Fourth place is the only goal for Mancini

ROBERTO MANCINI insists he would be happy with a fourth-placed finish for Manchester City this season.

Sat, 13 Nov, 2010 - 00:00

Premier League Man City v Birmingham City, today 3pm (City of Manchester Stadium) Simon Stone

The Blues boss has again been forced onto the defensive over his tactics in the dismal derby draw with Manchester United on Wednesday.

Mancini has largely been held responsible for the tepid goalless stalemate, and bringing what are perceived to be tactics straight out of Serie A into the Premier League.

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