Sun 5th Oct - The City of Manchester Stadium
Last updated: 3rd July 2008
Eto'o and Ronaldinho: On your marks...
Barcelona claim they are still to receive 'concrete offers' for star duo Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o.
Brazilian ace Ronaldinho and Cameroon striker Eto'o have both been told they can leave Camp Nou as they do not feature in new coach Pep Guardiola's plans.
Deco, who was also told he was surplus to requirements by the Catalan giants, recently joined Chelsea in an £8million deal, but there have been few suitors so far for the outspoken Eto'o.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Milan are all reported to be keen on Ronaldinho, with City the most vocal in terms of stating their interest.
But Barca sporting director Txiki Begiristain claims no firm bids have been tabled, and admits that only a few clubs would be able to afford the star duo.
Begiristain, speaking to a media gathered for the unveiling of £23million full-back Daniel Alves, said "There is no news.
"We are waiting for concrete offers from other clubs so that we can negotiate.
"I understand that this is difficult because there are not many clubs in the world willing to pay these amounts."
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Monday 20th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 20:00 | Newcastle vs Man City |
| Sunday 2nd November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 16:00 | Bolton vs Man City |
| Sunday 16th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 16:00 | Hull vs Man City |
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man City vs Arsenal |
| Sunday 30th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 13:30 | Man City vs Man Utd |
| Saturday 6th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Fulham vs Man City |
| Saturday 13th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man City vs Everton |
| Friday 26th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man City vs Hull |
| Sunday 28th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 14:00 | Blackburn vs Man City |
| Saturday 10th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Portsmouth vs Man City |
| Saturday 17th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man City vs Wigan |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 5th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man City 2 - 3 Liverpool | |
| Thursday 2nd October | |
| UEFA Cup | |
| Man City 2 - 1 Omonia Nicosia | |
| Sunday 28th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Wigan 2 - 1 Man City | |
| Wednesday 24th September | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Brighton 2 - 2 Man City | |
| Sunday 21st September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man City 6 - 0 Portsmouth | |
| Thursday 18th September | |
| UEFA Cup | |
| Omonia Nicosia 1 - 2 Man City | |
| Saturday 13th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man City 1 - 3 Chelsea | |
| Sunday 31st August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 0 - 3 Man City | |
| Thursday 28th August | |
| UEFA Cup Qualifying | |
| FC Midtjylland 0 - 1 Man City | |
| Sunday 24th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man City 3 - 0 West Ham | |
| Sunday 17th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Aston Villa 4 - 2 Man City | |
| Thursday 14th August | |
| UEFA Cup Qualifying | |
| Man City 0 - 1 FC Midtjylland | |
| Saturday 9th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Man City 1 - 0 AC Milan | |
| Wednesday 6th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Celtic 1 - 1 Man City | |
| Saturday 2nd August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Stockport 2 - 2 Man City | |
| Thursday 31st July | |
| UEFA Cup Qualifying | |
| Man City 2 - 0 EB Streymur | |
| Saturday 26th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Hamburg 1 - 0 Man City | |
| Thursday 17th July | |
| UEFA Cup Qualifying | |
| EB Streymur 0 - 2 Man City | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | West Bromwich Albion | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 7 | 10 |
| 11 | Manchester City | 7 | 9 |
| 12 | Middlesbrough | 7 | 9 |
| 13 | Wigan Athletic | 7 | 8 |
The first weekend of October in the Premier League finds harmony in performance analysis.
Pictures from Sunday's Premier League as Chelsea and Liverpool hold first and second respectively.
Manchester City's 4-1 thumping of Aston Villa in 2003. Can you name the mystery starting XI?
Jo says Ronaldo still has 'a lot to offer', but is unsure if his compatriot will join him at Man City.
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes says he will be trying to sign experienced players in January.
A host of Premier League clubs are looking to open talks with Roman Weidenfeller in January.
Darius Vassell is hoping to put his injury nightmare behind him over the next few weeks.
Roque Santa Cruz's agents have denied that their client is interested in a move to Manchester City.