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Roberto Mancini insists he has harder weeks in football management despite the continuing furore over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Man City have tried to pull down the shutters on the Carlos Tevez incident by warning journalists not to ask Roberto Mancini about it.

Roberto Mancini is set to make several changes for City's trip to Blackburn with Mario Balotelli and Adam Johnson hoping to start.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has showed "strong management" this week over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Edin Dzeko has apologised to Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for his reaction to being substituted in Munich on Tuesday.

Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce says he would back City if they sack Carlos Tevez, should they prove that the striker did refuse to play.

Pablo Zabaleta says everyone at City "needs to be calm" over the Carlos Tevez saga and feels the players "need to try to help" him.

Sergio Aguero admits he feels "sad" for fellow countryman Carlos Tevez, after City slapped a two-week ban on the controversial striker.

Roberto Mancini feels Manchester City can reach the Champions League knockout phase despite picking up just one point from two games.

Roberto Mancini has confirmed that he will speak with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak to decide on Carlos Tevez's future.

Carlos Tevez said he will 'fulfil my obligations' to Manchester City after denying claims that he refused to play at Bayern Munich.

Mario Balotelli is suspended for Manchester City's Champions League trip to Bayern Munich so Carlos Tevez could secure a start.

Jerome Boateng claims there is 'no sense of togetherness' in Manchester City's dressing room and Bayern Munich have 'a better team'.

Manager Roberto Mancini insists Manchester City have no need to harbour an inferiority complex when they face Bayern Munich.

David Silva wants Manchester City to go on the attack when they face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in the Champions League.

Roberto Mancini has admitted 'it is never easy' working with Mario Balotelli but claims 'he has everything' to be a top player.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn is being linked with a shock move to Manchester City as their new chief executive.

Manchester City's chief football operation officer Brian Marwood believes Owen Hargreaves can force his way back into the England fold.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is expecting a major contribution from Mario Balotelli this season.

Roberto Mancini's side face a trip to Molineux for an all Premier League Carling Cup fourth-round tie against Wolves.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has hinted Owen Hargreaves could play a part in the Manchester derby next month.

Manchester United have rejected Owen Hargreaves' claims he was incorrectly given injections to cure long-standing knee problems.

Roberto Mancini is set to rotate his Manchester City side for the visit of Everton but Nigel De Jong remains absent due to injury.

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed his "brilliant" medical staff after Owen Hargreaves' claims he felt like a "guinea pig" at Old Trafford.

Manchester City star Kolo Toure has backed Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and admitted 'this guy made me what I am now'.

Owen Hargreaves said he 'feels good' after his Manchester City debut, but warned it will take him time 'to get into the tempo'.

Roberto Mancini has tipped Owen Hargreaves to have a big part to play for Manchester City this season after his goalscoring debut.

Manchester City's head of football operations Brian Marwood insists they will mount a serious challenge to win the Carling Cup this season.

Owen Hargreaves has revealed that he would like to work his way back into the England side by playing well for Manchester City.

Roberto Mancini will hand several youngsters a start alongside Kolo Toure and Owen Hargreaves in the Carling Cup tie with Birmingham.

Owen Hargreaves is in line to make his Manchester City debut in the Carling Cup third round against Birmingham.

David Silva has revealed he feels Spanish national coach Vicente Del Bosque has cast him aside since last summer's World Cup.

Manchester City say they are aiming to emulate Barcelona on and off the pitch after announcing detailed plans for a giant new training complex.

Manchester City have unveiled their plans for a giant new training complex that the club claim will be the best in the world.

Roberto Mancini was left to rue his side's inability to convert their chances after Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw at Fulham.

Roberto Mancini has confirmed that his Manchester City squad lacks midfield options following the 2-2 draw at Fulham on Sunday.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants his team to develop the winning mentality of Europe's top clubs.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says his free-scoring side should be even more ruthless in front of goal - like Manchester United.

Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz has admitted that he would like to turn his season-long loan move to Real Betis into a longer stay.

Manchester City will again be without injured duo James Milner and Nigel De Jong for Sunday's trip to Fulham.

Vincent Kompany insists inheriting the Manchester City captaincy from Carlos Tevez will not change him as a person or a player.

Midfielder Gareth Barry accepts Manchester City may have to curb some of their attacking instincts to succeed against Europe's elite teams.

Captain Vincent Kompany is relieved Manchester City have finally got their long-awaited Champions League debut under their belt.

Roberto Mancini expects Manchester City to improve after their Champions League debut ended in a frustrating draw against Napoli.

Mario Balotelli has been warned by Roberto Mancini to 'adapt' as he faces a real fight to force his way into the Manchester City side.

Manchester City star Sergio Aguero believes he has a fine mentor in manager Roberto Mancini.

Gareth Barry and James Milner are racing to be fit for Manchester City's Champions League debut against Napoli on Wednesday.

Defender Gael Clichy is confident Manchester City can make a big impact in their maiden Champions League campaign.

Roberto Mancini claims it is not important that Manchester City will play away from home following all of their Champions League games.

Roberto Mancini is reportedly plotting a January transfer window swoop to take Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets to Manchester City.

Roberto Mancini has warned City's rivals that Carlos Tevez is not yet 100% fit, despite an impressive display at the weekend.

Roberto Mancini says he is hopeful of having Gareth Barry back in the squad for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Napoli.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits Carlos Tevez is "not 100 per cent at the moment" but expects him to return to form soon.

Roberto Mancini has confirmed Vincent Kompany will be the permanent captain of Manchester City despite Carlos Tevez staying put.

Chief executive Garry Cook has resigned from Manchester City over claims he sent an offensive email to Nedum Onuoha's mother.

Roberto Mancini has confirmed that he would still like to take Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci to Manchester City in the future.

Samir Nasri and Micah Richards are expected to be fit for Manchester City's clash with Wigan at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Roberto Mancini has admitted Manchester City targeted Daniele De Rossi and Fernando Gago before signing Owen Hargreaves.

Samir Nasri could miss Manchester City's clash with Wigan because of a broken finger, handing a chance to Adam Johnson.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards is confident of facing Wigan this weekend despite withdrawing from England duty.

Roberto Mancini is reportedly set to hand Nedum Onuoha a fresh chance at Manchester City by recalling him into the first-team squad.

David Platt claims Manchester City's swoop to sign Owen Hargreaves was a 'calculated risk' they took having spent the transfer kitty.

Man City could not confirm whether a staff member has been disciplined over a vile email allegedly sent from Garry Cook's account.

Manchester City youngster Gai Assulin needs to play first-team football, according to the coach of his Israel under-21 side.

Italy team manager Gigi Riva has brushed aside reports that Manchester City's Mario Balotelli has fallen out with Cesare Prandelli.

Carlos Tevez has admitted that he endured a 'personal crisis' with depression and weight problems due to speculation over his future.

A determined Kolo Toure is hoping to return to action for Manchester City in Saturday's clash with Wigan following a six-month ban.

Manchester City are awaiting news of defender Micah Richards after he was forced to pull out of England's squad with a hamstring injury

Kolo Toure has thanked brother Yaya for his support during the worst part of his career as he prepares to make his Man City return.

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has won the Premier League Player of the Month for his fine performances in August.

Manchester City have left new signing Owen Hargreaves out of their squad for the Champions League group stages.

Carlos Tevez has admitted that he has clashed with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, but described the Italian as 'fantastic'.

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure hopes to return a new player after completing his ban for failing a drugs test.

Full-back Pablo Zabaleta has warned Manchester United that big-spending Manchester City 'will win some major trophies this season'.

Owen Hargreaves has admitted that it will take him some time before he can expect to play first-team football for Manchester City.

Carlos Tevez's advisor Kia Joorabchian believes the player could have a long-term future at Manchester City.

Manchester City managed to offload Craig Bellamy to Liverpool and Shaun Wright-Phillips to Queens Park Rangers before the deadline.

Owen Hargreaves will win a place in Manchester City's 25-man Premier League and Champions League squads after signing a one-year deal.