Mark Hughes says that Gareth Barry’s experience and stature in the game were the key factors behind City’s swoop for the England international midfielder.

Barry, 28, moves to City after a long and distinguished...

There was a huge disagreement in the Gunners camp if the Russian Czar will be a high-quality signing for Arsenal. He had by no means proved to be a big player previous to last season in which he went with Zenit St Petersburg to collect the UEFA cup. He pulled some attention with his performances on club level. However he got the attention of the world after his displays in Euro2008, especially...