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Team News: Roberto Mancini makes eleven changes
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini makes 11 changes for the visit of Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup third round.Sep 25, 18:16
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Preview:Manchester City vs. Aston Villa
Manchester City and Aston Villa turn their attentions away from Premier League matters with their League Cup meeting tomorrow. Here, Sports Mole previews the tie.Sep 24, 13:36
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Roberto Mancini plays down Mario Balotelli spat
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini plays down a reported row between himself and Mario Balotelli following Sunday's draw with Arsenal.Sep 24, 00:37
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Team News: Sergio Aguero returns for Manchester City
Sergio Aguero returns to the Manchester City side as they face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.Sep 23, 14:17
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Roberto Mancini dismisses Mario Balotelli smoking concern
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini dismisses Mario Balotelli's smoking as "his problem".Sep 22, 07:52
Roberto Mancini fine with Mario Balotelli smoking habit
Roberto Mancini says that he will allow Mario Balotelli to smoke as long as it does not affect his performance.Sep 21, 21:57
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Manchester City's Roberto Mancini denies Joe Hart dispute
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists that he was "agreeing" with Joe Hart's criticism of their Champions League defeat.Sep 21, 15:01
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Roberto Mancini denies Mario Balotelli row
Roberto Mancini insists that Mario Balotelli's omission from City's Champions League squad to face Real Madrid was tactical, and not due to a row with the striker.Sep 21, 13:40
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Stoke City accept Andy Wilkinson ban
Stoke decide against appealing Andy Wilkinson's three-match ban for violent conduct following his elbow on Mario Balotelli.Sep 20, 17:26
Roberto Mancini axed Mario Balotelli after new bust-up?
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli was reportedly left out of City's Champions League squad after angering Roberto Mancini by partying into the early hours of Sunday morning.Sep 20, 08:17
Andy Wilkinson receives violent conduct charge
Stoke City's Andy Wilkinson receives an FA violent conduct charge following an altercation with Mario Balotelli.Sep 18, 13:44
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Stoke City 1-1 Manchester City
A goal from debutant Javi Garcia earns Manchester City a 1-1 draw against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.Sep 15, 15:50
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Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.Sep 13, 12:16
Mario Balotelli out for 10 days after surgery
Man City striker Mario Balotelli could be out for around 10 days after undergoing laser eye surgery.Sep 5, 12:22
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Team News: Manchester City make four changes for Queens Park Rangers
Manchester City make four changes to their starting lineup for this evening's Premier League encounter with Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium.Sep 1, 15:42
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Mario Balotelli to undergo surgery after he is unable to tolerate contact lenses
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reveals that striker Mario Balotelli is to undergo eye surgery.Sep 1, 08:43
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Mario Balotelli goes home with three women
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli was seen going home with three women on Tuesday night.Aug 29, 12:46
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Andy Carroll hits the town with Manchester City rivals
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll blows off steam at a nightclub in the North-West along with a host of Manchester City first-team players, including England goalkeeper Joe Hart.Aug 28, 14:17
Mario Balotelli to become Hollywood star?
Reports suggest that Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli could be approached by Holywood agent Ari Emmanuel.Aug 26, 22:59
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Team News: Raheem Sterling starts, Mario Balotelli in for Sergio Aguero
Raheem Sterling gets the nod for Liverpool, while Mario Balotelli replaces Sergio Aguero for City.Aug 26, 14:48
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Andrea Pirlo wants Mario Balotelli haircut
Midfielder Andrea Pirlo vows to copy Mario Balotelli's Mohican haircut if Juventus win the Champions League this season.Aug 26, 00:15
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Roberto Mancini demands more from Mario Balotelli
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini demands more from striker Mario Balotelli this season.Aug 25, 03:40
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Preview:Liverpool vs. Manchester City
Liverpool will hope to bounce back from their opening-day defeat but face the tough prospect of overcoming Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.Aug 24, 10:41
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James Milner unsurprised by Carlos Tevez, Mario Balotelli stays
James Milner says that he is unsurprised that both Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli have remained at the club this summer.Aug 19, 10:50
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Mario Balotelli set to sign new Manchester City contract
Manchester City will offer Mario Balotelli a contract extension worth £180,000-a-week in the new year, according to reports.Aug 19, 06:50
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Preview:England vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between England and Italy in Switzerland.Aug 14, 11:40
Mario Balotelli out of Italy squad
Italy striker Mario Balotelli pulls out of their squad for Wednesday's friendly clash with England.Aug 13, 13:00
Roberto Mancini confirms Mario Balotelli offers
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini confirms that "four or five teams" made offers for Mario Balotelli this summer.Aug 12, 10:15
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Manchester City's Gareth Barry and Micah Richards to miss Community Shield
Gareth Barry and Micah Richards will both be unavailable to play for Manchester City against Chelsea in Sunday's Community Shield at Villa Park.Aug 11, 02:12
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Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City rejected multiple offers for Mario Balotelli this summer'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reveals that the club rejected a number of offers for striker Mario Balotelli this summer.Aug 10, 23:29
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Italy name eight uncapped players for England friendly
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli picks eight uncapped players in his squad to play England in next week's friendly.Aug 10, 21:50
Manchester City's Gareth Barry, Micah Richards injured for Community Shield
Roberto Mancini will be unable to call on injured duo Gareth Barry and Micah Richards for Manchester City's Community Shield match against Chelsea.Aug 10, 16:12
Roberto Mancini left frustrated by lack of transfer activity
Roberto Mancini says that he is frustrated by Manchester City's transfer policy.Aug 10, 10:57
Roberto Mancini: 'We're lacking fitness'
Roberto Mancini reveals that some members of his Manchester City squad are "three or four weeks" away from being fully fit.Aug 7, 19:14
Silva and Balotelli may miss season openers
Manchester City stars Mario Balotelli and David Silva may not be ready in time for the new season.Aug 6, 09:31
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Roberto Mancini: "Impossible" to rely on Mario Balotelli
Roberto Mancini admits that it is "impossible" to rely on Mario Balotelli's off-field behaviour.Jul 30, 08:59
Mario Balotelli wants to try UFC
Mario Balotelli reveals that he would love to try his hand at the Ultimate Fighting Championship.Jul 27, 08:14
Manchester City believe in controversial Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola says that the striker could become one of the "strongest" players in world football at Manchester City.Jul 17, 08:52
Carlos Tevez: 'Mario Balotelli is my superhero'
Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez says that teammate Mario Balotelli is his favourite superhero.Jul 14, 23:22
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AC Milan interested in Edin Dzeko
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko is a £20m transfer target of AC Milan amid the potential arrival of Robin van Persie at Eastlands.Jul 10, 22:02
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