Why Moaning Mancini can't expect sympathy

By Mark Lawrenson

Published 08:57 14/01/12

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Roberto Mancini will not be getting much sympathy from other Premier League managers right now.

And he’s showing the first signs of not being able to handle the pressure.

Injuries, lots of games and refereeing decisions. Oh come on, Roberto, do you really think Manchester City are a special case? Welcome to reality!

Except City have spent £333m on players and have a lot more quality, star names and depth to choose from.

So if that’s being hard done by then City are being absolutely hammered. In other words, stop moaning an realise that every club gets injuries and bad decisions.

The difference is that City are top of the league, the pressure is on, they have got games coming up thick and fast (like everyone) but are now out of the FA Cup.

It’s a nice position to be in, top with a game every few days. Enjoy it, Roberto. Because it’s tough down the bottom, too.

But every sign suggests that Mancini is not handling it well. And that will only go to please Sir Alex Ferguson. In fact, it will be music to his ears.

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