Nasri revelling in life under Pellegrini

Samir Nasri: His inconsistency infuriated Mancini, who said he would “like to give him a punch”.

Manchester City forward Samir Nasri has opened up about the struggles which led former manager Roberto Mancini to say he wanted to hit him last season.

Nasri endured a torrid 2012-13 campaign as City surrendered the Premier League crown they won the previous term, with mistakes and poor performances regularly highlighted.