Given – A vital save with the game goalless set the tone. Good to see him coming off his line for crosses. Shay now has another fan in Mancini who called him “the best”. 8
Zabaleta – Pablo has always looked like the kind of defender who would do well in Serie A, and he was at ease in this new-look defence. 7
Continue Reading →The Roberto Mancini regime got off to a winning start with two goals and, more significantly, the first clean sheet at home since August.
Continue Reading →Boxing Day sees Roberto Mancini’s first game as the new Manchester City manager and the anticipation is huge. The Italian has ramped up the expectation with his stated aim of finishing in the top four this season. The players have been put through double training sessions this week in a bid to reshape the team.
Continue Reading →Mark Hughes will be desperate for a win over Sunderland as he attempts to stave off the vultures that are beginning to circle over the manager’s dugout at Eastlands. The defeat at Tottenham has given the run of 8 draws in 10 games a distinct look of the glass being half empty.
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