Roberto Mancini
Gianfranco Zola: 'Roberto Mancini going into management was unexpected'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that he did not expect Roberto Mancini to go into football management as he did not seem to have the desire for it during his playing days.
Jan 5, 12:37
Manchester City's Mario Balotelli 'has regular sessions with club chaplain'
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli reportedly meets with the club's chaplain regularly in order to improve his attitude and save his place at the Premier League club.
Jan 4, 13:08
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Training secrecy is essential'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson highlights the importance of training ground secrecy following the bust-up between Roberto Mancini and Mario Balotelli at rivals City.
Jan 4, 12:50
Roberto Mancini willing to give Mario Balotelli "another 100 chances"
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that he will give striker Mario Balotelli "another 100 chances" because he believes that he can "change".
Jan 4, 11:39
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini: 'I didn't fight with Mario Balotelli'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that he did not "fight" with Mario Balotelli and says that the striker will not be disciplined by the club after their training ground bust-up.
Jan 4, 10:59
Roberto Mancini called Mario Balotelli a "lunatic" in bust-up?
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reportedly accused Mario Balotelli of being an "impossible lunatic" during yesterday's training ground scrap.
Jan 4, 09:06
Sven-Goran Eriksson plays down Mario Balotelli, Roberto Mancini bust-up
Sven-Goran Eriksson says that confrontations between players and managers during training sessions happen at every club.
Jan 4, 05:00
Dietmar Hamann: 'No future for Mario Balotelli at Manchester City'
Former Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes that Mario Balotelli's clash with Roberto Mancini on Thursday will lead to his leaving the club.
Jan 4, 03:33
Rodney Marsh: 'Mario Balotelli, Roberto Mancini are incendiary'
Rodney Marsh says that Mario Balotelli and Roberto Mancini were bound to clash because they both have strong personalities.
Jan 4, 03:18
Adam Drury to 'join Burton Albion on loan'
Manchester City youngster Adam Drury joins Burton Albion on a month-long loan.
Jan 3, 22:30
Preview: Manchester City vs. Watford
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie between Manchester City and Watford.
Jan 3, 15:23
Mario Balotelli, Roberto Mancini 'pulled apart in training ground scrap'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini and striker Mario Balotelli are reportedly forced apart during a scrap, which exploded midway through a training session at Carrington.
Jan 3, 14:16
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Mario Balotelli makes people smile'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Mario Balotelli makes people around him smile and backs Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to get the best out of him.
Jan 3, 04:51
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Mario Balotelli is a special player'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Mario Balotelli is "a special player" who can help Manchester City win the Premier League title this season.
Jan 3, 03:50
Corinthians reject Paulinho, Manchester City talk
Corinthians director of football Roberto de Andrade dismisses speculation linking Paulinho with a move to Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain in January.
Jan 1, 17:28
Match Analysis: Manchester City 3-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole looks back over Manchester City's routine 3-0 win over Stoke City.
Jan 1, 16:57
Team News: James Milner, Joleon Lescott in for Manchester City
Man City bring in James Milner and Joleon Lescott for their match against Stoke, while Carlos Tevez once again misses out.
Jan 1, 14:22
Live Commentary: Manchester City 3-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as champions Manchester City play host to Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 1, 14:00
Manchester City were "very close" to signing Robin van Persie from Arsenal
Roberto Mancini reveals that Manchester City were "very close" to signing striker Robin van Persie from Arsenal in the summer.
Jan 1, 13:26
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City could sign new players'
Roberto Mancini says that Manchester City will "probably" sign new players in the January transfer window.
Jan 1, 12:50
Manchester City opt against Samir Nasri appeal
Samir Nasri will miss the next three Premier League matches after Manchester City decide not to appeal his recent red card.
Dec 31, 14:36
Roberto Mancini rules out January departures
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reveals that he will not sell any of his players during the January transfer window.
Dec 31, 12:06
Samir Nasri free to play against Stoke as Manchester City appeal red card
Roberto Mancini confirms that Samir Nasri will be available against Stoke City on New Year's Day after City appealed his red card from the weekend.
Dec 31, 11:57
Starting role surprises Edin Dzeko
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko reveals that he thought he was going to be a substitute against Norwich City.
Dec 30, 16:16
Report: Manchester City keen on Ryan Shawcross
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is reportedly interested in signing Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross.
Dec 30, 00:58
Roberto Mancini slams "incredible" Samir Nasri dismissal
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini slams the referee's decision to send Samir Nasri off in his side's 4-3 victory over Norwich this afternoon.
Dec 29, 18:42
Roberto Mancini hails Manchester City response
Roberto Mancini believes that Manchester City's 4-3 win at Norwich City proves that they are capable of staying alive in the title race.
Dec 29, 17:23
Match Analysis: Norwich City 3-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole dissects the action as Manchester City record a 4-3 win over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday.
Dec 29, 17:11
Half-Time Report: Early Edin Dzeko double gives Manchester City lead at Norwich City
Edin Dzeko scores an early double to put Man City in control against Norwich, but Anthony Pilkington pulls one back to keep the Canaries in the Carrow Road contest.
Dec 29, 15:48
Team News: Samir Nasri, Edin Dzeko return for Manchester City
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini makes four changes to his starting XI for this afternoon's trip to Norwich City.
Dec 29, 14:29
Chris Hughton wary of Manchester City backlash
Chris Hughton believes that Manchester City will want to respond against Norwich City after their defeat to Sunderland.
Dec 28, 23:05
David Platt: 'We need to score more goals'
Man City assistant manager David Platt is confident that the side's strikers will find their goalscoring touch again soon.
Dec 28, 12:19
Football Association write to Harry Redknapp, Roberto Mancini
The FA write to both Harry Redknapp and Roberto Mancini to seek an explanation for post-match comments directed at officials following a Boxing Day full of contentious decisions.
Dec 28, 11:59
Joe Hart: 'We have to adjust'
Joe Hart warns Manchester City that quick adjustments are required to retain their Premier League title following Wednesday's defeat at Sunderland.
Dec 28, 09:37
Mid-season report: Manchester City
Sports Mole analyses Manchester City's opening half of the Premier League season.
Dec 28, 09:00
Roberto Mancini disappointed by lack of goals
Roberto Mancini admits that the lack of goals in his Manchester City squad is a problem.
Dec 27, 19:32
Preview: Norwich City vs. Manchester City
Norwich City face Manchester City on Saturday at Carrow Road.
Dec 27, 12:43
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini retains Premier League title hopes
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini remains confident of winning the Premier League title despite his side falling seven points off the pace.
Dec 27, 10:05
Roberto Mancini blames strikers for Manchester City defeat to Sunderland
Roberto Mancini believes that his Manchester City strikers should have taken their chances against Sunderland.
Dec 26, 17:26
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City
Sports Mole takes a close look at Manchester City's defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 17:25
