Buffon: Manchester City - one of the three or four clubs who can pay crazy money

Goalkeeper of Juventus Gianluigi Buffon expressed his delight regarding the fact that his teammate midfielder Paul Pogba has remained faithful to the Turin club, despite the offers of number of wealthy teams.

“The level of play that showed last season Pogba did not show anyone in the world, including Messi and Ronaldo. When you show this kind of level, constantly people write stories about your possible future.

Manchester City - one of the three or four clubs who can pay crazy money for the players. It is so, of course, I was interested in Paul Pogba. But he has made clear that he would remain in Juventus. It is important for us and also for the whole world of football. So, money does not always win” - said Buffon.

Lampard: Aguero is the best striker in the world

Midfielder of Manchester City Frank Lampard, the rights of whom are belong to New York City, spoke about his team's play, and also praised striker Sergio Aguero, who scored a hat-trick in the home match of the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League with Bavaria (3:2).

“Taking into consideration the strength of our staff, I think we'll just have to progress. We do not much sadness over the fact that we’re not on the top, but continueing to hunt, that's what the majority of the team is doing. We will try to improve our game more and achieve victory in Rome.

As for Aguero, he is the best striker in the world. We are in the Premier League are very fortunate that we have such a striker. Last year it was Luis Suarez, and now Aguero and Diego Costa. They are both among the best strikers in the football world. Although their styles are different, they are both fantastic players. Aguero won the match for us with Bavaria.

In Chelsea I played with Drogba, who was always considered as the best striker, but Aguero is on a different level. Compare them is difficult, because the styles are so different, in terms of the completion of the attacks, sharpness, speed... Aguero just does not stop scoring goals” - said Lampard.

Aguero and Jovetic will help Manchester City in the game with Bavaria

Strikers of Manchester City Sergio Aguero and Stefan Jovetic will be able to help their team in the match of the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League with Bavaria. This was announced by the head coach of “Citizens” Manuel Pellegrini. Both players missed the last training of the team.

“Aguero and Jovetic hit the bid for the match with Bavaria”- said Pellegrini.

Sergio Aguero: Manchester - it's a very quiet place

Striker of Manchester City Sergio Aguero told about his life in Manchester, and compared it with life in Argentina. From the point of view of Aguero, the public in England is much more educated than the home player.

"Manchester - it's a very quiet place. It is safe to go for a walk. When I first came here, I was not really known. I could walk around the city, at least near the Old Trafford, and no I did not recognize. I became more recognizable after the championship goal (in the season 2011/2012) I was approached by people, but if they see that I eat, they will not stick. Satisfied that I had finished, they can politely ask to be photographed.

In Argentina, is quite different. There I could just get in the car and, without showing anywhere, just home. If I went out on the street - the people around me spinning from the first minute. If I am in the restaurant - they come and take pictures without permission. One guy came up and started taking pictures. I asked him to wait a minute, he said: "No, I must go" - said Aguero.

Giroud may miss the match Arsenal vs Manchester City

French striker of Arsenal Olivier Giroud might miss an important game for his team against Manchester City in the FA Cup, according to the French press. Football player reportedly got a deep cut on his knee. Saturday will be examined, Giroux that will answer the question of the participation of the French striker in the upcoming game.

We remind that the match Arsenal vs Manchester City will take place in London, Emirates Stadium, the current Sunday, January 13.

Jose Mourinho: A champion will be determined in fighting teams from Manchester

Head coach of Real Madrid Jose Mourinho gave an interview to the British media, which shared his thoughts on the State of the Premier League - 2012/2013 and expressed the view that the champion will be either Manchester United or Manchester City.

«United, and leads them to slip from first place has never been easy. However, Manchester City's stunning composition, they force the champions and they will fight for the Championship and this season.

Tottenham have a good composition, there are some brilliant players are among the best in the Premier League. And now they have managed to achieve stability in their speeches. I don't think they can win the championship this season, but the top three-four will be.

As for Chelsea, then defeat by Queens Park Rangers killed their chances for the Championship. Chelsea have a game in hand, and they will fight for a place in the Earth. I think that the first four will look like this: United, City, spurs, Chelsea.

Arsenal? They play it well, then not very much. Arsenal are now not in the Earth, but they always manage to finish it. So why would they not do it this season? Although it will be difficult. They have to contend with Tottenham, Chelsea and Everton. Everton and David Moyes also deserve a place in the Earth. I really like their discipline, orderliness and spirit.

The fight for 3rd and 4th place will be serious. A champion will be determined in fighting teams from Manchester. I am sure of that,» - Mourinho siad.

Balotelli wants to return to Italy

Italian striker of English Manchester City Mario Balotelli wants to return to Italy. British media have reported that the 22-year-old said in a conversation with their buddies. Additional information about this yet.

Earlier this week, a Balotelli had a conflict with head coach of Manchester City Roberto Mancini during exercise reigning Champions England. «We held the game, Mario is hit his partner. I said to him: «Go away, leave field». He refused to do. So I grabbed his t-shirt and he put it. Here's what actually happened. Nothing special. No fights, all this is not true. This situation does not change anything in terms of its future. I talked to him after the workout, I communicate with him constantly. Dealing with it is not as easy a lot of talk about it, but my attitude has not changed,» - Mancini told reporters in English a day after the incident.

Balotelli joined Manchester City in 2010, and prior to that he played for Inter Milan. Specialized Internet portal Transfermarkt estimates its cost at € 32 million.

Mancini: Asking whether I lost patience with regard to Balotelli? No

Head coach of Manchester City Roberto Mancini commented on the conflict that occurred between himself and reigning Champions of England striker Mario Balotelli during training a day earlier.

«I wanted him to left field after being made against another player. It's not good for us» - Mancini said.

«Asking whether I lost patience with regard to Balotelli? No. For two seconds - Yes. But three or four seconds later - is gone. He did not want to leave the field. But the fight did not occur. That doesn't change my opinion. This can happen,» - Mancini said.

Mancini: We have forwards the masthead light level

Head coach of Manchester City, Roberto Mancini has once again made it clear that the attackers led by him will command more, and did not rule out that this may be changing.

«We all have the same problem: we don't fill our how much should. And it means that changes are needed. Maybe you want to play without forwards and maybe with one striker. Need to do anything. If we want to be champions, you have to score goals the way did it last season.

We have forwards the masthead light level, however, in the case of scoring we act as, without the pressure to think that with players such is not necessarily now, so next time. We have four hitters in the top-tier, and it is time for them to score. This is why they are here: to crush rivals,» - Mancini said.

Manchester City after 19 rounds of the FA Cup - 2012/13 ranks second, behind leading Manchester United by seven points.

Prandelli is still counting on Balotelli in Italy National Team

Italy's coach Cesare Prandelli told reporters that will continue to be in the national team Manchester City 's striker Mario Balotelli, who has not obtained this season.

«I still look forward to it in your team. He should always play for the national team, he has the potential. I have a certain advantage over Manchester City coach Mancini. The team is 3-4 Balotelli and simply does not have time to scandals,» - Prandelli said.

Mancini: Today all my team played well

Manchester City's coach Roberto Mancini said the victory of their wards with a score of 3:1 in an away match against Newcastle United in the 17-th round of the Championship of England.

«Today all my team played well. We could have scored more, and five, and six, or even seven goals. There were a lot of moments. When you miss so many chances, everything may change if the opponent will punish thee bare, but the situation was fortunately because we scored more. Will tell you that a large number of created things reminded me of last season,» - Mancini said.

Mancini: I don't think we lost our qualification tonight

Roberto Mancini rued missed chances after Manchester City succumbed to a 1:0 defeat at Group D winners Borussia Dortmund.

Julian Schieber scored the winner after 57 minutes to consign Mancini's side to the bottom of the group, having failed to win any of their six games.

«I don't think we lost our qualification tonight. We lost before tonight. Clearly this can help us in the Premier League because we won't be playing in the Europa League but we wanted to. That was our target tonight.

We had the chance to score but if in these moments you don't score it's difficult to win. I think last season we did better but this year we had a very difficult group. If you make a mistake in the first two to three games it is difficult to recover» - Mancini said.

Sergio Aguero: Matches against Real Madrid will always have a special meaning

Manchester City's striker Sergio Aguero admitted that the upcoming match against Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage has special significance for him.

Argentine soccer player attitude is due to the fact that he has previously played for Atletico, which is one of the principal opponents of Blancos.

«Matches against Real Madrid will always have a special meaning. But for me, this game is very important, considering my performances for Atlético. We should definitely win this game. The result is not important, we will win with any account. Manchester City must prove that our team really never gives up,» - Aguero said.

Mario Balotelli has not requested paternity leave according to Manchester City

Manchester City have denied reports that striker Mario Balotelli will take two weeks' paternity leave over the busy Christmas period.

The Italian's model girlfriend Raffaella Fico is due to give birth on Christmas Day and it was reported that Balotelli would return home, potentially missing a number of Premier League matches.

City said the club has checked with its human resource department, coaching staff and the 22-year-old's representatives, and confirmed that no such request had been made.

A spokesman said there was «no basis» to the story, adding: «No request relating to paternity leave has been made by the player/ his representative or received by the club.»
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Mancini: Manchester City not ready to win the Champions League

Head coach of Manchester City Roberto Mancini believes his team is not yet on the dens victory in the football tournament of Champions League.

«Manchester City not ready to win the Champions League. It would be wrong to say otherwise. Unbelievable situations happen in this tournament, closer to the February and March, but the city was in a difficult group and last year and this year. We have a good team, but it was not ready to win the Champions League, as are other clubs. Chelsea was trying to win the Champions League 10 years. 10 years this team was probably the best in Europe, but won only in May this year. Although the deserved victory London Club another three or four years ago,» - said Mancini.

Balotelli: Racists are just stupid people

Striker of Manchester City Mario Balotelli expressed his opinion on the problem of racism in football.

«Racists very little of their minority, but nothing can be done to change them. With them, you can talk, you can do anything you want, but it will not change anything, because they're just stupid people. When I was famous, I had lots of friends, many of them were Italians. The problem of racism I encountered only when started playing football,» - Balotelli said.

Borussia won Real Madrid-2:1, Ajax beat Manchester City 3:1

Culminated in the two matches in Champions League group D.

Borussia Dortmund beat Real Madrid in his field is 2:1. The winners were Robert Lewandowski and Marcel Schmelzer, and losers goal scored by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dutch AFC Ajax beat Home English Manchester City - 3:1. The winners scored Siem de Jong, Niklas Moisander and Christian Eriksen, and losers bare scored Samir Nasri.

Edin Dzeko: I am happy to be scoring goals, but I want to play

Manchester City's striker Edin Dzeko once again spoke about the fact that he is not the player the champions of England.

«Only the coach chooses the composition and releases me, when you need it. But I was never superzapasnym and do not want to become them. In Wolfsburg I always played in the starting lineup and scored a lot of goals. I am happy to be scoring goals, but I want to play,» - said Dzeko.

Mancini: Hart saved Manchester United from defeat

Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini said after the home Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund, winning Marcello Lippi one points the team owes his goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Manchester City field managed to score only one goal in the 90th minute of the game.

«I think Hart has saved us. He played very well. I must admit that today we deserved that we scored three or four goals. Our team has not played well since Borussia played better than us. Perhaps, at this point the German surpass us. And we must improve our game if we want to be in the Champions League. The players have to perform on the field and the hard work. One transmission is not enough, because the Champions League is different from the National Championship. My players made a lot of mistakes, that was weird» - said Mancini.

Roberto Mancini: "Today Balotelli played badly"

The head coach, Manchester City Roberto Mancini was unhappy with the actions of striker Mario Balotelli in a match of the 31st round of the championship of England with the Sunderland (3:3). 

"Today, Mario has played poorly. In these games, he should act much better. He does not have to wake up in the last two or three minutes of the meeting. Balotelli and Jacko in such games must remember two or three goals. We need to ensure that our forwards took the game over. Today, the team conceded three goals, usually this does not happen in home games "- quoted coach Sky Sports.