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Prior to that, they also lost the Premier League Asia Trophy final to Arsenal, 1-3, and had a goalless draw against Stoke City during the semifinal of the said friendly tourney. Their last game was a 0-2 friendly defeat in the hands of Sky Bet Championship club Leeds United FC, a...

Barton made his professional debut for Manchester City against Bolton in 2003 and has spent the majority of the last 12 years plying his trade in the Premier League.

It was reported on Friday that the 24-year-old was on the verge of a deal worth €10m plus Miguel Angel Britos, but there was no sign of the player arriving.