Daily Mail Monday May 12

WELL done Birmingham - it really was 'incredible business' to let Steve Bruce go
TORRES - the only true great in an average Liverpool side
UNITED legend Giggs should call it a day after Champions League final

It's the time of year to remind people of what they shouldn't have said. No, not all people, just David Sullivan

BBC Sports Monday May 12

Eriksson set to lead City on tour

Sven-Goran Eriksson still plans to lead Manchester City on their tour of Thailand and Hong Kong this week, says his assistant Tord Grip.


Daily Mail Monday May 12

Capello call-up for City keeper Hart and Spurs star Huddlestone

Fabio Capello expects all of England?s big names to report for duty for this summer?s two internationals ? but will be looking for some untested youngsters to impress as well

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting quiz for May 12

Try Sportsmail's five to tackle for May 12

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting Birthdays - May 12

Many happy returns - sporting icons celebrating their birthday on May 12

Daily Mail Monday May 12

On this day in sport - May 12

It happened on this day in sport - but in what year?

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sport on TV - May 12

A selective guide to sport on TV today and tomorrow

Teamtalk Monday May 12

Fulham may pip City to Euro berth

Fulham could get a shock route into the UEFA Cup as they avoided a booking and Manchester City had Richard Dunne sent off on the final day.

Daily Mail Monday May 12

RELEGATION TIMELINE - HOW BIRMINGHAM AND READING MET THEIR FATE

AT KICK-OFF, Fulham lie 17th, just above Reading and Birmingham in the safety zone.

Daily Mail Monday May 12

What the back pages of the papers say - May 12

A brief round-up of what the sports pages of the national daily papers are reporting - May 12

ESPN Soccernet Monday May 12

Axe finally set to fall on Eriksson's head

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Manchester City defender Richards back on United list

Manchester United are set to step up their bid to sign Micah Richards from neighbours City, with the England defender?s future at Eastlands looking increasingly uncertain

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Hart & Jagielka in England squad

Man City keeper Joe Hart and Everton's Phil Jagielka are in the England squad to face the United States and Trinidad & Tobago.

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Sven seeks swift decision on future

Sven-Goran Eriksson expects a decision on his future "within hours" after seeing Manchester City humiliated in an 8-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Middlesbrough 8-1 Man City

Afonso Alves scores a hat-trick as Middlesbrough run riot against a beleaguered Manchester City.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Premier League chief Scudamore refuses to give up on 39th step

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore insists the idea of playing additional matches abroad has not been scrapped. Proposals for an extra round of matches to be played at neutral venues spread across the world met with a lukewarm response when revealed earlier in the season

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Man Utd boss Ferguson convinced he can prise Richards away from Man City

Manchester United are ready to test Manchester City's resolve over defender Micah Richards.

Manchester Evening News Sunday May 11

Sven pleads for resolution

SVEN-GORAN Eriksson has pleaded with owner Thaksin Shinawatra to make it clear whether he intended sacking him.

Manchester Evening News Sunday May 11

Boro 8 City 1: Verdict

FORTY years ago yesterday, City travelled to the north-east, put four past Newcastle United and hoisted the biggest prize in English football - the First Division title.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Grip already has his bags packed at Man City

Tord Grip has already packed up his belongings at Manchester City.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Bolton eyeing Man City's Ireland

Bolton Wanderers are moving for Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Man City boss Eriksson not surprised by Southgate success

Manchester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson isn't surprised to see Gareth Southgate in charge of Middlesbrough.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Man City boss Eriksson expects to be put out of his misery

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson expects a decision on his future "within hours" after watching his 10-man side slump to an embarrassing 8-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.

Manchester Evening News Sunday May 11

Blues line up Barca starlet - report

CITY are in pole position to sign Barcelona teenager Giovani dos Santos, according to the player's father.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Tottenham to offer Robinson for Man City keeper Hart

Tottenham are eyeing Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Arsenal move for cut-price Man City defender Dunne

Arsenal are lining up a knockdown £1 million deal for Manchester City skipper Richard Dunne.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Castillo hopes for Man City stay

Nery Castillo wants to sign permanently with Manchester City.

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Eriksson plans to stay in the game

Sven-Goran Eriksson is still in love with the beautiful game and has no intention of retiring despite the confusion at Manchester City.

ESPN Soccernet Sunday May 11

Middlesbro' 8-1 Man City: Sven ends with mauling

Teamtalk Saturday May 10

Chalana would welcome Sven appointment

Benfica caretaker coach Fernando Chalana would be happy to have Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson succeed him at the club.

Manchester Evening News Saturday May 10

Boro v City: Stats

MANCHESTER City were hammered 8-1 by Middlesbrough at the Riverside. Click here for the match centre.

Manchester Evening News Saturday May 10

Boro 8 City 1: Player ratings

FIND out how we rated the Blues for their performance in the 8-1 hammering at Boro.

Manchester Evening News Saturday May 10

Middlesbrough 8 City 1

TEN-MAN Manchester City suffered their heaviest ever Premier League defeat on a final day mauling at Middlesbrough.

Manchester Evening News Saturday May 10

Sven hopes for quick decision

CITY manager Sven-Goran Eriksson expects a decision on his future "within hours" after watching his 10-man side slump to an embarrassing 8-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.

Manchester Evening News Saturday May 10

Hart gets England call

CITY goalkeeper Joe Hart has been included in Fabio Capello's England squad for the friendlies with USA and Trinidad and Tobago.

Teamtalk Saturday May 10

Sven happy with debut season at City

Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson insists Manchester City have enjoyed a renaissance under his stewardship despite looking likely to lose his job.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 10

Middlesbrough v Man City: Preview

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Eriksson: It's up in the air

Sven-Goran Eriksson admits "it is a possibility" he could leave Manchester City, but insists "nothing is confirmed" with regard to his future.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

City on course for UEFA Cup spot

Manchester City are in pole position to claim a spot in next year's UEFA Cup after the FA was awarded an extra place in the competition.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

Eriksson remains coy over future

Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson admits it is possible he could leave the club at the end of the season.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

England lands extra Uefa Cup slot

England get an additional club in next season's Uefa Cup after topping Europe's fair play rankings.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Benfica only have sights on Sven

Benfica have confirmed that their number one managerial target is Sven-Goran Eriksson and admit to holding talks with the Manchester City boss.

Manchester Evening News Friday May 9

City fans march at Eastlands

CITY fans turned out in force on Saturday to urge owner Thaksin Shinawatra not to dispense with the services of manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Hart happy with start to City life

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart is thrilled with the start to his career at Eastlands after winning the club's Young Player of the Year award.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Scolari plays down City link, Benfica target Sven

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Eriksson confirms Benfica offer after meeting

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Eriksson: Benfica offer is tempting

Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed he is considering an offer from his old club Benfica as he prepares to end his spell as Manchester City boss.

Manchester Evening News Thursday May 8

Blues set fair for Europe

CITY are in pole position to claim a place in next year's UEFA Cup after the Football Association was awarded an extra place in next season's competition.

Manchester Evening News Thursday May 8

Eriksson hints end is near

SVEN-GORAN Eriksson has admitted for the first time "it is a possibility" he could leave Manchester City.

Manchester Evening News Thursday May 8

Preview: Boro v City

CITY goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson has been recalled for the Barclays Premier League match at Middlesbrough on Sunday.

Manchester Evening News Thursday May 8

Scolari cools Blues talk

THAKSIN Shinawatra's top choice as next City boss, Luiz Felipe Scolari, has hinted he would be happy to stay on as Portugal boss beyond this season's Euroe 2008 championships.

Manchester Evening News Thursday May 8

Comment: City soap has twist in tale

IT has been said many times that Manchester City are the soap opera of English football but even scriptwriters would struggle with the plot lines that currently cling so enthusiastically to the Blues.

Manchester Evening News Thursday May 8

Blues duo backing Sven

TWO of City's senior stars have urged Thaksin Shinawatra not to ditch Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Giovani's dad admits City chat

Manchester City are favourites to seal a deal for Barcelona's Mexico starlet Giovani Dos Santos, the player's father has confirmed.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Sven 'meets' with Benfica officials

Sven-Goran Eriksson's future prospects may have taken another twist after it was reported he has been approached by Portuguese side Benfica.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

Scolari spokesman denies City offer

Luiz Felipe Scolari's spokesman has denied that the Portugal coach has received an offer from Manchester City to become manager of the club.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

Sky Blues close in on Schmeichel

Coventry are hopeful of signing goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on a permanent deal from Manchester City.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

Blues skipper creates City history

Richard Dunne has become the first player in Manchester City's history to win the player of the year award four seasons in succession.

ESPN Soccernet Wednesday May 7

Scolari spokesman denies Man City offer

ESPN Soccernet Wednesday May 7

Scolari will make City wait until after Euros

ESPN Soccernet Wednesday May 7

Man City say Sven will lead tour of Thailand

BBC Sports Sunday May 4

Liverpool 1-0 Man City

Fernando Torres takes his tally to 32 goals for the season as Liverpool ease to a win over Manchester City.

ESPN Soccernet Sunday May 4

Liverpool 1-0 Man City: Torres equals goal record

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 3

Liverpool v Man City: Preview

BBC Sports Friday May 2

Schmeichel set for Man City exit

Peter Schmeichel says his goalkeeper son Kasper will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

BBC Sports Thursday May 1

Reid warns Thaksin over Eriksson

Ex-Man City boss Peter Reid says owner Thaksin Shinawatra must "get a grip" and keep boss Sven-Goran Eriksson.

BBC Sports Tuesday Apr 29

Eriksson to be sacked by Man City

Sven-Goran Eriksson will not be Manchester City's manager next season, BBC Sport understands.

BBC Sports Tuesday Apr 29

Sven's signings - hits or misses?

Were Sven-Goran Eriksson's Man City signings good value?

BBC Sports Monday Apr 28

Obeng aims to make the grade

Man City's Curtis Obeng targets step-up from academy to Premier League

Premier League Table

TeamPWDLFADP
Man Utd38276580225887
Chelsea382510365263985
Arsenal382411374314383
Liverpool382113467283976
Everton381981155332265
Aston Villa3816121071512060
Blackburn381513105048258
Portsmouth38169134840857
Man City381510134553-855
West Ham381310154250-849
Tottenham381113146661546
Newcastle381110174565-2043
Middlesbrough381012164353-1042
Wigan381010183451-1740
Sunderland38116213659-2339
Bolton38910193654-1837
Fulham38812183860-2236
Reading38106224166-2536
Birmingham38811194662-1635
Derby3818292089-6911

Last Game

Middlesbrough 8 Manchester City 1 on Sunday May 11 2008
Match report and Match centre