Mancini wary of Johnson threat

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini knows Adam Johnson can make life difficult for his side as he returns to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.

Mancini often tipped Johnson for big things after signing him in 2010 but the winger grew frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities and the 25-year-old joined Sunderland in August.

The England international will now get the chance to show City what they have lost as the Wearsiders visit Eastlands for today’s lunchtime fixture.