Mancini: City entering toughest spell

MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini believes his side will take some stopping if they can emerge unscathed from the next two months.

The Premier League leaders face a stern test of their title credentials in the coming weeks with tough fixtures against Chelsea and Arsenal before Christmas.

January appears even more imposing with three clashes against Liverpool — including the two-legged Carling Cup semi-final — a visit from Tottenham and the start of their FA Cup defence, against arch-rivals Manchester United.