Since his £55 million switch from German Bundesliga club Wolfsburg, Kevin De Bruyne has been in scintillating form for Manchester City and without doubt one of the Premier League’s best performers this season. Unfortunately, the Belgian was stretchered off in City’s League Cup win over Everton last week, after tearing ligaments in his ankle and 

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The football players I once knew - were the cream of the crop. And when they went on the pitch - we’d see who came out on top? I remember Francis Lee, and Mike Summerbee, Then came Colin Bell, who all played for Manchester City. Even the Arsenal - now they also were the stunners. 

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Another transfer window, another transfer bonanza with millions upon millions dished out on players from all corners of the continent. Premier League has once again proved to be the big money-spender starring the two Manchester clubs. But which have the biggest moves, particularly in the last month of the window? Here are Jonny’s five best 

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Having watched Manchester City beat West Bromwich Albion in their first match of the Premier League season, it was clear that the Sky Blues could well be strong title contenders this year. They took apart West Brom enjoying 66% of possession and winning a comfortable 3 - 0. They have now finally signed Kevin De 

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On the basis of Chelsea’s sorry defeat to Manchester City, it was evident which club was in greater need of defensive reinforcements. City strolled to their second 3-0 win in the opening week of the season while Chelsea offered feeble resistance and left Eastlands under another cloud in the form of John Terry’s substitution in 

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Chidiebere Nwakali has not been as lucky at Manchester City as his compatriot, Kelechi Iheanacho, but he still remains one of the most talented and promising young Nigerian footballers coming through. Discovered at the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup, Nwakali has shown huge potential and will get regular playing time at Malagueno in Spain’s lower 

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Growing internet whispers suggest Man City are prepared to part with approximately £47m to seal the signing of Kevin De Bruyne. Wolfsburg’s director of sport, Klaus Allofs, admits the Belgian’s “head has been turned” by talk of a transfer. If De Bruyne, who enjoyed one of the most entertainingly productive seasons in Europe last season, 

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Few football fans across Europe, including Norwegians, had heard of Martin Samuelsen when he signed a two-year-deal with West Ham in June. The former Manchester City youth player got his debut in July, and now he is the Premier League player Norwegians look forward to seeing the most as the season kicks off.   QUICK 

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Manchester City’s announcement of the signing of Patrick Roberts was terse, with a tweet being sent out to issue the new player a warm welcome as he is pictured in the now clichéd surroundings of sitting at a table with a contract in place, pen in hand with a club representative posing next to him. 

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Kelechi Iheanacho is the future of Nigerian football. It is as simple and straightforward as that. The 18 year old attacking midfielder has shown beyond any reasonable doubt the sort of talent he is. Blessed with an eye for a pass, packs a powerful shot and full of trickery. The 2015/2016 season is expected to 

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Porto’s Colombian striker Jackson Martínez has agreed to join AC Milan, FC Porto’s president, Pinto da Costa confirmed last week. “I learned just now that Jackson has chosen Milan. This is what he wants, the destination is irrelevant as far as I am concerned. I want him to be happy.” The Rossoneri look set to 

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The conclusion to Manchester City’s mauling of Queen’s Park Rangers on Sunday was a parting of two clubs heading into periods of uncertainty, albeit entering in totally different directions. QPR will head to the Championship faced with possible financial meltdown and an impending £58 million Financial Fair Play fine, but City will head to the 

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Perhaps history wasn’t on the side of Manuel Pellegrini when he won Manchester City the Premier League title in his first season a year ago. In just 11 months City have gone from league champions to stumbling over the line in disarray, a decline that has borne striking similarities to the conclusion of the Roberto 

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