The Blues have rocked the football world since the Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008, with star names such as Gareth Barry, Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez being brought in. Unfortunately for their Premier League rivals, the splurge isn't set to stop after about £500m - not including money generated from sales - was earmarked to revolutionise the then struggling club's squad.
The City hierarchy plan to revisit the failed moves for elite names such as Kaka and John Terry once they reach the Champions League. A concentration on young players like James Milner will continue before established names are lured to Eastlands in the future.
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Fabio Capello & FA differ on public perception
The governing body played the populist game and lost a manager who still had English football's best interests at heart but would not accept responsibility without command
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The top 20 clubs in football's money league
Deloitte's annual publication of the richest sides in football sees a familiar Spanish duo stretch their advantage over England's finest in 2010-11
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How Capello's exit will affect England's players
As the national team enters a new era, we take a look at the players who are now destined for big things and those potentially heading for the scrapheap under a new boss
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Cartoon: Redknapp sentenced to England service
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day ...
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The list of clubs that could try to sign Capello
Now that the Italian is no longer the England head coach, it is likely that a number of high-profile clubs from across Europe and elsewhere will make an attempt to lure him
