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Roberto Mancini sacked: Italian manager heads for Manchester City exit

Manuel Pellegrini is expected to take the reins
‘You need stability’: Arsene Wenger warns Manchester City against sacking manager Roberto Mancini

Manuel Pellegrini denies he will succeed the Italian
No excuses: Mancini job speculation not to blame for Manchester City’s FA Cup defeat, claims Gareth Barry

Reports suggest the Italian will be sacked this week
MM’s weekend wager: City in cup final cruise before United thump Swansea in Sir Alex Ferguson’s Old Trafford bow

Follow our handy betting guide to the weekend's games
Don't look back in anger: Zat Knight demands Bolton Wanderers forget final day playoff heartbreak

The Trotters missed out on goal difference
Being favourites causes problems: Roberto Mancini insists cup success not guaranteed for Manchester City

Wigan are in the thick of a relegation battle
‘Incredible moment’: Roberto Martinez relishes Wigan Athletic’s historic trophy hunt against Manchester City

Saturday is the Latics’ first FA Cup final
Prudence, organisation and leadership – why Manchester United chose David Moyes as Sir Alex's successor

MM's Barrie White gives his view of the new man
‘Increase the charm’: Roberto Mancini relishing Jose Mourinho’s widely anticipated Premier League return

But Manchester City boss offers sympathy to Rafa Benitez
MM picks the greatest Manchester United XI of Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign

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