Cup final defeat final straw for Mancini

In today’s Paper Chase, Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City future hangs in the balance after the side’s embarrassing loss to underdogs Wigan in the FA Cup final.

Ben Watson’s late header powered Wigan to a 1-0 victory against overwhelming favourites City on Saturday, and concerns are now growing in the blue half of Manchester as to whether Mancini is capable of overseeing the creation of a European juggernaut.

Also, Wayne Rooney could be headed to London next season, while Christian Benteke has earned himself many potential suitors. Read more in today’s Paper Chase.

May

Polls on Sunday

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Apr

The “Aguero Stomp”

For some unknown reason, Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero was not booked for this tackle on Chelsea’s David Luiz. In good “kick him while he’s down” measure, he jumped in for a two footed stomp on Luiz’s backside. The referee was either taking a nap or looking in the opposite direction as Aguero was allowed to stay on for the 2-1 FA Cup victory.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini offered his thoughts on the incident:

Mancini on Aguero challenge.

RM: “I didn’t see”

Reporter: “It was right in front of you”

RM: “I need glasses”

— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes)

April 14, 2013

Should Aguero have been sent off?

Mar

Stick or bust? Monaco knocks on City’s door

Roberto Mancini has conceded the title race is done and dusted, but what about his future and that of star midfielder Yaya Toure. Find out what the Press make of it all by checking out the latest edition of Paper Chase.

Feb

EDIN OUT OF THE ETIHAD?

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini may not be feeling the love at the moment but there is one club in Italy that would be glad to have him at the helm. And it’s not just RM that it was wanted on the continent. Edin Dzeko has been linked with a return to Germany - although it will cost him a packet if he decides to go. Check out these rumors and more by clicking here.

Feb

Manchester City go roaming for stars

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is already making plans for next season now that the team’s grip on the Premier League trophy is so loose it’s already rolling down the road to Stretford. A couple of South American players are causing a stir in Serie A and Mancini isn’t a man that wants to miss out. Check out who they are by clicking here.

Feb

Man for the job at Etihad?

Roberto Mancini’s position at Manchester City is looking increasingly untenable following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Southampton. That result, coupled with United’s 2-0 win against Everton, means City are 12 points behind their title rivals. Rumors abound that the City players want one of their own to take the top job if Mancini goes. Click here for more.

Jan

Mario Balotelli’s Manchester City future has been thrown into doubt after pictures emerged of what appeared to be a furious training-ground bust-up with boss Roberto Mancini.

It is reported Mancini stepped in after Balotelli went in too strongly on teammate Scott Sinclair for the City manager’s liking.

Polls on Sunday

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Nov

Roberto Mancini may be under pressure as Manchester City manager, but the Italian proved to the media on Friday that is keeping his sense of humor.

The City boss arrived for the weekly press briefing wearing a David Platt mask, perhaps as a nod to the number of times in recent weeks that Mancini’s assistant has stood in for the manager in front of the media.

It was all smiles at Carrington as the assembled journalists saw the funny side, but will Mancini still be laughing after City’s crucial Champions League clash with Real Madrid next week?