Roberto Mancini
Preview:Manchester City vs. Fulham
Manchester City are desperate to regain their lead at the top of the Premier League table with an evening match against Fulham on Saturday.
Feb 2, 17:42
Gelson Fernandes
Juventus given €10,000 fine for racist chants
Juventus are given a €10,000 fine for their fans' racist chants towards Udinese's Gelson Fernandes and Pablo Armero.
Jan 31, 03:42
Roberto Mancini
Preview:Everton vs. Manchester City
Vincent Kompany returns from suspension as Manchester City look to tighten their grip on the top spot in the Premier League with a trip to Everton tomorrow.
Jan 30, 18:39
Micah Richards
Micah Richards remains positive
Manchester City defender Micah Richards backs his side to bounce back against Everton on Tuesday.
Jan 27, 05:05
Mario Balotelli and Scott Parker
Mario Balotelli: "I'm not a villain"
Mario Balotelli says that he only accepted his ban for stamping on Scott Parker since he cannot prove his innocence.
Jan 26, 08:56
Howard Webb
FA chief backs Howard Webb decision
Howard Webb receives backing from the FA chairman for his role during the Mario Balotelli stamping row.
Jan 26, 03:10
Mario Balotelli
No Mario Balotelli appeal
Manchester City opt not to appeal the violent conduct charge handed to Mario Balotelli by the Football Association.
Jan 25, 18:03
Mario Balotelli and Scott Parker
Balotelli's agent calls for Howard Webb ban
Mario Balotelli's agent claims that Howard Webb should be "banned for life" after the striker was charged with violent conduct.
Jan 24, 23:47
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli ready to leave England?
Mario Balotelli's agent claims that his client may be tempted to leave Manchester City as a result of his likely four-match suspension.
Jan 24, 16:52
Mario Balotelli
Enoch Balotelli looking to impress Black Cats
Mario Balotelli's younger brother, Enoch, is reportedly undergoing a trial with Sunderland.
Jan 24, 15:26
Mario Balotelli and Scott Parker
Manchester City to accept Mario Balotelli ban
Manchester City assistant boss David Platt hints that the club will not appeal Mario Balotelli's four-match suspension.
Jan 24, 11:29
Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero defends "lovely" Mario Balotelli
Sergio Aguero defends controversial City striker Mario Balotelli, saying that he is a "lovely lad".
Jan 24, 06:29
Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar Hamann: Mario Balotelli's career at risk
Mario Balotelli is at risk of ruining his career, according to former Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann.
Jan 23, 23:37
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli will assess future in 2013
Mario Balotelli will assess his Manchester City future in the summer of 2013, according to his agent.
Jan 23, 21:25
Mario Balotelli and Scott Parker
Mario Balotelli charged by Football Association
Mario Balotelli is charged by the Football Association for violent conduct following his clash with Scott Parker.
Jan 23, 19:21
Gareth Bale
Bale: 'Spurs sick after City defeat'
Gareth Bale admits that his Spurs teammates 'felt sick' after Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Manchester City.
Jan 23, 02:00
Jermaine Defoe
Jermain Defoe rues missed chance
Spurs striker Jermain Defoe reveals his regret over his missed opportunity in Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Manchester City.
Jan 22, 19:46
Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero delighted with 'unforgettable' win
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is delighted with his side's dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 22, 19:13
Mario Balotelli
David Platt applauds Mario Balotelli's confidence
David Platt praises the confidence of match winner Mario Balotelli after his stoppage-time penalty.
Jan 22, 16:21
Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp furious over Mario Balotelli incident
Harry Redknapp believes that match winner Mario Balotelli purposefully back-heeled Scott Parker in the head during Tottenham's 3-2 loss to Manchester City.
Jan 22, 16:10
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli: I didn't feel the pressure
Mario Balotelli insists he was not feeling any pressure before he scored the winning penalty in Manchester City's win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 22, 15:58
Mario Balotelli
Manchester City 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Mario Balotelli scores a last gasp penalty to send Man City six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Jan 22, 15:28
Ledley King
Team News: Ledley King starts for Spurs
Ledley King returns from injury to start for Spurs in their clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 22, 13:18
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini: "We are not strong"
Roberto Mancini believes that Manchester City are currently "not strong" due to player absences.
Jan 16, 03:03
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli wants to become DJ
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli sets his sights on becoming a DJ after a meeting with Tim Westwood.
Jan 15, 10:40
Roberto Mancini
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Manchester City
Manchester City travel to Wigan Athletic on Monday evening without a number of key squad members.
Jan 14, 19:05
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli surprises college students
Mario Balotelli suprises students in Manchester by walking into a local college and asking if he could use their toilet.
Jan 12, 18:18
Dimitar Berbatov
10am Transfer Talk Update: Berbatov, Cahill, Samba, Kuyt
As the transfer gossip builds up, Sports Mole brings you all the morning's headlines.
Jan 12, 10:00
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli's agent expects new deal
Mario Balotelli's agent tells Italian clubs that the Manchester City striker is worth £60m.
Jan 12, 02:36
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli: 'Roberto Mancini is better than Jose Mourinho'
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says that Roberto Mancini is a better manager than Jose Mourinho.
Jan 10, 21:25
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli: Mancini relationship is "perfect"
Mario Balotelli insists that there is no problem between him and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini.
Jan 9, 20:47
Roberto Mancini
Preview:Carling Cup - Manchester City vs. Liverpool
North West rivals Manchester City and Liverpool will meet on Wednesday for the right to face Championship opposition in the final of the Carling Cup.
Jan 9, 18:28
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli challenges Manchester United fan to boxing arcade game
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli challenges a fan to an arcade boxing game.
Jan 7, 03:59
Mario Balotelli
Roberto Mancini doesn't understand "strange" Mario Balotelli
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that he doesn't understand "strange" striker Mario Balotelli.
Jan 5, 20:13
David Silva and Sergio Aguero
Team News: Sergio Aguero, David Silva return for Manchester City
Sergio Aguero and David Silva return to the Manchester City starting lineup, while Andy Carroll takes Luis Suarez's place for Liverpool.
Jan 3, 19:18
Luis Suarez
Preview:Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard could feature for Liverpool, while Sergio Aguero and David Silva are expected to return for Manchester City.
Jan 2, 18:50
David Silva and Sergio Aguero
Team News: Roberto Mancini rests Sergio Aguero, David Silva
Sergio Aguero and David Silva start on the bench for Manchester City and are replaced by Edin Dzeko and Adam Johnson in Roberto Mancini's staring XI for the trip to Sunderland.
Jan 1, 14:40
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli: "I don't want to leave Manchester"
Mario Balotelli insists that he does not plan to leave Manchester in the near future.
Jan 1, 11:04
Mario Balotelli
Mancini wants to 'kick Balotelli's arse'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits that he would like to 'kick the arse' of Mario Baoltelli over the striker's smoking habits.
Dec 30, 23:51
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli spends £1,000 in a pub
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli was reportedly in a charitable mood on Christmas Eve.
Dec 28, 13:24
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