The Big Apple

Hughes facing striker injury crisis

An injury to Benjani Mwaruwari means Mark Hughes will be without both of his first-choice forwards ahead of the new season

Hughes off to winning start thanks to Petrov

EB/Streymur 0 Manchester City 2: goals from the Bulgaria winger and Dietmar Hamann secure victory for City's new manager

Manchester City put faith in feng shui

Premier League place crystals under pitch and symbols around Eastlands stadium to improve fortunes

City embark on Uefa Cup campaign

After the failed pursuit of Ronaldinho, Mark Hughes turns his attention to his first competitive match in Faeroe Isles

Samaras signs three-year deal with Celtic

The Greece forward agrees to a permanent contract after a successful loan spell at Parkhead last season

Manchester United step up their pursuit of Berbatov

The Old Trafford club hope to reach an agreement with Tottenham for the Bulgaria forward, plus more football news

City close in on Ronaldinho deal

Manchester City are close to an agreement with Barcelona to sign the former World Player of the Year for about £22 million

Hughes wraps up deal to re-sign Dunne

The Manchester City captain who questioned the club's direction after the sacking of Sven-Goran Eriksson is happy again

Dunne extends Manchester City stay

Team captain signs four-year contract after being convinced to remain at the club by new manager, Mark Hughes

Ronaldinho close to AC Milan move

Roberto De Assis, the Brazilian's agent, says the Barcelona forward is "80-90 per cent" certain to join next season

Hughes keen to put Ronaldinho in shape

The Manchester City manager hopes that the Barcelona star will complement his signing of Brazil forward Jô

PSV Eindhoven complete Isaksson deal

The Dutch champions have confirmed the signing of the Sweden international goalkeeper from Manchester City

Keegan talks key to Barton's future

Joey Barton is due to have talks with Newcastle United officials within the next seven days to determine his future at the club

Rangers could face Kaunas in qualifier

Walter Smith's side face tough task in Champions League qualifier while Manchester City go to Lithuania in the Uefa Cup

Barton pleads guilty to assaulting Dabo

Newcastle midfielder changes his plea over an incident involving Ousmane Dabo shortly before his court case is due to begin