Manchester City's Martin Petrov (2nd L) shoots to score past Wigan Athletics Chris Kirkland (4th L) during their English Premier League soccer match in Wigan, northern England, October 18, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Manchester City's Martin Petrov (2nd L) shoots to score past Wigan Athletics Chris Kirkland (4th L) during their English Premier League soccer match in Wigan, northern England, October 18, 2009.

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  1. WIGAN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 5: Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Chris Kirkland during the Barclays Premier League Match Between Wigan Athletic & Birmingham City at the DW Stadium on December 5, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  2. Tottenham Hotspur's Jermain Defoe, right, celebrates his first goal as Wigan Athletic's Chris Kirkland, left, reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  3. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Aruna Dindane of Portsmouth sends the Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Chris Kirkland the wrong way as he scores Portsmouth's fourth goal and completes his hat-trick during the Barclays Premier League match at Fratton Park on October 31, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.

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  1. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Carlos Tevez of Manchester City reacts after missing a goalscoring chance during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham at the City of Manchester Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  2. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Emmanuel Adebayor of Manchester City is tackled by Stephen Kelly of Fulham during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham at the City of Manchester Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  3. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Carlos Tevez of Manchester City turns away from Chris Baird of Fulham during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham at the City of Manchester Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  4. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Joleon Lescott of Manchester City celebrates with Emmanuel Adebayor after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham at the City of Manchester Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  5. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Mark Hughes the manager of Manchester City gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham at the City of Manchester Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  6. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Martin Petrov of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham at the City of Manchester Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  7. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Martin Petrov (R) of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mate Carlos Tevez during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the City of Manchester Stadium on September 28, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  8. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Martin Petrov (L) of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mate Carlos Tevez during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the City of Manchester Stadium on September 28, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  9. Manchester City's Carlos Tevez (L) celebrates with Martin Petrov (C) and Shaun Wright-Phillips (R) after scoring his second goal during their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United in Manchester, northern England, September 28, 2009.
  10. Manchester City's Martin Petrov (R) celebrates with team mates after scoring during their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United in Manchester, northern England, September 28, 2009.
  11. Manchester City's Martin Petrov, left, is congratulated by team mates after he scored a goal against West Ham during their English Premier League soccer match at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Monday Sept. 28, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  12. Manchester City's Martin Petrov, right, vies for the ball against Fulham's Bjorn Helge Riise during their English League Cup soccer match at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Sept. 23, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  13. WIGAN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 5: Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Chris Kirkland during the Barclays Premier League Match Between Wigan Athletic & Birmingham City at the DW Stadium on December 5, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  14. Wigan's goalkeeper Chris Kirkland reacts after he conceded the ninth goal against Tottenham during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane in London November 22, 2009.
  15. Wigan's goalkeeper Chris Kirkland reacts after he conceded the ninth goal against Tottenham during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane in London November 22, 2009.
  16. Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Chris Kirkland goes to recover the ball from the back of the net after a Tottenham Hotspur goal during the English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Tottenham Hotspur won the match 9-1. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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