On the day when Manchester remembered those who lost their lives 50 years ago in the Munich air disaster, the blue half of the city dealt a major blow to red dreams of retaining the Barclays Premier League by running out 2-1 victors.
Survivors of the Munich air disaster, which killed eight Manchester United football players, will fall silent this afternoon at a moving memorial service at the moment when disaster struck half a century ago.
Arsenal emphasised their Barclays Premier League title credentials by becoming the first side to win at Eastlands in the league this season following a commanding 3-1 triumph.
Under-fire Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson conjured arguably one of the sweetest results of his career as the Blades took a second Premier League scalp in this season's FA Cup, beating Manchester City 2-1.
Manchester City fans have been urged by the Government to set aside local rivalries and observe a minute's silence for the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.
Sven-Goran Eriksson was left frustrated as Manchester City surrendered further ground in the race for a coveted European berth after being held at home 1-1 by a severely-depleted West Ham side.
Under-pressure Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has received the backing of Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson as he attempts to prevent his side's season spiralling out of control.
Not even Michael Owen could not take the pressure off Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce as Manchester City claimed a 2-0 victory, their first Barclays Premier League away win since the opening day of the season.
NICOLAS Anelka has refused to rule out a possible return to Manchester City, with Sven Goran Eriksson thought to be keen on signing the in-demand French international.
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has vowed not to risk the long-term fitness of star man Elano as Manchester City look to recover their early season momentum against Newcastle on Wednesday.
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson would not swap Richard Dunne and Micah Richards for any other pair of central defenders in the Premier League.
Liverpool's 100% record over the festive period was ruined by Manchester City as Rafael Benitez's men failed to make their pressure tell at Eastlands in a stalemate.
MARK Hughes praised assistant referee Darren Cann for having the courage to change his mind after Blackburn Rovers snatched a controversial point at Manchester City last night.
Manchester City striker Rolando Bianchi admits he wants to return to Italy - and has taken a swipe at referees as well as English food and drinking culture.
