Defender Pablo Zabaleta has acknowledged the second half of the season is when Manchester City have to step up their game. Although their 100 per cent home record remains intact after nine matches it was given a severe examination by Liverpool in a 2-1 win on Boxing Day. That moved City into second place in the Barclays Premier League, just a point behind Arsenal, and with struggling Crystal P...Full Story »

The Argentina international played against the striker during his time at Espanyol and claims the club's latest signing has what it takes to succeed in the Premier League Pablo Zabaleta believes Alvaro Negredo will be a success at Manchester City. The 27-year-old striker agreed a move to the Etihad Stadium following the departure of Carlos Tevez, with Sevilla indicating on Wednesday that he ...Full Story »

OFTEN SIDELINED ... Micah Richards MICAH RICHARDS is being eyed by Inter Milan. The Manchester City full-back made just seven appearances last season after a knee injury. And the Italian giants know Richards faces a fight for game time at the Etihad next season. City have indicated they are willing to hand the 25-year-old a new deal, even though he still has two years left on his current ...Full Story »

Manchester City are planning to hold contract extension discussions with defenders Micah Richards and Pablo Zabaleta. City have worked hard over recent months to tie key men down on fresh terms, with the likes of Yaya Toure and David Silva committing their long-term futures to the club. The Blues intend to continue pressing ahead with those talks, with it important for them to keep the 'core...Full Story »

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that victory in the FA Cup final over Wigan can rescue his side's season. Roberto Mancini's side has surrendered its Premier League crown to Manchester United and failed to make it out of the group stages of the Champions League but the right back, voted into the PFA Team of the Year, reckons that a win against Roberto Martinez's Latics can help ...Full Story »

CARLOS TEVEZ has been backed to drive old club Manchester United mad again next week — providing he avoids a prison sentence today. The Manchester City forward will be in Macclesfield Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with various motoring offences after he was stopped in Cheshire last month. He faces a six-month jail sentence if found guilty — although he is expected...Full Story »

The right-back grabbed a late goal to send the Premier League champions through and dump Tony Pulis' men out of the competition in a hard-fought game at the Britannia Stadium A late goal from Pablo Zabaleta ensured that Manchester City progressed to the FA Cup fifth round after a hard-fought tie with fellow Premier League outfit Stoke City. Despite the Premier League champions enjoying the b...Full Story »

LEAN ON ME ... Zabaleta is there for close pal Aguero PABLO ZABALETA has calmed fears his pal Sergio Aguero may quit Manchester City to be closer to his family. The title-winning hero revealed this month he has split from wife Giannina — daughter of Argentine legend Diego Maradona. His estranged wife has taken their son, Benjamin, back to their home country and Aguero admitted he is mis...Full Story »

Pablo Zabaleta, Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero struck as Manchester City claimed a routine 3-0 home win against Stoke. The Barclays Premier League champions were rarely troubled as they eased to a convincing victory at the Etihad Stadium after Zabaleta opened the scoring late in the first half. Dzeko tapped in for a second just before the hour and the lively Aguero added a third from the penalty...Full Story »

BOBBLE TROUBLE ... secret Santas go face-to-face IT’S the time of year every manager expects the SACK. But here are two players who have plenty of PRESENTS in the Premier League.They helped thems-ELVES to the title in 2012. Now they are ready to SLEIGH the opposition in the New Year. But can you identify our mystery St Nicks? Here are two clues... one is a Santa-forward and the othe...Full Story »