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Manchester City to impose their game at Bayern Munich in the Champions League
“I think we will go and attack them. We can stick to our footballing principles. We don't have to change our style against other teams — home or away,” said midfielder David Silva.“We believe in what we are doing and have confidence in each other so we will keep doing the same things.”
Bayern Munich are going through a great run at the moment. They currently top their group in the UEFA Champions League thanks to a 2-0 defeat of Villarreal but this doesn’t scare David Silva who continued:
“The truth is Napoli played very well and they are a strong team, but we always try and do our best and keep our style of football.
Manchester City 2 Everton 0: City Display Depth and Title Credentials Against the Toffees
Temperamental striker Mario Balotelli opened the scoring for City in the 68th minute, before England midfielder James Milner wrapped up the points with his first Premier League goal for the club.It is a sign of City’s depth that both goal scorers entered the game off the bench. With City playing well but struggling to make the breakthrough, Roberto Mancini replaced Edn Dzeko with Balotelli.
The Italian striker opened the scoring less than 10 minutes after entering the fray. Arsentine striker Sergio Aguero dribbled across the top of the 18 yard box, and deftly back heeled against the grain to Balotelli who fired past Tim Howard to put City on front.
English Premier League: Manchester City’s Milner Opposed To Aston Villa’s Ireland
James Milner enjoyed a dream debut in Eastlands as he helped his side thrash Liverpool 3-0 in the English Premier League earlier on Monday. The midfielder eventually hit back at Stephen Ireland’s criticism against Manchester City. Milner declared:
“I haven’t seen the story, but heard it second, and third hand. The set up is very good at City. The professionalism and attention to detail, down to the recovery and preparation for games, is right up there.
“So, we’re geared up to doing very well. It’s down to us to go out on the pitch and see how far we can go. We will take it one game at a time.”
Transfer Zone: Between Man City, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Stephen Ireland and James Milner
Stephen Ireland is believed to have requested a transfer out of Manchester City earlier in May this year. The Telegraph reported that the current Citizen was disappointed by his irregular appearances in the club’s starting XI during the 2009/2010 season.
Despite being only one year into his five-year contract with Manchester City, Stephen Ireland is keen to quit Eastlands for a new adventure and the Sky Blues are reportedly not upset about his decision to quit. Although Coach Roberto Mancini avowed his desire to maintaining the services of the 23-year-old midfielder, the Italian boss also showed respect towards Stephen Ireland’s personal wish.