David Moyes’s first derby as Manchester United manager turned into a nightmare on Sunday as Manchester City inflicted a humiliating 4-1 defeat at a triumphant Etihad Stadium.
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Chelsea and Arsenal were both dealt damaging defeats on Saturday, while champions Manchester City crept to the top of the Premier League table despite a 1-1 draw with Everton.

Chelsea conceded a half

Alex Ferguson predicts a long, hard Premier League title race with champions Manchester City after his Manchester United team opened up a seven-point gap over rivals Chelsea.

Table-toppers United gro

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is demanding a return to the ruthless accuracy from his strikers that fired the club to their first league title since 1968 in May.

City travel to the DW Stadi

Rafael Benitez's hopes of winning over the Chelsea supporters face a stern test when his new side take on champions Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Chelsea fans have not universally wel

Manchester City's first tilt at Champions League glory ended in a heart-breaking group stage exit a year ago having been drawn in a tough group - though the club then went on to lift the Premier Leagu

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli could help Mario Balotelli get over his Manchester City blues by starting the striker in a new two-man attack when the Azzurri host France in a friendly in Parma on Wednes

Manchester City stand on the verge of a second successive group-phase exit from the Champions League after a 2-2 draw at home to Ajax on Tuesday left their hopes hanging by a thread.

Sloppy defending

Roberto Mancini has strongly denied accusations that English Premier League champions Manchester City are in crisis, with the Italian saying he deserved "respect" for his work at the club.

City have

Manchester City will bounce back from their poor Champions League form and become stronger as they chase more domestic honours, Roberto Mancini insisted on Friday.

The City boss has admitted it will