http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Manchester_City_FCFind stories, videos, and photos about Manchester City FC from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:30:11 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Manchester_City_FC14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Manchester City FC from CNN.com.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/10/30/limey/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/10/30/limey/index.htmlThings are a little tight at the top of the English Premier League, and it's making people nervous. Only seven points separate the top seven teams, and the pack could further congest if Aston Villa, Manchester City and Arsenal win their games in hand.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/05/football.mancity.villa.bellamy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/05/football.mancity.villa.bellamy/index.html#cnnSTCTextWelsh striker Craig Bellamy maintained his impressive recent form with a second-half equalizer as Manchester City fought back to draw 1-1 at Aston Villa in Monday's Premier League match.Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:32:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/10/02/veterans.giggs/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/10/02/veterans.giggs/index.htmlIn this early stage of the English Premier League season, experience has played a major role in two contrasting ways. The club at the top of the league is reaping the benefits of it, with Ryan Giggs flourishing for Manchester United. At the other end of the standings, judging by its current plight, rock-bottom Portsmouth hasn't taken heed of history.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/01/football.adebayor.fans.fine/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/01/football.adebayor.fans.fine/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been fined £25,000 ($40,000) for his controversial goal celebration against his former club Arsenal, but only received a suspended two-match ban -- partly due to fans provoking him.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/28/football.mancity.westham.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/28/football.mancity.westham.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTextArgentine striker Carlos Tevez scored twice against his former club as Manchester City beat West Ham 3-1 on Monday to move up to fifth place in the English Premier League table.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/22/football.manchester.city.united.bellamy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/22/football.manchester.city.united.bellamy/index.html#cnnSTCTextCraig Bellamy has escaped punishment following his clash with a fan at the end of Sunday's tumultuous Manchester derby, with the City striker receiving a warning from the English Football Association.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.manchester.derby.rooney.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.manchester.derby.rooney.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United substitute Michael Owen broke Manchester City hearts with a dramatic winning goal deep into injury-time at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Chelsea stayed top of the English Premier League with a 3-0 crushing of London rivals Tottenham.Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:36:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/09/18/emmanuel.adebayor/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/09/18/emmanuel.adebayor/index.htmlManchester City's headline-grabbing 4-2 home win over Arsenal last weekend delivered more talking points than a double-bill Oprah healthcare special. City struggled to contain a probing, possession-heavy Arsenal offense. But on the break, the speed of Emmanuel Adebayor, Craig Bellamy and Shaun Wright-Phillips pierced a dispersed Gunners defense three times over a frenetic 10-minute second-half spell.Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/18/football.hughes.city.adebayor/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/18/football.hughes.city.adebayor/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City manager Mark Hughes has confirmed the English Premier League club will contest the improper conduct charge handed out to striker Emmanuel Adebayor by the Football Association.Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/17/football.adebayor.manchester.city.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/17/football.adebayor.manchester.city.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been handed a three-match suspension for his stamp on Arsenal's Robin Van Persie last weekend.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/12/football.manchester.city.united.arsenal.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/12/football.manchester.city.united.arsenal.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextEmmanuel Adebayor scored for his fourth successive match as Manchester City crushed his former club Arsenal 4-2 on Saturday, while English Premier League leaders Chelsea came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1 for a fifth straight win.Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:29:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/08/football.manchester.city.helan.rennes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/08/football.manchester.city.helan.rennes/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City could become the second English club to receive a transfer ban after being reported to football's world governing body FIFA by French side Stade Rennes over an alleged illegal approach for a youth player.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/30/football.manchester.city.everton.villa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/30/football.manchester.city.everton.villa/index.html#cnnSTCTextBig-spending Manchester City continued their perfect start to the English Premier League season on Sunday, winning 1-0 at struggling Portsmouth thanks to Emmanuel Adebayor's third goal in as many games.Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/18/manchester.city.adebayor.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/18/manchester.city.adebayor.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTextAfrican striker Emmanuel Adebayor has become the latest big-money acquisition by English Premier League club Manchester City.Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/24/manchestercity.sylvinho.barcelona.transfers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/24/manchestercity.sylvinho.barcelona.transfers/index.html#cnnSTCTextBig-spending Manchester City have further strengthened their squad with the signing of veteran Brazilian defender Sylvinho on a one-year contract.Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/15/premier.mancity.wigan.portsmouth.wolves/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/15/premier.mancity.wigan.portsmouth.wolves/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City's expensively-assembled team began their English Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, while Arsenal crushed Everton 6-1 in the late kick-off.Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/14/football.toure.manchester.city/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/14/football.toure.manchester.city/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City's new defender Kolo Toure has exclusively told CNN that his decision to move away from English Premier League rivals Arsenal was driven by a desire to win silverware.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:00:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/08/14/epl.preview/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/08/14/epl.preview/index.htmlAfter a summer of increasingly intensive thumb-twiddling and hours spent aimlessly wandering the corridors of Castle Limey, the excitement is at fever pitch as the English Premier League season returns this weekend. Last week we gave you our predictions for the season, and this week we're taking a detailed look at the first couple of fixtures following the big kick-off.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:33:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/11/transfers.lescott.manchestercity.everton/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/11/transfers.lescott.manchestercity.everton/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe future of England international Joleon Lescott should become much clearer in the next 48 hours after Premier League side Everton turned down the central defender's transfer request.Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:32:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/peter_king/08/10/bucketlist.peterking/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/peter_king/08/10/bucketlist.peterking/index.html1. Short-season Rookie League gamesMon, 10 Aug 2009 16:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/04/manchester.city.football.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/04/manchester.city.football.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTextMark Hughes, the manager of English Premier League side Manchester City, has a problem building up to the start of a new campaign.Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/29/toure.manchestercity.arsenal.transfers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/29/toure.manchestercity.arsenal.transfers/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish Premier League big-spenders Manchester City have continued their summer recruitment drive with the signing of Arsenal's Ivory Coast central defender Kolo Toure on a four-year contract.Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/28/toure.wenger.arsenal.manchestercity/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/28/toure.wenger.arsenal.manchestercity/index.html#cnnSTCTextArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that experienced central defender Kolo Toure is set to leave the English Premier League club as talks continue over a possible move to Manchester City.Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:03:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/07/24/sven.gerrard/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/07/24/sven.gerrard/index.htmlSven-Göran Eriksson must be kicking himself for not surviving the sack at Manchester City. After being given a top-10 target after he took the job in July 2007, the former England manager steered the club to ninth place in the Premier League that season, his first in charge. Notorious City fan and Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher told the BBC that Eriksson "gave us a bit of style and dignity and grace. He bought some great players." It was "the best season I can remember."Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/14/tevez.manchester.city.adebayor/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/14/tevez.manchester.city.adebayor/index.html#cnnSTCTextBig-spending English Premier League club Manchester City have completed the much-anticipated signing of Argentina international Carlos Tevez.Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:58:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/11/mancity.etoo.transfers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/11/mancity.etoo.transfers/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League big-spenders Manchester City will renew their search for a new world-class striker after ending their interest in Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:05:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/07/10/benitez/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/07/10/benitez/index.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benítez is not a happy man. In the past few seasons, he's had his own way in the transfer market, happily signing 3-4 big-name players each summer, spending an average of $70 million across the last four.Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:59:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/03/terry.chelsea.city.football/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/03/terry.chelsea.city.football/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish Premier League side Chelsea have confirmed a second offer from league rivals Manchester City for England and club captain John Terry has been turned down.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/29/barcelona.etoo.manchester.spain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/29/barcelona.etoo.manchester.spain/index.html#cnnSTCTextSamuel Eto'o looks set to snub Manchester City's "stratospheric" offer that could make him world football's top-paid player, the Cameroon striker's agent warned on MondayMon, 29 Jun 2009 18:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/28/manchester.city.barcelona.etoo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/28/manchester.city.barcelona.etoo/index.html#cnnSTCTextBig-spending English club Manchester City have made a "stratospheric" offer to Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o, according to Barcelona president Joan Laporta.Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:16:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/06/26/transfer.market/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/06/26/transfer.market/index.htmlCredit crunch and slow economy be damned, the soccer world is still spinning from the record-busting $131 million fee Real Madrid is on the verge of pumping into Manchester United's coffers for FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo. That's on top of the $92 million the mysteriously loaded Spaniards already paid for last year's World Player of the Year, Kaká. But there's far more to come in the transfer market. This week, we run through the English Premier League looking at possible transfer targets, and who might be heading for the exit door.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/09/green.football/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/09/green.football/index.html#cnnSTCTextFew sports can compare to football in terms of its global popularity and the area of land devoted to its playing fields across the planet; consequently, few sports have a larger carbon footprint than the "beautiful game."Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:35:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/06/12/epl.awards/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/06/12/epl.awards/index.htmlThere's cigar smoke and perfume in the evening air as the thronging masses head to Castle Limey for our annual awards ceremony. Only one man is headed the other way: a winking, temperamental, petulant, prima donna flagging down a lift to Madrid. Are you sitting comfortably now, the chilled Taittinger bubbling to perfection? Team Limey takes the stage.Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/02/england.barry/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/02/england.barry/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland midfielder Gareth Barry has quit Aston Villa for Premier League rivals Manchester City in a $20 million deal after agreeing a five-year contract.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/16/uefacup.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/16/uefacup.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTextBundesliga title chasers Hamburg are through to the last four of the UEFA Cup, where they will face compatriots Werder Bremen, after defeating 10-man Manchester City 4-3 on aggregate despite losing the second leg of their quarterfinal 2-1 on Thursday.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/12/city.villa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/12/city.villa/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City beat Aalborg of Denmark 2-0 in their UEFA Cup last 16 first leg tie after it's revealed that the Premier League side are in talks to sign striker David Villa from Valencia.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/14/premier.ponpey/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/14/premier.ponpey/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League strugglers Portsmouth eased their relegation fears with a 2-0 win over Manchester City at Fratton Park on Saturday.Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:04:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/30/newcasstle.given/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/30/newcasstle.given/index.html#cnnSTCTextShay Given took a step nearer his expected move to Manchester City after his current club Newcastle gave him permission to talk to their Premier League rivals, Sky Sports News reported..Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:34:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/27/england.robinho/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/27/england.robinho/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League big-spenders Manchester City are set to fine record signing Robinho for his training ground walk-out in Tenerife last week.Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:40:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/01/23/man.city/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/01/23/man.city/index.htmlThanks to Dimitar Berbatov's 90th-minute winner at Bolton last weekend, Manchester United is back on top of the Premier League for the first time this season. Yet it was the 17-time English champions' crosstown rival, Manchester City, who hogged the global spotlight last week. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/21/pinto.kaka/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/21/pinto.kaka/index.html#cnnSTCTextSo the Kaka transfer saga is over. At least for now.Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:25:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/20/city.kaka/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/20/city.kaka/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazilian star Kaka has rejected a world record transfer move to Premier League Manchester City and decided to stay with AC Milan.Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:10:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/19/england.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/19/england.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League Manchester City and AC Milan have terminated talks regarding the proposed £100 million world record transfer of 2007 FIFA Player of the Year Kaka.Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:07:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/17/kaka.milan.city.talks/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/17/kaka.milan.city.talks/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazilian football star Kaka appears to be edging closer towards a world record transfer from AC Milan to Manchester City after the Italian club's coach admitted he was powerless to prevent the player's proposed move to England.Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:48:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/14/salary.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/14/salary.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwenty-six year old Brazilian footballer Kaka is at the subject of negotiations about a salary that could see him earn nearly 95 times more than what Barack Obama will be paid when he enters the White House.Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:51:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/16/money.buying.success/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/16/money.buying.success/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe possible Manchester City purchase of Kaka for as much as £243 million ($363 million) has raised the bar when it comes to transfer fees in the international football market.Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/15/england.kaka/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/15/england.kaka/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City manager Mark Hughes insists he is being kept fully informed of any progress being made in his club's audacious move to sign AC Milan playmaker Kaka -- and has denied the $155 million deal is dead.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:59:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/01/15/kaka.city/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/01/15/kaka.city/index.htmlIt's the classic "offer you can't refuse" -- the tipping point at which anything becomes possible. Manchester City's $145 million bid for Kaká is a shot into unknown territory. It roughly doubles the previous world-record transfer of $65 million, set 7½ years ago when Zinedine Zidane left Juventus for Real Madrid.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:28:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/14/milan.kaka/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/14/milan.kaka/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazilian superstar Kaka has appeared to rule out a world record transfer to Manchester City by insisting he wants to "grow old" at AC Milan.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:11:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/08/manchester.city/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/08/manchester.city/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City have had a reported £15 million bid for Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected, manager Mark Hughes said on Thursday.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:05:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/03/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/03/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League Manchester City crashed out of the English FA Cup after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to second-flight Nottingham Forest in a third round tie on Saturday.Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/03/england.bridge/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/03/england.bridge/index.html#cnnSTCTextDefender Wayne Bridge has become the first signing of what seems sure to be a busy transfer window for Manchester City after completing his expected transfer from Chelsea for a fee in the region of £10 million ($14.5 million).Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:06:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/12/02/epl.mls/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/12/02/epl.mls/index.htmlLAS VEGAS -- Coming at you with a bucket of hot wings and a, ahem, perfect view at Hooters, it's the Limey. Half of Team Limey is halfway through its American vacation, and this week we've got an exclusive interview with New York Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos Osorio, an English perspective on MLS Cup and all the latest English Premier League goings-on.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:14:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/22/england.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/22/england.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTextArsenal crashed to a 3-0 Premier League defeat at Manchester City, deepening the crisis at the club after captain William Gallas was dropped for revealing infighting and bemoaning the squad's lack of fight.Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:55:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/16/england.sunday/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/16/england.sunday/index.html#cnnSTCTextHull City drew 2-2 with Manchester City and Everton were held 1-1 by Middlesbrough in mid-table clashes in the English Premier League on Sunday.Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/06/uefa.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/06/uefa.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTextDarren Bent grabbed a hat-trick as Tottenham thrashed Dinamo Zagreb 4-0 in UEFA Cup Group D to continue their amazing revival under new manager Harry Redknapp.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:19:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/10/15/robinho/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/10/15/robinho/index.htmlNo one expected Robinho to sign for Manchester City, least of all Robinho himself. The Brazilian scored on his debut against Chelsea at Eastlands, kissing the badge on his shirt in delight as he dashed across the pitch, but if he had got his way he would have been playing for the other side that afternoon. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/29/fanzone.weekend/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/29/fanzone.weekend/index.html#cnnSTCTextControversy reigned in the big European leagues this weekend, and some big local derbies were played out, testing the metal of the top names.Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/18/uefacup.mancity/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/18/uefacup.mancity/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazilian striker Jo steered Manchester City towards the group stages of the UEFA Cup with his first goals for the club in a 2-1 victory at Omonia Nicosia.Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:42:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/14/england.terry/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/14/england.terry/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea are to consider whether to appeal against John Terry's red card, which he was shown in controversial circumstances 13 minutes from the end of their 3-1 Premier League win at Manchester City on Saturday.Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:18:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/09/08/man.city/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/09/08/man.city/index.htmlLadies and gentlemen, raise the curtain and welcome Manchester City Football Club onto the world stage. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/04/fanzone.mancity/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/04/fanzone.mancity/index.html#cnnSTCTextAll football fans have had the same conversation at some point in their lives. You know the one: "If money was no object, what would your dream team be?"Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/02/england.owners/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/02/england.owners/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish football clubs have always attracted wealthy owners. Traditionally, club chairmen were bluff local businessmen with a few spare millions in the bank, perhaps looking to put something back into their local community, somewhere to schmooze clients and colleagues, and seduced by the idea of being a player -- albeit at boardroom level -- in a sport that is an obsession for millions.Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:02:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/01/mancity.robinho/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/01/mancity.robinho/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City have completed a sensational transfer deadline-day swoop for Brazilian forward Robinho in an estimated £32.5 million ($58 million) deal with Real Madrid, following the English Premier League club's takeover by an Abu Dhabi group on Monday.Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/01/transfers.deadline/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/01/transfers.deadline/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United won the deadline day race to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov, despite rivals Manchester City having a British record fee of £34 million ($60.56m) accepted for the Bulgarian international.Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:14:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1838077,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1838077,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe takeover of Manchester City by an Abu Dhabi group is further evidence that soccer clubs have become a hot buy Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/28/city.phillips/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/28/city.phillips/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland international winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has rejoined Manchester City from Chelsea in a four-year deal sealed on Thursday.Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/28/uefa.city/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/28/uefa.city/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City avoided the embarrassment of a UEFA Cup exit to Danish minnows Midtjylland but needed extra time and penalties to reach the first round.Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:20:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/08/22/epl.first.weekend/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/08/22/epl.first.weekend/index.htmlTeam Limey, along with everyone else over in Blightly, has been riding the rare wave of British sporting success that the Olympics have brought. We were brought crashing back to reality watching the drab 2-2 draw between England and the Czech Republic, and contemplated turning your favorite net-based soccer column into a fortnightly update on the happenings of the U.K. cycling, swimming and rowing scenes.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/14/uefa.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/14/uefa.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTextMark Hughes' Manchester City suffered an embarrassing UEFA Cup qualifying round defeat to a Danish side on the eve of the Premier League season.Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/13/england.hughes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/13/england.hughes/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City manager Mark Hughes has insisted that he has no plans to relinquish his new post despite rumors this week amidst uncertainty about the future of club owner Thaksin Shinawatra and alleged disputes over transfers.Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/30/england.benhaim/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/30/england.benhaim/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City have completed the signing of utility defender Tal Ben Haim from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/02/england.jo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/02/england.jo/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City have confirmed the signing of Brazilian striker Jo from CSKA Moscow for a club record undisclosed fee -- believed to be in the region of $37 million.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:14:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/06/13/england.euros/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/06/13/england.euros/index.htmlYou find Team Limey in good mood this week. As we write, relaxing in the fustiest of fustian armchairs, watching Croatia beat Germany 2-1 at the European Championship, it makes England's failure to qualify ahead of the Croats seem a little less embarrassing.Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/02/city.sven/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/02/city.sven/index.html#cnnSTCTextSven-Goran Eriksson left Manchester City on Monday and jetted into Mexico primed to secure the national job -- with Blackburn boss Mark Hughes top of the list to replace him.Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/16/city.uefa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/16/city.uefa/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City have claimed a place in the UEFA Cup next season after holding off fellow Premier League side Fulham in the English Fair Play table.Fri, 16 May 2008 15:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/09/city.uefa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/09/city.uefa/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City are set to land a place in next season's UEFA Cup after the award of an extra place to English Premier League sides. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:48:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/05/02/britain.dominance/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/05/02/britain.dominance/index.htmlChelsea vs. Manchester United: They're now in a two-horse race to be both English and European champions. With only two games left in the Premier League season, they're tied on points and, once that's resolved, they'll contest the small matter of the European Cup final on May 21 in Moscow.Fri, 02 May 2008 15:58:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/02/football.eriksson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/02/football.eriksson/index.html#cnnSTCTextSpeculation is growing about the future of Manchester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson after the English club canceled his regular pre-match news conference ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Liverpool.Fri, 02 May 2008 13:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/29/england.eriksson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/29/england.eriksson/index.html#cnnSTCTextSven-Goran Eriksson's agent insists the Swede has no intention of quitting as Manchester City manager, although he concedes the former England manager is "unlikely" to be at the club next season.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/20/premier.villa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/20/premier.villa/index.html#cnnSTCTextJohn Carew and Ashley Young grabbed two goals apiece to keep Aston Villa in the hunt for a European place and leave local rivals Birmingham deep in relegation trouble.Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:12:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/04/17/epl.race/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/04/17/epl.race/index.htmlAfter eight months and 32 games, the destination of this season's English Premier League title has been decided in the space of five days.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/05/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/05/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea strengthened their bid to regain the Premier League title by winning 2-0 at Manchester City, while Arsenal squandered two more home points when they were held 1-1 by Liverpool.Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/10/england.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/10/england.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City completed their first double over neighbors Manchester United for 38 years thanks to a debut goal by new signing Benjani Mwaruwari, which gave them a 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:11:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/22/england.tribute/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/22/england.tribute/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United will adhere to their plan to mark the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster with a minute's silence before next month's derby match against rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford.Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:23:00 EST