Martin Petrov
- Date of Birth: 15 January 1979
- Birthplace: Vratsa, Vratsa, Bulgaria
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Park goal sees Arsenal through
Arsenal came from behind to record a 2-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers in their Carling Cup 4th round game. Goals from Arshavin and Park took the Gunners into the fifth round.
Petrov surprised Cahill still at Bolton
Bolton defender Gary Cahill should have left the club this summer; and according to midfielder Martin Petrov, Arsenal and Tottenham have missed out on the best defender in the Premier League.
Bolton chasing Martin Petrov
Many reputable football news websites are writing that Martin Petrov, currently of Man City, is interested in a move to Bolton Wanderers. The Trotters will approach Petrov once his contract expires.
Preview: Man City v Portsmouth
Man City have one of the most gifted players in the world, Robinho - a true match winner who can turn the luck in their favour. The key problem of the Citizens is the lack of understanding between the players, the game against Portsmouth will see if they can play as a team.
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.
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.
Preview: Bolton vs Man City
Bolton welcome back Gary Cahill and Kevin Nolan at a crucial time as they host Manchester City today as the Wanderers battle to secure a Premiership spot for next season. Man City will be hoping for a double over the Bolton, after beating them 4-2 earlier in the year.
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
Eriksson ok with internationals
Man City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has stressed that he is ok with international breaks despite seeing Micah Richards, Richard Dunne, Vedran Corluka, Martin Petrov, Gelson Fernandes, Jihai Sun, Joe Hart, Andreas Isaksson and Kasper Schmeichel all return from duty this week.
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.