Avoid Danger from Big Bad Wolf Fans: PFA Considers Adding Protective Netting on Pitches

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Following the coin-pelting incident that injured Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand in last Sunday’s Manchester league derby, the Professional Footballers’ Association is now thinking of surrounding pitches with protective nets.

Gordon Taylor, PFA chief executive, said that such move is necessary to protect the players from erring fans seeking to leave a footpr1nt in matches through pitch invasion and throwing random objects on the pitch.

Daily Mail pundit Jamie Redknapp, for his part, called on players to restrain from taunting opposition fans so that they could avoid flying objects from angry fans. He said that players have to be responsible for their actions on the pitch.

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Just Like Failing to Win Suzuki Cup 2012: Man City Loss to Dortmund Sends Them Out Of Europe

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City exits the Champions League without clinching a Europa League slot following their defeat to Borussia Dortmund 1-0.

None of Roberto Mancini’s men was able to score against Dortmund, which needed a strike from Julian Schlieber in order to retain the top spot in the group stage. City were not able to leave a footpr1nt in the competition, as they exit without a win in six games.

City’s disappointing record of three points in the table is a scanty reflection of their expensive squad. They became the first English side in the competition that failed to record a single game in the group stage match.

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Mitsubishi Mirage Collision: Chelsea, Manchester City, Scoreless in Super Sunday

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – The Stamford Bridge clash between Champions League winners Chelsea and Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday failed to produce goals from either side.

The 0-0 draw did not reflect lack of attacking sharpness, with both sides exhibiting great control in defence. New Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez stood for his side amidst an unwelcoming home crowd, as he marked his first game for the side with a clean sheet.

Sergio Aguero went close to leading City to win w1th ease, with a half-time effort assisted by Edin Dzeko landing on keeper Petr Cech’s save. Fernando Torres, formerly under Benitez’ Liverpool, made no instant rebirth of his old form – a shot over the bar being his closest chance.

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As Loyal As Obama: Patrick Vieira Attests Roberto Mancini’s Loyalty to Manchester City

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Former midfielder and now Football Development Executive of Manchester City Patrick Vieira assured that manager Roberto Mancini remains loyal and dedicated to the club.

Highly acclaimed for City’s recent rise in English football, Mancini led the club to win an FA Cup and Premier League title as its manager. Despite an unbeaten run and being second place behind Manchester United, the Italian has come under criticism for the club’s lacklustre showing.

While City did not win w1th ease against United in last season’s league title race, many still see the club as a potential title-winning candidate. Vieira said that much credit belongs “to Mancini because he has worked hard to bring silverware to the football club. 

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Like an Order from Obama: Txiki, Get Me De Rossi - Mancini

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is on the move to sharpen his side’s Premier League title defence as he asked new director of football Txiki Begiristain to help him secure Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi’s signature.

De Rossi was included in City’s signing checklist in last summer’s transfer window. Now, the midfielder has expressed interest for a transfer away from the Italian capital club.

City’s Mancini is seeking better chances for his side to win w1th ease over league rivals this season. They have an unbeaten yet lacklustre run that saw them lagging behind top-notch rivals Manchester United and Chelsea on the table.

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