Motson needs to up his game!
ManTwitty.
8 December 2009
Na na na na, Hey hey hey, Carlos Tevez!
Check this out for enthusiastic commentary from Buenos Aires! Mucho fantastico! Manchester Dos, Uno Chelsea.
Motson needs to up his game!
ManTwitty.
Motson needs to up his game!
ManTwitty.
3 December 2009
Cup Clash, City v Man Yoo : Word On The Street
So City draw Man Yoo in the semi final of the Carling Cup. The 1st leg will take place at the COMS on the 6th January and the 2nd led will be at The Swamp on 19th January.
Here's the reaction from the streets of Manchester, in typical Mancunian style!
ManTwitty.
Here's the reaction from the streets of Manchester, in typical Mancunian style!
ManTwitty.
21 November 2009
Liverpool v Man City
Liverpool and Man City fought out a drab draw at Anfield, with neither team providing evidence that they are top 4 material.
The game erupted into life with four 2nd half goals after a sleep-inducing first 45 minutes. Both Hughes and Benitez will have reason however to see a draw as two points lost.
Abebayor with City's equaliser
Liverpool had already lost Agger and Babel to injury when Skrtel turned in Gerrard's free-kick to give them the lead after 50 mins.
But City, encouraged by Liverpool's apparent willingness to sit back on their advantage and enlivened by the belated introduction of Tevez for Barry, levelled on 69 mins when Adebayor headed home from Bellamy's corner.
Ireland's close-range finish, converted as Liverpool appealed in vain for offside, gave City a lead they barely deserved, but they were then guilty of a loss of concentration as Benayoun turned in Ngog's deflected cross to make sure the points were shared.
Lucas wasted a glorious chance to give Liverpool victory deep into stoppage time when he rose unmarked to meet Gerrard's corner, only to head wide.
It ensured City, who lost captain Toure injured at half-time, extended their recent sequence to six successive League draws, equalling their top-flight record set in 1913.
And for Liverpool, it was the latest day of frustration in front of their own fans at Anfield - compounded by another lengthening of their injury list.
City had hoped to use a visit to Liverpool to confirm their credentials as genuine challengers to the League's established order, but a lifeless first hour and the resurfacing of defensive frailties demonstrated there is still much work to do.
Liverpool captain Gerrard, as expected, was fit after the groin injury that has troubled him recently, but once again Torres was ruled out by a hernia.
City boss Hughes left Tevez on the bench - and how the visitors cried out for his industry and inspiration in a turgid opening 45 minutes.
Liverpool had the first chance to make a breakthrough after only six minutes, but Skrtel's header was turned to safety by Given after Gerrard's delivery had flicked off the head of Toure.
It proved to be an expensive moment for Liverpool as Agger clashed heads with Toure in the incident and was stretchered off with concussion, forcing Benitez to introduce Greek defender Kyrgiakos.
As if Liverpool's injury list was not long enough, Babel then saw a rare Anfield start curtailed by a foot injury after he accidentally collided with Gerrard on the edge of the City penalty area. He attempted to continue but eventually limped off, to be replaced by Benayoun.
Gerrard, predictably, was providing Liverpool's best hope and he almost enlivened the grim proceedings with a rising shot that flew over in front of an expectant Kop.
City, for all their lavish spending, were woefully short of attacking ideas, with SWP being particularly wasteful in possession. He had their best opportunity 10 minutes before the interval when he was played in just inside the Liverpool area, but he failed to hit the target.
City suffered an injury blow themselves when captain Toure failed to appear at the start of the second half, with Onuoha coming on.
And their problems increased after 50 minutes when Skrtel took advantage of poor City defending - an Achilles heel this season - to give Liverpool the lead.
Zabaleta was penalised for fouling Ngog, and when Gerrard's free-kick was swerved in with menace, Skrtel got ahead of Adebayor to apply the crucial final touch and grab his first Liverpool goal.
Hughes having watched in frustration as his side failed to make any impact on Liverpool's re-shaped defence, made a change on the hour when he sent on Tevez for Barry.
Liverpool had helped City's cause by appearing to sit back on their lead, and they paid the penalty in familiar fashion after 69 minutes.
Adebayor was allowed to rise unhindered and direct Bellamy's corner past Liverpool keeper Reina, to the obvious disgust of Benitez in the technical area and delight of Hughes.
And the turnaround was complete with 14 minutes left as Ireland stole in on a cross from SWP from a suspiciously offside position to put City ahead - but as their fans celebrated there was another swift twist in the tale.
Ngog's cross took a deflection that took Given out of position, allowing Benayoun to slide in at the far post and score with the simplest of finishes.
Liverpool held sway in the closing stages and forced a succession of corners, with Lucas heading a presentable chance wide with virtually the final action of a game that sparked into life after the break.
Final Score : Liverpool 2 - Man City 2.
ManTwitty.
The game erupted into life with four 2nd half goals after a sleep-inducing first 45 minutes. Both Hughes and Benitez will have reason however to see a draw as two points lost.
Abebayor with City's equaliserLiverpool had already lost Agger and Babel to injury when Skrtel turned in Gerrard's free-kick to give them the lead after 50 mins.
But City, encouraged by Liverpool's apparent willingness to sit back on their advantage and enlivened by the belated introduction of Tevez for Barry, levelled on 69 mins when Adebayor headed home from Bellamy's corner.
Ireland's close-range finish, converted as Liverpool appealed in vain for offside, gave City a lead they barely deserved, but they were then guilty of a loss of concentration as Benayoun turned in Ngog's deflected cross to make sure the points were shared.
Lucas wasted a glorious chance to give Liverpool victory deep into stoppage time when he rose unmarked to meet Gerrard's corner, only to head wide.
It ensured City, who lost captain Toure injured at half-time, extended their recent sequence to six successive League draws, equalling their top-flight record set in 1913.
And for Liverpool, it was the latest day of frustration in front of their own fans at Anfield - compounded by another lengthening of their injury list.
City had hoped to use a visit to Liverpool to confirm their credentials as genuine challengers to the League's established order, but a lifeless first hour and the resurfacing of defensive frailties demonstrated there is still much work to do.
Liverpool captain Gerrard, as expected, was fit after the groin injury that has troubled him recently, but once again Torres was ruled out by a hernia.
City boss Hughes left Tevez on the bench - and how the visitors cried out for his industry and inspiration in a turgid opening 45 minutes.
Liverpool had the first chance to make a breakthrough after only six minutes, but Skrtel's header was turned to safety by Given after Gerrard's delivery had flicked off the head of Toure.
It proved to be an expensive moment for Liverpool as Agger clashed heads with Toure in the incident and was stretchered off with concussion, forcing Benitez to introduce Greek defender Kyrgiakos.
As if Liverpool's injury list was not long enough, Babel then saw a rare Anfield start curtailed by a foot injury after he accidentally collided with Gerrard on the edge of the City penalty area. He attempted to continue but eventually limped off, to be replaced by Benayoun.
Gerrard, predictably, was providing Liverpool's best hope and he almost enlivened the grim proceedings with a rising shot that flew over in front of an expectant Kop.
City, for all their lavish spending, were woefully short of attacking ideas, with SWP being particularly wasteful in possession. He had their best opportunity 10 minutes before the interval when he was played in just inside the Liverpool area, but he failed to hit the target.
City suffered an injury blow themselves when captain Toure failed to appear at the start of the second half, with Onuoha coming on.
And their problems increased after 50 minutes when Skrtel took advantage of poor City defending - an Achilles heel this season - to give Liverpool the lead.
Zabaleta was penalised for fouling Ngog, and when Gerrard's free-kick was swerved in with menace, Skrtel got ahead of Adebayor to apply the crucial final touch and grab his first Liverpool goal.
Hughes having watched in frustration as his side failed to make any impact on Liverpool's re-shaped defence, made a change on the hour when he sent on Tevez for Barry.
Liverpool had helped City's cause by appearing to sit back on their lead, and they paid the penalty in familiar fashion after 69 minutes.
Adebayor was allowed to rise unhindered and direct Bellamy's corner past Liverpool keeper Reina, to the obvious disgust of Benitez in the technical area and delight of Hughes.
And the turnaround was complete with 14 minutes left as Ireland stole in on a cross from SWP from a suspiciously offside position to put City ahead - but as their fans celebrated there was another swift twist in the tale.
Ngog's cross took a deflection that took Given out of position, allowing Benayoun to slide in at the far post and score with the simplest of finishes.
Liverpool held sway in the closing stages and forced a succession of corners, with Lucas heading a presentable chance wide with virtually the final action of a game that sparked into life after the break.
Final Score : Liverpool 2 - Man City 2.
ManTwitty.
12 November 2009
UAE v City - High Resolution Stream
The UAE v City game will be streamed live today in high resolution. Kick-off is 4pm (UK time) Thursday 12th November.
Live at 4pm
City's opponent and host will be the national team of the United Arab Emirates. The encounter will take place in Abu Dhabi at the Zayed Sport City Stadium.
Simply click here or on the image above to watch the game in high resolution.
For the low resolution stream click here.
ManTwitty.
Live at 4pmSimply click here or on the image above to watch the game in high resolution.
For the low resolution stream click here.
ManTwitty.
11 November 2009
Man City v Burnley
This wasn't supposed to happen. Kevin McDonald earned Burnley a deserved point at Manchester City. The midfielder netted in the dying moments of the game to salvage Burnley a first point away from Turf Moor.
oh feck, not again!
Graham Alexander put the Clarets ahead from the spot when Jolean Lescott handled a Tyrone Mears cross.
Steven Fletcher doubled the lead, tapping into an open net after a delightful ball across the box from Chris Eagles.
Shaun Wright-Phillips got City back into the game when his shot took a deflection of Steven Jordan before Kolo Toure equalised just after half-time.
Craig Bellamy then put the hosts ahead beating Jensen after great work from Wright-Phillips.
But Kevin McDonald on as a substitute had the final say, a floated ball from Nugent found Steven Fletcher at the far post who headed back across goal for McDonald to place past Shay Given.
Full Time : City 3 - Burnley 3.
ManTwitty.
oh feck, not again!Graham Alexander put the Clarets ahead from the spot when Jolean Lescott handled a Tyrone Mears cross.
Steven Fletcher doubled the lead, tapping into an open net after a delightful ball across the box from Chris Eagles.
Shaun Wright-Phillips got City back into the game when his shot took a deflection of Steven Jordan before Kolo Toure equalised just after half-time.
Craig Bellamy then put the hosts ahead beating Jensen after great work from Wright-Phillips.
But Kevin McDonald on as a substitute had the final say, a floated ball from Nugent found Steven Fletcher at the far post who headed back across goal for McDonald to place past Shay Given.
Full Time : City 3 - Burnley 3.
ManTwitty.
2 November 2009
Birmingham City v Man City
An impenetrable Shay Given almost single handedly earned the stuttering Blues their point at St. Andrews. The Irish wonder goalie yet again produced a fine individual performance and so saved City's bacon as well as McFadden's second half spot-kick.
Ye shall not pass
Ye shall not passCity will be disappointed with the result but chuffed with the clean sheet. That's now a draw in each of our last 4 premiership fixtures. A total of 3-points from the Wigan, Fulham and Birmingham games simply ain't good enough. We are now expected to pulverise such teams.
The first half ebbed and flowed with neither team able to gain the upper hand, though the Brummies had the better opportunities. Benitez almost gave the hosts the lead on the 9th minute from 20-yards only to see Given tip his effort onto the post. Given's heroics would continue throughout the encounter.
City's best 1st half opportunity fell to RSC after good play from Tevez and SWP down the right wing. His point blank effort was saved by the Birmingham keeper, who was untroubled for the majority of the game.
10-minutes into the 2nd half saw the home side being awarded a penalty. The referee adjudged De Jong to have handled the ball in the area as he made an aerial challenge. Super Given to the rescue as McFadden spot-shot is thwarted. Hoorar!
Ireland then came on to replace De Jong and the opposition changed the distraught McFadden for Fahey. Birmingham however remained the dominant team and City continued their lacklustre display.
Barry Ferguson was sent off in injury time after knocking the ball out of Zabaleta's hands as he attempted a throw-in.
Full Time : Birmingham City 0 - Manchester City 0.
ManTwitty.
The first half ebbed and flowed with neither team able to gain the upper hand, though the Brummies had the better opportunities. Benitez almost gave the hosts the lead on the 9th minute from 20-yards only to see Given tip his effort onto the post. Given's heroics would continue throughout the encounter.
City's best 1st half opportunity fell to RSC after good play from Tevez and SWP down the right wing. His point blank effort was saved by the Birmingham keeper, who was untroubled for the majority of the game.
10-minutes into the 2nd half saw the home side being awarded a penalty. The referee adjudged De Jong to have handled the ball in the area as he made an aerial challenge. Super Given to the rescue as McFadden spot-shot is thwarted. Hoorar!
Ireland then came on to replace De Jong and the opposition changed the distraught McFadden for Fahey. Birmingham however remained the dominant team and City continued their lacklustre display.
Barry Ferguson was sent off in injury time after knocking the ball out of Zabaleta's hands as he attempted a throw-in.
Full Time : Birmingham City 0 - Manchester City 0.
ManTwitty.
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