Mancini close to sack — reports

Manchester City are reportedly set to sack manager Roberto Mancini later this week.

The Blues have not commented about fevered speculation, but the Italian has been under increasing pressure over the past couple of weeks amid apparent City interest in outgoing Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini.

Mancini was critical of the club’s handling of his situation after Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat by Wigan, when he stated his belief the City hierarchy should have stepped in on his behalf to end the speculation about his future.