Man City back in Premiership

Manchester City were promoted to the English Premiership tonight after rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers lost 1-0 at Millwall.

Manchester City were promoted to the English Premiership tonight after rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers lost 1-0 at Millwall.

Manchester City were promoted to the English Premiership tonight after rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers lost 1-0 at Millwall.

Veteran striker Steve Claridge scored the only goal of the game for Millwall with a 73rd minute penalty at the New Den.

Manchester City, coached by former England boss Kevin Keegan, spent only one season in the First Division after being relegated from the Premiership in May 2001.

City play Barnsley at home tomorrow where a victory would confirm them as Division One champions.

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