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David Platt: 'Joleon Lescott omission was strategic'
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt claims that there was "nothing sinister" about Joleon Lescott's omission from the squad to face Chelsea.
12 years ago

Manchester City's Vincent Kompany "happy" with Chelsea draw
Vincent Kompany says that he is pleased that Manchester City kept a clean sheet against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League clash on Sunday.
12 years ago

Roberto Mancini: 'Rafael Benitez can't change Chelsea in two days'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says that he has never seen fans react so negatively to a new manager like Chelsea supporters did to Rafael Benitez yesterday.
12 years ago

Roberto Mancini: 'We need to find the net'
Roberto Mancini says that his side needed to work better in box after failing to score in the goalless draw at Chelsea.
12 years ago

Rafa Benitez: 'I didn't hear booing'
Rafa Benitez says that he didn't hear any Chelsea fans booing him during his side's 0-0 draw with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
12 years ago

Petr Cech expected Rafael Benitez backlash
Petr Cech reveals that he was not surprised to see Rafael Benitez met by a chorus of disapproval from Chelsea fans before his first match in charge.
12 years ago

Vincent Kompany reveals injury concerns
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admits that he is not sure how he came through Sunday's 0-0 draw at Chelsea following injury concerns.
12 years ago

Rafael Benitez not satisfied with Chelsea draw
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez admits that he is not 'not 100% satisfied' with Sunday's 0-0 draw against Manchester City.
12 years ago

Roberto Mancini: "We lost two points"
Roberto Mancini believes that Manchester City played well enough to beat Chelsea and let two crucial points slip in today's goalless draw.
12 years ago

Petr Cech pleased with Chelsea spirit
Petr Cech insists that it was important not to lose Rafael Benitez's first game in charge following Chelsea's goalless draw with Manchester City.
12 years ago
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole casts an eye over the 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Manchester at Stamford Bridge.
Match Report
Chelsea and Manchester City draw 0-0 in Rafael Benitez's first game in charge of the Londoners.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text updates as Rafael Benitez begins his stint in charge of Chelsea against Manchester City.
HT Report
Chelsea and Manchester City play out a goalless first half at Stamford Bridge.
Team News
Fernando Torres is recalled to the Chelsea lineup by new manager Rafael Benitez.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's highly anticipated Premier League tie between Chelsea and Manchester City
Head to Head
Form Guide
Build-up

Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City could have signed Fernando Torres'
Roberto Mancini reveals that Manchester City turned down the chance to sign Fernando Torres from Liverpool two years ago.
12 years ago

Roberto Mancini wary of Benitez's Chelsea
Roberto Mancini is wary that the arrival of Rafael Benitez could motivate Chelsea for Manchester City's trip to Stamford Bridge.
12 years ago

Pablo Zabaleta: 'Chelsea game will be tough'
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that Chelsea have a chance to make a fresh start under new manager Rafael Benitez.
12 years ago

Vincent Kompany injury doubt for Manchester City?
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany could be forced to miss Sunday's Premier League clash at Chelsea with a knee injury.
12 years ago