EMBATTLED Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini does not believe his side deserved to be on the end of a third successive defeat against unfancied Europa League opponents Lech Poznan.

JAMES MILNER has denied reports of disharmony in the Manchester City ranks, insisting the players are fully behind each other and manager Roberto Mancini.

Mario Balotelli could start for Manchester City in their Europa League Group A game with Lech Poznan tomorrow, but Roberto Mancini’s side are without Yaya and Kolo Toure.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has set his sights on becoming the best player in the world, but accepts he will have to adapt to life in English football first.

Gareth Barry has apologised to Roberto Mancini for his “naive” behaviour last week which has helped create an air of crisis around Manchester City.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini today had a one-word response to speculation that his players want him replaced.

Defender Kolo Toure has called on Manchester City’s players to start taking more responsibility on the pitch.

EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR made a compelling case for a start against his former club Arsenal on Sunday by firing Manchester City to a Europa League victory with his first Blues hat-trick.

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Celtic have been told to forget about a January move for Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Semir Stilic – because his club believe he will be worth even more in the summer.

Bosnian international Semir Stilic has urged Lech Poznan to sanction a move to Celtic in this month’s transfer window.

Derry City manager Stephen Kenny has revealed how Celtic have beaten off competition from a host of English clubs to sign Niall McGinn.