Tag Archives: Mancini
Mancini ignoring boo boys
Delusional Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes he is under no pressure at Eastlands despite his side producing another toothless display against Birmingham as they failed to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea (2/5 Premier League outright).
Saturday’s goalless draw with the Blues was the third home game on the bounce that City have failed [...]
Mancini ‘facing City rebellion’
Premier League results at the weekend have dictated that Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is off the hook – and replaced by his counterpart at Manchester City, Roberto Mancini (City now 10/1 – Premier League Outright).
The Magpies’ 5-1 mauling of fierce rivals Sunderland at St James’ Park on Sunday ended a week which had seen Newcastle [...]
Mancini reveals Rooney thinking
Manchester City (11/2 Premier League Outright) boss Robert Mancini says he thinks Wayne Rooney will end up staying at Manchester United (4/1) after denying any contact with the striker’s agent.
England ace Rooney has informed the Red Devils that he does not want to sign a new deal, with strong speculation claiming City are ready to [...]
Mancini – We can cope without Carlos
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has revealed he will rest Carlos Tevez for either the Europa League tie against Lech Poznan on Thursday or Sunday’s showdown with title rivals Arsenal (City 11/2 – Premier League outright).
The Argentine striker has been the focal point of Mancini’s attack this season, with seven league goals so far, and [...]
‘Minimum’ top four for Mancini
Roberto Mancini claims his Manchester City side need to beat teams like Newcastle, who they face on Sunday, to ensure a Premier League top-four finish this season (City 1/3 to finish in Top 4).
The Italian manager saw his side beat Chelsea at Eastlands last weekend to end the west London side’s 100 per cent start [...]
Mancini stands by Blues claim
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has reiterated his belief that Chelsea will win the Premier League, despite the champions losing their 100 percent league record at Eastlands on Saturday.
In a largely cagey affair, a solo goal from striker Carlos Tevez was enough to seal the victory and it saw the Citizens move up to fourth [...]
Mancini makes shock title claim
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has tipped Saturday’s opponents Chelsea, the 3/4 favourites, to “win the Premier League title easily” this season (City 21/10, draw 9/4, Chelsea 6/5).
Carlo Ancelotti’s men make the trip to Eastlands for Saturday’s early kick-off in fantastic form although they did blot their copybook with a Carling Cup defeat to Newcastle [...]
Mancini eyes Tevez improvement
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he expects captain Carlos Tevez to get better this season after handing the Argentina star the armband in the summer (City 12/1 – Premier League Outright).
Tevez was on target at Wigan on Sunday in a 2-0 win as the Blues surged into the top four of the Premier League [...]
Mancini frustrated with hit-men
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was disappointed with his side’s finishing after watching Sunderland snatch all three points with an injury-time winner on Sunday (City 8/1 to win Premiership).
The Eastlands outfit drew their first game of the season with Tottenham before hammering Liverpool 3-0 last Monday but they failed to keep up the momentum as [...]
Mancini to make his point