In what is yet another ill-timed outburst amidst a long chain of baffling statements, Roberto Mancini proves that he is nowhere near Sir Alex, when it comes to mind games...
While it is absolutely normal that with the big Manchester derby almost here, there will be frankly incredulous statements on both sides of the divide exhorting how the table might mean nothing and it is the performance of the day that matters. However, with England too following in the pattern of the major European Leagues in virtually having assured champions way before the end of the season, the upcoming derby between the top two is a damp squib.