Pressure? What pressure

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has no doubt he can handle the pressure of the title race, having experienced far tougher with Inter Milan.

Questions have been asked of City and Mancini’s ability to meet the lofty expectations they have set for themselves as the battle for the Barclays Premier League crown heats up.

City have led the table since October but have been unable to pull clear of arch-rivals and champions Manchester United.