Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Gary Neville expects Manchester City to consider Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes that Manchester City will eventually sack Roberto Mancini for either Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola.
Dec 7, 17:23
Sergio Aguero
Manchester derby: Five classic matches
Sports Mole looks back at some memorable clashes between Manchester City and Manchester United ahead of Sunday's derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 7, 15:31
Man City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline against Borussia Dortmund on December 4, 2012
Roberto Mancini 'not feeling' pressure
Roberto Mancini says that his Manchester City players are not doing enough to match their form of last season.
Dec 6, 15:17
Wayne Rooney and Joleon Lescott
Joleon Lescott backs Manchester City to respond
Joleon Lescott doesn't expect Manchester City to suffer a hangover from their Champions League defeat in midweek when they host Manchester United on Sunday.
Dec 6, 03:59
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Manchester City 'rule out Jose Mourinho appointment'
Manchester City reportedly rule out Jose Mourinho as a potential successor to Roberto Mancini.
Dec 5, 23:30
Man City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline against Borussia Dortmund on December 4, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City have no morale problems'
Roberto Mancini says that Manchester City do not have a morale problem after being knocked out of Europe.
Dec 5, 08:22
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Borussia Dortmund can win Champions League'
Roberto Mancini says that Borussia Dortmund can win the Champions League this season.
Dec 5, 03:12
Man City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline against Borussia Dortmund on December 4, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Not playing in Europa League will help us in Premier League'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is "disappointed" at not qualifying for the Europa League, but believes that this will help them in the Premier League.
Dec 4, 22:25
Dortmund's Julian Schieber celebrates his goal against Man City on December 4, 2012
Manchester City bow out of Europe
Julian Schieber's goal in the second half sees Borussia Dortmund defeat Manchester City 1-0 in Germany and knock the Premier League champions out of Europe.
Dec 4, 21:38
Dortmund squad members celebrate winning Champions League Group D on December 4, 2012
Match Analysis: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Manchester City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at tonight's Champions League encounter between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City.
Dec 4, 21:23
Phil Neville
Phil Neville: Manchester City going through European "transition"
Phil Neville feels that Manchester City are being punished for not adapting to European football.
Dec 4, 19:34
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of tonight's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City.
Dec 4, 18:46
Alex Ferguson gets all up in Roberto Mancini's grill in April 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'If Manchester City lose to Borussia Dortmund, they could be finished'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will struggle to keep his players "happy" if they lose to Borussia Dortmund.
Dec 4, 09:20
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on November 25, 2012
Roberto Mancini targets Europa League spot
Roberto Mancini says that Manchester City are keen on qualifying for the Europa League after failing to progress to the Champions League last 16.
Dec 4, 03:53
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini during the match against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City's Champions League exit not an embarrassment'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that his side's failure to progress to the Champions League last 16 is "not an embarrassment."
Dec 4, 03:11
Roberto Mancini wears a David Platt mask at his press conference on November 16, 2012
David Platt plays down booing of Roberto Mancini
David Platt plays down the fans' jeers aimed at Roberto Mancini during Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Dec 3, 05:39
A frustrated Joe Hart waves to fans after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
Joe Hart happy with Manchester City's unbeaten home run
Joe Hart is pleased to see Manchester City extend their unbeaten run at home in the Premier League to 37 games with a 1-1 draw with Everton.
Dec 3, 03:14
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'I do not fear for my Manchester City job'
Roberto Mancini says that he is not bothered with reports that he could be replaced by Jose Mourinho as the Manchester City manager at the end of the season.
Dec 3, 02:34
Phil Jagielka
Phil Jagielka "frustrated" with Everton's Manchester City draw
Phil Jagielka believes that Everton could have defeated Manchester City on Saturday, but is pleased with the point they earned at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 2, 22:56
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Preview:Borussia Dortmund vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's last match in this season's Champions League against German outfit Borussia Dortmund.
Dec 2, 19:35
Mario Balotelli on the bench for City
Report: AC Milan to lodge Mario Balotelli bid
AC Milan plan to make an offer to Manchester City to sign striker Mario Balotelli in January, according to reports in Italy.
Dec 2, 13:17
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Strikers must start scoring'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that he has reasons behind the substitution of Carlos Tevez against Everton this afternoon.
Dec 1, 19:38
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Roberto Mancini blames squad tiredness for draw
Roberto Mancini admits that his squad struggled with fatigue in the draw with Everton following three games in six days.
Dec 1, 17:27
Carlos Tevez steps up to score the penalty to equalise for his team against Everton on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester City 1-1 Everton
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Everton's 1-1 draw at Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 1, 17:24
Joleon Lescott
Team News: Joleon Lescott returns for visit of Everton
Roberto Mancini makes five changes to his side as Manchester City welcome Everton to the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 1, 14:13
Marouane Fellaini celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-1 Everton - as it happened
Sports Mole
Dec 1, 13:59
Carlos Tevez
Roberto Mancini: 'I can't criticise Carlos Tevez'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that he cannot criticise striker Carlos Tevez despite his lean spell in front of goal.
Dec 1, 09:36
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini during the match against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City hierarchy happy with team's performance'
Roberto Mancini reiterates that Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak is "happy" with his performance despite the team's early exit from the Champions League.
Dec 1, 05:58
Samir Nasri
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini: 'Samir Nasri can do better'
Roberto Mancini describes Samir Nasri as "a top, top player" but believes that there is still room for improvement in the Manchester City midfielder's game.
Dec 1, 05:25
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Video: Football managers turn into cartoons for online 2013 calendar
An online calendar called the Sexy Managers Calendar 2013 is released including cartoon versions of 12 of the most high-profile coaches in football.
Nov 30, 14:28
Joleon Lescott
Joleon Lescott waiting for first-team chance
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott admits his frustration with not playing, but accepts that he has to wait for his chance.
Nov 30, 13:12
Yaya Toure
Roberto Mancini: 'I hope players miss Africa Cup of Nations'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reveals that he is hoping his players do not play in the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Nov 30, 12:12
Maicon congratulates James Milner after scoring his team's second goal against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Roberto Mancini confirms James Milner absence but unsure of return
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that James Milner is out of tomorrow's match against Everton due to a hamstring injury and is unsure when the winger will return.
Nov 30, 11:48
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini during the match against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini expects Chelsea to contend for title
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini thinks that Chelsea can contend for the Premier League title this season.
Nov 30, 11:13
Matija Nastasic
Roberto Mancini backs Matija Nastasic for Manchester City success
Roberto Mancini believes that 19-year-old defender Matija Nastasic will develop into one of the best centre-backs in Europe in a couple of years' time.
Nov 30, 03:24
Joleon Lescott
Joleon Lescott not leaving Manchester City
Joleon Lescott is reportedly determined to fight for his place at Manchester City.
Nov 30, 01:10
Mario Balotelli on the bench for City
Manchester City's Mario Balotelli gets Genghis Khan quote tattooed on chest
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli gets a Genghis Khan quote tattooed on his chest following his goal against Wigan Athletic last night.
Nov 29, 17:56
Roberto Mancini smiling before kickoff on November 17, 2012
Preview:Manchester City vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's Premier League clash against Everton this Saturday.
Nov 29, 10:49
Mario Balotelli strikes to score the opener against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini: 'Mario Balotelli will not be sold'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that Mario Balotelli has a future at the Etihad Stadium and he will not be sold in the winter window.
Nov 29, 09:05
David Jones and Gareth Barry battle for the ball on November 28, 2012
Gareth Barry: 'Roberto Mancini is the best'
Gareth Barry says that Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is one of the best tacticians in the world after their win over Wigan Athletic.
Nov 29, 08:30
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