Title dream ‘impossible’ as Mancini relies on cup cheer
City still trail Manchester United by 12 points at the top of the Premier League even after winning at Old Trafford last Monday. With just seven games left only the most optimistic of City supporters would believe the deficit can be overturned and most are instead looking forward to tomorrow’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
Mancini said: “If United lose against Stoke and we win against Chelsea in the FA Cup and win against Wigan [in the league next Wednesday] — six points, it could be possible.
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