Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini concedes his side's title hopes could be over by Sunday night.

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Samir Nasri slots in Manchester City's winner

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Rabbatts: 'John Terry decision was for the good of the game'

Football Association board member Heather Rabbatts is adamant John Terry's removal as England captain was "the right decision for the good of the game".

Man City leave Bolton in relegation trouble as they ease into the clear

Manchester City 2 Bolton 0

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Mario Balotelli of Manchester City is pictured during his team's win over Porto in the Europa League.

Uefa open proceedings into alleged racism at Porto

UEFA today responded to Manchester City's claims that two of their players were racially abused during the Europa League match at Porto by opening disciplinary proceedings against the Portuguese club.

Mario Balotelli was reportedly targeted last night

Manchester City lodge complaint over alleged racist abuse aimed at Mario Balotelli

UEFA are awaiting their match delegate's report before deciding whether to take action against alleged racial abuse during Manchester City's Europa League win at Porto.

Edin Dzeko scored his 14th club goal of the season

Roberto Mancini urges Edin Dzek to improve heading prowess

Roberto Mancini wants Edin Dzeko to become Manchester City's head boy.

Yaya Toure scores from a corner against Liverpool

Liverpool play Manchester City with clean slate insists Kenny Dalglish

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish does not think last week's defeat to Manchester City will have any bearing on their two-legged Carling Cup semi-final.

Vincent Kompany was shown a straight red card

Wayne Rooney rejects Roberto Mancini red card claim

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has dismissed Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini's claim that he influenced the sending off of Vincent Kompany yesterday.

Daniele de Rossi has been heavily linked with a switch to Manchester City

Daniele de Rossi English lessons fuel Manchester City transfer speculation

Roma’s hopes of hanging onto Daniele de Rossi have been dealt a blow with the revelation that the midfielder has been learning English.

Mancini's side head the league table

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini ready for 'crucial' month

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes if his side are top of the Barclays Premier League this time next month they stand a good chance of winning the title.

'They have two players going to the African Nations Cup. Kolo Toure is not playing a lot but he is a great player,' Adebayor said. 'Yaya Toure has been amazing for them this year'

African Nations Cup could cost Manchester City, says Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor believes the wheels could come off Manchester City's title challenge when they lose Yaya Toure for the African Nations Cup next year.

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