City will have guns blazing
CITY will pull on their attacking gloves and be prepared to stand toe-to-toe in a passing and movement battle with The Gunners.

Wenger: City a threat
ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has backed Mark Hughes to turn Manchester City's millions into silverware - but admits the pressure is now on the Welshman to deliver.

Ranieri cools Buffon rumours
JUVENTUS coach Claudio Ranieri has poured cold water on rumours that goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is set for a big-money move to City.

Preview: City v Arsenal
CITY will welcome back skipper Richard Dunne from suspension for the clash with Arsenal at Eastlands.

Ireland eyes big game win
IN form City midfielder Stephen Ireland is hungry for a top scalp after near-misses against Chelsea and Liverpool.

Richards ready for Gunners
MICAH Richards claims a win over Arsenal could kick-start City's season.

Hedman turns down City move
FORMER Sweden goalkeeper Magnus Hedman has turned down the chance to join Manchester City on loan as cover for the injured Joe Hart.

Blues given keeper go-ahead
CITY boss Mark Hughes is scouring the transfer market for a goalkeeper after being given permission by the Premier League to recruit a temporary replacement for the injured Joe Hart.

Blues desperate to keep Daniel
CITY have pledged to do all they can to prevent Daniel Sturridge from leaving the club in the summer.

Hughes call to scrap friendlies
MARK Hughes has called for the November friendly international date to be removed from the football calendar.

Kasper to step out of shadows
CITY will explore bringing in an experienced, back-up goalkeeper on temporary loan as cover for Kasper Schmeichel.

Trautmann honoured
FORMER City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann has been honoured with the German FA's most prestigious award.

Ireland feeling strong
IN-FORM Blues midfielder Stephen Ireland happily admits that he would like to score between 10 and 15 this season - a total that would have easily made him top scorer in recent campaigns.

Blues and Reds match clash
A RARE night of football will take place in Manchester next month - with both City and United at home on the same night.

Senior stars turn out for reserves
MICHAEL Ball, Jo, Didi Hamann, Felipe Caicedo and Glauber Berti were all in action as City's reserves beat Bolton 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Ireland's a superhero
MARK Hughes is hoping more of his City players follow Stephen Ireland down the self-help route to success.

City's captain marvel
MARK Hughes has tipped City superstar Robinho as captain material.

Hughes playing transfer catch-up!
MARK Hughes has handed his transfer wish list to owner Sheikh Mansour and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and now must wait six weeks to put his plans into action.

Keeper's injury Hart-break
CITY keeper Joe Hart will miss England's friendly with Germany after limping off during the Blues' 2-2 draw with Hull at the KC Stadium.

We should have won - Ireland
Man of the match Stephen Ireland admitted he was frustrated at seeing his side leave the KC Stadium with just one point.

Hull 2 City 2
John Prescott need not have eaten his way around Britain to get a handle on the current class system; he could have popped into one of his Jags and tootled down the road to the KC Stadium.

Hull v City: Player ratings
Chris Bailey gives his verdict on City's performance in the 2-2 draw against Hull City at the KC Stadium.

Robinho: My Blue heaven
ROBINHO has set his heart on winning the UEFA Cup and then writing his name in City's history books as one of the club's all-time heroes.

Castillo eyes Spain move
CITY'S Nery Castillo has revealed his desire to move to Spain next season.

Hughes cool under pressure
MARK Hughes has claimed 'different agendas' are at work in trying to destabilise his position at Manchester City.

Preview: Hull v City
RICHARD Dunne and Gelson Fernandes both serve one-match bans as City look to get their season back on track with a win over Hull at the KC Stadium on Sunday.

Hughes rap for Elano
BLUES boss Mark Hughes has had words with Elano after the Brazilian went public over his discontent at being dropped for City's last two games. 

Hughes calls for action
NOW the talking has stopped, Mark Hughes will be demanding action at Hull on Sunday.

SWP: Time to turn up heat
SHAUN Wright-Phillips believes it's time for everyone in the Blues dressing room to stand up and be counted.

Sheikh backs Sparky
CITY owner Sheikh Mansour has backed Mark Hughes' long-term plans to transform the Blues' playing fortunes.

Kind Hart lends a hand
IN his day job he hates to see the opposition creating chances but when it comes to charity, Joe Hart cannot get enough of giving people a hand.

City's grand Euro reunion
CITY'S executive chairman Garry Cook is planning a grand Euro reunion for the Blues heroes of 1969-70.

Hughes jets out
MARK HUGHES flew to the Middle East overnight ready to meet City owner Sheikh Mansour.

Comment: No, no, Elano!
ELANO'S TV moan that he is unhappy at not starting games under Mark Hughes was as ill-timed as it was ill-advised.

Hughes backs Blues campaign
MANCHESTER City has started a 'My First City Game' campaign for fans to reveal their feelings about the club.

Blues plan sheikh-up!
CITY fans and staff can look forward to plenty of changes at Carrington, Platt Lane and Eastlands in the coming weeks as Khaldoon Al Mubarak's 'quick response' team swings into action.

Hamann rallies Blues
DIDI HAMANN has called for unity as the Blues results blip continues to give City's critics more ammunition.

Blues defenders called up
CITY duo Micah Richards and Nedum Onuoha have both been selected for England Under-21s for the friendly against the Czech Republic on November 18.

Elano upset at bench role
BRAZILIAN midfielder Elano has spoken of his "sadness" at being dropped by Blues boss Mark Hughes - but remains 100 per cent committed to the club.