Welcome (back) to Manchester, Carlos; the Etihad Stadium on its feet, singing the name of an Argentine who had propelled their football club into the last 16 of the Europa League.

Manager uses psychological tricks, from 11pm texts to surprise tactics in training, to keep his players on their toes

Wigan cannot afford to approach tomorrow's clash with Liverpool looking for anything other than a victory, according to manager Roberto Martinez.

Arsène Wenger last night conceded that his Arsenal team were out of the Premier League title race after a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City left them 12 points behind the leaders.

City top the table after 1-0 win – and 12-point gap over Gunners is 'too much'

A strange old memory came into the head at Stamford Bridge. It was of the misguided rush to dash off obituaries of Ernest Hemingway, the great analyst of grace under pressure, when his aircraft crashed and burned in the African bush.

City remain the best, most talented team in England and one that is likely to remain so

City came into this competition with huge hope but last night there was hard reality

David Albelda tells Pete Jenson he warned the Chelsea midfielder not to let it get to this – but now it's do-or-die he aims to use all his experience to help his team into the next round

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has warned opponents that Argentinian star Sergio Aguero has not yet hit his best form.

The moment of truth for Frank Lampard will arrive this afternoon when Andre Villas-Boas reveals his team for Chelsea's Champions League match against Valencia tonight.

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Following his £38m move to Manchester City, Sergio Aguero announced his arrival in stunning fashion last night.