City shortcomings exposed by Moyes

Everton 2 Manchester City 0

But Roberto Mancini’s long-term future will hinge on whether he can persuade those above him that this poor campaign has just been a blip and that he can salvage a team that can challenge for the title and the Champions League from this rabble.

It would take a dramatic collapse to threaten his job this summer and City remain still have an FA Cup semi-final against either Chelsea or Manchester United to look forward to next month.