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Gray skies in Manchester after Champs League exits (AP)
LONDON (AP)—The mood in Manchester was as miserable as the gray skies over the postindustrial city landscape on Thursday morning. Wednesday’s elimination of defending Premier League champion Manchester United and resurgent rival Manchester City from the Champions League has left thousands of football fans in northwest England with little to smile about. Local pride was further dented by the progress of London clubs Chelsea and Arsenal, and the Manchester teams now must confine their rivalry to domestic competition and the much-maligned Europa League
Villa lose Jenas for six months with Achilles injury (Reuters)
LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Aston Villa midfielder Jermaine Jenas will be out of action for the rest of the season after surgery on his left Achilles tendon, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Man City owner praises Mancini’s "right path" (AP)
—Manchester City’s owner has praised manager Roberto Mancini for following the “right path” toward achieving the club’s main objective, winning the Premier League title. In rare public comments, Sheik Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan told Dubai-based Sport360 daily newspaper that the club’s main goal for the season is still within reach, despite City’s slim chances of remaining in the Champions League.
Man City owner praises Mancini’s "right path" (AP)
—Manchester City’s owner has praised manager Roberto Mancini for following the “right path” toward achieving the club’s main objective, winning the Premier League title. In rare public comments, Sheik Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan told Dubai-based Sport360 daily newspaper that the club’s main goal for the season is still within reach, despite City’s slim chances of remaining in the Champions League
Tottenham to make 7m pound bid to Blackburn for Canadian star David ‘Junior’ Hoilett (Goal.com)
Tottenhamwill make a 7 million pound bid for Blackburn Rovers star David ‘Junior’ Hoilett in January in a move that will pave the way for Niko Kranjcar to leave White Hart Lane, Goal.com can reveal.
Liverpool holds Man City to 1-1 draw (AP)
LIVERPOOL, England (AP)—Mario Balotelli added another chapter to his eventful season when he was sent off just 18 minutes after coming on as Premier League leader Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Sunday.
Manchester City 1, Liverpool 1 (AP)
LIVERPOOL, England (AP)—Mario Balotelli added another chapter to his eventful season when he was sent off just 18 minutes after coming on as Premier League leader Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Sunday.
Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City: Balotelli sent off within 20 minutes of coming on after Lescott own goal hands hosts equalizer (Goal.com)
Manchester City remains unbeaten in the Premier League but could only maintain its lead at the top of the table as Liverpool held them to a 1-1 draw. City took the lead through Vincent Kompany in the first half as the captain headed in from a corner, but were quickly pegged back by a deflected Charlie Adam shot. Liverpool was on the front foot for much of the second half, with Joe Hart on top form to deny Luis Suarez, Andy Carroll and others after substitute Mario Balotelli was sent off after picking up two bookings in his 18 minutes on the pitch
Aston Villa-Swansea City Preview (PA SportsTicker)
LONDON (SE) – Aston Villa will be looking to recover immediately from a defeat against Tottenham when they face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Villa lost 2-0 at White Hart Lane on Monday and never looked close to dealing with a Spurs side who racked up over 70 percent of possession. “We never laid a glove on Spurs.
Bannan gets driving ban, fine after motorway crash (AP)
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP)—Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has been banned from driving for 18 months for committing a series of motoring offenses while he was almost twice over the legal alcohol limit.