The game which started with Bridge refusing to shake Terry’s hand turned to be Chelsea’s first home loss of the season

As Lampard’s clinical finish seemed to cement Chelsea’s position at top of the table, Carlos Tevez’s run resulted in comedy of errors as the ball just slipped past Hilario’s outstretched hand, Bellamy shot past the [...]

Carlos Tevez scored twice to salvage another draw for Manchester City in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Bolton.

Ivan Klasnic opened the scoring despite appearing to be offside before Tevez levelled with a deflected strike.

Gary Cahill’s curler put Bolton ahead before Micah Richards equalised – but Klasnic’s swivelling shot made it 3-2.

Craig Bellamy was controversially sent [...]

Shay Given was Manchester City’s hero as they staged a stirring fightback to come from behind and beat Premier League leaders Chelsea 2-1 in an enthralling encounter at rain-soaked Eastlands.

The Republic of Ireland keeper saved Frank Lampard’s late penalty to give City a victory their huge reserves of resilience and character deserved after Chelsea took [...]

Mark Hughes has rubbished reports that Carlos Tevez is set for a supersub role at Manchester City for the rest of the season.

Speculation is rife that Hughes’ choice to play the Argentine striker from the bench against Liverpool was a clear sign that he wants Tevez to bring the game some energy in the second [...]

Birmingham miss the opportunity to beat Manchester City as a penalty awarded after De Jong handled the ball in penalty area was saved by Shay Given.

Christian Benitez hit a post early on for the home side and Craig Bellamy saw a shot blocked for Manchester City.

Keeper Given came to the visitor’s rescue early in the [...]