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Manchester City V Brighton – The Story And Film Of The First Ever Meeting

Tonight (7 January 2026) Manchester City and Brighton meet in the Premier League. The first game between the two clubs came over 100 years ago in 1924. This game was a newsworthy FA Cup tie due to the return of a legend to the City team. In fact it was so newsworthy that a movie company sent their camera (you’ll see from the footage it never moved!) to Brighton’s Goldstone Ground to capture the return of a true Blue hero.

Here’s film of that game, though sadly we don’t see Meredith or the goal. City are the dark shirted team (actually the club’s ‘Lucky Scarlet’!):

https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-football-the-cup-action-from-the-third-round-of-the-fa-cup-653-1

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The 1950s: Film of WBA v Manchester City

Here’s film from this day (4 January) in 1958 when Manchester City visited West Bromwich Albion for a FA Cup tie. The game, played at the Hawthorns, was watched by 49,669. Joe Hayes scored for City… I won’t mention the result but it’s well worth watching these rare images of a game from that season.

https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/186752/

To find out more on this period in football then why not read my series on Manchester City in the 1950s. Here’s a 2,200 word article on the 1957-58 season. Enjoy!

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The 1950s: Film of a Snowy Maine Road

Here’s film of Manchester City v Preston from this day (16 December in 1950) in 1950: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywhEPT5R3LU&list=PLIBBFkx37GSdU3VcxT_41AAV-0gUpxl5j&index=12 It’s a snowy day and I won’t mention the score!

If you’d like to read more on this season, then here’s a 1,500 word article on the 1950-51 season. Enjoy!

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Bradley Wright-Phillips’ Debut

On this day (6 December) in 2004 Bradley Wright-Phillips marks his first League appearance for Manchester Cuty with an 80th minute goal against Middlesbrough. The game ended in a 3-2 defeat for City (Robbie Fowler scored the other City goal) but, if you fancy a flashback, you can watch highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYEYZF118Ao

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Nobby Stiles Has “Dialogue” with Manchester City Fans

Today (3 December) in 1969 saw this image of United star Nobby Stiles having ‘dialogue’ as the original caption claims with City fans at the Platt Lane end of Maine Road. This was the first leg of the League Cup semi final and City won the leg 2-1 with goals from Colin Bell and Franny Lee. You can watch highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Y1KpM49Og

Manchester’s two top flight clubs met in their first ever League Cup tie between them during the 1969-70 season. That was the first season when all 92 League clubs entered the competition.

Here, for subscribers, is the background to each of the 1969-70 semi-final legs and a report on each game with lineups, attendance details etc.

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Arsenal 0 Manchester City 1

On this day (29 November) in 2011 Manchester City defeated Arsenal 1-0 with an 83rd minute goal from Sergio Aguero. You can watch highlights below:

https://www.mancity.com/citytv/match-highlights/2011/november/arsenal-v-city-carling-cup-extended-30nov

Manchester City 3 Newcastle United 1

On this day (19 November) in 2011 League leaders Manchester City defeated Newcastle 3-1 with goals from Mario Balotelli (penalty 41 minutes; photographed), Micah Richards (44th minute) & Sergio Aguero (penalty 72 minutes). Newcastle’s goal came from Dan Gosling in the 88th minute. You can watch highlights below:

https://www.mancity.com/citytv/match-highlights/2011/november/city-v-newcastle-extended-highlights

The 1950s: Film of Blackburn v Manchester City

Here’s film of Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City from this day (18 November) in 1950: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5BjwHhKPs I won’t mention the score! Ray Haddington scored for City though.

If you’d like to read more on this season, then here’s a 1,500 word article on the 1950-51 season. Enjoy!

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Arsenal Lose At Home To Manchester City – Classic Action From 1971

Here’s film of the 13 November 1971 meeting between Arsenal and Manchester City at Highbury which ended 2-1 to City. The City scorers are Ian ‘Spider’ Mellor and Colin Bell. Well worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wzpZ3g0aG8

You can find out more about the 1971-72 season for Manchester City in the this 4,700 word article on the entire season – a hugely significant season though one that’s often neglected. This is available to subscribers below. Enjoy!

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A Classic Manchester Derby From 1971

Here’s film of the 6 November 1971 Manchester Derby which ended 3-3. Well worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_KgV5f55Qg

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