Roberto Mancini thanks Pope Benedict XVI after win

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini thanked Pope Benedict XVI for his service to the Catholic church following yesterday's victory over Chelsea.

The title-winning boss, who oversaw his side clinch a 2-0 win over the Blues at the Etihad Stadium, had some words for the Pope, who retired from the Vatican yesterday.

Before yesterday's post-match press conference, Mancini said: "One thing I want to say first is for us today is the last Sunday for our Pope. I would like to say thank you for what he did in eight years."

Meanwhile, City remain 12 points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester United.