Mancini brands Phillips a diver

MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini branded Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips a diver after the former Sunderland striker won the penalty which earned his side a 2-2 draw in the Barclays Premier League clash at St Andrew’s last night.

Phillips made an instant impact when brought on as a second-half substitute and forced the spot-kick converted by Craig Gardner when challenged by Patrick Vieira.

But Mancini felt the 37-year-old had gone to ground too easily as his team suffered another dent to their fading title hopes.