View From A Blue

As the new season approaches, I asked a selection of journalists and media figures for their predictions for the top four for the 2012-13 Premier League campaign. Here is what they said: Oliver Kay, Chief Football Correspondent for The Times newspaper: I would be staggered if City, United and Chelsea aren’t in the top four. Beyond that, Spurs could [...]

With the new season quickly approaching, I asked a selection of journalists and media figures how they expected the Blues to fare in the Premier League this campaign. Here is what they said: Ian Ladyman, Northern Football correspondent for the Daily Mail: This is a difficult question to answer before the end of the transfer window. [...]

As the new season edges ever closer, I asked a selection of journalists and media figures what they made of the final day of last season, the title-winning 3-2 victory over QPR. Here is what they said: Oliver Kay, Chief Football Correspondent for The Times newspaper: Brilliant. Awe-inspiring. Unforgettable. You didn’t have to be a City fan [...]

With the European Championships being played during the summer, it meant that many established stars returned late to pre-season. That handed an opportunity to a number of youngsters to impress both in training and during games and it has been pleasing to see plenty grasp their chances. The hope is that a few of these [...]

Variety is the spice is life, and it’s what Roberto Mancini needs to keep his side as unpredictable as possible for the season ahead as City plan to fight on four fronts.   During the last campaign City endured a few games where they looked incredibly static and had run out of ideas, with players hoping [...]