Behind the scenes in the tunnel at the Etihad stadium - before, during and after Manchester City's 2-1 Premier League win over Chelsea.

On paper, Manchester City have one of the most expensive squads in all of Europe. A squad assembled by the likes of Sven-Göran Eriksson, Mark Hughes and Roberto Mancini, the "Noisy Neighbors" remain on track for a first league title since the 1967-68 season. Brushing aside the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and even embarrassing Manchester…

A Steven Gerrard spot-kick was enough to give Liverpool home advantage in the Carling Cup with the Reds walking out of the Etihad Stadium 1-0 winners. Joe Hart was phenomenal in goal again for City, making several key saves to deny Andy Carroll and Daniel Agger. The Reds will hold the 1-0 advantage going into…

The first leg of a mouth-watering Carling Cup semi-final will take place tomorrow at the Etihad Stadium, the Reds second game against City in seven days. The Reds enter the match off the back of a 5-1 victory over Newcastle while City will be coming in off the back of a 3-2 loss in the…

Luis Suarez will return to Liverpool's starting line-up after serving his one-match suspension for a misconduct charge. The Uruguayan will be available for Liverpool's next three games before the pending appeal takes place concerning Suarez' eight-match ban. Liverpool will be full of confidence travelling to the Etihad Stadium following their 3-1 over Newcastle and City's…

Liverpool sealed their ticket to the Carling Cup semi-final after dispatching Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge midweek.  The Reds have drawn Manchester City in the semi-finals, with the first leg taking place on January 11th at the Etihad Stadium.  Liverpool feel they have an advantage with the second-leg at Anfield, a situation they have thrived…

Carlos Tevez was a shining light for Manchester City, but was stripped of his captaincy over the summer following his roller-coaster transfer saga. However, the transfer window is closed, and Tevez remains at City, though he has taken up a place on the bench to start the season. Sergio Aguero, who joined City for £38…