Richards plays down Balotelli spat

MANCHESTER CITY’S tearaway Mario Balotelli is back in the wars, this time fighting with his own teammate, defender Micah Richards.

Last night Richards tried to play down the training ground bust-up with controversial striker Balotelli, saying it showed “passion”.

But it adds to the pressure on City, who were beaten for the first time in the Premier League last Monday, and face Arsenal on Sunday.