Mancini to appeal red card

ROBERTO MANCINI admitted he will appeal against the dismissal of Mario Balotelli before targeting a victory over bitter rivals Manchester United.

Mancini watched Balotelli make a rapid transformation from hero to zero as the pressure finally eased on the Manchester City manager.

Two goals from his compatriot helped City to their first win in four matches before he was given a straight red card in the second half for a reckless kick at Youssouf Mulumbu, who was also later sent off.