| The £13million signing of Nicolas Anelka in the summer of 2002 confirmed Manchester City's determination to prosper in the F.A. Premier League. One of the founder members of the competition, City has been relegated twice from the top tier but has regained its place by storming to the Division One title after a hugely entertaining 2001/2002 campaign under charismatic manager Kevin Keegan. Keegan, who took over from Joe Royle in May 2001, is renowned for supplying an attacking brand of football and the Maine Road men scored an outstanding 108 goals in winning the championship by 10 points. French international striker Anelka has already proved himself in the F.A. Premier League during his time with Arsenal and Liverpool, while goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel is another shrewd signing by Keegan. With midfield schemers Ali Benarbia and Eyal Berkovic already on board, Keegan has the talent at his disposal to make City a force in the top flight. And with a move to the state-of-the-art 48,000-capacity City of Manchester Stadium set for the end of this campaign, the future looks bright for the Blues and their loyal legion of supporters |
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