Roberto Mancini
Manchester City slump at Sunderland
Adam Johnson scores against his former club Manchester City as Sunderland collect a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 26, 16:53
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of champions Manchester City's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 13:59
Roberto Mancini: 'I didn't want Adam Johnson to leave'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reveals that he did not want Adam Johnson to leave the club to join Sunderland.
Dec 26, 11:12
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between defending champions Manchester City and Martin O'Neill's improving Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 24, 20:50
Match Analysis: Manchester City 1-0 Reading
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Manchester City's dramatic 1-0 win over Reading in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 22, 17:20
Team News: Karim Rekik handed Manchester City debut against Reading
Dutch teenager Karim Rekik is given his Manchester City debut at left-back in this afternoon's Premier League match against Reading.
Dec 22, 14:08
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-0 Reading - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Manchester City's late 1-0 win over Reading in the Premier League.
Dec 22, 13:59
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City will win a trophy'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini promises that his side will win more silverware this season.
Dec 22, 06:00
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Manchester City "wake-up call"
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits that Man City's win over Newcastle was a "wake-up call" for his side, but expects them to rise to the challenge.
Dec 21, 23:02
Roberto Mancini: 'I will give Mario Balotelli another chance'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that he has faith in Mario Balotelli and will give the 22-year-old Italian striker one more chance.
Dec 21, 11:11
Preview: Manchester City vs. Reading
Sports Mole previews Reading's trip to the Etihad Stadium to play Manchester City.
Dec 20, 12:59
Balotelli drops disciplinary appeal
Manchester City confirm that Mario Balotelli has decided to end his disciplinary appeal against a club fine.
Dec 19, 12:21
Gary Owen: 'Mario Balotelli has Manchester City future'
Gary Owen says that Mario Balotelli still has a future at Manchester City.
Dec 19, 06:39
Roberto Mancini: 'Mario Balotelli must train well'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that Mario Balotelli will still be available for selection despite his dispute with the club.
Dec 18, 23:15
Kolo Toure: "I'm a fighter"
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure expresses an eagerness to battle for a spot in the starting lineup.
Dec 18, 19:41
Roberto Mancini happy with City response
Man City boss Roberto Mancini is delighted with his side returning to winning ways against Newcastle today.
Dec 15, 17:25
Roberto Mancini: 'Mario Balotelli has a future at Manchester City'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that Mario Balotelli remains an important part of his plans, despite the player's omission from the squad for today's match at Newcastle United.
Dec 15, 15:59
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City
Sports Mole casts an eye over Manchester City's 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James'Park.
Dec 15, 14:53
David Silva: 'Players must accept blame for Champions League exit'
David Silva says that Manchester City cannot blame Roberto Mancini for the club's exit from the Champions League.
Dec 15, 13:47
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Premier League encounter between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Dec 15, 11:45
Roberto Mancini slams Mark Clattenburg over Gareth Barry ban
Roberto Mancini accuses fourth official Mark Clattenburg of provoking Gareth Barry into making comments which led to the midfielder's one-match ban for abusive language.
Dec 15, 03:13
Samir Nasri battling severe migraine trouble
Samir Nasri is battling a severe migraine problem which is at its worst in cold conditions, according to reports.
Dec 15, 02:12
David Silva expects Manchester City improvement
David Silva thinks that Manchester City are good enough to catch title rivals Manchester United and retain their Premier League crown.
Dec 15, 00:31
Yaya Toure poised to play in Africa Cup of Nations
Roberto Mancini expects Yaya Toure to play in the Africa Cup of Nations for Ivory Coast, meaning that the midfielder will miss five weeks of Manchester City's season.
Dec 14, 14:37
Vincent Kompany 'major doubt' for Newcastle United trip
Vincent Kompany is almost certain to miss Manchester City's trip to Newcastle United due to a hamstring concern.
Dec 14, 14:18
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini: 'We need to step up this month'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that it is "important" for his side to edge closer to Manchester United at the top of the table during the hectic festive schedule.
Dec 14, 11:52
Vincent Kompany calls for Newcastle United repeat
Vincent Kompany insists that Manchester City can recapture the spirit of last season's victory at St James' Park to beat Newcastle United this weekend.
Dec 14, 04:59
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Saturday lunchtime match between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Dec 13, 13:49
Roberto Mancini 'given three games to save Manchester City job'
The Manchester City hierarchy reportedly warn manager Roberto Mancini that he faces the axe if he fails to get results from his side's next three games.
Dec 12, 09:27
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs cherishing Manchester City rivalry
Ryan Giggs believes that Manchester United's rivalry with Manchester City has "intensified" over the last three years.
Dec 12, 05:17
AC Milan rule out Stephan El Shaarawy, Mario Balotelli swap
AC Milan move to calm reports that Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli will be switching clubs during next month's transfer window.
Dec 11, 14:49
Roberto Mancini rules out Wesley Sneijder, Daniele De Rossi bids
Roberto Mancini reveals that neither Wesley Sneijder nor Daniele De Rossi will be joining Manchester City during the January transfer window.
Dec 11, 13:16
Joe Royle blasts Roberto Mancini
Joe Royle says that Roberto Mancini should have started Carlos Tevez in the Manchester derby for City.
Dec 11, 06:31
Antonio Nocerino: 'El Shaarawy-Balotelli partnership at AC Milan would be nice'
Antonio Nocerino says that a potential partnership between Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli in AC Milan attack would be "nice".
Dec 11, 04:58
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City are better than Manchester United'
Roberto Mancini believes that Manchester City have a "much better team" than Manchester United and also play more entertaining football.
Dec 11, 04:47
Roberto Mancini: 'Mario Balotelli will not leave Manchester City'
Roberto Mancini claims that Mario Balotelli will not leave Manchester City and admits that signing Daniele De Rossi from Roma in January will be tough.
Dec 11, 04:03
Manchester City join Paulinho race?
Manchester City are tracking Corinthians midfielder Paulinho, according to reports.
Dec 11, 00:06
Yaya Toure calls for Manchester City 'toughness'
Yaya Toure insists that Manchester City are more determined to defend their Premier League title following their dramatic defeat to rivals United.
Dec 10, 21:26
Manchester United fans mob Mario Balotelli's car
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli gets taunted by Manchester United fans as he leaves the Etihad Stadium in his car following the Manchester derby.
Dec 10, 13:02
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini disappointed in Samir Nasri's defending
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini criticises Samir Nasri for his failure to defend Robin van Persie's free kick, which won the fierce derby for Manchester United.
Dec 10, 09:55
