Manchester Win Again - But This Time It’s City!

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Man City 1 - 0 Derby


Manchester City's new boss seems to be silencing his critics, and has at least started to justify his new £8 million contract.


City have now won their first two games without conceding a goal, but it was this home win, after a bit of a drought, that was something special.


Who says that money doesn't talk. What with an £80 million takeover, £38 million on new players, and Sven's not inconsiderable salary, it is starting to look as though you get what you pay for! Six points from the first two games, is distinctly encouraging, just ask Sir Alex Ferguson! Makes you look forward, this coming weekend, to the clash of the two Manchesters, otherwise known as the Sven and Alex show.


Manchester City looked a composed side, and played with some quality and purpose, throughout the first half. However, it was Derby who missed a good opportunity after 38 minutes. Stephen Pearson broke away, but allowed Richards to put him off, and his shot didn't trouble keeper Schmeichel.


Despite their significant expenditure on the likes of Elana and Petrov, it was 19 years old Academy boy, Michael Johnson's goal that won the match for City in the 43rd minute. In a smart move with Brazilian Elana, Johnson curled the ball in from the edge of the area.


After the interval, the home side would have liked to have clinched it with a second goal. As it happened their first half goal was enough to win the match, and treat the fans to a confidence building victory.


It is perhaps too early, to determine newly promoted Derby's chances of staying in the Premiership. It is tough at the top but they have been there before!


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