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Stop Being a Big Bad Wolf: Mancini Tells Balotelli to Take Footballing Seriously


THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini sent a warning to striker Mario Balotelli after the Italian failed to figure significantly against derby rivals Manchester United on Sunday.


Balotelli started for City on derby day but went out of the pitch on the 52nd minute after Carlos Tevez substituted him. The Italian went straight to the dressing room and seen glaring at Mancini as he entered the tunnel.

Amid tensions between Mancini and Balotelli, the manager still prefers not to let go of the Italian striker. He believes that the striker could leave a footpr1nt at City, if only he would choose to take his job seriously.


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Frustrating 9GAG Moment: Man City Fall before Man United in Manchester Derby


THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Wayne Rooney’s brace and Robin van Persie’s injury-time penalty lifted Manchester United above their staunch rival neighbours Manchester City 2-3 in Sunday’s Premier League action.


Touted for his lacklustre start this season, Rooney came out of the shadows to score twice for United during the first half. The striker’s significant contribution brought his league derby goals record to seven, equal to that of iconic forward Eric Cantona.

Yaya Toure proved pivotal for City’s resurgence in the second half, as the powerful midfielder converted after Carlos Tevez and David Silva failed to find the back of the net. Pablo Zabaleta levelled his side through a firing effort from 12 yards.

Come injury time, United sought to leave a footpr1nt in the derby by sending van Persie to take the free kick after Tevez’ unfair challenge on Rafael Da Silva. Keeper Joe Hart failed to clear the Dutch striker’s bottom-corner shot.


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Just Like Failing to Win Suzuki Cup 2012: Man City Loss to Dortmund Sends Them Out Of Europe


THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City exits the Champions League without clinching a Europa League slot following their defeat to Borussia Dortmund 1-0.


None of Roberto Mancini’s men was able to score against Dortmund, which needed a strike from Julian Schlieber in order to retain the top spot in the group stage. City were not able to leave a footpr1nt in the competition, as they exit without a win in six games.

City’s disappointing record of three points in the table is a scanty reflection of their expensive squad. They became the first English side in the competition that failed to record a single game in the group stage match.


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Keputusan UPSR 2012 Drawback: Kompany May Not Bet Fit for City’s English Premier League Match On Sunday against Chelsea


THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Vincent Kompany, Manchester City’s captain and defender, may not achieve full fitness for Sunday’s Premier League match against Chelsea after his twisted knee injury rendered him “extremely doubtful” for the match.

Kompany sustained the injury after Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema fell on him in their Champions League match on Wednesday. The defender’s absence in City’s starting XI could after their opportunities to win w1th ease over Chelsea. 


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Painful UPSR Result 2012: Man City Crash Out of UEFA Champions League after Drawing With Real Madrid


THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City failed to qualify for the Champions League once more after stalling to a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

While both teams struggled to win w1th ease against one another, Karim Benzema flew in Madrid’s first goal on the 10th minute of the game. City struggled to equalize their opponents’ early goal as it took them a Sergio Aguero penalty shot on the 74th minute to level.

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Sami Khedira made close efforts at goal. Even without winning over City, Madrid still stands to qualify in the Champions League’s next round.   


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