Darius Vassell
- Date of Birth: 13 June 1980
- Birthplace: Birmingham, Birmingham, England
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Liverpool flies on Torres wings
The second-half strike from the Spanish striker has helped Liverpool secure a narrow win over Manchester City at Anfield. Both the teams had their chances, but Liverpool clearly dominated the second half and are the deserved winners.
Fulham earn incredible victory
Fulham earned a memorable victory and shocked Man City at the City of Manchester Stadium today as they completed a superb 3-2 victory over the Citizens to kick start their relegation survival battle.
Man City defeat Portsmouth
Goals from Darius Vassell, Martin Petrov and Benjani were enough to see off Portsmouth; who scored a consolation goal through John Utaka. The victory will quell talks of a potential Sven-Goran Eriksson sacking, as Man City still have an outside chance of European qualification.
Keane hits out at Sunderland
After slipping a 2-1 defeat to Man City, Sunderland boss Roy Keane hit out at his players after they battled back late on to equalise, only to allow Darius Vassell to nick the result with only minutes left. Sunderland are still not yet safe from relegation.
Sven has new Europe hopes
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson praised his battling side after a 2-1 victory against Sunderland gave City a new hope of qualifying for the UEFA Cup next season. Elano scored with 11 minutes to go to put City in the driving seat, but Sunderland hit back minutes later with a Dean Whitehead goal. Darius Vassell restored City's lead in the 87th minute to wrap up the result.
Queiroz bemoans slow start
Man Utd assistant bemoaned Man City's slow start to the first half as the reason behind their defeat to their City rivals. United lost for the first time for many years against City 2-1 thanks to goals from Darius Vassell and Benjani.
Man City defeat Man Utd
For the first time since April 1974, Man City defeated Man Utd at Old Trafford in the 50th anniversary week of the Munich Air Disaster. Goals from Darius Vassell and Benjani were enough to shock the Champions and put Arsenal back in the driving seat at the top of the league. Michael Carrick rescued a late goal to see the game finish 2-1.
Man Utd vs Man City lineups
The Man Utd vs Man City derby commences at Old Trafford this afternoon and the lineups are as follows. Match Preview
Man City and Hammers draw
Man City and West Ham played out a draw at Eastlands today as a great opener from Carlton Cole was cancelled out by a Darius Vassell equaliser, and West Ham looked by far the more dangerous team throughout.
Newcastle beaten by Man City
Man City scored their first away victory since August at St. James' Park on Wednesday night as Newcastle slipped to a 2-0 defeat courtesy of goals from Elano and Gelson Fernandes. The end of the road for Sam Allardyce is edging ever closer.
