despite this impressive start, pundits are warning that we should not be so quick to compliment Mr Wenger’s new look side, and perhaps they’re right. 

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Young Liver bird showing the rest how it’s done (Video)

It hasn’t been a season for Liverpool fans to shout about so far. The Reds have yet to register a win and are slowly falling behind the rest of the team’s pushing for a place in Europe next year.

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Adebayor and that celebration (Video)

Both sides have eight points from their opening four games and despite only one of these sides being tipped for the title, the battle at the Ethiad Stadium will be a close one, much like the two from last season, with both Manchester City and Arsenal securing 1-0 home wins.

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Joe Hart should be held to blame for last night

Naaaw poor Joe Hart. He looked like he wanted to cry last night during his post-match interview with ITV.

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Aleksandar Kolarov - City's unsung hero (Video)

Amidst the drama of the last five minutes in the Bernabeu last night, Aleksandar Kolarov's contribution will probably once again go overlooked.

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Mancini looks to tighten up at the back to make Champions League progress

It still seems strange to suggest that Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City side need to tighten up defensively considering that one of the biggest accusations during Mancini’s first two seasons in charge was he would often set City out too conservatively.

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A Silva lining in City’s season

Ask any team what is one of the most imperative actions it is to do as a club and they will give you the same response; tie your best player down to a new long-term deal.

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Assessing Manchester City's summer transfers

Remarkably for a club that won the Premier League last season and who have such strength in depth, Manchester City were one of the busiest teams in the transfer market this summer and even more incredibly, saw their business drag out to the very last day with four signings confirmed in the window’s last 24 hours.

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