First-half profligacy upsets Pellegrini as Man City lose ground on Chelsea
With Chelsea overcoming a stubborn Newcastle side at Stamford Bridge, the result leaves City two points behind ahead of the top two sides’ meeting in three weeks’ time.
What did we learn about Man Utd over Christmas? No.1, defence not good enough…
A gruelling three games in six days over Christmas/New Year, highlighting strengths and exposing weaknesses in any squad, showed up United despite Louis van Gaal’s big ambitions at the club.
Come what May: MM’s Premier League predictions and the fate of City and Utd
After 20 league games, all that separates Chelsea and Manchester City at the top of the league is a handful of letters. A huge if it may be, but IF it stayed this way after 38 games then the title would be decided by way of a play-off.
Pellegrini says ‘every game’s a final’ as Man City look to go top for first time this season
Manuel Pellegrini’s side play Everton at Goodison Park tomorrow and only alphabetical order keeps Chelsea ahead of them on paper.
Falcao says ‘humble’ Man Utd teammates helped him with early season injury woes
The Colombian forward, 28, arrived at the 20-time league champions in a big-money loan switch from French principality club Monaco in September last year in a major move by Louis van Gaal.
Tuesday Team Talk: Oldham should sign rapist Ched Evans and ignore mob mentality
League One side Oldham are mulling the signing of former Manchester City and Sheffield United player Ched Evans, who served half of a five-year sentence for raping a woman in a hotel in May 2011 before his release last year.
Number crunching Manchester City’s 2014: The Blues’ year in stats
Manchester City statistics 2014: As we wave goodbye to 2014, here’s MM’s statistical round-up for the blue side of Manchester.
No rest for the wicked: Red Devils face Stoke as Rooney demands quieter Xmas period
Louis van Gaal’s men, now unbeaten in nine Premier League fixtures, could only wrestle a draw from Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday, despite having confidently dispatched Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Man Utd’s winning formula not a case of too many cooks spoil the broth, says Van Gaal
United were in devilish form at Old Trafford on Sunday as they sealed their sixth consecutive Premier League victory by beating Liverpool 3-0.
Comment: Once great Man Utd v Liverpool rivalry is slowly becoming mediocre
The relative lack of current success for both clubs is threatening to take some of the bite out this most tempestuous of clashes.
Man City machine ready to score more goals at Leicester, says goalkeeper Hart
City are currently on fire with six consecutive wins and celebrated qualification into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.