KIDD: MICHAEL JOHNSON Near TO RETURN
Michael Johnson – nearing very first-group return. Manchester Metropolis assistant manager Brian Kidd has revealed midfielder Michael Johnson now just desires games to compete for a 1st-group place at Eastlands.

Mancini blames pitch for Guy City drawing a blank
Manchester Metropolis Roberto Mancini Manchester Metropolis have been held to a goalless draw by Aris Thessaloniki in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie in Greece, with boss Roberto Mancini blaming the pitch for a lack of objectives. The Italian felt the playing surface had denied his facet the possibility to make their superiority pay out. He stated: “I think we had control of the game but this pitch was challenging …

MANCINI DEMANDS A lot more FROM DZEKO
No way by way of for Edin Dzeko against Aris. Manchester Metropolis supervisor Roberto Mancini has challenged Edin Dzeko to raise his sport and start off scoring. The previous Wolfsburg striker was out of luck on Tuesday night time throughout the – away draw with Aris Salonika in the Europa League.